A gold and red graphic with logos of the 2026 CJF Hinton Award for Excellence in AI Safety Reporting finalists.

A gold graphic with a quote by The Canadian Journalism Foundation President Natalie Turvey about the 2026 CJF Hinton Award for Excellence in AI Safety Reporting finalists.

TORONTO, April 8, 2026 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the inaugural CJF Hinton Award for Excellence in AI Safety Reporting. Read more: www.newswire.ca/news-release... #CJFAwards

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CJF Honours Susanne Craig

TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2026 – The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce that Canadian investigative reporter and best-selling author Susanne Craig will receive its prestigious CJF Tribute.

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The #CJFAwards Evening will take place on June 10, 2026 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Josh Gurfinkel, Director of Operations, at jgurfinkel@cjf-fjc.ca. /2

The #CJFAwards Evening will take place on June 10, 2026 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Josh Gurfinkel, Director of Operations, at jgurfinkel@cjf-fjc.ca. /2

The inaugural CJF- @thestar.com Black Journalism Fellow is Amarachi Amadike, an Alberta-born journalist who joins this year's cohort of CJF Black Journalism Fellows following roles at Beach Metro News and the @nationalpost.bsky.social . #CJFAwards #BlackJournalism #JournalismFellowship /2

Donate – Canadian Journalism Foundation Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism. The foundation runs a prestigious awards and fellowships program featuring an…

The CJF- @cdnpress.bsky.social News Creator Fellowships are supported by YouTube Canada and the Google News Initiative. Help empower emerging journalists: cjf-fjc.ca/donate #Fellowship #CJFAwards #JournalismMatters /2

The CJF- @cdnpress.bsky.social News Creator Fellowships are supported by YouTube Canada and the Google News Initiative. Help empower emerging journalists: cjf-fjc.ca/donate #Fellowship #CJFAwards #JournalismMatters /3

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The CJF- @cdnpress.bsky.social News Creator Fellowships are supported by YouTube Canada and the Google News Initiative. Help empower emerging journalists: cjf-fjc.ca/donate #Fellowship #CJFAwards #JournalismMatters /4

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The CJF- @cdnpress.bsky.social News Creator Fellowships are supported by YouTube Canada and the Google News Initiative. Help empower emerging journalists: cjf-fjc.ca/donate #Fellowship #CJFAwards #JournalismMatters /2

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On June 12, more than 500 journalists, media executives and business leaders from across Canada gathered at the Fairmont Royal York to celebrate journalistic excellence and the Foundation’s 35th anniversary at the 2025 #CJFAwards. /1

We appreciate the overwhelming support for the 2025 #CJFAwards — from the incredible turnout to the strong show of support for our programs and the journalists and news organizations we’re honoured to celebrate. Thank you to all our sponsors for making our annual gala a success!

Congrats to @thelocal.to on taking home the CJF Dr.Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism (Small Media Presentation) for its stories of life expectancy in Toronto, which revealed a 12-year disparity across the city.

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Nicholas Hune-Brown (The Local) accepts the CJF Dr. Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism, Small Media Presentation. (Photo: Stephanie Lake/CP)

Bob McKeown receives the CJF Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo: Stephanie Lake/CP)

Betsy Powell and Deborah Dundas (Toronto Star) receive the CJF Special Citation. (Photo: Stephanie Lake/CP)

Tanya Talaga receives the CJF Tribute. (Photo: Stephanie Lake/CP)

@globalnews.ca and @thelocal.to Win CJF Excellence Awards

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Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating excellent journalism at the sold-out 2025 #CJFAwards, hosted by @elamin.bsky.social‬ and with a special performance from Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter @aysanabee.bsky.social‬. /1

Special thanks to our 2025 #CJFAwards sponsors Beehive Design, @cdnpress.bsky.social, @theglobeandmail.com, Cision, Bespoke Audio Visual, MLSE, Uber, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Porter Airlines for making the event even more memorable with their in-kind donations. cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa...

The CJF extends its profound gratitude to the principal supporters of the 2025 #CJFAwards: Intact, TD, CBC/Radio-Canada and the cmadocs.bsky.social. Your support of journalists and our mission is much appreciated! Learn more: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa....

