#cdnpoli: QUESTION PERIOD Returns for 45th Season, September 6 on CTV

TORONTO (August 31, 2015) – CTV’s flagship national political affairs program QUESTION PERIOD returns for an unprecedented 45th season, premiering Sunday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. ET on CTV, CTV News Channel, CTV GO, and CTV News GO. Hosted by CTV News’ multiple award-winning journalist Robert Fife, the weekly political journal of record for Canadians delivers a thorough examination of what’s happening in Canadian politics, and engaging in an incisive weekly political conversation with viewers across the country. With its trademark analysis of the latest stories from Parliament Hill and a look at the agenda for the coming week, QUESTION PERIOD is poised to serve viewers unmatched, in-depth coverage as Canadians prepare to head to the polls this fall. ** Media Note ** Download photos of Robert Fife at bellmediapr.ca “It’s a tight three way race – no one knows yet which party will win. We’ll guide our viewers through party platforms and spending promises,” said Fife. “As always, we’ll hold political newsmakers to account and offer stimulating debates. I’m excited about the election and I encourage Canadians to join us every Sunday.” “This program isn’t just about covering federal politics, it’s about getting inside it by digging for stories that make daily headlines. QUESTION PERIOD has uncovered stories of national interest that continue to echo with Canadians year after year,” said Wendy Freeman, President, CTV News. “Robert’s unwavering dedication to illuminating the stories that matter most make him the perfect guide for Canadians seeking a clear and thorough picture of what’s happening in Canadian politics, including this fall’s federal election.” Taking viewers through the paces of the most topical political news stories, including the upcoming federal election and the latest revelations from the Mike Duffy trial, QUESTION PERIOD viewers can once again look forward to the country’s most popular political panel “The Scrum”, featuring press gallery members who have deep insights into the latest in Canadian politics. In addition to airing Sundays at 11 a.m. ET on CTV and CTV News Channel, encore presentations of QUESTION PERIOD air Sundays at 5 p.m. ET on CTV News Channel, CTVnews.ca/qp, the CTV News GO App, the CTV Mobile channel on Bell Mobile TV, via podcast, and Sundays at noon ET on CTV Two (visit CTVNews.ca/qp for detailed listings). A radio broadcast of QUESTION PERIOD also airs Sundays at 6 p.m. ET in Quebec on CJAD 800. Based in Ottawa, Fife is also CTV News’ Ottawa Bureau Chief, as well as Executive Producer of both QUESTION PERIOD and CTV’s daily political show, POWER PLAY WITH DON MARTIN. With more than 35 years covering national politics, Fife continues to uphold his longstanding track record of breaking some of Canada’s biggest political stories, including uncovering the recent Canadian Senate expense scandal. His tireless work breaking the scandal earned him some of the highest accolades in professional journalism, including top investigative journalism prizes in 2014 from the prestigious Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), including the Dan MacArthur and Ron Laidlaw Awards. Fife was also awarded the Don McGillivray Award for Investigative Journalism, top prize among all recipients in the investigative categories of the 2013 Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) Awards. That same year, he was honoured with CAJ awards in the “Open Broadcast News” and “Scoop” categories.