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Survey: Gender equity issues in Canadian journalism persist at end of decade

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 women, transgender…
Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language

Many style guides recommend person-first language, but disabled communities are split Continue Reading Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language
Canadian journalism in decline: Fewer permanent jobs, less security

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 of job…
Newsrooms not keeping up with changing demographics, study suggests

‘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.’ Continue Reading Newsrooms not keeping up with changing demographics, study suggests
Let’s shift the journalism industry in Canada, together

Announcing the Independent News Challenge, a nine-week program to help journalist entrepreneurs and small publishers grow Continue Reading Let’s shift the journalism industry in Canada, together
A millennial’s perspective on the future of journalism

Angelyn Francis on what to prioritize to nurse an ailing industry back to health Continue Reading A millennial’s perspective on the future of journalism
Writing decent work into the future of news

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 Continue Reading Writing decent work into the future of news
CBC Ombudsperson: Fuss over fluoride

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. Continue Reading CBC Ombudsperson: Fuss over fluoride
Artificial-intelligence-enhanced journalism offers a glimpse of the future of the knowledge economy

“Who – or what – will do journalism in this AI-enhanced and automated world, and how will they do it?” Continue Reading Artificial-intelligence-enhanced journalism offers a glimpse of the future of the knowledge economy
Canadian newspapers had the tools and exposure to cover the MMIWG final report with the respect it deserved. They botched it anyway

Karen Pugliese on how to move forward (No token efforts please) Continue Reading Canadian newspapers had the tools and exposure to cover the MMIWG final report with the respect it deserved. They botched it anyway