- His wife Shirley, is a painter, and is well known in Canada for her landscapes, and her portraits of important political figures, including Mulroney and his children. Her goal is to paint all of her grandchildren.
- All of his children, Mark Van Dusen, Tommy Van Dusen, Michael Van Dusen, Peter Van Dusen, Tina Van Dusen, Julie Van Dusen and Lisa Van Dusen, have all at one point in their careers, been reporters. They are often known in Ottawa as "The Van Dusen Mafia".
- Has 13 grandchildren, Regan, Anna, Jake, Emma, Sam, Grace, Molly, Patrick, Olivia, Victoria, Oliver, Alexander, and Madisson.
- Currently resides downtown Ottawa, Ontario with his wife and artist, Shirley. (April 2008)
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