Canadian journalists misled public by portraying niqab poll as “definitive,” data expert says
"We do a grave disservice to the Muslim community and to all Canadians if we rush to judgment that our country is less tolerant of religious diversity than in fact may be the case"
In March 2015 the Privy Council Office, which reports to the prime minister, commissioned a survey conducted by Leger Marketing that included a question asking respondents whether they agree with a ban on niqabs in citizenship ceremonies. The result of that survey, which was released on September 24 and found that 82 percent of respondents […]
Patti Tasko unveils 2010 CP Style Guide
Alec Bain speaks to Canadian Press editor Patti Tasko about the 16th edition of the Canadian Press Stylebook and how the new guide tackles the internet and new media
Alec Bain speaks to Canadian Press editor Patti Tasko about the 16th edition of the Canadian Press Stylebook and how the new gCP Style Guide is redefining journalism while remaining loyal to traditional journalistic policy.uide tackles the internet and new media. Every two years the Canadian Press comes out with a national guide for Canadian journalists on […]
This Means War
In 1996, The Canadian Press fended off a massive attack from Southam. Battle-hardened, it’s now ready to face new foes, including aggressive generals from CanWest. Says CP’s warrior-in-chief:“Bring it on!”
Editors hunched over their desks throughout The Canadian Press newsroom in downtown Toronto command an army of reporters and strategize with bureaus across the country. All around, flashes and blasts of light and noise radiate from televisions tuned to CBC, CNN and Sportsnet. The sounds of snapping computer keys and shrieking phones clutter the air. […]
