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Ian Hanomansing

Ian Hanomansing is a Trinidadian-Canadian television journalist and broadcaster for CBC.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ian Hanomansing is a Trinidadian-Canadian television journalist and broadcaster for CBC. He is best known as a co-host of *The National* and, since 2025, host of the CBC News Network program *Hanomansing Tonight*. Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and raised in Sackville, New Brunswick, he joined CBC in Halifax in 1986.

Early life and education

Hanomansing was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and grew up in Sackville, New Brunswick. He studied political science and sociology at Mount Allison University and later received a law degree from Dalhousie University.

Broadcasting career

He began in radio before joining CBC in Halifax in 1986. His CBC work has included reporting, anchoring, and hosting major news programs and special coverage.

The National and CBC News Network

Hanomansing became a co-anchor of *The National* in 2017 and has remained a prominent CBC News figure. CBC also launched *Hanomansing Tonight* in 2025, a daily primetime program hosted from Vancouver.

Recognition and profile

Hanomansing is widely identified with Canadian public broadcasting and multicultural representation. Sources describe him as a veteran host and reporter with a long national news career.

Key facts

  • Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and raised in Sackville, New Brunswick.
  • Joined CBC in Halifax in 1986 after starting his broadcasting career in radio.
  • Graduated from Mount Allison University and later earned a law degree from Dalhousie University.
  • Named a co-anchor of *The National* in 2017 and continues to anchor on Fridays and Sundays.
  • Began hosting the CBC News Network program *Hanomansing Tonight* in February 2025.
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Canadian context

Hanomansing is a prominent figure in Canadian public broadcasting and a visible example of Trinidadian-Canadian and broader multicultural representation in national media.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ian Hanomansing?
He is a Trinidadian-Canadian television journalist best known for CBC News programs, especially *The National*.
Where was Ian Hanomansing born?
He was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
What is Ian Hanomansing’s role at CBC?
He co-hosts *The National* and hosts *Hanomansing Tonight* on CBC News Network.
What did Ian Hanomansing study?
He studied political science and sociology at Mount Allison University and earned a law degree from Dalhousie University.
When did he join CBC?
He joined CBC in Halifax in 1986.
Where is Ian Hanomansing based?
CBC describes him as being based in Vancouver.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Hanomansing
    Supports: Birth year, birthplace, CBC roles, co-anchor status, and 2025 launch of Hanomansing Tonight.
  2. CBC — https://www.cbc.ca/programguide/personality/ian_hanomansing
    Supports: Birthplace, upbringing, education, CBC career start, and Vancouver base.
  3. CBC — https://www.cbc.ca/news/author/ian-hanomansing-1.3767414
    Supports: He is co-host of The National and has worked for CBC since 1986; also notes his law degree.
  4. CBC Media Centre — https://mediacentre.cbc.ca/bio/ian-hanomansing
    Supports: Announcement of Hanomansing Tonight and its February 2025 launch.
  5. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3147274
    Supports: Canonical name and occupation as Canadian journalist.