Isabel Bassett
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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.
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Isabel Bassett | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1995–1999 | |
Preceded by | Zanana Akande |
Succeeded by | Riding abolished |
Constituency | St. Andrew—St. Patrick |
Personal details | |
Born | Isabel Glenthorne Macdonald (1939-08-23) August 23, 1939 (age 84) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Spouse | John Bassett (1970-1998, his death) |
Domestic partner | Ernie Eves (1999-) |
Occupation | Teacher, public broadcaster |
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