Omar Sachedina

2022 - 9 - 6

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Omar Sachedina ends his first national newscast by addressing Lisa ... (Daily Hive)

Omar Sachedina ended his first night as chief anchor of CTV National News by addressing the ousting of his predecessor, Lisa LaFlamme.

“It is important for me to acknowledge the inspiration and mentor that Lisa LaFlamme has been to me over the years. “I will work hard with our team to earn and build your trust for that continued privilege.” [onslaught of hate from the public](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/omar-sachedina-online-hate), and several Canadian journalists pointed out how that overshadowed what could’ve been a historic moment for a person of colour and Muslim man. [“Really boneheaded”: Katie Couric slams CTV for Lisa LaFlamme dismissal](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/katie-couric-lisa-laflamme-ctv) [Bell CEO announces "workplace review" after ouster of Lisa LaFlamme](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/ceo-bell-media-workplace-review) [CTV executive "taking a leave" after dismissal of Lisa LaFlamme](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/ctv-executive-taking-leave-laflamme) [CTV National acknowledges Lisa LaFlamme's ouster in "going grey" segment (VIDEO)](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lisa-laflamme-ctv-national-segment) “The fact that we can have these conversations and learn from them is one of the hallmarks of this great country and reminds us of the role we all have in making it even better.” [ageism](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/wendys-lisa-laflamme), sexism, and [racism](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/danielle-graham-etalk-lisa-laflamme) that have arisen from it.

Omar Sachedina Addresses Lisa LaFlamme Firing In First Broadcast ... (ETCanada.com)

CTV National News officially has a new anchor. On Monday, Omar Sachedina made his debut as the nightly news program's chief anchor, welcoming viewers with a ...

That’s my commitment to you, and that is our commitment to you.” On August 15, LaFlamme posted a video online, sharing the news that she had been fired as chief anchor from CTV National. Our mission is to do that objectively, with balance and with different perspectives.”

Lisa LaFlamme's Replacement Had His First Broadcast As Anchor ... (Narcity)

The replacement for former CTV news anchor Lisa LaFlamme just had his first broadcast and shared a message with viewers about all of the drama.

[controversial firing](https://www.narcity.com/lisa-laflamme-blindsided-over-cancellation-of-contract-with-ctv-after-35-years) of LaFlamme, 58, after she had spent nearly 11 years as CTV National News anchor. [LaFlamme's grey hair](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-lisa-laflamme-ctv-grey-hair/). [CTV news anchor Lisa LaFlamme](https://www.narcity.com/lisa-laflamme-blindsided-over-cancellation-of-contract-with-ctv-after-35-years) just had his first broadcast and shared a message with viewers about all of the drama. "Over the past few weeks, Canadians have been having important discussions about ageism, sexism and racism." "Lisa, thank you for everything." [Omar Sachedina](https://www.narcity.com/lisa-laflammes-replacement-has-been-announced-heres-what-hes-said)'s first night as the national news anchor on Sunday, September 5, included a [moment](https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2515172) where he spoke directly to the camera to address the recent [controversy that has plagued the station](https://www.narcity.com/dove-is-low-key-showing-support-for-lisa-laflamme-in-their-new-campaign-ouch-bell-media).

'He's been put in an impossible position': Lisa LaFlamme ... (Yahoo! Voices)

CTV News is tackling the Lisa LaFlamme controversy head on. On his first night as the network's chief news anchor, Omar Sachedina spoke directly to ...

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'He's been put in an impossible position': Lisa LaFlamme ... (Yahoo News Canada)