Role Of Media & Lobbyists

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Role Of Media & Lobbyists How Do ‘Outside Forces’ Influence Government?

The Role of Media in Government p. 46 in Textbook

Role of Media Overview The media are Watchdogs in the political System - keeping politics accountable. As such, they are expected to present an unbias opinion. The media is a tool people can use to pressure and persuade the government, public opinion is very important to democracy The Parliamentary Press Gallery reports on government issues, policies, and laws to Canadians.

Examples of Media reporting on Gov’t NDP Promotional Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLGexF-8xGg The National: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEVqBnunjkM Rebel Media: https://youtu.be/cTfM41C6gSY Which of these videos were attempting a bias?

Lobbying & Interest Groups p. 51 in Textbook

Lobbying & Interest Groups Interest groups or pressure groups bring together individuals who are seeking to influence political decision making on specific public issues. In Canada, interest groups can legally organize and have the right to petition and influence government. They opperate at all levels of government with considerable effect.

Lobbying & Interest Groups Interest groups can represent a wide variety of interests, such as business, labor (Workers), professionals, consumers, women, religious groups, and the environment. The process used by interest groups in their attempt to influence government is called lobbying.

Billy wants a Dog…. Billy Wants a Dog (Into to lobby groups) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjY5Zkt51wY

Lobbying & Interest Groups Interest groups seek to influence the policymaking process To be effective, interest groups must exert their influence at critical points in the policy-making process. This also means focusing on the law makers - the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, MPs and Senators

How It Happens….Lobbyists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2DUM6jVasw