Canada can be quiet, but it is never dull, says Jones: Martin’s firing raises questions about link between senior media and government officials

Two weeks ago Southam News in effect fired Larry Martin, one of their principal columnists. The explanatory press release was cool and terse. Separately, there was a very guarded observation that Mr. Martin had been critical of Prime Minister Chretien but carefully not alluding cause and effect.

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