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Don’t touch that chequebook! A second look at The Shattered Mirror
By Madelaine Drohan Traditional media firms are undoubtedly suffering in the digital age. But does it follow that the public is being harmed? The Public Policy Forum’s recent report on the state… -
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Vice Canada’s ongoing legal case is about bigger issues in Canadian journalism
By Kat Eschner Third-party intervenors in yesterday’s appeal by Ben Makuch and Vice Canada provided broader context into the importance and dangers of this case. Vice Canada and Ben Makuch’s lawyer Iain… -
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Ten ways to build a new Canadian media ecosystem
By David Beers and Robyn Smith “Ailing,” “beleaguered” and “being murdered” — according to its own headlines, 2016 was a rough year for journalism in Canada. Entering 2017, it shows no signs… -
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Must journalists fiddle while democracy burns?
By Robert Sutton The broad mandate of the Public Policy Forum’s report, The Shattered Mirror, was not ultimately to defend any particular mode of news delivery, but to evaluate the risks to Canadian democracy… -
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CBC Ombudsman: Interpreting Perspectives
By Esther Enkin, CBC Ombudsman The complainant, Hans Dekkers, thought that any discussion of the Middle East peace process must mention that the Palestinian Authority and Hamas do not recognize Israel’s right… -
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Globe and Mail Public Editor: Trump, truth and the journalistic endeavour: The Globe’s readers weigh in
It’s a new world of journalism. It’s time for journalists to rethink how they work. The Globe’s readers have said what they want to see
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Toronto Star Public Editor: What’s the public interest in the future of Canadian media?
A new report from the Public Policy Forum takes on the future of media business in 21st century digital Canada.
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A nine-step plan to fix the Vancouver Sun and Province
It’s not too late to save the city’s dailies from a grim fate — here’s how.
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CBC Ombudsman: The sober business of news
The complainant objected to the host and panelists on Sunday Talk drinking on air during the New Year’s day programme.
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CBC Ombudsman: Emotional Reporting
The complainant thought an interview with a World War II vet during a live Remembrance Day special was exploitive and inappropriate.
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