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Erica Johnson is a senior television journalist and host on CBC Television. Born on October 9, 1964, in Vancouver, British Columbia, she is widely recognized for her work on the award-winning investigative show Marketplace on CBC Television.
Erica Johnson graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), where she studied journalism. She began her professional career in radio journalism in 1987. The daughter of Olive and Ross Johnson, Erica grew up in a household with four siblings. She is married and has one child.
Johnson launched her journalism career working at a number of Canadian radio stations, including CFRB in Toronto and CKO in Vancouver. In 1990, she joined CBL as a radio news reporter. Her initial experiences in radio laid the foundation for a transition into television journalism just a few years later.
In 1993, Erica moved from radio to television, becoming a part of CBC Television. One of her first major television responsibilities was reporting and contributing to The Health Show, a program focused on health-related issues. She soon relocated back to Vancouver, where she took on roles as a news reporter and host for CBUT.
Throughout her tenure at CBC, Erica maintained a strong focus on health journalism, with a particular interest in the pharmaceutical industry. She also co-hosted programming with Wendy Mesley in Toronto, reinforcing her presence as a trusted and respected television journalist.
Erica Johnson gained widespread recognition through her work on CBC's Marketplace, an investigative consumer program that exposed issues related to public health, safety, and corporate accountability. Her storytelling style, deep research, and clear presentation helped attract a wide and dedicated viewership.
After receiving a journalism scholarship, Erica traveled to Kenya to produce a documentary for CBC's The National. The piece explored educational barriers faced by girls in Kenya and showcased her ability to cover international issues with sensitivity and insight.
She also produced a compelling radio documentary for CBC’s The Current, examining troubling health trends among newborns in remote Canadian regions. Her work on both radio and television highlights Johnson’s versatility and commitment to meaningful journalism.
Though primarily known for her television work, Erica has maintained active ties to radio. She has made guest appearances on The Current and anchored segments of The Early Edition, CBC's morning news program. Over the years, she has hosted both solo and co-hosted formats of various news and investigative programs, further demonstrating her fluency in broadcast journalism.
Erica Johnson's journalistic excellence has earned her numerous accolades. She has been nominated several times for the Gemini Awards, including for Best Host in a News Series. Her honors also include the Freddie Award, New York Festival Award, Gabriel Award, Golden Sheaf Award, and multiple recognitions from the RTDNA and Jack Webster Foundation.
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