Poilievre says he’s concerned about press freedom after Rebel News’ personality arrested and released, but some reporters suspect party using it to continue attacks on ‘legacy media’

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 'has made the judgment that they need friendly media outlets to get their message across,' says reporter Justin Ling.

Rebel News personality David Menzies, centre, following his arrest on Jan. 8 in Richmond Hill, Ont., after questioning Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland about the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The charges against Menzies were later dropped. Screenshot courtesy of Rebel News/Youtube

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BY MIKE LAPOINTE

January 22, 2024

Following the arrest of Rebel News personality David Menzies and his subsequent release earlier this month after he attempted to question Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in Richmond Hill, Ont., veteran political journalist Dale Smith says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilie...

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