Openness in Government News Faces Media Silence
The author argues that governments and businesses hide information behind privacy laws and cabinet staff, while journalists chase quick takes. He cites the CBC and political parties, noting shallow reporting and a need for critical, in depth journalism to uncover truth.
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CBC
Liberal Party of Canada
Manitoba Ndp
NDP
RHA
Conrad Black
Returning long form census eyed for 2016 in Canada
The author supports bringing back the mandatory long form census, citing accuracy gains for national and local data. They note NHS flaws including 68.6 percent response, unreliable sub divisions, and data gaps on work, income, education, and Aboriginal identity, with costs rising and certain groups underrepresented.
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Canadians
StatsCan
Rosedale
NHS
Elton
Woodworth
Neepawa
Revenue Canada
Citizenship
CSIS
Stats Canada
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