@FriendsCndm

Standing up for Canadian voices in Canadian media. En défense de nos voix dans nos médias. Français : @LesAmisMC

 Canada
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Joined March 2009
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🌐 What happens online doesn't stay online. When journalists face harassment, stories go untold, voices are silenced, and Canadians' right to information is put at risk. 📰 Our latest blog explores what democracy stands to lose. 👇 friends.ca/when-journalists-…
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Online harassment doesn't just hurt individuals. It sends a message about who gets to speak & who should stay silent. @atRachelGilmore joins @RajShoan on #CanConversations to discuss online abuse, misinformation & the fight for a safer internet. Listen: shows.acast.com/6a6916e40ee1…?
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🚨 A lie can spread in seconds. The truth takes time. Who wins when algorithms reward outrage? 🎙️ @RajShoan and award-winning journalist @atRachelGilmore unpack online harms, misinformation, and Big Tech's power. 🎧NEW #CanConversations episode: shows.acast.com/6a6916e40ee1…?
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🎉 It’s Giving Tuesd’eh! Celebrate Canadian creativity. Protect Canadian journalism & storytelling. Donate $25 by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 14 & get 3 exclusive media pins. Three pins. One distinctly Canadian statement. Wear your support proudly. 👉 host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor…
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🇨🇦 Giving Tuesd’eh! is back! This Thanksgiving, we’re celebrating Canadian creativity and those who stand up for our stories, journalism & culture. October 13! Donate $25 starting today and receive 3 exclusive Canadian media pins as our thank you! 👉 host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor…
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What happens when local news disappears? From newsroom closures to growing news deserts, Canadian journalism faces serious challenges. In Episode 2 of #CanConversations, @RajShoan & @RandyLKitt discuss why local news matters and its future. 🎧 Listen: shows.acast.com/6a6916e40ee1…?
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Friends of Canadian Media retweeted
Media Action Plan@MAP_CanadaOct 5
Last week, MAP board member @RandyLKitt was a guest with @RajShoan on the @FriendsCndm podcast CanConversations! Full episode: tinyurl.com/3ja2whh2 Here's a clip of Randy breaking down the regulatory issues facing the newspaper and broadcast sectors in Canada:
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Looking for something to listen to this weekend? 🎧 Are news deserts becoming the new normal in Canada? In Episode 2 of CanConversations, @RajShoan & @RandyLKitt discuss the disappearance of local news and what it means for Canadians. 🎙️ Listen now: shows.acast.com/6a6916e40ee1…?
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Who gets to experience the moments that bring Canada together? Our ED, @RajShoan, joined the CBC’s As It Happens to discuss anti-siphoning protections & why major national moments should remain accessible to Canadians. 🎧 friends.ca/key-reads-in-cana… #cdnpoli @CBCRadioCanada
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Our latest #newsletter is now live and packed with important insights you won't want to miss. We invite you to read it via the link below:👇 mailchi.mp/friends.ca/whats-…
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Who gets to tell Canadian stories — and shape what Canadians see and hear? 🇨🇦 @jenniferhollett of The Walrus shares her perspective on CanConversations. 🎙️ Catch up on Episode 1 before Episode 2 drops October 1. 👇 shows.acast.com/6a6916e40ee1…? #CanConversations #CanadianMedia
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Technology is changing how Canadians create, discover, and consume media. But what role should Canada play in shaping what comes next? 🇨🇦 🎙️ Hear Peter Miller’s perspective on CanConversations. 🎧 Listen & subscribe: shows.acast.com/6a6916e40ee1… #CanConversations #CanadianMedia
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🎙️ Who gets to shape Canada’s media future? In Episode 1 of CanConversations, @RajShoan, @jenniferhollett & Peter Miller unpack what’s changing, what’s at stake — and why it matters now. The conversation is just getting started. 🇨🇦 🎧 Listen: friends.ca/canconversations/
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Friends of Canadian Media retweeted
Media Action Plan@MAP_CanadaSep 21
There's a new podcast from @FriendsCndm which explores the big questions facing Canada's media landscape! 🎙️ It's called CanConversations and the first episode featuring Jennifer Hollett of @thewalrus & communications lawyer Peter Miller, is out! Listen: tinyurl.com/3ja2whh2
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Friends of Canadian Media retweeted
The Walrus
@thewalrusSep 17
Listen to the first episode of CanConversations from @FriendsCndm and The Walrus Lab. Guests Peter Miller and @jenniferhollett explore how Canada has historically protected its broadcasting systems and ownership. 🎧 Listen: lnk.to/canconversations
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🎙️Who gets to tell Canada’s story? Tomorrow, @jenniferhollett & Peter Miller join host @RajShoan for the first episode of #CanConversations, our new podcast exploring the future of #CanadianMedia. 🎧Episode 1 drops tomorrow. Listen & subscribe: lnk.to/canconversations #CdnPoli
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🎙️ CanConversations is here! Our new #podcast, hosted by Friends Executive Director @RajShoan & produced in partnership with @thewalrus, explores the big questions shaping Canadian media & storytelling. 🎧 Listen & subscribe:👇lnk.to/canconversations Episode 1 drops Sept. 17.
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Ready to stream Canadian? Cancel one American streaming service and replace it with a Canadian one. Then take the pledge. Our goal: 50,000 signatures to show that Canadians are ready to stand up for our stories and cultural sovereignty. 👉 friends.ca/takeaction/team-c…… #cdnpoli
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Join our mailing list to stay informed about the issues that matter and take action when your voice can make a difference. Together, we can help protect Canadian stories, independent journalism, and public broadcasting. Sign up today: mailchi.mp/friends.ca/social… #cdnpoli
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Did you know? 📰 Between 2008 and Oct. 2025, 603 local news outlets closed in 388 Canadian communities. When local news disappears, communities lose coverage of the issues closest to home. Has your community lost a local news outlet? #CanadianMedia #LocalNews
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