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Statement on layoffs at TVO

World Press Freedom Canada is disturbed by news of 16 layoffs at Ontario’s public broadcaster, TVO, with online journalists among those impacted. It’s a decision described by now-laid off TVO Today editor-in-chief Graeme Bayliss as a “move almost entirely away from written journalism.” “Ontarians need more sources of trustworthy information and analysis right now, not […]

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Strengthening communities and combating disinformation: The vital role of local news and public broadcasting

World Press Freedom Canada president Heather Bakken appeared before the Senate Transport and Communications committee on Nov. 19 to contribute to its study on Local services provided by CBC/Radio-Canada. Her opening testimony is below.   Thank you Chair and committee members. I would like to be clear that my remarks today reflect my experience with […]

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