Canada should play by ‘home turf’ rules, say Hill journos after Chinese minister’s visit highlights fissure in PMO relationship

'Failing to provide access for the Canadian news media runs contrary to Carney's commitment to openness,' says former World Press Freedom Canada president Shawn McCarthy.
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with reporters before the Liberal caucus meeting in the West Block on June 3.

Last month’s three-day visit by China’s foreign minister to mend trade relations exposed the latest strain in the prime minister’s relationship with the press gallery as his office views its efforts as going above and beyond to provide maximum access, while Hill journa...

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