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It seems incredible in 2013 that there should still be so many deserving candidates for an award for journalists who
Canadians salute courageous journalists and thank whistleblowers Read More
Journalism awards – Submit your work before the end of the year! You or a colleague may be interested in
Journalism awards – Submit your work before the end of the year! Read More
by Jan Wong A student of mine, a freshly minted journalism graduate, recently asked to meet for coffee to discuss
Thousands of cuts in the media industry Read More
By Colin Perkel One of the most profound influences in the formation of the Canadian identity has been the country’s
Former CMG member tells the century-old story of our country’s news agency Read More
In many ways, conferences are like great cities. They attract diverse groups of people looking for opportunities and excitement. As
Andrew Parker on INPUT 2013: a week of provocative public TV and feisty editorial debate Read More
The CMG’s key recommendations are that the CRTC should clarify further the investment in newsgathering, coverage across Canada, and infrastructure that all-news TV services must meet in order to be classified as national news services
CMG recommends CRTC should focus on investments in news at all-news channels Read More
At CMG, we are always trying to find ways to improve working conditions for media workers. Part of that involves
We need your help – Survey of journalism in Canada Read More
After two Canadian journalists were arrested and detained last month in Turkey, similar incidents prompted journalism advocacy groups as well as human rights and civil
We stand in support of free expression in Turkey Read More
Sun Media, the Quebecor-owned company announced today that it is cutting 360 jobs and closing 11 publications. This is in addition
More tough times for workers at Sun Media Read More
On May 3-5, 2013 I attended the CAJ Conference in Ottawa, I learnt a great deal, met l and met
CMG member Michael MacDonald reports back from the 2013 CAJ Conference Read More
You can now support the Saint John Seven by making a direct donation here: http://www.radiofreesaintjohn.fm/.
The Saint John Seven’s fight for a living wage in Radio inspires us all Read More
MT Commons moderator Steph Guthrie storified economist Umair Haque on the future of publishing. Spoiler: “power blogs” don’t feature!
Blogs and the future of publishing Read More
Seven striking radio employees in Saint John – known as the Saint John Seven – will hold a rally tomorrow, Tuesday, June 25 to mark the one-year anniversary of the strike against their employer, MBS Radio (Maritime Broadcasting System).
Rally to mark one-year anniversary of David-Goliath strike in Saint John, June 25 Read More
On June 25, 2012, the Saint John 7 began a strike against Halifax-based MBS (Maritime Broadcasting System) Radio, when the company refused to budge significantly on salaries that are about HALF the average in other similar-sized markets, based on the latest CRTC numbers.
David-and-Goliath strike in Saint John hits one-year anniversary Read More
The Canadian Media Guild reiterated its argument that CBC must be removed from Bill C-60 to prevent government interference in the largest newsroom in the country.
CMG appears before the Senate Committee on Finance regarding Bill C-60 Read More
By Lise Lareau I was happy to see Rob Ford got a reaction when he called reporters “maggots”. There were
Wake up journalists! Let’s stop muzzling ourselves Read More
Peter Penashue says “CBC defined me very negatively” after loss in Labrador by-election.
Defeated Conservative candidate blames CBC for loss Read More
The Conservative government has introduced C-60, a bill that would allow a government appointee (from Treasury Board) to sit in when
CMG fights Conservative bill that gives government a direct say in CBC journalism Read More
New powers in the federal omnibus budget bill tabled last week would allow the government to participate in discussions about
Conservative bill gives government a direct say in CBC journalism Read More
“The default action for dealing with requests for information should be to release it, not refuse it. Access should be the norm, secrecy the exception.”
World Press Freedom Day: “Peace, Order and Good Open Government”? Read More
Journalist Jan Wong reflects on her experiences as a Canadian “other” and how she challenged her j-school students to question damaging assumptions reported as fact.
Regardless of our “outside” colours, we are all Canadian Read More
See Section 89.8 in the budget bill for changes related to collective bargaining at Crown corporations, including CBC
Bill C-60 allows government to sit at the bargaining table at CBC Read More
Jorge Barrera, Guild member, APTN reporter, winner of the 2012 J-Source Newsperson of the Year Award. Congratulations on being named the 2012 J-Source Newsperson of the Year.
Five questions with Jorge Barrera Read More
CMG inaugural “MediaMIXER” in Toronto was a chance for new, casual and contract employees from across our various branches to mix and mingle with experienced staffers.
CMG welcomes new members at inaugural “MediaMixer” Read More
