Daniel Dale

Daniel Dale is a Canadian journalist and fact-checker, recognized for his work covering political figures and statements in both Canadian and American politics. After earning the prestigious Edward Goff Penny Memorial Prize in 2010 for his exceptional work, Daniel Dale established himself as a prominent Canadian journalist at the Toronto Star, where he began his career in 2008. From 2010 to 2014, Dale served as the Toronto City Hall reporter and bureau chief, providing extensive coverage of the administrations of Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, Doug Ford. This tenure solidified his rigorous, fact-based approach to journalism after a May 2012 confrontation with Rob Ford.

At CNN, Dale provided crucial data-driven reporting and meticulously fact-checked political claims from both Donald Trump and Joe Biden throughout the 2020 United States presidential election cycle, playing a pivotal role in the network’s coverage. As a senior reporter and fact-checker, Daniel Dale continues to be a leading voice in contemporary political journalism, applying his verified methodology to current events and public discourse. He maintained his essential role during the 2024 United States presidential election, scrutinizing statements from leading political figures. Dale’s unwavering commitment to verifiable facts and objective analysis ensures that audiences receive accurate, unbiased information, making him an indispensable asset for CNN.