Regarding media bias, I go all the way back to the Kent Commission on the concentration of ownership in the media.
Research demonstrates that ownership of the media is predominantly 'conservative' in its outlook.
The CTV was founded under Diefenbaker to reward his backers in the media, such as John Bassett.
PostMedia is perhaps the most blatantly one-sided, since Paul Godfrey assumed power. I have many reasons to 'complain' about Godfrey but his directive in 2015 to have all their papers publish a front page endorsement of Harper was in the opinion of many the most blatant 'abuse' of his power.
The Sun prior to Godfrey was famous for allowing its columnists/reporters to express opposing/their own views.
The Post under Conrad Black was perhaps the best newspaper in Canadian history in regard to content and diversity.
The Star's largest shareholder is a charitable organization dedicated to social justice, based on the 'Atkinson Principles'.
The Globe is the 'paper of record' and despite being for much of its history a 'business focused' paper is diverse in its viewpoints.
The CBC and TVO in Ontario are publicly funded/owned.
TVO's primary political coverage is led by Steve Paikin.
The CBC has been accused of being pro-Liberal. In reality it is more Gatineau Elite/Urban Ontario focused. This of course upsets 'Wexit' type supporters. The CBC does try to balance its coverage with panelists from all parties. The Camp, Kierans, Lewis panel on Morningside being the most famous.
There are many argument for having a public broadcasting system. Among these is as demonstrated private broadcasters can be dominated/have their coverage influenced by their ownership's personal views, or by the demands/requirements of their advertisers.
Research demonstrates that ownership of the media is predominantly 'conservative' in its outlook.
The CTV was founded under Diefenbaker to reward his backers in the media, such as John Bassett.
PostMedia is perhaps the most blatantly one-sided, since Paul Godfrey assumed power. I have many reasons to 'complain' about Godfrey but his directive in 2015 to have all their papers publish a front page endorsement of Harper was in the opinion of many the most blatant 'abuse' of his power.
The Sun prior to Godfrey was famous for allowing its columnists/reporters to express opposing/their own views.
The Post under Conrad Black was perhaps the best newspaper in Canadian history in regard to content and diversity.
The Star's largest shareholder is a charitable organization dedicated to social justice, based on the 'Atkinson Principles'.
The Globe is the 'paper of record' and despite being for much of its history a 'business focused' paper is diverse in its viewpoints.
The CBC and TVO in Ontario are publicly funded/owned.
TVO's primary political coverage is led by Steve Paikin.
The CBC has been accused of being pro-Liberal. In reality it is more Gatineau Elite/Urban Ontario focused. This of course upsets 'Wexit' type supporters. The CBC does try to balance its coverage with panelists from all parties. The Camp, Kierans, Lewis panel on Morningside being the most famous.
There are many argument for having a public broadcasting system. Among these is as demonstrated private broadcasters can be dominated/have their coverage influenced by their ownership's personal views, or by the demands/requirements of their advertisers.
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