Claire Martin

Claire Martin is a Toronto-based investigative journalist with more than a decade of experience covering public policy, municipal governance, and accountability in Canada. She began her career at local reporting desks, where she learned to chase sources, verify documents, and build narratives from council minutes, procurement records, and court filings. Over time, Claire moved into long-form investigations and breaking-news coverage, contributing to examinations of housing affordability, labor standards, and corruption risks in public contracting. Her work has been recognized for its meticulous fact-checking and clear writing that connects complex issues to everyday impacts. Claire has also moderated newsroom briefings and mentored junior reporters on data hygiene and interview ethics. She continues to focus on watchdog journalism—balancing impact with rigor—while expanding her expertise in FOI research and data visualization for audiences across Ontario and beyond.