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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Called out in parliament, maybe, but not by anyone inclined to vote for him. I've never met a Conservative voter who thinks critically when it comes to voting (and I've met several with advanced degrees). Policy and performance don't matter; they vote for 'their team' and based on beliefs - not evidence - that 'conservatives are good with money' and similar swill. It's more like being a sports fan or a religious devotee than a rational elector, ime

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You're right, his base won't call him out. But we've got some of the best journalists in the world here in Canada and I guarantee you every one of them will hold his feet to the fire on that topic.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I hope you're right! I have very little confidence in mainstream news media these day to do anything besides serve the interests of corporations and the wealthy. Recent examples: (coverage of) Colonialist genocide in Palestine, carbon 'tax', recent capital gains tax. This issue is compounded by how few Canadians read non-mainstream news. I know you do, but I think we're clearly outliers since we're on Lemmy

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You should read independent sources then. The Winnipeg Free Press, the Breach, CanadaLand, etc etc are all good.

Here's a link to a listing of Canadian independent news sources.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

There isn't one media source in the world that will be 100% perfect.

Read the ones you want to and leave the rest unread.