Taking a stand for sovereignty
Canadians need to consider how to reverse the stranglehold of all the American Big Tech companies that mine our data for their sole financial gain.
Senators push Canada to host future Olympics as committee eyes potential bid for 2038
As Canada faces threats to its sovereignty, Ontario Senator Marnie McBean says hosting an Olympics is a surefire way to create national unity and demonstrate Canadian strength.
CBC says bureau expansion will address ‘news deserts,’ despite concerns from local media outlets
Last week, the CBC announced it would expand into 11 new markets in an effort to provide more “boots on the ground journalism,” but some local media outlets are concerned there won’t be enough room for everyone.
Legault’s legacy: incompetence and division
François Legault consistently failed over his two mandates to fulfill his promise of being the ‘premier of all Quebecers.’
Heated Rivalry shows Canadian content doesn’t need the CRTC’s help
Streaming platforms already give Canadians the tools to seek out the content they want, in the language they want, and the success stories speak for themselves.
‘A catalyst for change’: MPs bullish on Heated Rivalry’s impact on Canadian hockey culture
The Crave television sensation about two closeted male hockey players has reached viewers across the globe—but MPs say they think the show’s most important effects will be felt close to home.
Interpreter dilemma: pushback continues against changes to federal exam, freelance contract terms
As of last March, 84 freelance interpreters were covering Parliament Hill. Only 37 such bids were received by the first deadline for submissions under its new standing offer.
Opposition MPs, media veterans call for ‘long overdue’ CBC mandate review
A source familiar with government deliberations expects Ottawa will move forward with a review later this year, while stakeholders wait impatiently for the mandate’s first update in nearly 35 years. Meanwhile, CBC announced it will hire 33 reporters to populate new and pre-existing local newsrooms, and will offer local news coverage in 77 localities across the country.
Feds missing out on economic, geopolitical opportunities by not supporting arts sector, say cultural groups
From Margaret Atwood, to Heated Rivalry, Canada’s cultural outputs could bring Ottawa ‘soft power’ across the globe, says John Degen, CEO of the Writers’ Union of Canada.
Canada should fix its cultural Main Street
Should Canada invest in and encourage new technologies? Sure. But can we please do so without ignoring crumbling cultural infrastructure? Stop the monorail; Canada’s professional creators want off.
