Steve Paikin

Steve Paikin

ON, CANADA
Host of TVO's The Agenda

Steve Paikin is the anchor and senior editor of TVO's flagship current affairs program The Agenda with Steve Paikin. Each program tackles one or two topics in depth, giving viewers intelligent analysis, and a thought-provoking debate among newsmakers and experts.

For twelve years prior to The Agenda, Paikin co-hosted TVO's Studio 2. He also hosted TVO's weekly foreign affairs series, Diplomatic Immunity, which debuted in 1998.

In addition to his hosting duties, Steve has produced several documentaries for TVO. His 1993 effort, Return to The Warsaw Ghetto, won the Silver Screen Award at the U.S. International Film and Video Festival as well as awards at Canada's Yorkton Film Festival and China's Shanghai Film Festival. He also went to Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and presented Balkan Madness in 1992.

In 1996, Paikin co-produced A Main Street Man, which chronicled the life of former Ontario premier William Davis. Paikin's other documentaries include Teachers, Tories and Turmoil, recounting the controversial education Bill 160, and Chairman of the Board: The Life and Death of John Robarts, a look at the former Ontario premier's 40th anniversary of taking power.

Paikin is the author of four books, the latest one published in 2007. The New Game takes a look at the history of hockey, and the changes that have shaped the game. In 2005, Paikin penned Public Triumph, Private Tragedy: The Double Life of John P. Robarts, which analyzed the impact of the former Ontario Premier John Robarts on the province. He has also written The Life: The Seductive Call of Politics and The Dark Side: The Personal Price of a Political Life.

He has also had the honour of moderating four election debates, for the 2006, 2008 & 2011 federal elections, and the 2007 Ontario election.

Steve is originally from Hamilton, was educated at the University of Toronto and Boston University, and has spent nearly 25 years in journalism.

Client Testimonial:

"Your presentation was exceptional! You raised some important points and questions especially with regards to choice in education. We appreciate you sharing your perspective as a member of the media and feel our members took away much insight from your discussion with us. Thank you for closing our Seminar with such a thought provoking presentation."

Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association

Steve Paikin is the anchor and senior editor of TVO's flagship current affairs program The Agenda with Steve Paikin. Each program tackles one or two topics in depth, giving viewers intelligent analysis, and a thought-provoking debate among newsmakers and experts.

For twelve years prior to The Agenda, Paikin co-hosted TVO's Studio 2. He also hosted TVO's weekly foreign affairs series, Diplomatic Immunity, which debuted in 1998.

In addition to his hosting duties, Steve has produced several documentaries for TVO. His 1993 effort, Return to The Warsaw Ghetto, won the Silver Screen Award at the U.S. International Film and Video Festival as well as awards at Canada's Yorkton Film Festival and China's Shanghai Film Festival. He also went to Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and presented Balkan Madness in 1992.

In 1996, Paikin co-produced A Main Street Man, which chronicled the life of former Ontario premier William Davis. Paikin's other documentaries include Teachers, Tories and Turmoil, recounting the controversial education Bill 160, and Chairman of the Board: The Life and Death of John Robarts, a look at the former Ontario premier's 40th anniversary of taking power.

Paikin is the author of four books, the latest one published in 2007. The New Game takes a look at the history of hockey, and the changes that have shaped the game. In 2005, Paikin penned Public Triumph, Private Tragedy: The Double Life of John P. Robarts, which analyzed the impact of the former Ontario Premier John Robarts on the province. He has also written The Life: The Seductive Call of Politics and The Dark Side: The Personal Price of a Political Life.

He has also had the honour of moderating four election debates, for the 2006, 2008 & 2011 federal elections, and the 2007 Ontario election.

Steve is originally from Hamilton, was educated at the University of Toronto and Boston University, and has spent nearly 25 years in journalism.

Client Testimonial:

"Your presentation was exceptional! You raised some important points and questions especially with regards to choice in education. We appreciate you sharing your perspective as a member of the media and feel our members took away much insight from your discussion with us. Thank you for closing our Seminar with such a thought provoking presentation."

Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association

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