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February 26, 2021

Canada needs to join forces with Australia
to fight Facebook’s blackmail

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The publishers of the daily, regional, community, and ethnocultural news publications that account for more than 90 per cent of news media readership in Canada have come together to urge Canada’s parliament to adopt the Australian model.

Australia passes legislation that will force
digital giants to pay for news

Australia passes legislation that will force digital giants to pay for news
After a hectic week that saw Facebook walk back its decision to prevent news sharing on its platform in Australia, the country's parliament passed the final amendments to the so-called News Media Bargaining Code that will force Google and Facebook to pay for news.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Trust in printed newspapers stays consistent during pandemic

Trust in printed newspapers stays consistent during pandemic
Results of the Proof Strategies CanTrust Index 2021 shows that Canadians consider access to independent, fact-based journalism extremely or very important.
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News Media Canada president and CEO
announces his retirement

News Media Canada president and CEO announces his retirement
After more than 20 years of distinguished work on behalf of Canadian newspapers, John Hinds has decided to retire from his position as President and CEO of News Media Canada.

La Presse turns quality journalism into an advertiser opportunity

La Presse turns quality journalism into an advertiser opportunity
La Presse's commitment to being transparent has helped to grow the paper's audience and made them more open to new ad formats and data collection.
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Call for Entries: 30th AnnualHon. Edward Goff Penny
Memorial Prizes for Young Journalists

Call for Entries: 30th Annual Hon. Edward Goff Penny Memorial Prizes for Young Journalists
This annual competition is open to daily newspaper journalists between the ages of 20 and 25, working for News Media Canada member daily newspapers.

This is your last chance to apply for an
Atlantic Journalism Awards

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The Atlantic Journalism Awards has announced they are now accepting entries via their online entry system for the 2020 news year. The deadline for submissions is midnight Sunday, February 28.

Torstar helps local retailers get 'back to business'

Torstar helps local retailers get 'back to business'
The 'Back to Business' program offers the first 200 eligible applicants to run a print and digital ad, at no cost, in Torstar publications in order to help small business reach their customers.

MARKETING FEATURE

New industry house ads encourage
readers to support local advertisers

New industry house ads encourage readers to support local advertisers
News Media Canada has released a new ad creative designed to encourage readers to shop local and support the advertisers that support their local newspaper and local economy.

City of North Bay recognized for
'Outstanding Achievement' in Government Secrecy

City of North Bay recognized for 'Outstanding Achievement' in Government Secrecy
The City of North Bay, Ont., has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the municipal category.

Access Copyright Foundation calls for professional development grant applications

Access Copyright Foundation calls for professional development grant applications
Seeking financial support to sharpen your skills or expand your expertise? Access Copyright Foundation’s Professional Development Grant program may be able to help.

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