Ricochet
April 27, 2025
“Far-right media uses misinformation and disinformation to dehumanize their opponents, suggest that there are sinister motives behind progressive policies, or blame marginalized groups for societal problems,” said Evan Balgord, Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, in an interview with Ricochet.
“Politicians can then find support by responding to these narratives and encouraging them, or face less resistance when they suggest policies that will hurt marginalized groups.”
This benefits one major political party in Canada above all others.
“If a future government cuts off media funding, or access, or closes the CBC, traditional, centrist media will have a hard time funding itself. For-profit far-right media, which is very, very skilled at getting people angry and scared, and fundraising on that basis, will take up more of our media landscape,” Balgord said.
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