Standing Up For Canadian Voices

As big tech aims to silence Canadian news media in retaliation for Bill C-18, FRIENDS is stepping in to fill the void. Check back on a regular basis, as we amplify Canadian voices and Canadian stories that need to be heard.

As misinformation and disinformation spread across social media, it’s more important than ever to distinguish between strong, credible journalism and cynical fabrications designed to mislead and provoke us. But as we all know, sometimes it’s not as easy as it looks. In fact, studies show that 9 in 10 Canadians have fallen for fake news at some point in their lives.

With that in mind, here are a few resources to help you seek out trustworthy information online.

Ottawa adds funding to CBC; broadcaster will get $1.4B budget

By Mickey Djuric in CTV News

OTTAWA – Canada’s public broadcaster is getting an increase in funding, despite executives insisting that a request to cut CBC/Radio-Canada’s budget for the next fiscal year was one reason they announced layoffs for 10 per cent of staff.

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