As I leave the president’s desk after six years, I take with me lasting friendships and fond memories. It has been my privilege to lead the CMG with the assistance of a progressive and proactive team.  My thanks to the … Read more »

In 2016, a major development CMG is keeping a close eye on is Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly’s review of Canadian media and cultural industries. The minister announced the sweeping review in April 2016, saying “everything is on the table” and … Read more »

CMG’s parent union CWA Canada and a coalition of other groups have sought permission from the courts to intervene in the legal fight between VICE Media Canada and the RCMP. VICE is asking the Ontario Court of Appeal to throw out … Read more »

You Don’t Know What It’s Like By Lorelei Williams What can media do better in reporting on our missing loved ones? Treat our missing women and girls the same as the others.  It has been pointed out several times that … Read more »

For the last two years as we have struggled to make sense of  CBC President Hubert Lacroix’s 2020 plan and his focus on exclusively promoting CBC’s digital presence while gutting television news and programming, and sidelining radio, many of you have urged … Read more »

Are we ready for the era of media monopoly? By Jesse Hirsh The word monopoly has historically been associated with the communications industry, perhaps less so the media industry. However, that’s changing as the concept of “convergence” has driven old … Read more »

5 Questions on journalism with Mary Agnes Welch Q1: Why this campaign now?  Because this is a crucial time. Journalism is in transition, and it’s really important to bring attention to the fact that journalists do vital work in our … Read more »

In the past year, the most paralyzing and unnecessary cuts ever imposed on the CBC/Radio-Canada have moved a growing number of Canadians to share their outrage publicly. You’ve seen more headlines and news stories about the future, value and funding … Read more »

What can we do to ensure a strong future for CBC? The single most important thing any one of us can do is have a conversation about the value of public broadcasting. And then have another one, and another one … Read more »

    We are struggling through a period of intense change in the media business. The ongoing digital transition continues to be challenging and painful for media workers. It has meant job cuts, increasing workloads and dueling demands at work. We … Read more »