Ali Hassan

Ali Hassanis the host of Canada Reads. He hosted the program for the first time in 2017.

Canada Reads2022tookplace March 28-31, 2022. The debates werebroadcast onCBC Radio One,CBC TV,CBC Gemand onCBC Books.

• Meet theCanada Reads2022contenders
• Ali Hassan shares 5 booksthat have shaped his life

About Ali Hassan

Ali Hassan is an actor, comedian, host ofCBCRadio'sLaugh Out Loudand frequent guest host of QandAs It Happens.He can also be seen in his recurring roles onRun the Burbs(CBC),Odd Squad(PBS Kids) andWorking Moms(CBC). In fall 2019, Hassan was part of the cross-country Just for LaughsComedy Night in Canadatour with Rick Mercer.

Interviews with Ali Hassan

Get to know Canada Reads host Ali Hassan

7 years ago

Duration 1:32

Ali Hassan will host Canada Reads for the first time in 2017. We get to know the comedian a little better by asking him a series of rapid-fire questions.

4:57Ali Hassan previews The CBC Books Holiday Radio Special

Shelagh Rogers chats with Ali Hassan about The CBC Books Holiday Radio Special. A top-ten countdown of the best books of 2021, with author interviews and book reviews.

4:57Ali Hassan previews The CBC Books Holiday Radio Special

Shelagh Rogers chats with Ali Hassan about The CBC Books Holiday Radio Special. A top-ten countdown of the best books of 2021, with author interviews and book reviews.

CBC Radio Specials1:37:20Canada Reads 20th anniversary special

We're celebrating the great Canadian book debate's 20th anniversary! Host Ali Hassan looks back at some of the most dramatic and unexpected moments in the shows history and speaks with past authors and panellists to find out what their Canada Reads experience means to them.

The Canada Reads 2022 contenders

• Christian Allaire championsFive Little Indiansby Michelle Good
• Malia Baker championsScarboroughby Catherine Hernandez
• Tareq Hadhad championsWhat Strange Paradiseby Omar El Akkad
• Suzanne Simard championsLife In the City of Dirty Waterby Clayton Thomas-Mller
• Mark Tewksbury championsWashington Blackby Esi Edugyan