Tony Wong is a Toronto-based journalist specializing in the intersection of business operations, employment law, and technological innovation. Since 2023, he’s been a staff writer at the Toronto Star, where he transforms complex legal and economic concepts into narratives for general audiences.
With 14 years’ experience across legal journals and mainstream media, Wong brings academic rigor to public-interest storytelling. His work has been recognized by the Canadian Legal Journalism Fellowship and internal awards at the Toronto Star.
We’ve followed Tony Wong’s career as a journalist who bridges complex legal frameworks, business innovation, and community-focused storytelling. His work at the Toronto Star and legal publications demonstrates a rare ability to translate niche expertise into public-interest narratives.
Wong prioritizes Ontario-specific case studies, as seen in his HTW Law analysis of province-specific constructive dismissal rulings. Pitch stories tying federal policies to local impacts, like how AI adoption affects Windsor manufacturing unions differently than Toronto tech firms.
His 2024 restaurant review shows skill in personalizing abstract concepts. Successful pitches might explore how a single worker’s compensation claim influenced sector-wide safety protocols, mirroring his car accident article’s approach.
With 18 articles on startup ecosystems, Wong seeks stories where innovation collides with policy. Example: How Toronto’s drone delivery pilot programs navigate aviation law—a topic he’s hinted at in recent social media posts.
While covering AI’s business impacts, he avoids futurism without regulatory frameworks. Pitch concrete examples like "How Ontario’s AODA compliance shapes workplace chatbot development."
His Yale-era cultural criticism informs current work. A strong pitch might examine how theater unions influence gig economy contracts, blending his arts and law interests.
