TORONTO and NEW DELHI – After 31 years at CBC, veteran journalist Paul Workman has joined CTV News.
He will be the Canadian network’s South Asia Bureau Chief based in New Delhi, India. The announcement was made today by Robert Hurst, president of CTV News. Workman will join foreign correspondent Matt McClure in covering South Asia. The two will rotate between New Delhi and Kandahar and lead CTV News’ expanded coverage in the region with a special emphasis on the ongoing efforts of the Canadian troops in Afghanistan.
"Paul is recognized as one of the world’s best foreign correspondents. For years Canadians have admired his coverage of major international events across Europe, the Middle East and Asia," said Hurst in a release.
"CTV News has distinguished itself for its commitment to journalistic excellence not only within our borders but on the international front as well," said Workman, "I look forward to joining Matt McClure in South Asia and being part of the network’s ongoing coverage in Afghanistan."
With more than 30 years of experience in Canadian journalism, Workman has covered a multitude of national and international news events. Reporting from locations throughout Canada, Europe and Asia, he has covered notable news events including the political turmoil in Quebec, the revolutionary changes in Eastern Europe and the tragic death of Princess Diana. Most recently, Workman has reported extensively on the Middle East, specifically on the war in Iraq and the conflict in Afghanistan.
McClure has been instrumental in establishing CTV’s New Delhi Bureau. During his time in South Asia he has spent much of his time in Pakistan and Afghanistan covering the ongoing conflicts.
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