Category / Policy
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Journalism’s secret friend?
Donald Trump may be ushering in a golden age of journalism. Continue Reading Journalism’s secret friend?
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An inconvenient quagmire
Reporting on climate change is complicated. It is also vital. Continue Reading An inconvenient quagmire
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Twitter chat: Everything you wanted to know about Bill C-58
Join us on Twitter for a wide ranging chat on Bill C-58 and access to information reform. Continue Reading Twitter chat: Everything you wanted to know about Bill C-58
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Canada’s no ransom policy in the new era of terrorism
The Canadian government doesn’t pay ransoms to terrorists, aiming to stop them from benefiting from such payments. But it hasn’t established guidelines to protect journalists working abroad. Continue Reading Canada’s no ransom policy in the new era of terrorism
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Tax changes could take a bite out of local news
Canadian tax policy reform raises concerns among small publishers Continue Reading Tax changes could take a bite out of local news
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Canada’s House of Commons votes unanimously for press shield law
Advocacy groups welcome passage of S-231 despite some shortcomings. Continue Reading Canada’s House of Commons votes unanimously for press shield law
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Scrap ATI reform bill and start over, coalition tells Ottawa
Bill C-58 is being criticized for not addressing serious issues in the Access to Information Act. Continue Reading Scrap ATI reform bill and start over, coalition tells Ottawa
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Federal government gets an F grade in new FOI audit
Only a quarter of all federal requests included in the audit were returned within the 30 day limit. Continue Reading Federal government gets an F grade in new FOI audit
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Heritage minister unveils ‘Creative Canada’ initiative
Ryerson and Facebook partnering to create a digital news incubator. Continue Reading Heritage minister unveils ‘Creative Canada’ initiative
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Vice urges RCMP to drop demand for materials if accused terrorist long dead
U.S. Central Command, which oversees American military operations in Syria and Iraq, maintains Farah Shirdon died two years ago. Continue Reading Vice urges RCMP to drop demand for materials if accused terrorist long dead