Justin Trudeau has been accused of buying media support after launching $600m newspaper bailout (Image: GETTY) The taxpayer-funded bailout for “Supporting Canadian Journalism” would provide tax credits and other incentives to media and news organisations struggling to stay afloat in the digital age. A bill which will introduce the scheme will pass through Canadian Government in the next few months before the general election in October, according to The Sunday Telegraph. The Conservative opposition said the scheme could compromise journalists, pushing Canada towards “state-run media”. Related articles Justin Trudeau crisis: Polls show Canada Prime Minister in DEEP TRO... Canada’s taxpayers billed THOUSANDS for Justin Trudeau’s organic diet When the idea was first announced late last year Bill Morneau, the finance minister, argued it would "protect the vital role that the independent news media plays in our democracy," and stressed that it would help save under threat local newspapers. The move would also see Mr Trudeau gain beneficial pre-election coverage. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre told The Sunday Telegraph: "I think Trudeau's timing has been brilliant. “He's made it an election issue for journalists. READ MORE: Justin Trudeau made ‘HUGE mistake’ in damaging ‘Robin Hood’ policies Mr Trudeau met with French President Emmanuel Macron this week (Image: GETTY) “The implication is 'Help me get back in and we'll give you a big pile of cash - allow me to be defeated and you'll be paying your own bills'." If the plan is put in place, an independent panel made up of members of the “news and journalism community” but made up by the government will decide which organisations will receive the benefit. However, Mr Poilievre said Mr Trudeau defining journalism was “dangerous”. He said: "Over time it will create a highly dependent group of liberal-minded journalists with a vested interest to keep the Liberals in power. Related articles EU in 'POWER STRUGGLE' as Commission candidates face criticism Macron risks European election wipe out as he IGNORES yellow vests ... The opposition have said the scheme could compromise journalists (Image: GETTY) “Everyone who wants to pay their mortgage will have to be careful what they write." Finance Minister, Bill Moreau stressed it would help save newspapers that were under threat and would "protect the vital role that the independent news media plays in our democracy.” Yet, the media’s reaction has been mixed with some welcoming the bill and others worrying it will politicise the press. Chief executive of Postmedia which publishes Canada’s National Post, the Vancouver Sun and the Montreal Gazette has said it is a “turning point in the plight of newspapers”, suggesting journalists should be “doing victory laps”. However, National Post columnist Andrew Coyne has said it will “irrevocably politicise the press” and urged journalists to boycott the panel.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility