Controlling the campaign message

One of the more interesting battles that occur during elections is the one between politicians and journalists over who is going to control the message. The battle lines in this conflict are clear.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, top left, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, bottom left, Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, centre, Green co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault, top right, and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

April 7, 2025

OAKVILLE, ONT.—One of the more interesting battles that occur during elections is the one between politicians and journalists over who is going to control the message.

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