Canadians distrust government-funded local news, but it might the industry’s best bad option
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
3/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
5/15
Depth
7/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Interviews with reporters funded by the government’s Local Journalism Initiative reveal no evidence of political interference but clear examples of pressure from advertisers.
