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Bill C-18: Google and Meta spark crucial test for journalism in Canada
At stake is the nature of the country’s communications ecosystem, affecting how audiences in Canada get news and information that matters to them Continue Reading Bill C-18: Google and Meta spark crucial test for journalism in Canada
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How to address ebbs and flows in climate coverage from Canada’s capital
Progress on contextualizing climate-related events in the city where federal climate policy is made law hasn’t been linear. Experts weigh in on how to more consistently improve daily coverage Continue Reading How to address ebbs and flows in climate coverage from Canada’s capital
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Taming the tech giants will cause collateral damage
The Online Streaming Act will hurt content creators and incentives to produce content relevant to audiences in Canada, but the CRTC can reduce the damage Continue Reading Taming the tech giants will cause collateral damage
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Staying Alive: Breaking Down Public Policy’s Role in Local Broadcasting with Anja Karadeglija
With major legislative changes surrounding news delivery in Canada, tech and news organizations are mapping their next moves. Parliamentary reporter Anja Karadeglija discusses the function of the broadcast regulator in the digital age. Continue Reading Staying Alive: Breaking Down Public Policy’s Role in Local Broadcasting with Anja Karadeglija
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Media consumers in Canada are losing their appetite for news — and trusting it less
A new report suggests more people in Canada are avoiding the news and less willing to pay subscription fees Continue Reading Media consumers in Canada are losing their appetite for news — and trusting it less
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Roles, values and qualifications in transition
An initial data snapshot of post-secondary journalism educators in Canada and their perspectives on where journalism is going Continue Reading Roles, values and qualifications in transition
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A history of ‘media exclusion zones’
How injunctions became synonymous with police-driven crackdowns on press freedom in Canada
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Bell cutting 1,300 positions, closing radio stations and foreign bureaus
Layoffs include six per cent cut at Bell Media, including shuttering or sale of nine radio stations, closure of two foreign bureaus Continue Reading Bell cutting 1,300 positions, closing radio stations and foreign bureaus
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Staying Alive: Expanding Indigenous Journalism in Broadcasting with Melissa Ridgen
Improving reporting on Indigenous issues isn’t just about increasing coverage. Journalist and producer Melissa Ridgen discusses changing structures in television news and bringing best practices to enterprise reporting.
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Journalism startups as networks in transition: The case of The Hoser
How Actor Network Theory helps us gain an understanding of the distinctive qualities of journalism startups Continue Reading Journalism startups as networks in transition: The case of The Hoser