The CJF thanks McCain Foods for sponsoring an intimate reception for our #CJFAwards honourees, donors and guests to celebrate, connect and keep the party going with McCain’s Fries and Deep'n Delicious Cakes. Learn more: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa...

The CJF thanks Google News Initiative, our Supporting Next-Generation Journalists sponsor. Its support allows the CJF to host the CJF-CP News Creator Fellows at the 2025 #CJFAwards so they can connect with journalists and media leaders from across the country. Learn: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa...

2025 CJF Awards – Canadian Journalism Foundation Join us for a special evening celebrating the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s 35th anniversary, at the industry’s must-attend event.

The annual award, which comes with a $10,000 prize from Intact Financial Corporation, celebrates a journalist or a team of journalists whose work highlights climate change and innovative solutions. Learn more about the #CJFAwards: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa... /5

2025 CJF Awards – Canadian Journalism Foundation Join us for a special evening celebrating the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s 35th anniversary, at the industry’s must-attend event.

The CJF is honoured to present McKeown with the CJF Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 #CJFAwards ceremony on June 12. Learn more: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa... /6

The CJF thanks Champion of Diversity sponsors Aritzia, BMO, Canada Life, RBC and Scotiabank for their support of the CJF Black Journalism Fellowship Program and the annual #CJFAwards. Learn more: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa...

The CJF thanks Sobeys and the Canadian Bankers Association for their sponsorship, helping us sustain our CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships and fostering understanding of Indigenous issues across Canada. Learn about the #CJFAwards: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa...

The CJF is grateful to Champion of Excellence sponsors FGS Longview Communications and KPMG. Their support of the #CJFAwards allows us to spotlight exceptional journalism in Canada and inspire the next generation of storytellers. Learn more: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa...

2025 CJF Awards – Canadian Journalism Foundation Join us for a special evening celebrating the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s 35th anniversary, at the industry’s must-attend event.

The annual award, which comes with a $10,000 prize from Intact Financial Corporation, celebrates a journalist or a team of journalists whose work highlights climate change and innovative solutions. The winner will be announced at the 2025 #CJFAwards. Learn more: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa... /4

2025 CJF Awards – Canadian Journalism Foundation Join us for a special evening celebrating the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s 35th anniversary, at the industry’s must-attend event.

The annual award, which comes with a $10,000 prize from Intact Financial Corporation, celebrates a journalist or a team of journalists whose work highlights climate change and innovative solutions. The winner will be announced at the 2025 #CJFAwards Evening. Learn more: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa... /4

2025 CJF Awards – Canadian Journalism Foundation Join us for a special evening celebrating the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s 35th anniversary, at the industry’s must-attend event.

The annual award, which comes with a $10,000 prize from Intact Financial Corporation, celebrates a journalist or a team of journalists whose work highlights climate change and innovative solutions. The winner will be announced at the 2025 #CJFAwards Evening. Learn: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa... /4

The CJF thanks Champion of Diversity sponsors Aritzia, BMO, Canada Life, RBC and Scotiabank for their support of the CJF Black Journalism Fellowship Program and the annual #CJFAwards. Learn more: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa...

2025 CJF Awards – Canadian Journalism Foundation Join us for a special evening celebrating the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s 35th anniversary, at the industry’s must-attend event.

The annual award, which comes with a $10,000 prize from Intact Financial Corporation, celebrates a journalist or a team of journalists whose work highlights climate change and innovative solutions. The winner will be announced at the 2025 #CJFAwards Evening. Learn: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa... /5

2025 CJF Awards – Canadian Journalism Foundation Join us for a special evening celebrating the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s 35th anniversary, at the industry’s must-attend event.

All finalists’ story submissions are available on our award page. The winner will be announced at the 2025 #CJFAwards Evening on June 12 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Learn more: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa... /5

2025 CJF Awards – Canadian Journalism Foundation Join us for a special evening celebrating the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s 35th anniversary, at the industry’s must-attend event.

The Landsberg Award celebrates a journalist, or journalists, enhancing awareness of women’s equality issues. The winner will be announced at the 2025 #CJFAwards Evening on June 12 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Learn more: cjf-fjc.ca/2025-cjf-awa... /4