In this century, bloggers are media!

There seems to be an issue emerging about media access to the Biennial Convention in Ottawa. Specifically, bloggers have been informed that media accreditation is open to recognized news organizations. Freelance and social media representatives must be sponsored by a recognized news organization. Bloggers without association with major news organizations must pay for observer status, at a cost of $1100.

I am stating here that legitimate bloggers should be given media accreditation for the convention. In this century, bloggers are a major part of the media universe. An open and transparent party should welcome blogger coverage.

I have had my Chief Agent communicating with the Party to see what can be done about this wrong-headed policy. We are suggesting that blogger with a minimum history and readership be accredited as media. We are suggesting that we can work with the major aggregators of Canadian political blogs, such as Progressive Bloggers and Liblogs, can be called upon to help in the screening process. We want to lever the talents of our Liberal members and supporters.

I will post any updates here on www.jamesforvp.ca and on my own blog, Morton’s Musings.

James Morton