We’re not looking for a handout. But we didn’t expect the government to distort the playing field so dramatically Continue Reading Liberals’ journalism funding makes it harder to launch news startups
The federal budget has finally answered some of the questions about the Liberal government’s plans to subsidize the news business, which were first floated late last year. But the details revealed by Finance Minister Bill Morneau raises many more questions about Ottawa’s reasons for supporting journalism. There will be a 25-per-cent refundable tax credit (up…
Why a 24-year old gives up city life for a job at his local paper and then, five years later, buys it Continue Reading A millennial buys the local paper
In a deal expected to close in April 2019, print brands Maclean’s, Chatelaine and digital Flare will migrate to Canada’s largest private media company Continue Reading Rogers Media publishing arm sold to St. Joseph
By Heather Rollwagen, Ryerson University and Ivor Shapiro, Ryerson University Ottawa has finally announced the details of how it will offer financial assistance to the country’s struggling news media industry — a controversial policy that will lead to suggestions that journalistic independence is compromised by government funding. Under a heading called Support for Journalism, Finance…
In 2020, eligible Canadian newsrooms are set to receive tax credits and access to donee status Continue Reading Journalism industry bailout outlined with no details on oversight panel
The competition aims to help freelance journalists go through hostile work environment training Continue Reading Applications now open for the Forum Freelance Fund bursary
The Sidney Hillman Foundation, which has offered Canadian prize since 2011, honours Fifth Estate with 2019 award Continue Reading Fifth Estate awarded Canadian Hillman Prize for seatbelt safety investigation
Matthew Ricketson, Deakin University and Alexandra Wake, RMIT University A landmark ruling by an Australian court is expected to have international consequences for newsrooms, with media companies on notice they face large compensation claims if they fail to take care of journalists who regularly cover traumatic events. The Victorian County Court accepted the potential for…
Following in the footsteps of a legacy of student activism in Québec, students are protesting unpaid labour within and far beyond their university’s journalism program Continue Reading Here’s why Concordia students are striking against school internship policies