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Google tests blocking news content for some in Canada in response to government bill

All types of news content are being affected by the test, which will run for about five weeks, the company said Continue Reading Google tests blocking news content for some in Canada in response to government bill
Front pages the day after a 2021 Canadian election

Liberal Party re-elected to form a minority government in hotly unanticipated mid-pandemic snap election Continue Reading Front pages the day after a 2021 Canadian election
Mainstream media blew Trump coverage — and now risks doing the same with the PPC

If this sort of sympathetic coverage of Maxime Bernier and his PPC seems familiar, that’s because it should Continue Reading Mainstream media blew Trump coverage — and now risks doing the same with the PPC
Record of long-term care coverage shows failure to challenge power structures

Analysis: The public has been inaccurately informed about the connections between big business and policy making by decades of coverage that didn’t critically examine the role of key lobbying group Continue Reading Record of long-term care coverage shows failure to challenge power structures
How an oversight in the RCMP Act keeps justice suspended and truths hidden

Jane Gerster spent two years investigating a justice system misconduct case. While parties on all sides wanted to lift a 14-year old publication ban, FOIs revealed the RCMP didn’t know how and a judicial review showed the federal courts couldn’t Continue Reading How an oversight in the RCMP Act keeps justice suspended and truths hidden
Honey, the pandemic shrunk transparency

It’s time for the government to take off the mask that disguises and robs us of our public right to know. Trustworthy and revitalized government requires effective access and more public scrutiny Continue Reading Honey, the pandemic shrunk transparency
The unravelling of WE’s PR machine

The Kielburgers’ voluntourism juggernaut has been a cultural and media darling for years. Now, an avalanche of mainstream attention to scandals about its practices and political relationships is amplifying a history of obstructing independent journalists’ investigations into the charity Continue Reading The unravelling of WE’s PR machine
Bill 156 threatens to leave animal cruelty and agriculture watchdogs in the dark, say advocates

Journalism and animal rights groups say ‘ag gag’ bill will silence whistleblowers and expose reporters to legal threats for uncovering misconduct Continue Reading Bill 156 threatens to leave animal cruelty and agriculture watchdogs in the dark, say advocates
Online, multilingual media locked out of Ford pressers

As physical scrums give way to remote conference calls, holding government to account in Ontario is becoming a game of broken telephone Continue Reading Online, multilingual media locked out of Ford pressers
Front pages the day after the polls closed

Justin Trudeau gets second term after voters elect a Liberal minority government Continue Reading Front pages the day after the polls closed