Listen "The Global Exchange: Foreign Interference and the Media"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speaks to Wesley Wark and Christopher Waddell about foreign interference in Canadian elections, and the responsibilities of the media and public figures in maintaining trust.
Participants’ Biographies:
- Wesley Wark is a CIGI senior fellow, and a former Professor at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.
- Christopher Waddell is a CGAI Fellow, professor emeritus, former director of Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication in Ottawa and former program director for its Bachelor of Media Production and Design program.
Host biography
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Read David Johnston's report here: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/di-id/documents/rpt/rapporteur/Independent-Special-Rapporteur%20-Report-eng.pdf
Recording Date: 26 May 2023.
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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
Participants’ Biographies:
- Wesley Wark is a CIGI senior fellow, and a former Professor at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.
- Christopher Waddell is a CGAI Fellow, professor emeritus, former director of Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication in Ottawa and former program director for its Bachelor of Media Production and Design program.
Host biography
Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson
Read David Johnston's report here: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/di-id/documents/rpt/rapporteur/Independent-Special-Rapporteur%20-Report-eng.pdf
Recording Date: 26 May 2023.
Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on Apple Podcast!
Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin.
Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary.
Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
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