It is the professional and legal obligation of all journalists to attempt to contact the subject of a story, even if that requires repeated efforts.
Nathalie Bastien is a CMG member working at Radio-Canada, and the Francophone Affairs Director on
The impact of the pandemic on media work Read More
Canada’s only all-media union is as baffled as hockey fans at the decision to hire American media workers to work
Union disappointed by hockey decision Read More
Jonathan Spence has been elected as the Canadian Media Guild’s new National Secretary-Treasurer in the by-election held July 7-8. With
Jonathan Spence elected new CMG National Secretary-Treasurer Read More
Polls are now open for you to vote in the CMG Secretary-Treasurer by-election. Click here to see the candidates and their
Polls now open – You can vote now for the new CMG National Secretary-Treasurer Read More
By Adrian Harewood
“But what we know from history is that “transforming the discourse” while significant is not sufficient. We want CBC/Radio Canada and other mainstream media to look and feel and sound and be different in material ways in the weeks and months to come. We don’t want to “overcome some day”, we want to overcome now. We cannot afford to wait.”
Fighting for our vision, together Read More
Two media union leaders received assurances from Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault that he will do what he can to help
Heritage minister tells media union leaders he’s committed to helping news industry Read More
The candidate profiles for the role of Secretary-Treasurer, a position on the CMG National Executive Committee (NEC), are now available.
Candidate profiles for National Secretary-Treasurer position now available Read More
CMG is pleased to announce the hiring of an Executive Director: Enrico DiFruscio (enrico@cmg.ca). He can be reached at 902-329-5008.
CMG staffing – Summer updates Read More
“I’m partial to in-depth ‘follow the money’ investigative pieces. The rise and fall of Tribal Councils Investment Group might be a favorite story that I’ve worked on. Private jets, pricy Vegas getaways-type scandal that only APTN covered extensively.” – Melissa Ridgen
Proud Indigenous media workers, CMG members – Mary Powder and Melissa Ridgen Read More
“It’s important that there be more Indigenous media workers but also more Black or Filipino or Sikh journalists, and managers as well. Otherwise, stories are not going to be as full and rich as they should be.” – Brittany Hobson
Proud Indigenous media workers, CMG members – Brittany Hobson and Jason Shymanski Read More
“I want to advocate for showcasing more young people’s talent. We have so many people who are big into sports and other fields, and I love the idea of showing what our youth are doing, and what their journeys to get there have been like.” – Charmaine Straker
Proud Indigenous media workers, CMG members – Sarah Leonardis and Charmaine Straker Read More
“From a technical perspective, my favourite production would have to be the North American Indigenous Games in Winnipeg. Also, the 2010 Winter Olympics – to see and hear so many different sports in different Indigenous languages being broadcast felt incredible.” – Derek Christianson
Proud Indigenous media workers, CMG members – Derek Christianson and Tina House Read More
“I have had this question put to me when I’ve given interviews or lectures – how do I draw the line between activism and journalism, as if me being Indigenous means I can’t report objectively on Indigenous peoples’ issues.” – Trina Roache
Proud Indigenous media workers, CMG members – Trina Roache and Toby Otak Read More
Recent events have brought to the fore the stark reality faced by Black, Indigenous and People of Colour in the
Unions Must step up Anti-Racism Measures Read More
As of the end of the nomination period, there were two candidates for the role of Secretary-Treasurer, a position on
Candidates for CMG National Secretary-Treasurer position Read More
To our Black and Indigenous colleagues and friends who have experienced the personal anguish of racism intended or unconscious, we know how hurtful watching this unfold has been.
And we recognize the unique role of the media: Positive change comes with understanding, and that’s why it’s so important that media include workers from all backgrounds.
The Canadian Media Guild condemns attacks on journalists and citizens Read More
The Canadian Media Guild has a vacancy on our union’s National Executive Committee (NEC) for the position of Secretary-Treasurer. We
Call for nominations: CMG National Secretary-Treasurer Read More
We mark World Press Freedom Day this year in the most unusual of circumstances: a worldwide pandemic has killed hundreds
World Press Freedom Day Message from CWA Canada President Martin O’Hanlon Read More
On National Day of Mourning, the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) joins unions across the country to remember the many Canadians
Worker Health and Safety is front and centre on Day of Mourning 2020 Read More
We are very glad that the government listened to our request, and the requests of others, to expand the program. This should be a big help for many media workers in temporary, part-time or freelance jobs.
Now let’s hope this leads to structural change to create more full-time jobs and provide stability and employment standards to precarious workers.
Union hails expanded access to emergency benefit for media workers Read More
Dear Colleagues Thank you for your patience, compassion and the work you are doing as we live through these unprecedented
Open letter to CMG members: Supporting our precariously employed colleagues Read More
The final step of a long-term plan to lift the cap on CMG union dues has come into effect as
Final step of 10-year union dues adjustment completed in 2020 Read More
Let me start with some good news: the federal government announced today that news companies are eligible for a 75% wage subsidy to help cope with the COVID-19 crisis – exactly the help we asked for in a letter to the feds on Friday. We applaud the government for its quick action.
