Peter Mansbridge is the Chief Correspondent of CBC Television News, anchors the network's flagship news program, The National, and hosts his own show, Mansbridge: One on One. Now in his fourth decade with CBC News, Mansbridge has become our most respected source for comprehensive coverage of the key developments in Canada and around the world, and his live coverage of major events has set the standard by which other journalists are judged. He was on the scene for stories such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the state funeral of Pierre Trudeau, and has covered the funeral of Pope John Paul II, the events surrounding September 11th and the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

For his many accomplishments, Mansbridge has won recognition, time and again, from both his peers and the wider community. He has received 12 Gemini Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, including nine for Best Anchor. He has twice won the Gemini for Best Overall Broadcast Journalist (the prestigious Gordon Sinclair Award), and in 2006 received his latest, for Best Host in a News Information Series for Canada Votes: Your Turn With the Leaders. He is also a recipient of the 2004 Canadian Club of New York's Arts and Letters Award as well as the gold medal for Best News Anchor at the 2000 New York Festival. He has been the Arnold Wolfers' Fellow at Yale University, and has lectured at Oxford University as part of their distinguished speakers series.

One of the best public speakers in the country, Peter Mansbridge brings warmth, humour, and a dynamic stage presence to all of his presentations. His speeches touch on key issues of the day, exploring the national mood in relation to political trends. He also talks about leadership ... what it takes and how it can be achieved whether its politics, business or academics. His stories often highlight the accomplishments of Canadians - both at home and on the international stage - and show his love for the country as well as his determination to celebrate our contributions to building a better world. Running through all of his talks is one common thread: His desire to see Canadians celebrate their heritage and recognize that a shared national story has shaped us at both an individual and a collective level, and that this story is being daily written and re-written by all Canadians.

The highlight of any conference or event, Peter's talks inform and inspire in equal measure, leaving the audience thrilled to have been in the presence of such a passionate and unique Canadian voice.

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