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 […]

What's at stake when technology changes journalism? As we move deeper into a digital age, the way we engage with media – and the way it’s produced – is changing. What are the benefits, and the drawbacks, when technology intersects with journalism? Katie Drummond, Global Editorial Director of WIRED, joins Anita Li, CEO/Editor-in-Chief of The Green […]

In a compelling conversation with Elizabeth Renzetti, William Southam Journalism Fellow (2015-16), former Globe and Mail columnist and author, Marty Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post, delved into themes from his book "Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos and THE WASHINGTON POST." Baron and Renzetti explored the intersection of media, politics and society, highlighted […]

What's at stake when news becomes click-bait? In a data-driven world where success is often measured by likes and shares, news outlets are fighting for eyeballs. In the race against fleeting attention spans, what’s the risk when the news that gets noticed isn’t the most important? Journalist Ben Smith discusses his acclaimed book Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, […]

In a time of deepening political polarization, with audiences increasingly gravitating toward  their preferred news outlets, how can journalists effectively cover what may be one of the most crucial elections in history? What strategies have worked in the past, and what new approaches can journalists and their newsrooms adopt? This panel examined the unique challenges […]

Distrust of media, often rooted in misunderstanding of  journalism’s purpose and how journalists do their jobs, is nothing new. Public editors, news ombudsmen and standard editors are on the frontlines of understanding and responding to public misinformation about the media. For Media Literacy Week, a week to promote public understanding of  journalism and media, a  […]