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Unless they work directly in government, most citizen’s understanding of politics comes completely from the media, whether via television news, podcasts, or social media feeds. The media may be a gatekeeper, but it is also a storyteller.
politicians engaged in 'democratic backsliding’ around the world often threaten media independence. This can take many forms, from overt censorship, persecution via the law and violence against journalists, to funding cuts and the takeover of supposedly independent media outlets or regulators.
- Politics and The Media
- Economics and Free Press
- Changing Role of Media in Politics
- Media and Nationhood
Much of what Canadians know about their political leaders, party politics or public policy comes from the media - especially television, radio and newspapers - the primary information link between the Canadian population and the political sphere. The media try to explain the government's goals and policies, helping to mobilize and reinforce public ...
While Canada's media are part of the machinery of POLITICS, they are generally operated for profit. (The major exception is the CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION.) Daily newspapers and privately owned broadcast operations have been among the most profitable business enterprises in Canada. The pursuit of profits, however, has led to the growth of ne...
Canada's press became deeply involved in politics around 1820 when the economies of the British North American colonies could support a competitive newspaper system through advertising, subscriptions and print jobs. By focusing attention on politics, newspapers helped to politicize the population and mobilized public support for democratic institut...
It is often said that Canada's mass media - especially electronic communication - help build Canada's national identity without erasing the multiple cultural and linguistic dimensions of society. It is for this reason that Canadian governments have played a dynamic role in shaping the broadcast media. Canada has been a world leader in the applicati...
Describe how the media acts as a watchdog and give examples. Understand and define how political information is mediated.
Aug 10, 2023 · The Supreme Court of Canada, shown in Ottawa on June 16, has been tasked with deciding a number of cases concerning media freedom, including publication bans, access to information and secret...
May 2, 2023 · The 2023 Joint Declaration on Media Freedom and Democracy highlights the conditions that independent, pluralistic, and quality media need to thrive. It outlines the role of the media in enabling and sustaining democratic societies and identifies the elements for an enabling environment for media freedom and sets out clear, succinct ...
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General principles: The role of the media in democracy. Freedom of expression, which encompasses the right to information, is a fundamental right as well as an enabler of other human rights and a guardian of democratic values. Media freedom is an integral part of the right to freedom of expression.
