Virtual event

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]