Douglas Bassett

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Douglas Graeme Bassett, O.C., K.St.J., O.Ont. (born June 22, 1940) is a Canadian media executive.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of John Bassett, he is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Baton Broadcasting Inc. and Chairman of the Board of CTV Television Network Limited. He was educated at Upper Canada College.

In 1991, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was awarded the Order of Ontario in 1995 and was a member of its Advisory Council. He is a Knight of the Order of St. John. In 2005, he was inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

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