Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre isn’t the first politician to spar with the press. But is his relationship with the media different from what’s come before?
Front Burner26:55Pierre Poilievre confronts Canada’s media
Pierre Poilievre does not hide how he feels about Canadian mainstream media. His numerous, testy exchanges with reporters earn lots of online traction.
Is the relationship between Poilievre and the media different from politicians that came before him? When Poilievre takes on reporters, who is he talking to?
Today we explore those questions with journalist and author Paul Wells.
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