Isabel Bassett | |
|---|---|
| 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 August 23, 1939 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | John W. H. Bassett (1967—1998, his death) |
| Domestic partner | Ernie Eves (1999-) |
| Occupation | Teacher, journalist |
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.