Wendy Mesley

Wendy Mesley studied journalism at Toronto's Ryerson Polytechnic Institute. She then began her career working for CTV's affiliate station in Montreal, CFCF. Later she became CBC's Quebec City correspondent, moving on to Ottawa in 1986. There, she worked as parliamentary correspondent for CBC's The National news magazine. She also became a frequent contributor to CBC's Sunday Report, and became the anchor. In 1994, she pitched her idea for Undercurrents, a show that examines media and marketing. One of the most recognized journalists in Canada for her tough and difficult interviewing style, Wendy Mesley enjoyed the trust and appreciation of numerous viewers. She continued to serve as a back-up anchor for The National, and hosted The Greatest Canadian series.

In 2001 and 2002, she co-hosted the investigative newsmagazine CBC News: Disclosure with Diana Swain, having previously hosted the media and technology series Undercurrents, from 1995 until 2001.

In 2006, she was named by ACTRA as the recipient of its John Drainie Award for lifetime achievement in Canadian broadcasting.

From October 2009, Mesley had a greater presence on CBC's The National and in 2010, she became the program's regular Sunday anchor. She retired from CBC in 2021.