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<h2>Broadcasting Career and Contributions</h2>
<p>Peter Mansbridge is an English-born Canadian retired <a href="/biography/peter-mansbridge">broadcast journalist</a>, born on July 6, 1948. He is best known for his role as the chief correspondent of CBC News and longtime anchor of <em>The National</em>, CBC Television's flagship nightly newscast. Over the course of his distinguished career, Mansbridge earned a reputation as one of Canada's most trusted voices in journalism.</p>

<p>From 1988 to 2017, Mansbridge served as chief correspondent for CBC News and was also the anchor of <em>The National</em>. Additionally, he hosted <em>Mansbridge One on One</em> on CBC News Network, where he conducted insightful interviews with influential figures. On September 5, 2016, it was announced that he would step down from his role following the CBC's coverage of Canada’s 150th anniversary on July 1, 2017.</p>

<p>His contributions to journalism have garnered numerous accolades, including multiple awards and honorary degrees. Notably, he served as chancellor of Mount Allison University until December 2017, having also received an honorary doctorate from the institution.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Education</h2>
<p>Peter Mansbridge was born in London, England, to Stanley Harry Mansbridge, a Royal Air Force wing commander and civil servant who worked in Malaya, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and Brena Louise Mansbridge. Peter was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, along with his siblings <a href="/biography/wendy-mesley">Wendy</a> and Paul.</p>

<p>He attended Glebe Collegiate Institute in Ottawa but did not complete his studies there. From 1966 to 1967, he served briefly in the Royal Canadian Navy. He later completed his secondary education at Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ontario.</p>

<p>Mansbridge has been married three times. His first marriage to Parm Dhillon ended in 1975, and the couple had two daughters. His second marriage, to CBC <a href="/biography/wendy-mesley">colleague</a> <a href="/biography/wendy-mesley">Wendy Mesley</a> (1989–1992), received tabloid attention at the time. In 1998, he married Canadian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_Dale">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_Dale">Cynthia Dale</a>, with whom he has a son, William, born in 1999. He currently lives with his family in Stratford, Ontario, and owns a summer cottage in the Gatineau Hills.</p>

<h2>Public Speaking and Personal Interests</h2>
<p>Peter Mansbridge is also a highly sought-after public <a href="/biography/peter-mansbridge">speaker</a>, often appearing at events and conferences across Canada. Known for his commanding presence and engaging discourse, he frequently discusses national identity, political trends, and societal issues. His articulate and thoughtful commentaries have made him a compelling figure beyond the news desk.</p>

<p>Mansbridge is passionate about collecting mementos from his travels to historically significant locations around the world. His collection includes pebbles from the Battle of Dieppe site, soil from Vimy Ridge, sand from Normandy, and fragments of the Berlin Wall and the Great Wall of China. Notably, he purchased a silver bracelet engraved with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela">Nelson Mandela</a>'s prison number “46664” during a trip to South Africa to cover <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_Mandela">Mandela</a>’s funeral.</p>

<h2>CBC Career and Influence</h2>
<p>Peter Mansbridge began his journalism career in 1968, working as a radio announcer at a CBC station at Churchill Airport in Manitoba. He later moved to Winnipeg to continue reporting for CBC Radio before transitioning to television in 1972. His coverage and interviews throughout the years earned him recognition as one of Canada’s most influential journalists.</p>

<p>Mansbridge is also an avid <a href="/biography/peter-mansbridge">supporter</a> of the Winnipeg Jets and has used his social media platforms to express fandom, often humorously contrasting with his generally measured, objective on-air persona. While primarily a Jets fan, he has also expressed secondary support for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Demonstrating his cultural relevance, Mansbridge had a cameo voice role as "Peter Moosebridge," an anthropomorphic moose news anchor, in Disney’s 2016 animated film <em>Zootopia</em>.</p>

<p>In 2011, concerns about CBC salaries were raised by Conservative <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Rathgeber">Member of Parliament</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Rathgeber">Brent Rathgeber</a>. While salary specifics for CBC journalists are typically confidential, internal documents indicate that in 2014, four on-air CBC employees earned over $300,000 per year, with an average of $485,667. While Peter Mansbridge was speculated to be among this group, the CBC did not disclose individual identities. Later reports, including internal documents leaked to CANADALAND in 2016, suggested that Mansbridge may have earned up to $1.1 million per year, inclusive of perquisites. Mansbridge has publicly denied these figures.</p>

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<h2>Awards and Recognition</h2>
<p>Mansbridge’s excellence in broadcast journalism has earned him wide acclaim. He has won the Gemini Award 12 times and is often regarded as one of the most influential broadcasters in Canadian media history. In recognition of his service to the country, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, the nation's second-highest civilian honour. In 2012, he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to Canadian society.</p>

<h2>Honorary Degrees</h2>
<p>Over the years, Peter Mansbridge has received numerous honorary degrees from respected Canadian institutions, acknowledging both his professional contributions and thought leadership. These include:</p>

<ul>
	<li>1989: Lakehead University – <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Humane_Letters">Doctor of Humane Letters</a></li>
	<li>1996: Mount Royal University – Bachelor of Applied Communications (Journalism)</li>
	<li>1999: Mount Allison University – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)</li>
	<li>2001: University of Manitoba – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)</li>
	<li>2005: Ryerson University – Doctor of Journalism</li>
	<li>2008: University of Western Ontario – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)</li>
	<li>2010: University of Windsor – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)</li>
	<li>2011: York University – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)</li>
	<li>2014: Carleton University – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)</li>
	<li>2017: University of Calgary – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)</li>
	<li>2017: McMaster University – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)</li>
</ul>

<p>Peter Mansbridge remains an enduring figure in Canadian journalism, known for his integrity, eloquence, and dedication to public service.</p>

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