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CTV News Appoints Marieke Walsh as Ottawa Deputy Bureau Chief
– Award-winning political journalist joins CTV National News’ leading Ottawa Bureau team –
OTTAWA (October 7, 2026) – CTV News announced today the appointment of Marieke Walsh as Deputy Bureau Chief of the network’s Ottawa News Bureau. In this role, Walsh provides additional leadership and support to CTV News’ comprehensive coverage of federal politics and national affairs from Parliament Hill. She begins her new role later this month.
In addition to delivering breaking news and political coverage for CTV News’ award-winning Ottawa News Bureau team, Walsh becomes a regular cross-platform contributor to CTV News, hosting a weekly podcast as well as supporting key programs as a fill-in anchor.
“I am thrilled to join the storied CTV NATIONAL NEWS Ottawa News Bureau and the incredible team of journalists who work tirelessly to bring the issues that matter most to the doorstep of power on Parliament Hill,” said Walsh. “It is an immense privilege to wake up every day and do a job I love so much, and I’m grateful to CTV News for this amazing opportunity.”
“Marieke Walsh is a highly respected political journalist whose experience, leadership, and commitment to impactful reporting makes her an outstanding addition to our Ottawa Bureau team,” said Richard Gray, VP News, Bell Media. “Her deep understanding of Canada’s political landscape and exceptional editorial judgement will bolster our coverage from the nation’s capital. With Marieke as a key part of the team, we will continue to deliver the trusted news that Canadians expect.”
“There are reporters across the industry whose work you follow closely and respect. For me, Marieke has always been one of them. Her decision to join CTV NATIONAL NEWS and the Ottawa News Bureau further strengthens our talented team,” said Graham Richardson, Ottawa Bureau Chief, CTV NATIONAL NEWS. “Marieke is an exceptional journalist with a passion for enterprise reporting and an instinct for political news. Her ability to break stories, hold decision-makers to account, and drive the conversation on Parliament Hill will make an immediate impact on our political coverage at a pivotal moment for the country.”
Walsh is joining CTV News from The Globe and Mail, where she was the senior political reporter. In that role she helped lead team coverage of federal elections and leadership campaigns, and broke major stories across business, energy, health, and politics. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for incisive reporting, thoughtful analysis, and the ability to provide audiences with comprehensive context on complex issues.
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