AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 11:56 EST

who said we are in a democratic state if we can not say or see what we want. lenin was right. religion is the opium of the masses, thats free . at lerst 95%

ArtsiteSeptember 17, 2009 07:09 EST

Al Jazeera is no more propagandistic than any other media outlet and far less so than Fox. It would be a huge asset to media culture in Canada.

AnonymousSeptember 17, 2009 10:07 EST

It can't happen too soon for me. I hope it will be available from Bell (ExpressVu).

P.E. CoristineSeptember 18, 2009 02:19 EST

I'm a Canadian, born in the 60s, who grew up listening to CBC radio. I once toyed with the idea of being a journalist, but realized I wasn't tough enough. But I know good reporting when I see and hear it. Beginning with those government slashes into CBC's budget in the 80s, I've been seeing and hearing less and less of it.

When I arrived in Doha in 2005, I'd already read about Al Jazeera, the Arabic channel that was bringing the man-on-the-street back to the news; whose reporters didn't back down, even at the risk of their own lives.

I waited with eager anticipation and high hopes for the air date of the English version of AJ. I'm glad to say that AJE has met and surpassed those hopes.

My eyes have been opened to many things since moving to Doha, not the least of which is the sorry state of 'western' journalism and the appalling ignorance of Canadians and Americans to the true state of the world....the entire world. Any North American who considers themselves to be intelligent, educated, and/or socially aware should be clamouring to see the world through the eyes of Al Jazeera English.

M.T CampbellSeptember 29, 2009 00:34 EST

I just want to agree with numerous other comments.
I feel that our CBC has dumbed itself out of my life. I want real news of the world not some slop about fashion, not VIPs (who I don't know and all seem to be lacking in intelligence), I want and need cogent discussion of different views, I want to be go back to it's roots and forget about the american model of broadcasting.

I want to listen and see Al Jazeera in my own home and be able to understand the different views of the world that our media forget exists.

AnonymousOctober 05, 2009 23:42 EST

Very nicely said, P.E. Coristine.

AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 20:07 EST

Canadian journalism, especially CBC-TV and The Globe and Mail, have failed Canada, leaving Canada on the way to becoming a failed state.

there is something goodDecember 26, 2009 10:15 EST

i agree with the reporter that women can shape the world, and about al jazeera i like it.

AnonymousJuly 04, 2010 23:56 EST

I just want to agree with numerous other comments.
I feel that our CBC has dumbed itself out of my life. I want real news of the world not some slop about fashion, not VIPs (who I don't know and all seem to be lacking in intelligence), I want and need cogent discussion of different views, I want to be go back to it's roots and forget about the american model of broadcasting.

AnonymousJanuary 03, 2011 11:00 EST

I have worked for Al Jazeera English as a camera operator for a few documentaries; after this channel launched in Canada I was ecstatic. While this is subjective, I can safely say they are one of the most impartial news outlets in the world for the most part. They are obviously very left leaning when it comes to social issues but they don't take any particular side in reporting. Most of the presenters and journalists you will recognize from outlets around the world, and they have some great weekly shows hosted by people like Sir David Frost and Riz Khan. They definitely are not afraid to air reports most of the channels we have in North America would never touch.