Claim: Eric Hoskins, who participated in international relief programs and worked with non-governmental organizations, was a regular commentator on several major broadcast networks, such as CTV, a Canadian terrestrial television network launched in 1961, and regularly contributed to Maclean's magazine on war-related issues.
Evidence: Working alongside his wife, War Child Executive Director Samantha Nutt, Hoskins helped the organization develop international relief programs and spread awareness of the issues facing war-affected children. He worked with the United Nations and non-governmental organizations in some of the world's worst conflict areas including Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Iraq, Burundi, Afghanistan and Pakistan. He was a regular commentator on CTV, CBC and other major broadcast networks concerning the impact of war on civilians. As President of War Child Canada, Hoskins was a frequent contributor to Maclean's magazine on war-related issues. The CTV Television Network (commonly known as CTV) is a Canadian English-language terrestrial television network launched in 1961.