Amanda Lang is a well-known Canadian journalist and author, known for her work on business and economics. Born on October 31, 1970 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Lang grew up in a family of accomplished journalists. Her father was a newspaper reporter and her mother was a speechwriter for former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.

Lang began her career in journalism at the Financial Post, where she quickly rose through the ranks. In 2002, she joined the Globe and Mail as their New York correspondent, and later became the paper’s senior business correspondent. She also served as an anchor for BNN, the Business News Network, before moving to CBC where she co-hosted the popular current affairs show The Lang & O’Leary Exchange with Kevin O’Leary. However, despite her successful career and accomplishments, Lang’s reputation was later marred by a controversy involving conflicts of interest and ethics violations, leading to her departure from CBC in 2015.

Despite this downfall, Amanda Lang’s impact on journalism and business reporting cannot be denied. She has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including the 2012 National Newspaper Award for business reporting and being named one of the “100 Most Powerful Women in Canada” by the Women’s Executive Network for three consecutive years. Her dedication to investigative journalism and insightful analysis has left a lasting mark in the industry