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As the Conservatives blow a 30-point lead in the polls, we remind you that Canada’s mainstream media still chooses not to fact-check Pierre Poilievre.

“Poilievre has benefitted immensely from legacy media’s inability to challenge conservative bullies.”

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[-] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 4 points 20 hours ago

The Post Media brands have never been seen as reputable though

[-] AlolanVulpix@lemmy.ca 2 points 19 hours ago

Maybe not by you, but plenty of Canadians consume content from them.

[-] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 1 points 18 hours ago

There’s the sunshine girl but people know not to take it seriously

[-] AlolanVulpix@lemmy.ca 1 points 16 hours ago

but people know not to take it seriously

That's a very big assumption, and based on how the country is moving (deeper into conspiracy theories and right-wing), I disagree.

[-] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 1 points 15 hours ago

Sadly, I’ve learnt only 63% of Canadians think climate change is man made anymore

I agree with you, that my ignorance was bliss and am ready for violence

[-] AlolanVulpix@lemmy.ca 1 points 15 hours ago

In the long run, the only viable solution is proportional representation: !fairvote@lemmy.ca

[-] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 1 points 18 hours ago

Sure, that doesn't mean Postmedia isn't snapping up newspapers in small communities all across Canada.
As a comparison, Fox News isn't seen by anyone rational as reputable. And look at what they've had a hand in?

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