Jim Munson
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Jim Munson is a Canadian Senator and retired journalist
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Munson spent most of his journalism career with CTV
, which he joined in 1979 after working for Broadcast News for several years. He served as the network's correspondent in Ottawa
and then London, England. From 1987 to 1992 he was CTV's bureau chief in Beijing
and consequently covered the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989
. He also covered the Iran–Iraq War and the Gulf War
in the course of his career. Munson was let go by CTV in 2001.
A year later, in August 2002, he took employment with the Prime Minister's Office
as Jean Chrétien
's director of communications, often acting as the Prime Minister's spokesman. On December 10, 2003, two days before retiring from office, Chrétien appointed Munson to the Canadian Senate
where he currently serves as Chief Opposition Whip.
Jim Munson represents the province of Ontario in the Senate with his official designation including the region known as Ottawa-Rideau Canal.
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
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Munson spent most of his journalism career with CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
, which he joined in 1979 after working for Broadcast News for several years. He served as the network's correspondent in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
and then London, England. From 1987 to 1992 he was CTV's bureau chief in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
and consequently covered the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989
Tiananmen Square protests of 1989
The Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, also known as the June Fourth Incident in Chinese , were a series of demonstrations in and near Tiananmen Square in Beijing in the People's Republic of China beginning on 15 April 1989...
. He also covered the Iran–Iraq War and the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
in the course of his career. Munson was let go by CTV in 2001.
A year later, in August 2002, he took employment with the Prime Minister's Office
Office of the Prime Minister (Canada)
In Canada, the Office of the Prime Minister , located in the Langevin Block, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, is one of the most powerful parts of the government. It is made up of the prime minister and his or her top political staff, who are charged with advising the prime minister on decisions,...
as Jean Chrétien
Jean Chrétien
Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien , known commonly as Jean Chrétien is a former Canadian politician who was the 20th Prime Minister of Canada. He served in the position for over ten years, from November 4, 1993 to December 12, 2003....
's director of communications, often acting as the Prime Minister's spokesman. On December 10, 2003, two days before retiring from office, Chrétien appointed Munson to the Canadian Senate
Canadian Senate
The Senate of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the House of Commons, and the monarch . The Senate consists of 105 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister...
where he currently serves as Chief Opposition Whip.
Jim Munson represents the province of Ontario in the Senate with his official designation including the region known as Ottawa-Rideau Canal.