Jan. 24, 2021

Canadian News Media is At Risk. This is Why it Matters

Canadian News Media is At Risk. This is Why it Matters

We live in a world divided on just about everythi…

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We live in a world divided on just about everything. From wearing masks, to left or right politics, and to conspiracy theories. How then do we deal with disinformation, particularly when each side believes their side is right? Equally as pressing, how do we ensure that Canadian news content has a fair shake when global companies are driving the views and news online? Heather Bakken, the Deputy Publisher at iPolitics.ca joined me recently to discuss why it’s so important to protect Canadian news media and some ways to tackle the disinformation war.

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