Credible and reliable journalism allows us to embrace shared truths and agree on fundamental facts, keeping us safe, informed and connected, especially in times of crisis. It investigates issues of local and national importance, while asking uncomfortable questions of those in power, and those with power. Put simply, a thriving journalism sector underpins a strong civil society and a fully functioning democracy.
Thanks in large part to the market dominance of the digital ad economy by foreign tech giants like Meta and Google, we are facing a crisis in the Canadian news sector, characterized by massive job losses and shuttered local news outlets – Canadians’ primary source of information. We must meet the moment with decisive action that puts Canadian news media on the path to long-term sustainability.
