Policy Explainer #4: The Future of National Public Media in Canada: Why the CBC’s Mandate Matters Now - Friends of Canadian Media Canada’s media landscape has undergone significant changes over the past three decades.  Yet the mandate guiding the country’s national public broadcaster, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC/R...

📢 Policy Explainer #4: The Future of National Public Media

The CBC’s mandate hasn’t changed since 1991, but the media world has.

Why updating it matters for journalism, culture, and democracy in Canada 👇

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@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social #MediaPolicy #CanadianMedia

Naseem faces reprimand from PCB for controversial tweet about Maryam Nawaz

The PCB claims that Naseem's post breached both his central contract and media guidelines

#NaseemShah #PCB #MediaPolicy

Pentagon Revises Press Policy After Court Ruling Pentagon revised media policy on Mar 24, 2026 after a federal court order (Investing.com); change affects information flow for an $858bn DoD and ~1.3M active-duty personnel.

Pentagon Revises Press Policy After Court Ruling: Pentagon revised media policy on Mar 24, 2026 after a federal court order (Investing.com); change affects information flow for an $858bn DoD and ~1.3M… 👈 Read full analysis #Pentagon #MediaPolicy #PressFreedom #DefenseDepartment #Transparency

Historic Move! Lisa Nandy Secures BBC’s Future with Royal Charter BBC chairman Samir Shah described the existing system as "really odd"

Lisa Nandy ends BBC's fight for survival with permanent royal charter

#BBC #LisaNandy #UKNews #MediaNews #RoyalCharter #PublicBroadcasting #BreakingNews #MediaPolicy #UKPolitics

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Should a public broadcaster rely on advertising revenue?

Some say it’s necessary. Others say it compromises the public-service mission.

Should public media be ad-supported, publicly funded, or hybrid?

#CanadianMedia #PublicBroadcasting #MediaPolicy #CDNPoli

BBC wants urgent reform to Charter, end to political appointees - The BBC wants urgent reform to its Charter, including an end to political appointees to its board, and an independent and fit funding model.

Scandal-ridden @BBC wants urgent reform to its royal charter, arguing that ending political appointments would help protect its independence.
#MediaPolicy #BBC #royalcharter #PublicServiceBroadcasting

@cbcradiocanada.bsky.social’s mandate was last updated in 1991.

Since then, the media world has changed — from streaming to social media to AI-driven misinformation.

What should public media prioritize in 2026 and beyond?

#CanadianMedia #PublicBroadcasting #MediaPolicy #CDNPoli

After analysing the Government’s #GreenPaper on #BeebWatch with Roger Bolton, Prof Lee Edwards will chair a webinar Tues 5–6.30pm on the future of public service #broadcasting.

💻 Register: lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🎧 Listen: podfollow.com/beebwatch/ep...

#BBCCharter #MediaPolicy #BBC

📢 Upcoming Webinar

📺 #BBC #CharterReview: The Alternative Green Paper
📅 3 March 2026 | 5–6.30pm

What should the future of the BBC look like? Join us for expert insights and debate on public service broadcasting in a changing media landscape.

🎟️ Register: lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#MediaPolicy

KoWi projects gain visibility in Brussels Two KoWi projects have recently sparked public interest in Brussels.

KoWi projects gain visibility in Brussels 🇪🇺

Our Horizon project “Resilient Media for Democracy Monitor” (ReMeD) concluded in Brussels, presenting findings on media funding models – with contributions by @talestomaz.bsky.social and @jotbox.bsky.social

#MediaPolicy #EUResearch #Journalism

The Canadian Association of Broadcasters is proud to release the Broadcasting in Canada report. This new report offers a clear, data‑driven look at the state of Canadian broadcasting.

📘 Read here: www.cab-acr.ca/wp-content/u...

#CAB100 #cdnmedia #broadcasting #MediaPolicy

Russischer Staatssender mischt sich in Abstimmung zu Halbierungs­initiative ein. Wenige Wochen vor dem Urnengang erhält die Vorlage unerwartete Unterstützung – aus Moskau. RT DE attackiert die SRG und verbreitet dabei eine falsche Darstellung einer SRF-Website.

Who would have thought... RT attacks the SRG and supports the initiative that wants to cut Swiss PSM's budget in half.

#mediapolicy #publicservicemedia #disinformation

If under-16s are restricted from social media on the basis of vulnerability, how do we reconcile that with routine on-camera interviews of children by TV news about serious events? There seems to be a policy gap worth examining. #MediaPolicy #MediaEthics @ninenewsaus.bsky.social

Repeal the Online News Act to better inform Canadians | The-14 Repealing Canada’s Online News Act could restore credible journalism on social media, curb misinformation, and rebuild a shared information space for Canadians.

