stp1m: In relation to the more than 55% of Canadians who distruct government and media, I think the comment might in part be referencing an article that appeared in the G & M a couple days ago (link below). 

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/canada-needs-a-new-model-of-trust-to-counter-populist-pressures/article34015548/