Town hall meeting with Dr. David Swann, MLA for Calgary Mountain View June 13, 2006

Town hall meeting with Dr. David Swann, MLA for Calgary Mountain View

The topic to be discussed is "Responsible Government and the Media"
with three panelist speaking on the role of the media in keeping government accountable.

Panelists: Danielle Smith, Jeremy Klaszus, and Gillian Steward.

Danielle Smith does a talk radio program and is a columnist at the Calgary Herald.
Jeremy Klaszus is the contributing editor for Alberta Views Magazine.
Gillian Steward is a freelance journalist and author.

The panel will be addressing 3 questions:
1. What is the role of the media in keeping government accountable?
2. How well is the media doing this in Alberta?
3. What could change with respect to the relationship between government and the media in the future?

David can also address any other issues you wish to raise at the meeting.