Commentary

Mainstream media companies haven’t taken the basic step of crunching the numbers on whom they hire, but plenty of evidence suggests doing so is a healthy first step towards creating a more equitable and representative workplace
Read More Continue Reading A case for self-reporting

Hiring of trans journalists, workplace support, self reporting could all help
Read More Continue Reading Trans voices missing in Canadian newsrooms

It won’t be a surprise to many that the gender pay gap still exists in Canadian journalism. 

A survey conducted by J-Source shows that 42 per cent of surveyed cisgender… Continue Reading Survey: Gender equity issues in Canadian journalism persist at end of decade

Many style guides recommend person-first language, but disabled communities are split
Read More Continue Reading Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language

Recent years have not been kind to journalism. In Canada, there are numerous examples of reduced work schedules and publication closures, along with other signs of decline.

The latest round… Continue Reading Canadian journalism in decline: Fewer permanent jobs, less security

‘Self-reporting on newsroom diversity would encourage a culture of trust and accountability, one that the journalism profession upholds in its role as a watchdog of public institutions.’
Read More Continue Reading Newsrooms not keeping up with changing demographics, study suggests

Announcing the Independent News Challenge, a nine-week program to help journalist entrepreneurs and small publishers grow
Read More Continue Reading Let’s shift the journalism industry in Canada, together

Angelyn Francis on what to prioritize to nurse an ailing industry back to health
Read More Continue Reading A millennial’s perspective on the future of journalism

Journalists are among the many workers whose employment has become precarious in the transition to a digital economy. Their core values and the quality of the news are threatened as a result. The threat to our democracy is even greater. Decent work must be written into plans for Canada’s news media industry to create a responsible future
Read More Continue Reading Writing decent work into the future of news

The complainant, Jack Locke, thought that a story on the World at Six took sides in a running controversy over adding fluoride to drinking water. As a long-time opponent of fluoridation, he found that hard to swallow.
Read More Continue Reading CBC Ombudsperson: Fuss over fluoride