Petition to CTV: Reinstate Fact-Checking Segments for a Fair and Informed Election


Petition to CTV: Reinstate Fact-Checking Segments for a Fair and Informed Election
The Issue
As Election Day fast approaches, Canadians face unprecedented challenges— from growing threats to Canada’s sovereignty and democratic institutions, to the escalating risks of foreign disinformation and electoral interference. This may be the most consequential election of our lifetime, and the decisions we make will shape Canada’s future for generations to come.
In this critical moment, access to accurate, fact-based journalism is not just a privilege—it’s a democratic necessity. Yet, CTV has inexplicably removed Rachel Gilmore’s weekly election fact-checking segment from Your Morning, reportedly due to pressure from the Poilievre campaign.
This decision undermines transparency, accountability, and the public’s right to know. At a time when misinformation spreads rapidly, fact-checking is a vital service—not a partisan tool. Silencing such reporting sets a dangerous precedent and erodes trust in our media.
We, the undersigned, demand that CTV:
- Immediately reinstate Rachel Gilmore’s fact-checking segment on Your Morning.
- Publicly commit to unbiased, evidence-based election coverage—free from political interference.
- Uphold journalistic integrity by resisting external pressures that compromise truthful reporting.
Canadians deserve facts, not spin. CTV must correct this mistake—before it’s too late.
Sign now to defend honest journalism and our democracy!

1,683
The Issue
As Election Day fast approaches, Canadians face unprecedented challenges— from growing threats to Canada’s sovereignty and democratic institutions, to the escalating risks of foreign disinformation and electoral interference. This may be the most consequential election of our lifetime, and the decisions we make will shape Canada’s future for generations to come.
In this critical moment, access to accurate, fact-based journalism is not just a privilege—it’s a democratic necessity. Yet, CTV has inexplicably removed Rachel Gilmore’s weekly election fact-checking segment from Your Morning, reportedly due to pressure from the Poilievre campaign.
This decision undermines transparency, accountability, and the public’s right to know. At a time when misinformation spreads rapidly, fact-checking is a vital service—not a partisan tool. Silencing such reporting sets a dangerous precedent and erodes trust in our media.
We, the undersigned, demand that CTV:
- Immediately reinstate Rachel Gilmore’s fact-checking segment on Your Morning.
- Publicly commit to unbiased, evidence-based election coverage—free from political interference.
- Uphold journalistic integrity by resisting external pressures that compromise truthful reporting.
Canadians deserve facts, not spin. CTV must correct this mistake—before it’s too late.
Sign now to defend honest journalism and our democracy!

1,683
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Petition created on April 3, 2025