Breaking Down Canadian Journalist-Politician Family Connections
This list documents working journalists in Canada that have/had at least one family member as a politician/political staffer.
Davide Mastracci
Davide Mastracci is the opinion editor at The Maple. He was previously the managing editor at Passage.
144 posts
Learning To Die From COVID-19
We may be done with COVID-19, but it isn’t done with us, no matter what premiers across the country are saying.
I Asked Writers If They’d Join The War They’re Calling For
Turns out that asking writers who want Canadians to fight against Russia in Ukraine if they’re planning to go isn’t a popular question.
Canada’s Deputy PM Posed With A Ukrainian Fascist Symbol
Journalists shouldn’t ignore what Chrystia Freeland did, or the many other fascist flags at that rally and others throughout Canada.
Canadian Media Is Spreading Pro-Ukraine Propaganda
The virality of the Snake Island martyr myth shows the media doesn’t care about fighting every type of propaganda.
Please Stop Sharing This Ukraine Fundraiser Page
The page in question and the links it contains include calls to fund, and even fight alongside, the Ukrainian military.
Western Media Doesn’t Want You To Read The Word Palestine
Style guides at media organizations, broadcasters and newspapers prohibit the use of the word Palestine in most circumstances.
In Defence Of ‘Disrespecting’ Canada’s Army
People decrying the protesters in Ottawa shouldn’t give knee-jerk support to worship of the troops.
Canadian Media Is Happy To Risk Arming Neo-Nazis In Ukraine
Editorial support for sending Canadian troops and arms to Ukraine didn’t waver when it became clear neo-Nazis would benefit.