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Andrew Chang

Andrew Chang is a Canadian television journalist best known for co-anchoring CBC Television’s nightly flagship newscast, The National.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Andrew Chang is a Canadian television journalist best known for co-anchoring CBC Television’s nightly flagship newscast, The National. Since 2022, he has hosted the CBC streaming news program About That. Born in Ottawa, Chang has built a career in public broadcasting, with roles in Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto.

Early life and education

Andrew Chang was born in Ottawa and studied journalism at Carleton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Journalism degree.

CBC career

Chang began his CBC career in Montreal, later worked in Vancouver, and became co-anchor of The National in 2017. He co-anchored the program until 2022.

About That

In 2022, CBC moved Chang from The National to host About That, a daily explainer program for CBC’s streaming news platform.

Recognition

Chang has received Canadian Screen Awards for his work in broadcast journalism, including for CBC Vancouver News at 6.

Key facts

  • Born in Ottawa on 15 December 1982.
  • Graduated from Carleton University with a journalism degree.
  • Co-anchored The National from 2017 until 2022.
  • Has hosted About That since 2022.
  • Won Canadian Screen Awards for hosting CBC Vancouver News at 6.
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Canadian context

Andrew Chang is a prominent figure in Canadian public broadcasting through his long career at CBC, including national and local news roles in Montreal, Vancouver, and Toronto.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Chang?
Andrew Chang is a Canadian television journalist and CBC host best known for The National and About That.
Where was Andrew Chang born?
He was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What does Andrew Chang host now?
He hosts About That, CBC’s daily news explainer program.
What was Andrew Chang’s role on The National?
He was a co-anchor of CBC Television’s nightly flagship newscast The National.
Where did Andrew Chang study?
He studied journalism at Carleton University in Ottawa.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Chang
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, education, CBC roles, The National, About That.
  2. CBC Media Centre — https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/bio/andrew-chang
    Supports: Current hosting role, previous CBC positions, career background, Olympic coverage, and personal interests.
  3. Carleton University School of Journalism and Communication — https://carleton.ca/sjc/profile/andrew-chang/
    Supports: Journalism degree, CBC career path, Canadian Screen Awards.
  4. Canadian Who's Who Biography — https://canadianwhoswho.ca/bio.php?id=25590
    Supports: Birth details, CBC positions, education, honours, and career chronology.