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Government should not be picking winners and losers in the media world

Winnipeg Free Press publisher Bob Cox says there is no place where a truly competitive media market exists in Canada. Continue Reading Government should not be picking winners and losers in the media world
First do no harm

Why Melanie Joly was right to stay out of the news biz. Continue Reading First do no harm
CBC Ombudsman: Speculation as reporting – Proceed with caution

The complainant, Chuck Erlichman, thought an article about the issue of property rights in relation to the shooting of a young Indigenous man was irresponsible and could fan racist sentiment. The story…
Why is Melanie Joly ignoring the crisis in Canadian journalism?

Although we now live in a vast internet landscape with immense amounts of content, the diversity and quality of the news media we consume continues to be a concern. Large sites like Facebook,…
New TVO Ontario Hubs might be a model for supporting local journalism

John Ferri, VP of Current Affairs and Documentaries at TVO, explains how the Ontario Hub model will work. Continue Reading New TVO Ontario Hubs might be a model for supporting local journalism
Quebec media has perpetuated stereotypes about Muslim Canadians

It’s time for change, writes Amira Elghawaby. Continue Reading Quebec media has perpetuated stereotypes about Muslim Canadians
Globe and Mail Public Editor: We must earn your trust that we’re the real deal

While most readers know that charges of ‘fake news’ are themselves fake, media groups like this one need to include the readers more in their process. Continue Reading Globe and Mail Public Editor: We must earn your trust that we’re the real deal
Canada’s Syrian refugees ill-served by media coverage

New research suggests that although media coverage of refugee issues has improved, it still needs work. Continue Reading Canada’s Syrian refugees ill-served by media coverage
Radical model could be key to creating new community newspapers across Canada

Here’s how Canadians can create their own reliable news sources. Continue Reading Radical model could be key to creating new community newspapers across Canada
The real consequences of fake news

Fake news, or fabricated content deceptively presented as real news, has garnered a lot of interest since the U.S. presidential election last fall. Continue Reading The real consequences of fake news