Alison Smith, born on August 22, 1954, is a distinguished Canadian journalist known for her work as a television broadcaster, radio journalist, and anchor with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
Alison Smith was born in Osoyoos, British Columbia, to Bruce Smith, who worked as a guidance counselor. She spent her formative years in the small nearby community of Oliver, where she attended Southern Okanagan Secondary School, graduating in 1972. Despite growing up in a modest environment, Smith developed strong self-confidence and resilience.
For her post-secondary education, she studied at Ryerson University in Toronto—now Toronto Metropolitan University—and later at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Alison grew up alongside her siblings, a brother named Randall and a sister named Sandra.
Alison Smith began her career in journalism in 1982 as a reporter in Toronto. She joined CBC Newsworld in 1989 and steadily advanced within the CBC network. Over the years, she established herself as a trusted broadcaster through her coverage of political, municipal, and national news.
Her early assignments included reporting on provincial politics and local issues. In the late 1980s, she transitioned to covering finance and business news for CBC Television, where she presented complex topics in accessible ways. She hosted various CBC programs such as The Lead, The Day, Sunday Report, Newsworld Reports, and CBC News Morning. In 2005, she became the CBC Washington correspondent, succeeding David Halton.
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Peerage person ID=565053 |
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |
