This chapter examines a contentious interview with the founder of a terrorist organization, revealing the problematic discourse present in right-wing media in Canada. It analyzes the rise of the True North platform and its potential for misinformation, as well as the ethical implications of transforming a charitable organization into a media outlet. The chapter also explores the influential connections of key figures like Kaz Nadejian and Candace Malcolm within conservative circles, highlighting their efforts to shape public perception towards more extreme ideologies.
Paris Marx is joined by Luke LeBrun and Rachel Gilmore to discuss Shopify's connection to right-wing politics, through its interpersonal connection to a far-right news outlet and its reluctance to enforce its content policy on users selling hateful merchandise through their platform.
Luke LeBrun is the editor of PressProgress and Rachel Gilmore is an independent journalist.
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