Patrick Rail

Patrick Rail joined the CTV News’ national digital team in 2017 and has covered multiple elections, federal budgets, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and the COVID-19 pandemic. Based out of Toronto, he specializes in topics focused on Canadian politics, business and history.

Patrick has a bachelor's degree in History and Sociology from the University of Ottawa as well as an advanced diploma in journalism from Centennial College. Prior to CTV News, Patrick worked on the business desk at the CBC and with the digital desk at The Canadian Press. Patrick is an experienced cook and has spent time backpacking across Australia, where he discovered a love for scuba diving.

He speaks English.