She later joined CTV, where she became a prominent reporter and documentary producer, including a stint with W5, after marrying Baton Broadcasting owner John W. H. Bassett on July 17, 1967.
[2] Although her documentary work for CTV won numerous awards, she was sometimes accused of having been given her position solely because she was married to the owner.
John Bassett died in 1998, and Isabel subsequently began a relationship with cabinet colleague Ernie Eves.
Bassett's successors were film producer Peter O'Brian as chair, and former Astral Media executive Lisa de Wilde as CEO.
[7] On June 30, 2016, Bassett was made a Member of the Order of Canada for "her community engagement and commitment to the advancement of women and public service, notably in educational broadcasting.