Harper's Stance with Media Add Odds with Voter Views

Toronto, ON – A new Ipsos Reid survey conducted on behalf of CanWest News Service/Global News asked Canadians about the new process Prime Minister Stephen Harper has introduced when it comes to the way reporters ask him questions at media events. After being told that, nowadays, when reporters want to ask the Prime Minister a question they have to put their name on a list that the Prime Minster’s staff selects from.

Six In Ten (57%) Say New Rules For Press Gallery Ensures Only Friendly Media Questions Are Asked
Half (51%) Feel This Process Is “Significant Issue” For Democracy, 48% Say It’s “No Big Deal”