The federal government, guarantor of Canadian democratic institutions
With the advent of web giants like Google and Facebook, the surviving Canadian newspapers are also threatened with…
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An Urgent Letter to all Members of Parliament
We have a very serious situation in this country, and we are delighted to hear that Minister of…
The failure of local news left a gap for Google and Facebook – and caused problems for democracy everywhere
We’re in the midst of a global crisis. It’s creating vast deserts. It’s spawning fierce battles over ever…
If journalism is essential to democracy, let’s do something.
High-quality news and information have rarely been more valued in communities across this country. During the first and…
The US Capitol Insurrection Is What Happens When Local News Dies
The violent insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6th was a wakeup call. We saw the real-world…
Canada Needs to Join Forces with Australia to fight Facebook’s Blackmail
Facebook has shown its true face this week, and Canadians should take notice. The government of Australia –…
21st Century robber barons
The wealthy elite of the late 19th century were the likes of John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P.…
It’s Time to Level the Playing Field for Canadian News
When monopolies get caught with their hands in the cookie jar, you can usually expect two reactions in…
The tech industry’s disinformation campaign
Google and Facebook, already in hot water for their problems with spreading disinformation, have doubled down by manufacturing…