Don Martin is a Canadian journalist, TV host, and writer, best known for his political commentary work with the Calgary Herald and his on-air role with CTV News Channel.
Don was born on September 12, 1956 (69 years old). He built a long newspaper career with the Calgary Herald, where he worked in several roles, including covering city hall and provincial politics.
He later became a national affairs columnist in Ottawa and was a regular contributor on Canadian political programs across major networks.
Quick Facts of Don Martin
| Full Name | Don Martin |
| Profession | Journalist, TV host, writer |
| Age | 69 years old |
| Date of Birth | September 12, 1956 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Birthplace | Rochester, New York, United States |
| Current Address | Yet to be updated |
| Gender | Male |
Don Martin Early Life and Education
Don Martin was born and raised in Rochester, New York, United States.
Education
Don Martin attended Pickering High School and later graduated from Ryerson Polytechnic Institute’s journalism program.
| School | Pickering High School |
| Alma Mater | Ryerson Polytechnic Institute |
| Highest Qualification | Graduated |
Don Martin Personal Life
Don Martin keeps most details about his private life away from the public.
However, it is only known that he is married and has kids.
Health
Don Martin was diagnosed with malignant melanoma after a small mole on his neck tested positive. It is said that the cancer later spread and became metastatic, including to his lungs, with spots on his scalp and hip.
He also wrote that he went through two major surgeries, two years of immunotherapy, and radiation.
After the results, his oncologist gave him a prognosis of 12 to 18 months, with the possibility of trying to find a clinical trial.
Family
Details about his father, mother, and siblings are yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Yet to be updated |
| Children | Yet to be updated |
| Parents | Yet to be updated |
| Siblings | Yet to be updated |
Don Martin Career
Don Martin worked in Canadian print and TV journalism for decades. He is known for political reporting and commentary.
He joined the Calgary Herald in 1978. During his time there, he worked as the city hall bureau chief, the paper’s 1988 Winter Olympics bureau chief, and later a civic affairs columnist.
In 1993, he moved to Edmonton as a provincial affairs columnist. In 2000, he relocated to Ottawa as the Herald’s national affairs columnist, and he also became a regular on-air contributor to political programs on CBC, CTV, and CPAC.
In mid-December 2010, CTV hired him to host its weekday politics program on CTV News Channel.
He retired from that hosting role in December 2019. Along with his TV work, he continued writing.
Co-hosts and anchors linked to the same program
After Martin announced his retirement in November 2019, the program was set to be taken over by Evan Solomon (Mondays to Thursdays) and Joyce Napier (Fridays).
The program’s earlier hosts and guest hosts include Tom Clark, and a period hosted week-to-week by Bell Media journalists such as Jane Taber and Roger Smith.
Controversies
The main public controversy linked to Don Martin:
- Former TV journalist and political candidate Arthur Kent sued Postmedia and Don Martin over a column published during the campaign. In June 2016, an Alberta court ruled that the article was defamatory and awarded Kent $200,000 in damages (reported as $150,000 for print publication and $50,000 tied to the article staying online).
- In May 2018, the Alberta Court of Appeal awarded Kent an additional $200,000 in costs in the same legal battle.
Don Martin Net Worth
Don Martin’s exact net worth and salary are yet to be updated.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Don Martin Height, Weight & Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Don Martin:
| Height | In centimetres: Yet to be updated In meters: Yet to be updated In feet & inches: Yet to be updated |
| Weight | In kg: Yet to be updated In lbs: Yet to be updated |
| Body Measurements | Yet to be updated |
| Hair Color | Salt-and-pepper |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Don Martin X, LinkedIn
| X |  @DonMartinCTV |
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FAQs
Who is Don Martin (CTV News)?
Don Martin is a Canadian journalist, TV host, and political writer. He is known for his work with the Calgary Herald and CTV News Channel.
What is Don Martin’s age?
Don Martin is 69 years old. He was born on September 12, 1956, so his age depends on the current year.
What show did Don Martin host on CTV News Channel?
Don Martin hosted the weekday politics program Power Play from 2010 to 2019.
Who replaced Don Martin on Power Play?
After Don Martin’s retirement, the program was taken over by Evan Solomon (Mondays to Thursdays) and Joyce Napier (Fridays).
