Saturday at 4:30pm and 9:30pm
Sunday at 12:30am and 3:30pm
And on the main CBC Television network Sunday at 3:00pm
(All times Eastern)

Mansbridge One-on-One
HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE KARIM AGA KHAN
Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims

October 28, 2006

He is one of the world's influential Muslims, the spiritual leader of twenty million Ismailis.

His Highness the Aga Khan is a friend of prime ministers and presidents, and someone who rarely shies away from dealing with the issues that confront the world, whether they concern conflicts, development or religion.

The Aga Khan Development Network is one of the largest private development networks in the world. It focuses on health, education, rural development, institution-building and the promotion of economic development. It is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to their faith, origin or gender.

This week, the Aga Khan joins us to discuss politics, relations and bridge-building between the West and the Islamic world.

Catch Mansbridge One on One on CBC Newsworld this weekend at the following times:

Saturday at 4:30pm and 9:30pm
Sunday at 12:30am and 3:30pm
And on the main CBC Television network Sunday at 3:00pm
(All times Eastern)

About our show

Viewers have long depended on award-winning anchor and interviewer Peter Mansbridge for revealing glimpses of the political newsmakers who shape and govern this country. Mansbridge brings his many talents to a weekly interview program featuring half-hour conversations with compelling guests from all walks of life.

His Gemini-nominated program Mansbridge One On One is now in its eighth season. It airs on CBC Newsworld Saturday at 9:30 p.m. ET and 9:30 p.m. PT; Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET and on CBC Television at 2:00 p.m. local time Sunday afternoon.

"Peter is one of Canada's sharpest interviewers so this will be an opportunity for viewers to join him as he explores the wider dimensions of topical dimensions with fascinating guests," said Tony Burman, editor-in-chief of CBC News.

Mansbridge One On One welcomes an eclectic blend of guests with an emphasis on Canadian movers and shakers from a wide range of disciplines. Guests include politicians, journalists, arts and sports figures and newsmakers behind the issues and news of the day.

Jonathan Whitten is the executive producer of Mansbridge One On One. Leslie Stojsic is the producer.