Media Democracy A healthy democracy depends on citizens having the ability to know what is happening. Media concentration has long been a reality in Canada, for example with the Canwest ownership of major dailies throughout western Canada. Media concentration is rapidly becoming an emerging issue and concern in other countries as well. The Information Policy Committee follows trends in the media, and participates in the very popular Media Democracy Day events held each fall in Vancouver.
Senate Committee on Canadian Media The Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications is undertaking a study of the Canadian News Media. This page links to the Interim Report on the Canadian News Media, tabled in the Senate April 2004. Public hearings are being planned for Vancouver, Calgary, Regina, and Winnipeg, Jan. 31 - Feb. 4, 2005.
Media Democracy Day Resolution Campaign for Press and Broadcast Freedom
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