Isabel Bassett
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Isabel Bassett CM OOnt |
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| Ontario MPP | |
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In office 1995–1999 |
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| Preceded by | Zanana Akande |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
| Constituency | St. Andrew—St. Patrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
August 23, 1939 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | John Bassett (1970-1998, his death) |
| Domestic partner | Ernie Eves (1999-) |
| Occupation | Teacher, public broadcaster |
Isabel Bassett, CM OOnt (born August 23, 1939) is a Canadian broadcaster and former politician. From 1999 until 2005 she was the chair and CEO of TVOntario/TFO, Ontario's provincial public television network. She has been a controversial figure at times, but is also a highly regarded pioneer in Canadian broadcasting.
Bassett was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Queen's University and a Master of Arts from York University in 1973. As well, she graduated from teacher's college and taught English and French at Humberside Collegiate Institute.
Bassett first entered Canadian public life as a journalist for the Toronto Telegram in the 1960s. She later joined CTV, where she became a prominent reporter and documentary producer, including a stint with W5, after marrying Baton Broadcasting owner John Bassett in 1970. Although her documentary work for CTV won numerous awards, she was sometimes accused of having been given her position solely because she was married to the owner. John Bassett died in 1998, and Isabel subsequently began a relationship with cabinet colleague Ernie Eves. Bassett has also written a number of books on the political, social and historical achievements of Canadian women.
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