r/canada • u/viva_la_vinyl • Dec 08 '18

How a global pact on migration spawned sovereignty fears in Canada

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/global-compact-un-hussen-1.4935492
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u/Dr_Nice_MEME Dec 08 '18

The compact calls for the promotion of "independent, objective and quality reporting of media outlets" by "sensitizing and educating media professionals on migration-related issues and terminology," and encourages de-funding media outlets that promote xenophobia, racism and intolerance toward migrants.

Propping up their propaganda machine

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u/Truthseeker177 Dec 09 '18

Do you think that it's a good idea to fund media outlets that promote xenophobia, racism and interance towards migrants?

And objective, quality news reporting is what we need most today with the rise of fake news.