Repeal the Online News Act to better inform Canadians
#Canada #OnlineNewsAct #MediaPolicy #Journalism #Tech #FreePress #Misinformation #SocialMedia #Democracy #PublicInterest #CanadianPolitics #DigitalMedia #BigTech #NewsAccess #Democracy #Governing #News
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Important media policy has been passed — but implementation is where the real impact happens.

CRTC decisions being made now will shape Canadian journalism and storytelling for decades.
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/cancon.htm

#MediaPolicy #Journalism #CanadianMedia

Enjoy a timely conversation on how de-localized media is reshaping civic life at Connected Communities — with Daiquiri Ryan Mercado and Feliciano Garcia.

📅 January 21, 2026 | 2:00 PM ET
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ConnectedCommunities #LocalNews #MediaPolicy

Publishers prepare to be “squeezed” by AI and creators in 2026 Newsrooms will prioritize on-the-ground reporting, YouTube, and something called "liquid content" this year, according to a global survey of news executives.

Nieman Lab warns that publishers are heading into 2026 squeezed from both sides: AI platforms extracting value, and creators capturing audiences directly.

Creators aren’t the problem.
A system that undervalues reporting is.

🔗 www.niemanlab.org/2026/01/publ...

#Journalism #AI #MediaPolicy

A timeline of the major deals between publishers and AI tech companies in 2025 Here’s a list of all the major deals signed between publishers and AI tech companies in 2025.

Digiday’s timeline of publisher–AI deals shows how fast journalism has moved from resistance to negotiation.
Some outlets get paid.
Many get left behind.
And the rules are being written in private contracts, not public policy.

🔗 digiday.com/media/a-time...

#Journalism #AI #MediaPolicy

South Korea has announced it will reclassify North Korea’s state newspaper Rodong Sinmun as general reading material, easing public access and lifting a decades-old restriction under national security rules.

#SouthKorea #NorthKorea #InterKoreanRelations #MediaPolicy #AsiaPolitics

Manitoba Committee Recommends 25% Ad Spend for Local Media Support Manitoba's media support report urges 25% ad spend for local outlets, sparking debate among political parties.

Manitoba Committee Recommends 25% Ad Spend for Local Media Support

Read more: 👇
www.thecanadareport.ca/featured/manitoba-media-...

#manitoba #localmedia #adspend #mediapolicy #politics #supportlocal #canadiannews

Tarar says government allocated 86 crore in ads to Dawn Media in the past 13 months amid prior ban claims #PakistanMedia #PressFreedom #DawnMedia #MediaPolicy #Tarar

Israeli journalists gathered in Tel Aviv to raise concerns over proposed government measures affecting the media. #Israel #PressFreedom #Journalism #MediaPolicy #FreePress

UAE launches National Media Authority to unify media regulation and policy with oversight of content standards and licensing #UAE #MediaRegulator #WAM #MediaPolicy #PressNews #GovtUpdate

Global media focus on mounting political pressure facing the BBC and what it signals for public broadcasters everywhere. #BBC #PressFreedom #MediaPolicy

EESC urges stronger labor rights for journalists, linking job security and collective bargaining to press freedom and resilience against AI-driven disinformation. #PressFreedom #Journalism #EESC #MediaPolicy #LaborRights

www.journalismpakistan.com/eesc-urges-s...

Pleased to be quoted in a new Fix article on how publishers can respond to AI bots scraping journalistic content. Protecting journalism in the AI era requires fairness, accountability and stronger direct ties with readers.

#AI #Journalism #MediaPolicy #NewsIndustry

EU states back rules to boost visibility for independent journalism across digital platforms, following calls from RSF and EBU. #EU #PressFreedom #MediaPolicy #Journalism #DigitalNews

www.journalismpakistan.com/eu-states-mo...

New law on communication platforms and search engines: Start of consultation proceedings

Swiss government finally decided to move forward with its #DSA inspired communication platform bill, despite some trade-related issues with the current US regime...

Let's hope the proposal survives the public consultation and parliamentary debates.

#PlatformGovernance #MediaPolicy

Newsmax, usually supportive of Trump admin, calls rules "unnecessary." 🤷‍♂️ Pentagon spokesperson claims they are "common sense procedures." 🤔 #MediaPolicy #DefenseDepartment

Today in Communication and Media Policy, @smithisgeneric.bsky.social is discussing trade deals and intellectual property.

#CPCF #BrockU #CommunicationStudies #MediaPolicy #trade #IP #IntellectualProperty