The media that a democratic society...

The media that a democratic society penurys is seen as ill-served on concentration and convergence, tabloid television, journalism that in flames rather than inform, and a focus onward controversy that avoids complexity. words on acceptance of the Hy Solomon Award for good quality in public policy journalism, Public Policy Forum 16th annual testimonial dinner, Toronto, April 10 2003

As you know, journalism is not always practiced in the Solomon tradition. [Financial station columnist Hy Solomon, for whom the award is named]. Fox Television lately asked me to explain Canada's position upon the Iraq war and to provide a national perspective