Canadians ‘Russian to conclusions’ on Tenet Media worsens effects of foreign interference, say digital media researchers

A probe by the Canadian Digital Media Research Network found thousands of social media posts falsely linking the Conservatives to Russian interference after the U.S. indictment of Tenet Media.
Always leave them wanting more: Fraser tops All Politics Poll as he looks to exit federal politics

The results of The Hill Times’ 2024 year-end poll are in. Liberal MP Sean Fraser scores a hat trick and takes the ‘Most Valuable Politician’ title for the second year in a row, while Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre divides respondents.
A people pushed will push back

A system of exploitation results in anger and a rejection of democracy and capitalism.
The riots in Montreal are a sign of growing antisemitism

Since the Hamas attacks in October 2023, there have been more than 400 ugly demonstrations against the war in Gaza on the streets of Montreal.
Seeking bluer pastures

In the great social-media migration, Bluesky is offering a respite to users sick of hate.
Difficult deliberations ahead as MPs look to avoid ‘watered-down’ harassment policy

Despite recommending against adopting a formal policy, Tory MP Michelle Rempel Garner says ‘that doesn’t mean … that we shouldn’t have something.’
Sanewashing, denial, and hate-mongering: the new normal in the U.S.

About half the voting populace seems ready to cast a presidential ballot for a criminal who has trod on every notion of decency in American public life.
D’Entremont denies he was pressured by Conservative MPs to sanction Grit MP Baker in the House

Liberal MP Yvan Baker also alleges a ‘double standard’ in the House after Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre’s single-day sanction for refusing to apologize over language deemed ‘unparliamentary.’
Who has the right to safety?

Safety is an imperative for societies to function, and to ensure participation in civic life—but it’s not equally applied.
Poilievre says Conservatives ‘go around’ Hill media, alleges ‘anti-conservative bias’ after ending CTV News boycott

CTV News dismissed two staff over altering a soundbite from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, which the union says it’s looking into. Meanwhile, Poilievre says the Hill media is ‘largely state funded or has indirect reasons to suck up to the federal government.’