Category / Policy
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What the death of local news means for the federal election
In the absence of media scrutiny, politicians have started to spin their own stories Continue Reading What the death of local news means for the federal election
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How Queen’s Park Today bloomed in an era of shrinking press galleries
Success of Ontario-based legislative newsletter prompted publisher Allison Smith to expand her reach, establishing B.C. and Alberta spinoffs in the past two years Continue Reading How Queen’s Park Today bloomed in an era of shrinking press galleries
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Journalism industry bailout outlined with no details on oversight panel
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
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How Doug Ford is endangering local news ecosystems
Since the Ontario premier announced changes to student fee policies, many have called out the risks for campus media. But weakening student journalism won’t just threaten the schools’ information access Continue Reading How Doug Ford is endangering local news ecosystems
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Front pages the day after Jody Wilson-Raybould’s testimony
Weeks after the Globe and Mail first reported that the now former attorney general was “pressured” by the PMO to ease up on fraud and corruption charges against Québec-based construction giant SNC-Lavalin, Jody Wilson-Raybould delivered her highly-anticipated testimony before the justice committee. Here’s what newspapers in Canada ran on their front pages the morning after. Continue Reading Front pages the day after Jody Wilson-Raybould’s testimony
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How journalists can rebut Trump’s ‘fake news’ claim
“Solutions journalism” aims to give more prominence to solution-oriented narratives. It reports on responses to social problems by moving the solutions out of the footnotes. Continue Reading How journalists can rebut Trump’s ‘fake news’ claim
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The new partisan press
We have entered an electronic era of hyperpartisan political information. Continue Reading The new partisan press
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Ford’s tuition changes put campus media at risk
The move sparks discussions about whether a free student press is essential on campuses. Continue Reading Ford’s tuition changes put campus media at risk
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Digital Democracy Project to examine online disinformation
Public Policy Forum President & CEO Edward Greenspon and recently appointed Max Bell School of Public Policy professor Taylor Owen announced the launch of a multi-year project to analyze and respond to the increasing amounts of…
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Here’s what the journalism industry has to say about Morneau’s $600-million bailout
More questions than answers as finance minister unveils supports to Canadian news. Continue Reading Here’s what the journalism industry has to say about Morneau’s $600-million bailout
