CMG Trustees Elected by Acclamation
With the resignation of one of the previously elected CMG Trustees, there are now two vacant positions as Trustees. The …
CJFE honours courageous reporting at home and abroad
Hundreds gathered Thursday night for the 19th CJFE annual Gala in support of Free Expression. At one poignant point in …
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Alone at the “Ledge”
Regardless of the time of year, over the sixteen years I’ve covered politics, there has always been a healthy core of reporters around to discuss stories, swap tales and most important, probe issues to hold government to account.
But not so much anymore.
Labour Day Parade 2016
This was an exceptionally challenging year, but we made progress. We fought for and won public support for quality media, …
Hubert Lacroix’s 2020 plan dissected
For the last two years as we have struggled to make sense of CBC President Hubert Lacroix’s 2020 plan and his …
The bigger — ideological — threat to CBC
Stephen Harper may no longer be prime minister — but his influence on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation lingers. While the …
The fight for same-sex benefits at CBC Radio-Canada – How a Guild member risked his career and won
“Looking at it now with 2016 eyes, it was a big deal to come out publicly back then,” Chabot says. “I didn’t like my life exposed. But I would not hesitate to do it again. I would do it in a heartbeat.”
As journalism goes, so goes democracy
Even here at home, we must fight any attempt to limit a free press or thwart the public’s right to know, no matter how trivial it may seem. As journalism goes, so goes democracy.
Supporting mental health awareness-Art exhibition May 2-8
Twenty years ago when I started at CBC I bumped into a colleague crying in the bathroom. We commiserated over …
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Eulogy for a kind colleague
A long time friend and colleague passed away this week. He was only 67, but Terry Walker squeezed every drop …
When big labour meets big politics: why the Verizon strike is important
It’s hard to underestimate the importance of what is happening south of the border when it comes to labour. 40 thousand workers at communications giant Verizon walked off the job this week – many of them members of the CWA, the union with which the CMG is affiliated.
CRTC Chair Blais has the power to act. But does he have the will?
The media industry is in turmoil. By CMG’s rough calculation, the industry has lost more than 16,000 jobs since 2008. A recent study predicts another 15,000 jobs will be lost by 2020 in television alone. Cuts, even closures have become routine and are having a devastating impact on workers and families.
The time for action in the news media is now
Signs that times are getting even tougher in the news business are everywhere. We are long past the canary-in-the-coal mine …
“We must now return control of CBC and Radio‐Canada to the people”
We must now return control of CBC and Radio‐Canada to the people. Now, more than ever, we need a strong public broadcaster – a solid and vigorous foundation for information and culture in the digital age.
Top 10 Reasons Public Broadcasting is Awesome
I am often asked to speak to groups about the media business and the future of public broadcasting. Recently …
Three of four national political parties signal commitment to the CBC
The future health and viability of the CBC, as Canada’s public broadcaster, is an issue on which the parties are truly differentiating themselves. Voters have a clear choice on October 19. And even though three of four party leaders have been pleased to talk about it, they don’t get a lot of media attention when they do so.
A-List of Canadian Rock Stars sign petition, join campaign to Support the CBC
For decades, the CBC’s TV, radio, and online programming, along with other initiatives such as the CBCMusic.ca Festival, have provided a platform for Canadian artists to reach a larger audience. It’s often the first, and sometimes only, outlet that will play their music and conduct interviews for a national audience. It’s a vital part of the music ecosystem in this country.
Trending: Digital Media worker? Join a Union.
A welcome trend created headlines and a buzz in media circles this summer. Journalists and media colleagues at five U.S. …
Remember Labour Day on Election Day
As a leader who represents thousands of journalists, I have said repeatedly that I cannot support one political party over another. But that doesn’t mean we must sit idly by and ignore attacks on the interests of our members, the 99% and democracy. When a government, political party or any group attacks the common good, we will stand up, speak out and fight back.
We are saddened by the tragic events in Virginia
We are saddened by the tragic events in Virginia, and the shocking killing of two news staff. We know journalism …
Guild members mourn loss of Chris Hyndman
Our thoughts are with Chris Hyndman’s family, especially his partner Steven Sabados, after his untimely passing this week. Friends and …
If we believe in a country called Canada, we need to believe in a public space and media for Canada : Peter Miller
In the past year, the most paralyzing and unnecessary cuts ever imposed on the CBC/Radio-Canada have moved a growing number …
Journalism Is more important than ever – 5 questions with reporter Mary Agnes Welch
Representatives from many of Canada’s news organizations and media unions, have launched a series of national ads – the goal is to promote an understanding and appreciation for quality journalism at a time when the industry is undergoing significant upheaval led by changing technology.
Excessively harsh judgement
Evan Solomon has been one of CBC’s hardest working journalists for over 20 years. He is recognized nationally and internationally …