Federal government announces next phase of funding for news organizations
Heritage Minister Guilbeault has announced the final details of the federal government's disbursement of the $500-million fund to support...
News Media Canada calls for Local Journalism Initiative applications for short-term and freelance projects
News Media Canada is calling today for new applications to its Local Journalism Initiative program.
Applications are being sought for...
Federal government will introduce legislation to ensure tech giants compensate news organizations
Legislation modernizing Canada’s Broadcasting Act is “pretty much ready” and will be tabled in Parliament in the fall, when...
Updates on federal government support to news organizations
UPDATE: May 21, 2020 - News Media Canada can confirm that officials from the Department of Canadian Heritage has...
When will Canada’s federal government stand up to tech giants?
This is an op-ed written by Jerry Dias is the National President of Unifor. If you would like to run...
Cox: Internet giants should pay their share
This is an op-ed written by News Media Canada chair Bob Cox. It was published yesterday, April 28, by...
Alberta Government Wins Code of Silence Award
The Government of Alberta is the 2019 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government...
Federal government looks to help small community news organizations
Last week, the federal government announced plans to give $500 million to Canada's arts, sports and cultural sectors as...
Federal Government Clarifies Support for Canadian Journalism
The below is a news release distributed by the Government of Canada.
Now more than ever, a strong and independent...
Federal government announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID‑19
The Government of Canada is focused on helping Canadians and businesses through this tough economic time.
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau,...