David Akin Biography 

David Akin is a widely known Canadian reporter. As of now, he is currently serving as the chief political correspondent for Global News.

He started his career in 1993 with The Packet and Times in Orillia, Ontario serving as the paper’s city hall reporter. Later on, he moved to The Chronicle-Journal in Thunder Bay, Ontario in 1995 where he used to serve as a highly ranked reporter and joined The Hamilton Spectator and then the National Post, followed by The Globe and Mail.

He was a parliamentary correspondent for CTV News from 2001 to 2008 prior to joining Canwest News Service (now known as Postmedia) as a national affairs correspondent.

David Akin Age 

Akin was born in Montreal, Canada. He has not shared his exact date of birth as it is not documented anywhere as of 2021 and there it is not possible to determine when he celebrates his birthday and his birth. However, we will update this section once this information is available.

David Akin Height

David stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

David Akin Education

David studied history at the University of Guelph.

David Akin Family

David was born and raised by her parents in Montreal. However, our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of David’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

David Akin Wife

David is married to his amazing wife whose name is not publicly known. Together they are blessed with two children. David lives near Ottawa with his wife and two children and enjoys cross-country skiing, golf, and collecting Canadian stamps.

David Akin Salary

Akin receives an average annual salary of around $46,865. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in Canada. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary but we will update this section when the information is available.

David Akin Net Worth

Akin has an estimated net worth of $1 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Akin has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

David Akin Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about David Akin.

David Akin Wiki

• Full Names: David Akin
• Popular As: Reporter
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Journalist
• Nationality: Canadian
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

David Akin Birthday

• Age / How Old?: Not known
• Zodiac Sign: Not known
• Date of Birth: Not known
• Place of Birth: Montreal, Canada
• Birthday: Not known

David Akin Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not available
• Height / How Tall?: Average
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Not available
• Hair Color: Not available
• Shoe Size: Not available

David Akin Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not known
• Mother: Not known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not known
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Not known
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not applicable
• Children: two kids

David Akin Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: Under review
• Salary: Under review
• Source of Income: Journalist

David Akin  Global News

David is a widely known award-winning journalist. He currently covers Canadian federal and electoral politics as the Chief Political Correspondent for Global News where his work was featured on Global National, on Global News programs across the country, on Corus Radio stations, and at Globalnews.ca. Akin reporting has literally taken him around the world. He used to cover Canadian politicians at G7 and G20 summits in St. Petersburg, Russia, Perth, Australia, Seoul, Kampala, South Korea, and Uganda.

Moreover, he has also reported from Tahrir Square during the Arab Spring of 2011; from post 9/11 terror trials at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and was in Rome in 2013 to cover the election of Pope Francis. Akin also covered 19 federal and provincial elections. David has been a member of the inaugural staff of the National Post in his 35-year journalism career, he was a contributing writer for The Globe and Mail and served as Parliamentary Bureau Chief for Sun Media.

Furthermore, he has also been a parliamentary correspondent for CTV National News. Akin has long been one of Canada’s journalism pioneers when it comes to exploring ways to use digital and social media and also computer-assisted tools for newsgathering and publishing.

Some of his fellow news team at Global BC include;

• Chris Gailus
• Squire Barnes
• Kristi Gordon
• Jay Janower
• Jay Durant
• Sonia Sunger
• Paul Haysom
• Mark Madryga
• Kaitlyn Herbst
• Jordan Armstrong
• Sonia Deol
• Barry Deley
• Yvonne Schalle
• Linda Aylesworth
• Keith Baldrey
• Coleen Christie
• Jill Bennett
• Ted Chernecki
• Rumina Daya
• Anne Drewa
• John Hua
• Grace Ke
• Aaron McArthur
• Robin Gill
• Abigail Bimman
• Aalia Adam
• Eric Sorensen

David Akin Awards and Achievements

• Akin received the 2017 National Newspaper Award for political reporting for breaking the news about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2017 Christmas holiday at the Aga Khan’s island in the Bahamas.
• Akin is also the recipient of a Gemini Award (now known as the Canadian Screen Awards) for his television reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions About David Akin

Who is David Akin? 

David Akin is a well-known Canadian Award-winning journalist. He covers Canadian federal and electoral politics and is currently Chief Political Correspondent for Global News.

How old is David Akin? 

Akin was born in Canada, he has not shared his date of birth with the public, as it is not documented anywhere as of 2021.

How tall is David Akin?

David stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is David Akin married? 

Yes, David is married to his amazing wife whose name is not publicly known. Together they are blessed with two children. David lives near Ottawa with his wife and two children.

How much is David Akin worth? 

Akin has an approximate net worth of $1 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the journalism industry.

Where does David live? 

Akin resides near Ottawa, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is David dead or alive? 

David is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is David Now? 

David is pursuing his career in journalism. He covers Canadian federal and electoral politics and is currently Chief Political Correspondent for Global News.

David Akin Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website

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