Eric Disagrees with His Classmate's Claim That the Mass Media

question 51

Multiple Choice

Eric disagrees with his classmate's claim that the mass media operate solely as defenders of Canadian corporate interests. Which of the following is a reason that he could use to support his view?

• A) Even though news agencies often rely heavily on government and corporate sources, they very often criticize governments and corporations.
• B) Although it is true that U.S. corporations control news reporting, regulations have by and large prevented this in Canada.
• C) The CBC provides a clear example of a news source that challenges core values of the corporate elite.
• D) Corporate interests are often in conflict with each other, and, when this happens, the mass media report on issues that challenge some of those interests.

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