Unifor head tells union’s media members he hears concerns about Tory-bashing but won’t stop
“We do not tell members how to vote but I will be speaking out against the Conservative Party,” Dias said. Continue reading
Media Bailout
‘I’m entitled to my free speech’: Dias on Unifor’s anti-Tory stance and the contentious media panel
The Unifor national president says federal tax credit plan is not going to turn anyone into a “raging socialist.” Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Government’s media bailout plan raises serious questions
There’s a concern the media bailout plan will buy support for the government from those receiving the subsidy. Bill Kelly offers his thoughts. Continue reading
Andrew Scheer wants to make sure CBC has enough ‘Canadian stories’ if elected PM
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says if he is elected prime minister in the fall, he’ll want to make sure the CBC is telling enough Canadian stories. Continue reading
Scheer says a Conservative government would balance the books in 5 years
Scheer also accused the Liberals of stacking a panel on a media bailout in their favour and celebrated a court ruling blocking British Columbia from restricting oil shipments into the province. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Federal government media fund will stop innovation in its tracks
The federal government’s $595-million media fund should be provoking a huge debate, and yet it’s receiving little attention, Tasha Kheiriddin says. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Ottawa’s ill-conceived plan to ‘help’ the media only makes matters worse
A government with a publicly stated interest in helping journalism flourish has managed to do great swaths of the profession a tremendous disservice, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading