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Rosemary Barton

Rosemary Barton is a Canadian political journalist and broadcaster known for her coverage of federal politics and parliamentary affairs.

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

Rosemary Barton is a Canadian political journalist and broadcaster known for her coverage of federal politics and parliamentary affairs. She is CBC’s chief political correspondent and hosts the weekly program *Rosemary Barton Live* and the *At Issue* panel on *The National*.

Early life and education

Barton was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She studied French literature at the University of Saint-Boniface and later earned a Master of Journalism from Carleton University.

Career

Barton became known for her reporting on Canadian politics, including work covering the Quebec legislature and later CBC’s Ottawa parliamentary bureau. She has interviewed senior Canadian and international political figures and has led CBC’s election and major-event coverage.

CBC roles

As CBC’s chief political correspondent, Barton guides political coverage, hosts *Rosemary Barton Live*, and contributes to CBC’s political analysis programming. She also appears on *At Issue* on *The National*.

Recognition

Barton received a Canadian Screen Award for best news host in 2016 for *Power & Politics*. CBC and Carleton University describe her as an award-winning political journalist and note that she was the first woman to become CBC’s chief political correspondent.

Key facts

  • Rosemary Barton is CBC’s chief political correspondent, the first woman to hold that role.
  • She hosts *Rosemary Barton Live* on CBC News Network and appears on the *At Issue* panel on *The National*.
  • She joined CBC’s Ottawa parliamentary bureau in 2007 after reporting in Quebec.
  • She won a Canadian Screen Award in 2016 for best news host for *Power & Politics*.
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Canadian context

Rosemary Barton is a prominent Canadian political journalist whose work centres on federal politics, elections, and national public affairs broadcasting.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rosemary Barton?
Rosemary Barton is a Canadian political journalist and CBC broadcaster who focuses on federal politics and parliamentary coverage.
What does Rosemary Barton do at CBC?
She is CBC’s chief political correspondent, hosts *Rosemary Barton Live*, and appears on the *At Issue* panel on *The National*.
Where was Rosemary Barton born?
She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
What did Rosemary Barton study?
She studied French literature at the University of Saint-Boniface and earned a Master of Journalism from Carleton University.
Has Rosemary Barton won any awards?
Yes. She won a Canadian Screen Award in 2016 for best news host for *Power & Politics*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_Barton
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, CBC role, and program hosting details.
  2. CBC Media Centre — https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/bio/rosemary-barton
    Supports: CBC chief political correspondent role, first woman in the position, education, and professional background.
  3. Carleton University School of Journalism and Communication — https://carleton.ca/sjc/profile/rosemary-barton/
    Supports: Education, CBC career progression, and 2016 Canadian Screen Award.
  4. Carleton University Newsroom — https://newsroom.carleton.ca/archives/2017/04/03/rosemary-barton-bell-lecture/
    Supports: Winnipeg birth, journalism studies, and early CBC political reporting.