CTV Fires Two Journalists Over Manipulated Pierre Poilievre Clip
An internal investigation revealed the clip falsely portrayed Poilievre's comments, sparking backlash and leading to the journalists' termination.
- CTV News terminated two journalists after an internal probe found they altered a video clip of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
- The manipulated clip gave the impression Poilievre was advocating for a motion against the Liberal government's dental care program, instead of discussing the carbon tax.
- Poilievre criticized CTV and its parent company Bell Canada, accusing them of dishonesty and financial mismanagement.
- The Conservative Party announced it will no longer grant interviews to CTV reporters, citing dissatisfaction with the network's apology.
- CTV issued a public apology, reaffirming its commitment to accurate, fair, and balanced reporting.