Sean Boynton
National Online Journalist
Sean Boynton is a national online journalist with Global News, based in Vancouver, B.C. He covers national and international news with a focus on politics in the U.S. and around the world.
Sean graduated from Mount Royal University in Calgary with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He served as editor-in-chief and news editor during his tenure with the journalism program’s in-house publication, the Calgary Journal, and was the arts editor for the student newspaper The Reflector. While in school, Sean also contributed to Calgary’s monthly music and arts magazine BeatRoute, eventually working his way up to managing editor.
Upon moving to Vancouver, Sean continued his journalism education at Simon Fraser University and freelanced for a variety of publications, including Black Press, before joining the Global BC newsroom as a freelance online news producer. He later joined the online desk full-time, and was nominated with the rest of the team at the RTDNA Awards for their coverage of the northern B.C. murders and manhunt.
He has since covered the 2020 U.S. election, the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, the future of abortion care in the U.S. after the fall of Roe v. Wade, and the war in Ukraine. He was also part of the online team that won a RTDNA Award in 2022 for its federal election night coverage.
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Nearly 70% of Canadians think less of U.S. due to Trump tariffs: IpsosA new poll by Ipsos for Global News found that two-thirds of Canadians think less of the U.S. as a country and are turning their backs on American products and travel.Canada7 hours
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Canada calls USAID shutdown a ‘dangerous retreat’ for foreign aidNearly all employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development are being terminated as part of the Trump administration's government spending crackdown.WorldFeb 6
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Auto sector faces ‘uncertainty, instability, chaos’ amid Trump tariff pauseAs Canada scrambles to avoid tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump amid a month-long pause, union leaders say there is growing uncertainty in the auto manufacturing sector.EconomyFeb 6
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RCMP reveals new video of migrant interception at Canada-U.S. borderThe RCMP has intercepted migrants illegally attempting to enter Canada from the United States as Ottawa ramps up border security amid growing pressure from U.S.CanadaFeb 5
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Trump tariffs on Canada ‘paused’ for 30 days after border commitmentsThe deal was reached just hours before 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods were set to take effect Tuesday, along with 10 per cent tariffs on energy exports to the U.S.CanadaFeb 3
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‘Buckle up’: Trump threatens U.S. ‘goodwill’ with allies, ex-official saysExperts, including former Trump White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, say Trump is making America a 'less predictable ally' and will push countries elsewhere.PoliticsFeb 2
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Trump says Canada can’t avoid Feb. 1 tariffs, floats 10% oil rateReuters reported earlier Friday, citing three people "familiar with the planning," that Trump would announce the long-promised 25 per cent tariffs would begin on March 1.CanadaJan 31
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How the D.C. plane crash with a military helicopter will be investigatedU.S. President Donald Trump and his transportation secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday both committed to ensuring an investigation into the crash isn't unnecessarily lengthy.U.S. NewsJan 30
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Trump says Canada tariffs coming Saturday, ‘may not’ include oilTrump said he would likely decide by the end of the day Thursday whether to put a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian oil imports that would take effect on Saturday.EconomyJan 30
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Trump commerce pick defends tariffs, hints at fight with Canada over dairyHoward Lutnick, Trump's pick for U.S. commerce secretary, said tariffs will 'create reciprocity, fairness and respect' for the U.S. and will not be inflationary for Americans.EconomyJan 29
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Despite ‘positive’ Rubio meeting, unclear if Trump tariffs coming: JolyJoly said she remains 'cautiously optimistic' that a diplomatic solution can be reached to prevent the tariffs, but did not get any assurances that Trump has made up his mind.CanadaJan 29
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Singh open to talking Trump tariff supports, but still plans Liberal toppleSingh called on the Liberals to present a worker support plan to opposition leaders and then recall Parliament, which is currently prorogued until March 24, to pass legislation.PoliticsJan 28
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Trump tariffs on Canada ‘still on the books’ for Feb. 1: White HouseWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said she had discussed the issue with Trump and does not believe the president has wavered from the Feb. 1 start date for tariffs.CanadaJan 28
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U.S.-Canada trade deficit is highest in 20 years. Does it justify tariffs?Canada typically sells more goods and services to the United States than it buys, an issue — or non-issue, according to economists — that dates back decades.EconomyJan 28
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Trudeau to appoint new senators before successor is chosenThe prorogation of Parliament doesn't prevent the appointment of new senators, and the Prime Minister's Office says the selection process is underway.PoliticsJan 27
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Joly believes diplomacy could stop U.S. tariffs, but Trump ‘unpredictable’Canada's foreign minister said Ottawa as well as the provinces and territories are working on both preventing tariffs and a potential response if those tariffs happen on Feb. 1.PoliticsJan 27
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Canada must take ‘responsibility’ for its sovereignty, defence chief saysU.S. President Donald Trump's complaints about Canada's military spending and capabilities have underscored the need for Ottawa to prioritize defence, Gen. Jennie Carignan says.CanadaJan 26
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U.S. trade deal possible but ‘tariffs are real’ before then: Ontario envoyOntario's representative to the U.S. is confident there's a deal to be made that resolves Donald Trump's trade concerns, but Canada will feel 'a lot of pain' first.PoliticsJan 26
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Ottawa scraps elver fishery quota redistribution plan after backlashA statement from Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier's office said the minister reached the decision after listening to feedback from stakeholders in recent weeks.CanadaJan 23
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Trump says ‘we don’t need’ Canada’s oil and gasSpeaking virtually to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump also said he will press NATO members to increase their defence spending target to five per cent of GDP.PoliticsJan 23
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Freeland plans to scrap capital gains tax changes if she becomes PM: sourceThe move, which a source said was needed to counter U.S. President Donald Trump's tax policies, mark a major reversal for Freeland, who introduced the proposed changes last year.PoliticsJan 22
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Trump says Canada tariffs have ‘nothing to do’ with forcing trade talksTrump denied a report that his threat of sweeping tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico is meant to force early renegotiations of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.PoliticsJan 21
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Automakers temporarily offer EV rebates after federal incentive ends earlyGeneral Motors, Nissan and Hyundai are among the companies that say they will match the $5,000 rebate on new electric vehicles sold during January.ConsumerJan 21
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TikTok ban upheld by U.S. Supreme Court. Here’s what could happen nextThe uncertainty may have ripple effects in Canada, experts say, although Ottawa says what happens in the U.S. won't impact its own moves to curtail TikTok's business.TechJan 17
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Mark Carney enters Liberal leadership race, vows to ‘build our economy’Former central banker Mark Carney announced his bid to lead the Liberal Party at an event in Edmonton, becoming the highest-profile candidate in the race to replace Justin Trudeau.PoliticsJan 16