Age, Biography and Wiki
Marci Ien was born on 29 July, 1969 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian politician and journalist. Discover Marci Ien's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 54 years old?
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| Occupation |
Journalist, television host |
| Age |
54 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
29 July 1969 |
| Birthday |
29 July |
| Birthplace |
Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
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She is a member of famous Journalist with the age 54 years old group.
Marci Ien Height, Weight & Measurements
At 54 years old, Marci Ien height not available right now. We will update Marci Ien's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Marci Ien's Husband?
Her husband is Lloyd Exeter
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Lloyd Exeter |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Dash Joel Ien Exeter, Blaize Exeter |
Marci Ien Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marci Ien worth at the age of 54 years old? Marci Ien’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. She is from Canada. We have estimated Marci Ien's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Journalist |
Marci Ien Social Network
Timeline
Her father, Joel Ien, had come to Canada in the late 1960s to attend university and went on to a career in education as a teacher, principal, and school superintendent in Toronto.
Ien was born in Toronto's St. James Town neighbourhood and grew up in Scarborough, going on to attend Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute and Agincourt Collegiate Institute.
Ien appeared regularly on the Crossroads Christian Communications program Circle Square.
Ien lives in Toronto with her two children, Blaize and Dash.
Marci Ien (born July 29, 1969) is a Canadian politician serving as the minister for women and gender equality and youth since October 26, 2021.
A member of the Liberal Party, Ien represents Toronto Centre in the House of Commons.
Previously, she was a broadcast journalist for CTV.
Ien graduated with a degree in radio and television arts from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in 1991.
She began her career at CHCH-TV in Hamilton, Ontario in 1991 as a news writer and general assignment reporter.
In 1995 she began reporting from Queen's Park in Toronto, with her reports appearing both on CHCH's local news and on WIC's national newscast Canada Tonight.
In 1995, Ien won a Radio Television Digital News Association Award for her news serial Journey to Freedom, a look at the Underground Railroad.
In 1997 Ien moved to CTV as a reporter for CTV Atlantic, covering major stories including the crash of Swissair Flight 111 off Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, before returning to Toronto in 1998 to anchor CTV Newsnet, as CTV's all-news channel was then called,.
From 2003, Ien also anchored the nationwide Canada AM morning broadcast show, which she co-hosted from 2011 until the show's cancellation in 2016.
In 2008, she was the recipient of a Black Business and Professional Association Harry Jerome Award in the media category.
Ien returned to Atlantic Canada to participate in the Halifax leg of the 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay.
In 2014, she was granted the Planet Africa Award for excellence in media.
In 2015, Ien garnered a Canadian Screen Award nomination in the Best Host category for her work on Canada AM.
Following Canada AM, Ien was a guest and then permanent host of The Social (2016-2020) until her move to politics.
In 2016, she was honoured with an African Canadian Achievement Award for her journalistic achievements.
She co-hosted the CTV daytime talk show The Social from 2017 until 2020.
Previously, she was a reporter for CTV News and a co-anchor on the CTV morning program Canada AM.
As a child she appeared regularly on the Christian children's show Circle Square.
Marci Ien is a Black Canadian of Trinidadian descent.
Her 2020 book Off Script: Living Out Loud chronicles her life growing up in Toronto, working as a journalist, and deciding to enter politics.
On September 17, 2020, Ien was announced as the Liberal Party of Canada's candidate in Toronto Centre for a by-election to fill the seat vacated by former Finance minister Bill Morneau's resignation.
She won the by-election on October 26, 2020, defeating Green Party of Canada leader Annamie Paul.
Ien was re-elected on September 20, 2021 with increased support, and appointed to Cabinet as Minister for Women, Gender Equality and Youth on October 26, 2021.
