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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
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…
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
Canadian front pages after cannabis legalization

On Oct. 17, cannabis became legal in Canada. Here’s how newspapers across the country heralded in a new era of legalization on their front covers. This post will be updated with more…
A window into USMCA trade talks coverage with Katie Simpson

“We’re there to ask questions. I think it’s important that we are there to do that for a Canadian outlet”: Simpson Continue Reading A window into USMCA trade talks coverage with Katie Simpson
Front pages after new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal; Quebec election

October 1 was a big news day for Canada. After weeks of negotiations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland and U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal, the…
Politico Pro tests Canadian market with new newsletter offering

“There are now three full time Canadian reporters — print reporters — on the ground in Washington. We have 250 reporters at Politico”: Luiza Ch. Savage. Continue Reading Politico Pro tests Canadian market with new newsletter offering
ATIP Twitter bot aims for access reform

The bot developed by Laurent Bastien requests already filed access to information requests from the federal government. Continue Reading ATIP Twitter bot aims for access reform
How the media undermine women political leaders

The media routinely questions the legitimacy of women leaders with metaphors, stereotypes and assumptions. It also has the power to decry the sexism. Continue Reading How the media undermine women political leaders
AB Today to launch ahead of Alberta elections

Allison Smith, publisher of Queen’s Park Today, said her first expansion property, BC Today, was profitable in six months. Continue Reading AB Today to launch ahead of Alberta elections