Canadian Journalism Foundation

This week is #GlobalMILWeek! According to Statistics Canada, 43 per cent of Canadians report it’s more difficult to distinguish between true and false information today than it was three years ago. Paul Samyn, editor at the Winnipeg Free Press, compares news to life rafts in his newsletter. “Credibility, accountability and transparency are critical to ensuring we aren’t drowned by misinformation and disinformation,” Samyn says. Read the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gjV3QZiG #MediaLiteracyWeek #MILWeek #TruthMatters #NewsLiteracy #TrustWisely

Did you know that it is Media Literacy Week? TRUST IS POWERFUL! Think critically about the news you see... Look for the bigger picture behind the picture. Choose sources that are worthy of your trust.

According to Statistics Canada, nearly half of Canadians say it’s getting harder to distinguish between true and false information. Here are a few of our favourite resources for evaluating misinformation. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dVT6Rqsy. #MediaLiteracyWeek #GlobalMILWeek #TrustWisely

Rocky Mountain Outlook calls its readers to choose their news sources wisely this #MediaLiteracyWeek. “[Reporters] are waiting to confirm certain details or get the other side of the argument before they feel comfortable filing the story… It’s a time-consuming step, but an absolutely crucial one in earning your trust,” editors say. Read the editorial: https://lnkd.in/eNbSiEqN #MILWeek #GlobalMILWeek #TrustWisely #TruthMatters #NewsLiteracy

As we celebrate #MediaLiteracyWeek, Canadians must sift through the noise of #misinformation and find trustworthy evidence for the claims they encounter, write Sarah Laframboise and Nada Salem for Canada's National Observer. #TrustWisely Read the op-ed: https://lnkd.in/guaSKH-K #MILWeek #GlobalMILWeek #TruthMatters #NewsLiteracy

Broadcast Dialogue®: With Media Literacy Week underway, Oct. 21-25, the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and MediaSmarts are among the organizations launching campaigns encouraging trust and awareness in the age of AI, deepfakes and misinformation. “Our goal isn’t to dictate what’s trustworthy, but to equip audiences with the tools to discern credible reporting for themselves,” said Natalie Turvey, CJF President and Executive Director, in an announcement. “By fostering this understanding, we’re not just supporting journalism – we’re strengthening the foundation of an informed society.” Thank you, Broadcast Dialogue, for your continued support of CJF’s campaigns, including #TrustWisely, as part of #MediaLiteracyWeek. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e7eV4-nZ #MILWeek #GlobalMILWeek #TruthMatters #NewsLiteracy

“Every person with a smartphone can send words, pictures and video to a global audience instantly… There’s no cost – and little consequence – to publishing whatever someone wishes,” Tim Shoults of St. Albert Gazette says. “That means you, the reader, can’t take what you read online for granted.” Read the op-ed in time for #MediaLiteracyWeek: https://lnkd.in/eMDZ4Qc8 #MILWeek #GlobalMILWeek #TruthMatters #NewsLiteracy

Thank you to EverythingZoomer.com/Zoomer Media spreading the message of our #TrustWisely campaign! In an op-ed, CJF President and Executive Director Natalie Turvey highlights the urgent need for media literacy in a time when misinformation can shape critical decisions in healthcare, education and politics. “When false narratives spread, they can erode trust in institutions, ignite social divisions and even influence electoral outcomes. As AI technology advances, the challenge of identifying authentic content and information will only grow more complex,” Turvey says. Read more: https://lnkd.in/esY3Y3Bp #MediaLiteracyWeek #MILWeek #GlobalMILWeek #TruthMatters #NewsLiteracy

Journalists are obligated to do everything possible to verify sources and deliver a high standard of integrity in the information they publish. But if you’re consuming news online, you have a role to play as well. Here are a few ways to ensure you’re placing your trust wisely. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dVT6Rqsy #MediaLiteracyWeek #GlobalMILWeek #TrustWisely

Media Literacy Week comes at a time when misinformation is eroding trust in media worldwide. Access to reliable, transparent sources of information has never been more important. At CPAC, we remain committed to providing Canadians the most comprehensive coverage of the people and events that shape our democracy – uncut and unfiltered. Watch for Democracy: www.cpac.ca #TrustWisely #MILWeek #Journalism #MediaLiteracy