Rosemary Barton
Rosemary Barton (born 31 May 1976) is a Canadian political journalist. She is currently serving as the CBC's chief political correspondent, in which she is known for her position as the news anchor for Rosemary Barton Live, her own news show; along with hosting the "At Issue" segment on The National, the CBC's news program. Furthermore, she is also known for her role as election coverage anchor for the CBC during the 2019, 2021, and 2025 Canadian election seasons.
Quotes
[edit]- “There is an understanding that we all have jobs to do. You can be frustrated or angry or mad at someone if they’re being too tough on you one day, but that is how democracy works."
- "I like the power of TV, and I know it’s potentially waning for all sorts of reasons, but it’s immediate."
- "At some point over the next four years, a promise will be bent or broken and the government will disappoint people, and it’s important people know that they say one thing and they’re doing something else."
- taken from an interview with the Toronto Metro, 11 January 2016 (original site)
