Mansbridge’s departure primes ‘The National’ for revamp, say observers
TORONTO — Veteran anchor Peter Mansbridge’s departure from “The National” is ushering in “the next phase” of CBC’s flagship news program, the public broadcaster’s editor-in-chief said Tuesday.
In a letter to staff, Jennifer McGuire said that she will personally oversee “a process to build on its strengths and position it for ongoing success” over the course of the next year.
“The news industry is undergoing fundamental changes but the bedrock values of quality, integrity and depth that Peter stands for will always be with us,” McGuire said a day after Mansbridge announced plans to step down July 1.
But just because Mansbridge is resigning as anchor and chief correspondent doesn’t mean he’s leaving CBC entirely.