Andrew Perez

Andrew Perez is a freelance writer, political communicator and public affairs strategist with more than 15 years od experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. He first developed a passion for public affairs and Canadian politics when studying journalism while working as a parliamentary page in the House of Commons two decades ago. He is the founding principal at Perez Strategies, a public affairs firm.

Beyond quick fixes: making digital spaces safer won’t be enough to prevent suicide

Online harms require attention, but so do the broader systems that shape mental health and well-being.

opinion | BY ANDREW PEREZ | April 20, 2026

Why Ottawa must make 988 funding stable and secure

Mental health care must be accessible, reliable, and permanent regardless of who is in government. Lives depend on it.

opinion | BY ANDREW PEREZ | February 25, 2026

Our leaders have a moral imperative to champion Canada’s liberal-democratic values, the envy of the world

Canada as a post-national state is a recipe for a fractured federation marked by division, lack of respect among citizens, and outright intimidation and hatred.

opinion | BY ANDREW PEREZ | July 18, 2024