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Patrick Masbourian

Patrick Masbourian is a Canadian radio and television host, director, and journalist known for his work in Quebec media.

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

Patrick Masbourian is a Canadian radio and television host, director, and journalist known for his work in Quebec media. He has hosted programs on ICI Radio-Canada Première, including the morning show *Tout un matin* since 2019. He first became known to a wider audience through *La course Europe-Asie* in 1990-1991.

Early life and background

Patrick Masbourian was born on December 4, 1969, in the United States. Sources describe him as being born to Armenian parents, and French-language sources identify him as a Quebec media figure.

Broadcasting career

Masbourian became known through *La course Europe-Asie* in 1990-1991 and later built a career in Quebec television and radio. He has worked on several Radio-Canada programs and became the host of *Tout un matin* in 2019.

Directing and production work

In addition to hosting, Masbourian has worked as a director. Radio-Canada sources say he has made numerous short films, music videos, advertisements, sketches, and television and film reports.

Radio-Canada roles

Masbourian has hosted or co-hosted a range of Radio-Canada Première programs, including *Les Éclaireurs*, *PM*, *La route des 20*, and summer or substitute editions of morning radio.

Key facts

Masbourian was born in the United States to Armenian parents.
He became known in Quebec media after taking part in *La course Europe-Asie* in 1990-1991.
He has worked in television, radio, and directing, including short films, music videos, commercials, and reports.
He has been associated with Radio-Canada since the 2000s and has hosted several programs there.
He has hosted the morning program *Tout un matin* since autumn 2019.

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Canadian context

He is a prominent figure in Quebec public broadcasting and a familiar voice to Canadian French-language radio audiences, especially through ICI Radio-Canada Première.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Patrick Masbourian?

Patrick Masbourian is a Canadian radio and television host, director, and journalist known for his work at Radio-Canada in Quebec.

When was Patrick Masbourian born?

He was born on December 4, 1969.

What is Patrick Masbourian best known for?

He is best known for hosting Radio-Canada programs, especially the morning show *Tout un matin*.

What was his early public breakthrough?

He gained public attention through *La course Europe-Asie* in 1990-1991.

What other media work has he done?

He has worked as a director and has created shorts, clips, commercials, sketches, and reports for television and film.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Masbourian
Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and general career identification.
Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Masbourian
Supports: Quebec media identity, role as host, and hosting *Tout un matin* since 2019.
Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1051898/patrick-masbourbian-nouvel-animateur-des-eclaireurs
Supports: Career timeline, *La course Europe-Asie*, and Radio-Canada roles including *Les Éclaireurs*.
Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/emissions/cap_sur_l_ete/2013/collaborateur.asp?idDoc=286112
Supports: Director credits and work on short films, videos, commercials, sketches, and reports.
La Presse — https://www.lapresse.ca/arts/2019-08-17/patrick-masbourian-la-curiosite-du-monde
Supports: His move to the Radio-Canada morning show and radio career context.
Journal de Montréal — https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2019/05/07/ici-premiere--patrick-masbourian-succede-a-alain-gravel
Supports: Morning show succession, prior programs, and long Radio-Canada career.