As big tech aims to silence Canadian news media in retaliation for Bill C-18, FRIENDS is stepping in to fill the void. Check back on a regular basis, as we amplify Canadian voices and Canadian stories that need to be heard.
As misinformation and disinformation spread across social media, it’s more important than ever to distinguish between strong, credible journalism and cynical fabrications designed to mislead and provoke us. But as we all know, sometimes it’s not as easy as it looks. In fact, studies show that 9 in 10 Canadians have fallen for fake news at some point in their lives.
With that in mind, here are a few resources to help you seek out trustworthy information online.
The federal government announced it has appointed someone new to the role of special envoy for combatting antisemitism, and it vowed to bring in legislation to curb online hate speech Monday.
Read articleTORONTO – The Canadian media landscape is changing too quickly to wait for a perfect version of the Online News Act, federal Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said Friday, while Google once again threatened to remove news links from its ubiquitous search engine over what the company considers serious flaws.
Read article“Creating this online legislation adjusts the system to the reality of today,” Canada’s heritage minister said.
Read articleThe more than two-month wait so far in publicly releasing mandate letters is the longest delay following a major cabinet shuffle since the Trudeau Liberals took power in 2015.
Read articleOTTAWA – The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has set a threshold that determines which online streaming services will be subject to new rules arising from the Online Streaming Act, formerly known as Bill C-11.
Read articleWASHINGTON – Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is urging the United States to stand strong with Canada over regulating tech giants in order to protect the news industry, which she said is vital to preserving Western democracies.
Read articleCanada’s media landscape is increasingly fragmented and there are also growing concerns about the impacts of misinformation and disinformation online.
Read articleRecently released regulations have put a new face on the legislation designed to save the Canadian news media. Edward Greenspon and Chris Dornan, authors of The Shattered Mirror, explain what this means for the future of news.
Read articleToronto Star owner announced it would cut 600 jobs at regional papers late last week
Read articleOTTAWA — A new survey suggests that most Canadians feel news should be free and accessible for anyone, while also believing that media will find other ways to make money.
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