Canada Strong and Free fundraising emails using ‘crisis rhetoric,’ to stoke distrust in government and media, say comms experts, pollsters
Recent fundraising emails from the Canada Strong and Free Network tap into anxiety and pessimism and are ‘textbook dog whistle politics,’ says pollster Nik Nanos.
Trump’s silencing of critics a warning for Canada, say prominent Canadians
Perrin Beatty and David Suzuki say they are worried the chilling effect on free speech in the United States will cross the border into Canada.
Is Finland a model for Canada to counter disinformation?
The reported absence of significant attacks will likely continue to fuel the belief in democratic policy circles that Finland is a shining example other countries should follow in the fight against disinformation. But how practical is the hope that Finland can be a beacon for other democracies? Ecologically speaking, not very.
Candidates ‘unchallenged’ and ‘uncovered’ in federal election as a fallout of dying local media: report
PSG Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne says competition is essential for a free and diverse press, but that it is eroding and commentary is now taking the place of factual reporting.
Fixing our social media problem
In my view, more funding of local news or the regulation of ‘Big Tech’ won’t really help either journalism or democracy.
Wildfire response needs to improve before another national park burns, says Alberta MP McPherson
A review of the Municipality of Jasper’s 2024 wildfire response is causing tension between the provincial and local governments. Alberta Senator Paula Simons says she doesn’t blame people for pointing fingers, as ‘hearts were broken’ by the blaze that burned more than 32,000 hectares of the national park.
CBC needs more frequent mandate reviews and public consultation, researcher says
Before the election, the Liberals outlined proposals to reform the broadcaster. CBC/Radio Canada has since been asked to take part in the government’s spending review.
Safeguarding Canada’s future through independent media and solution journalism
As Canada asserts its leadership on the world stage, we urge the government to make media and communication initiatives, grounded in a human rights-based approach, a cornerstone of its strategy for inclusive growth and global stability.
The world could use more like Musgrave
When people crap on the mainstream media and talk about bias and self-interest, they clearly have never met anyone like Sharon Musgrave.
Carney could ‘weed out bad apples’ with his high expectations for federal public service
Top public servants might straighten up and self-correct if they know the prime minister isn’t afraid of swift discipline, say former bureaucrats, who welcome Carney’s ‘sound management practices.’
