Why Poilievre isn’t talking about the CBC
Very few Canadians would vote for someone who appears to be in lockstep with Trump. Especially now. Canadians are feeling more united and proud of their country, and its strong democratic institutions. The CBC was established as an independent Crown corporation in 1936 with the aim of "fostering a national spiritand interpreting national citizenship.” Poilievre can’t afford to mess with that while Trump threatens annexation.
Journalism Upholds Public Trust
Changes in the newsgathering industry are eroding Canadians’ confidence in their public institutions. Fewer reporters cover specialized beats such as city hall, the courts, the armed forces and education. That’s bad for democracy. Institutions can bridge that gap by becoming more transparent with reporters and the public.