#JournalismMatters to democracy; how can we ensure it matters to more people? Newsrooms everywhere are grappling with the challenge of connecting with, and engaging audiences that exist at the margins of traditional news media consumption. How do we bring these underserved audiences – including young people, racialized communities, and news avoiders and detractors – to […]
AI technologies have the potential to profoundly change how journalism is produced and consumed. Newsrooms are now experimenting with machine learning to generate news and information on current affairs, health, real estate listings, quizzes, and sporting events. New advances have increased the speed at which large data work can be completed, and the scope of […]
The Canadian government passed Bill C-18, the Online News Act, on June 22, 2023. This bill “aims to enhance fairness in the economic relationship between news businesses and online platforms by enhancing the bargaining position of news businesses relative to that of large and dominant digital news intermediaries.” The legislation, which comes into effect in […]
In partnership with Intact Extreme weather patterns around the world have brought new urgency to the need to connect audiences to the climate story. In short: our climate is at a breaking point. In a time of news avoidance, how can newsrooms create compelling climate journalism that both connects with audiences and communicates the sobering […]
This event is nearly sold out. To register for the free Livestream, please select Get Tickets from the EventBrite page, then select Livestream Only from the ticketing options. In a recent New York Times opinion piece, journalist Lydia Polgreen highlights a growing division between "news haves and have-nots." While subscription-based news sources and user-supported independent outlets provide diverse […]
The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is thrilled to announce an new online workshop tailored for aspiring Indigenous journalists interested in applying for the CJF Indigenous Journalism Fellowships. Join us for a comprehensive one-hour session led by the CBC journalist and storyteller Lenard Monkman. During this workshop, Lenard Monkman will share invaluable insights on what makes […]
As generative AI becomes increasingly prevalent in online news and information, it amplifies concerns about misinformation, disinformation, and potential fraud. A recent study by The CJF and Maru Public Opinion reveals a troubling statistic: half of Canadians express a lack of confidence in their ability to discern AI-generated misinformation from factual information. This widespread uncertainty […]
In today's shifting journalism landscape, where traditional revenue streams falter amidst fragmented digital platforms and declining ad revenues, news outlets – particularly new and entrepreneurial ones – are seeking innovative models that prioritise access to news and informed communities. Our panel features industry upstarts who are creatively rethinking how to deliver value to audiences and […]
In the lead up to International Women's Day, the Canadian Journalism Foundation, in partnership with the Canadian Women’s Foundation, hosted a panel discussion on reporting intimate partner violence (IPV). With over 40% of Canadian women experiencing gendered violence from an intimate partner, this "shadow pandemic" demands sensitive and ethical journalism. Our panel comprised seasoned journalists […]
On April 8, the Canadian Journalism Foundation in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in New York hosted Navigating the New Normal: Media and Democracy in Challenging Times, at the Consulate General of Canada in New York. In a year when more than four billion people in more than 70 countries around the globe […]
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