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Gemma Boothroyd
Reporter who produced the episode's investigative piece on Canso and its involvement in Canadian media, providing the episode's primary reporting and analysis.
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Nov 10, 2025
• 38min
The Company Making Millions From Dying News
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In this engaging discussion, reporter Gemma Boothroyd reveals the intriguing world of Canso Investment Counsel Limited, a powerful player in Canadian media. She uncovers their contrarian strategy in investing in distressed news companies and how they profit from high-interest debt payments. Gemma explains the significant control Canso holds over Postmedia's operations, including editorial influence that shapes the national news landscape. The conversation also debates whether Canso is a savior for struggling media or merely a vulture capitalizing on their downfall.
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