Centre for Media, Technology & Democracy

🚨 Our latest report, What Should the CBC Be? is out now! The conclusion is clear: Canadians want CBC/Radio-Canada to continue, but it must evolve to remain relevant and trusted. Here's a sneak peek at the report 🧵

📢 Les candidatures sont ouvertes pour le programme des jeunes boursiers 2025-26, une opportunité rémunérée pour les candidats basés au Canada (18-25 ans), passionnés par le bien-être des jeunes et les droits numériques. Plus de détails ici : tinyurl.com/yz84x5u3

📢 Applications are now open for the 2025-26 Youth Fellows Program at the Centre! This is a paid opportunity for Canada-based applicants aged 18-25, who are passionate about youth wellbeing, digital rights & online safety. Click here to learn more: tinyurl.com/yz84x5u3

« Les journalistes anglophones et francophones forment une équipe. […] Si vous supprimez CBC, vous créez un pays où le Québec et le Canada anglais sont isolés l’un de l’autre » (Jessica Johnson, coautrice du rapport, « À quoi devrait aspirer CBC/Radio-Canada? »). #cdnpoli

From @CdnPressNews: "The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the reasons public safety should be added to CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate, a new report from a research centre at McGill University argues." tinyurl.com/368tjc3e

Is the CBC out of touch? Here's @emmawilkie with some ways the CBC can connect better with all Canadians. What Should the CBC Be? is out tomorrow! Until then, here's a refresher on how Canadians feel about our public broadcaster: tinyurl.com/39yy6uht

For media scholar, Mike @ananny, public broadcasters can be an investment in the public good—a space for shared values and visions of Canada. 📆 Mark your calendars, our report What Should the CBC Be? by @ejessicajohnson & @emmawilkie will be released July 16! #cdnpoli

Here's why a digital detox might be the best thing for your mental health 📵 🧘 Maclean's spoke to youth fellow Maddie Freeman about why she founded @NoSoNovember, a movement promoting healthier online habits through a 1-month social media detox. tinyurl.com/4rzmm9yj

Troubling times lie ahead for Canada's information ecosystem if nothing is done, but for MEO director @AengusBridgman, course correction is always possible. MEO's full report on the 45th federal election is coming soon! Follow us for more updates! #cdnpoli 🎥 CPAC