Western democracies, long considered bastions of press freedom, are no longer immune to the coercive pressures once associated only with authoritarian regimes. Freedom of the press in the West is not collapsing suddenly; it is eroding systematically. Pressure on journalists is coming from many sides – from populist leaders who brand them as enemies of […]
Read MoreArtificial intelligence is reshaping journalism at a pace that demands caution and celerity in determining how it should be used. Among the considerations, Canadian newsrooms must weigh the benefits of using AI-powered news gathering and content creation against the risks to accuracy, ethical considerations, and further eroding the trust of audiences. AI delivers automation that […]
Read MorePrime Minister Mark Carney sent a clear message to Canadians and the world in the Speech from the Throne delivered by King Charles III in Parliament on May 27. His government’s urgent priority is the defence of Canada’s sovereignty and security in the face of threats from hostile world leaders who would target our country. […]
Read MoreA free press is not just a cornerstone of democracy—it is our last line of defence in a time of rampant disinformation, threats to our sovereignty, and an emerging new world order. Canada needs to stake its ground. As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on April 28th, the work of journalists will be […]
Read MoreMark Zuckerberg’s decision to replace professional fact-checkers on Meta platforms with a crowdsourced alternative called “Community Notes” is a clear signal the era of Big Tech accountability is over. The founder, chairman and CEO of Meta also announced he will move trust and safety teams, which are responsible for enforcing policies around hate speech and […]
Read MoreUNESCO’s report marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is both a somber reminder and a rallying cry for the need to protect press freedom globally. These biennial reports highlight the challenges journalists face in regions plagued by conflict and authoritarianism, but the 2024 report carries a particularly stark warning: the […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Justice in September unsealed an indictment that identified two Canadians as being at the centre of an alleged Russian-led disinformation campaign, known as Doppelganger, that is targeting the U.S. Presidential elections in November. Tenet Media – owned by Canadian influencer Lauren Chen and her husband Ian Donovan – is accused in […]
Read MoreAs press freedom goes, so goes democracy. Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects freedom of the press. That’s because Press Freedom ensures citizens can be informed, empowered, and able to participate in the democratic process. But are they informed? In 2024, more than half of the world’s population will have gone to the polls […]
Read MoreAward-winning American journalist and pro-democracy media critic, Margaret Sullivan, will be this year’s keynote speaker for World Press Freedom Canada’s annual awards luncheon on May 2nd at the National Arts Centre. Sullivan is a renowned columnist for The Guardian’s U.S. edition and the author of Newsroom Confidential and Ghosting the News. She is also the […]
Read MoreThis year marks the first time in history that more than half of the world’s population will participate in elections. How voters are informed may impact the outcomes in 40 countries. In an information ecosystem increasingly polluted by misinformation and disinformation campaigns, could 2024 could be a bellwether for the resilience of democracy? According to […]
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