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Skepticism, not objectivity, is what makes journalism matter

In the unknown place just out of sight of home, journalists find new questions to ask and new stories to tell, stories that need telling whether or not they’re comfortable to hear Continue Reading Skepticism, not objectivity, is what makes journalism matter
Journalism, vicarious trauma and the view from Portapique

A year after covering a massacre, 13 months of a pandemic and managing the uncertainty around employment in the field has taken a toll, one I didn’t know I had signed up for as a local news reporter Continue Reading Journalism, vicarious trauma and the view from Portapique
Suspending freedom of information cannot be made permanent

Canadian authorities have been using the pandemic to further slow access requests since last March. But transparency and essential rights are not something you can put on hold Continue Reading Suspending freedom of information cannot be made permanent
Levelling the playing field in Canadian sports media

I can still count the number of racialized women in sports journalism on the fingers of one hand. I hope not for long Continue Reading Levelling the playing field in Canadian sports media
Safeguarding press freedom requires working in the darknet’s shadows

In an era of mass digital surveillance, journalists and their sources need to use every tool they can to protect the public interest Continue Reading Safeguarding press freedom requires working in the darknet’s shadows
Open letter: Absence of racialized voices at CRTC public hearings

We write as media guests, producers, consultants, directors, and/or citizens whose taxes fund the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Continue Reading Open letter: Absence of racialized voices at CRTC public hearings
Introducing The Resolve: a powerful new platform for Black, Indigenous and people of colour voices and stories in Canada

Founder Matthew DiMera explains why he quit his former editor-in-chief job, and how he plans to tackle systemic racism in Canadian journalism Continue Reading Introducing The Resolve: a powerful new platform for Black, Indigenous and people of colour voices and stories in Canada
Watch for these red flags in your freelance contracts

Indemnity, moral rights and others that may make or break your next gig Continue Reading Watch for these red flags in your freelance contracts
La Converse is bridging divides in Québec

How our new platform listens to readers, reports on their concerns and is getting results Continue Reading La Converse is bridging divides in Québec
Where is Canadian media on the Assange file?

‘Canadian mainstream press have undermined the public’s right to know while ignoring the significance of WikiLeaks releases themselves. That needs to change’ Continue Reading Where is Canadian media on the Assange file?