Andrew Lawton
CanadapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Andrew Lawton is a Canadian journalist and author known for his sympathetic biography of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, which was published by Sutherland House Books. His work portrays Poilievre in a favorable light, in contrast to other critical examinations of the politician.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Conservative MP Andrew Lawton has been incredibly forthright about his own suicide attempt more than 15 years ago.
Of course Canada is not ready for MAID for mental illness. We probably won’t ever beCanada· 2026-06-19
The bill has been stuck in committee for months, with one meeting before the winter break devoted entirely to a prolonged filibuster by Conservative MP Andrew Lawton.
Liberals move to end Conservative filibuster over religious exemption to hate speech lawsCanada· 2026-03-07
In the committee on Wednesday, Conservative MP Andrew Lawton argued against Liberal plans to fast-track the anti-hate bill.
Bail-reform bill moves to Senate after co-operation deal with ConservativesCanada· 2026-02-06
Conservative MP Andrew Lawton, a member of the House justice committee who single-handedly held up consideration of amendments with a lengthy filibuster last week, said in the Commons that the Bloc amendment is an attempt to muzzle religious expression.
Anti-hate bill faces hurdle after heated dispute over proposal to end religious exemptionCanada· 2025-12-05
Conservative MP Andrew Lawton questioned the minister about the government’s planned gun-buyback program.
Gary Anandasangaree must resign as Public Safety MinisterCanada· 2025-08-01
Andrew Lawton, a Conservative MP, complained about the Crown's 'vindictive' penalties for the protest.
The right’s new cause, crime without punishment, and its new martyrs, the Ottawa hostage-takersCanada· 2025-07-30
Andrew Lawton called the proposed sentencing range for Lich and Barber excessive and vindictive.
Conservative MPs voice support for trucker convoy organizers ahead of sentencingCanada· 2025-07-22
Andrew Lawton wrote a biography of Pierre Poilievre published by Sutherland House Books.
Canadian political biographies latest in rising pile of AI-generated books scamming customers onlineCanada· 2025-05-14
Andrew Lawton is a journalist who wrote a book about Pierre Poilievre's political life.
Pierre Poilievre has spent two decades in politics, but Canadians still wonder what he believesCanada· 2025-04-24
Andrew Lawton, who participated in that action as a reporter with True North, is now running as a candidate for the Conservatives.
Post-debate press scrum scrapped at last minute over lack of ‘proper environment’Canada· 2025-04-18
Andrew Lawton wrote a biography that provided somewhat favourable treatment of Pierre Poilievre.
Opinion: The book on Pierre Poilievre: He’s ‘an angry teenager in the body of a grown man’Canada· 2025-03-26
Sutherland House Books last year published a Poilievre biography by Andrew Lawton, who took a sympathetic view of the Conservative leader.
Inside Biblioasis and Mark Bourrie’s mad rush to get a Pierre Poilievre bio on shelvesCanada· 2025-03-21