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Omar Sachedina

Omar Sachedina is a Canadian journalist and news anchor for CTV News.

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

Omar Sachedina is a Canadian journalist and news anchor for CTV News. Since September 2022, he has served as chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News. He previously worked as a correspondent covering national and international stories.

Early life and education

Omar Sachedina was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on August 21, 1982. He studied political science at McGill University and later earned a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

Career at CTV News

Sachedina joined CTV National News in 2009 as a correspondent based in Toronto. He later became National Affairs Correspondent and, in 2022, was named chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News.

Reporting work

His reporting has included federal politics, Parliament, international summits, and assignments from conflict and disaster zones. Sources also note his coverage from Ukraine and other major international locations.

Public profile

Sachedina became widely known as the successor to Lisa LaFlamme at CTV National News. His appointment drew notable attention in Canadian media coverage.

Key facts

  • Sachedina is a Canadian journalist and television news anchor.
  • He became chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News in September 2022.
  • He previously worked as National Affairs Correspondent for CTV News.
  • He joined CTV National News in 2009 as a Toronto-based correspondent.
  • He has reported on elections, Parliament, international summits, and major overseas events, including the war in Ukraine.
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Canadian context

He is a prominent Canadian television journalist and one of the best-known national news anchors in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Omar Sachedina?
Omar Sachedina is a Canadian journalist and the chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News.
When was Omar Sachedina born?
He was born on August 21, 1982.
Where is Omar Sachedina from?
He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What is Omar Sachedina’s role at CTV?
He serves as chief anchor and senior editor of CTV National News.
What did Omar Sachedina study?
He studied political science at McGill University and journalism at Columbia University.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Sachedina
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, current role, and career timeline.
  2. Straight — https://www.straight.com/news/ctv-names-omar-sachedina-as-lisa-laflammes-successor-as-chief-news-anchor-and-senior-editor-of
    Supports: Appointment as chief anchor, Vancouver background, education, and reporting history.
  3. Tri-Cities Dispatch — https://tricitiesdispatch.com/omar-sachedina-sacrifice-national-news/
    Supports: Education and career background, including McGill and Columbia.
  4. Daily Hive — https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/omar-sachedina-lisa-laflamme-ctv
    Supports: Background, family origins, and coverage history.