Justin Ling is a Canadian journalist and author who has written extensively on crime, public safety, and social issues. He has contributed to a variety of national media outlets, including CBC Radio, CBC Television’s investigative series The Fifth Estate, The Globe and Mail, The Atlantic, and Vancouver Sun. Ling’s reporting often focuses on in‑depth investigations and has covered high‑profile cases such as the disappearance of Canadian teen Andrew Gallo and the Toronto serial‑killer investigations.
In addition to his journalistic work, Ling authored the non‑fiction book The Disappearing (2021), which examines the systemic failures surrounding missing‑person cases in Canada and critiques law‑enforcement responses. The book received recognition for its thorough research and narrative approach to a complex social problem.
Ling’s work has earned him industry acknowledgment; he has been nominated for and received awards from journalism associations for investigative reporting and feature writing. His reporting style is noted for combining detailed archival research with on‑the‑ground interviews, aiming to shed light on under‑reported aspects of Canadian society.
Selected bibliography
- The Disappearing (2021) – non‑fiction investigation of missing‑person cases in Canada.
Professional affiliations
- Regular contributor to CBC’s investigative journalism units.
- Freelance writer for national newspapers and magazines.
Note: Personal details such as date of birth, education, and early life are not broadly documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
