Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s hypocrisy is on full display as his government spends millions on promoting digital media literacy, yet he cannot handle a simple label on Twitter that accurately describes the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as “Government-funded Media”.
This statement is undoubtedly true, as the CBC receives over $1.2 billion a year in government funds. However, Trudeau was incensed by Twitter’s labeling and immediately tried to blame the Conservatives for delegitimizing “independent media organizations.”
“When they’re trying to attack a foundational Canadian institution, the fact that he has to run to American billionaires for support to attack Canadians says a lot about Mr. Poilievre and his values,” Trudeau said on Monday.
“I think it says a lot about the Conservative Party of Canada. They’re choosing to constantly attack independent media organizations, journalists who are working hard to keep Canadians informed and support our democracy.”