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Standing up for Canadian voices in Canadian media.
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We’re Friends of Canadian Media & we're dedicated to amplifying Canadian voices in media—from public broadcasting to culture & civil discourse. Our aim: to protect Canada’s cultural identity & democracy.

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🎬 Bill C-11: From Protest to Parliament

This animation shows how a public concern becomes a law that protects Canadian stories.

Bill C-11 ensures global streamers who profit from Canadian audiences also help support Canadian content.

🔗 www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/...

#CdnMedia
November 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🎬 Bill C-11: From Protest to Parliament

This animation shows how a public concern becomes a law that protects Canadian stories.

Bill C-11 ensures global streamers who profit from Canadian audiences also help support Canadian content.

🔗 www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/...

#CdnMedia
November 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
📺 #ThrowbackThursday — looking back at pivotal Canadian moments preserved by the archives of CBC/RadioCanada.

These broadcasts shaped how we remember and understand Canada. Explore their legacy.

🔗Classic Canadian Clips & Celebrity Archives 👇

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#PublicBroadcasting
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
🎬 Creator Spotlight: #RickMercer

From satire to sharp storytelling, Mercer has shaped how Canadians see & laugh at themselves for decades.

Creators like Mercer play a vital role in shaping #Canadian culture & encouraging informed, engaged citizenship.

Who’s your favourite Canadian creator?
November 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
1/2 Canadian stories shape how we see ourselves & how the world sees us. They ground us in our identity, our creativity & our democracy.

In this interview, George Stroumboulopoulos reflects on what makes Canadian film and television so unique & why our stories deserve support.👇
November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🎉 REMINDER: Your Chance to Win $10,000 CAD! 🎉

Submit your essay on Media & Democracy for the 2026 Dalton Camp Award. 💡✍️

📅: Jan 5, 2026, 8pm EST

💰 Prize: $10,000 CAD

🔗 Details: https://friends.ca/dalton-camp/about-the-award/

Published & unpublished essays welcome.

#cdnmedia
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🌐 When global platforms set the rules, who decides what Canadians see online?

When profit wins over public interest, democracy pays the price.

It’s time to make space for Canadian journalism and local stories.

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#PublicInterest #DigitalPolicy #CdnMedia
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Every day, we fight for Canadian media, cultural sovereignty & public broadcasting — and it’s only possible because of you. 💜

Your voice keeps Canadian stories alive.

📩 Missed our latest email? Read it here: 👇

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November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
1/2🎖️ #RemembranceDay: “Lest we forget.”

Today, we honour those who gave their lives in service to Canada — and those who continue to protect our freedoms.

Stories of courage remind us that remembrance is not only about the past — it’s about the values we defend today.
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
1/2📣 We're hiring!

As Director, Government Relations and Policy at Friends of Canadian Media, you can play a significant role in protecting and defending Canada’s cultural sovereignty.

Apply today!
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
📊 #Budget2025: A step forward, but more work ahead.

Today’s budget renews support for @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social — an important commitment to public broadcasting.

However, broader challenges for Canadian journalism & local media remain unresolved.

Read our full statement below.

#cdnpoli
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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The Dalton Camp Award is given out annually by @friendscndm.bsky.social for the best essay on the link between media and democracy!

There is a $10,000 prize for the winner and the deadline to submit your essay is January 5th, 2026.✍️

Learn more: tinyurl.com/56zfe8xe
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Budget Day 2025 is here.

As the new government tables its first #budget, we’re watching for commitments to:

✅ strengthen public broadcasting
✅ close the foreign ad loophole
✅ invest in Canadian culture & #LocalNews

We’ll unpack what it means for Canadian media this week.
November 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Budget Eve: What we’re watching 👀

As #Budget2025 drops tomorrow, we’re looking for a long-overdue reform — ending tax deductibility for foreign internet ads.

When ad dollars stay in Canada, journalism thrives.

🔗 friends.ca/close-the-lo...

#CanadianMedia #cdnpoli
November 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
1/2 The Dalton Camp Award is Back for 2026! Submissions Are Now Open! 🌟

Friends of Canadian Media is calling for essays on the topic of Media & Democracy—your chance to showcase your unique perspective and win $10,000 CAD.

Deadline to enter is January 5, 2026 at 8pm EST.
October 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Reposted by Friends of Canadian Media
We support the budget proposal put forward by @friendscndm.bsky.social. There are three key recommendations:

1. Protect and strengthen CBC / Radio-Canada
2. Repatriate Canadian digital ad dollars
3. Earmark 25% of federal advertising for Canadian media 🍁

Read more: tinyurl.com/u5cwsju3
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
1/2💡 Policy progress in action.

The @policyalternatives.ca Alternative Federal Budget 2026 includes our proposal to end tax deductibility for foreign internet ads —adding momentum to our call to #CloseTheLoophole & keep ad dollars in Canada.

#SupportCanadianMedia #IAmCanCon
October 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🍁 #Budget2025 will decide the future of Canadian media.

Will it strengthen @CBCRadioCanada & local news — or let more of our stories crumble under Big Tech?

Read our new Policy Explainer ⬇️

🔗 friends.ca/policy-expla...

#CanadianMedia #CBC
✍️ Policy Explainer #1: What’s at Stake for Canadian Media in Budget 2025 - Friends of Canadian Media
Every federal budget tells a story about what and who matters most. As Parliament gets ready for Budget 2025, it’s clear that the future of Canadian media is at a turning point. Will this budget stren...
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October 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🎙️ Our very own Sarah Andrews, spoke to The Canadian Press about the CBC’s new 5-year plan to reconnect with audiences & strengthen local reporting.

Read full article below👇

www.pentictonherald.ca/news/nationa...

#CBC #IAmCanCon #PublicBroadcasting #CanadianMedia #LocalNewsMatters
October 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
1/2📉 When Global News laid off 45 workers — including 26 journalists — last month, it wasn’t just one newsroom affected.

It was another sign of how fragile Canada’s media system has become.

Every lost job weakens local coverage, connection, and trust.

#SupportCanadianMedia
October 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🙏 Thank you for making #GivingTuesdeh a success! 

Your support keeps Canadian stories alive, independent & thriving. ♥️

P.S. A few totes are still left — grab yours! 🎒

👉 https://friends.ca/support-us/giving-tuesdeh/?utm_source=socials&utm_medium=socials+&utm_campaign=09102025&utm_id=givingtuesdeh
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🕛 We’re halfway through #GivingTuesdeh— but there’s still time! 

Every dollar helps protect Canadian stories from Big Tech’s noise.

💡 Give back & claim your tote:

 https://friends.ca/support-us/giving-tuesdeh/?utm_source=socials&utm_medium=socials+&utm_campaign=09102025&utm_id=givingtuesdeh
October 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
1/2 🎯 Today’s the day: Giving Tuesd’eh! 

This is Canada’s answer to Giving Tuesday — a day to invest in Canadian stories, local news, and cultural sovereignty. 

#GivingTuesdeh #SupportCanadianNews
October 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
1/2 🚀 Tomorrow is Giving Tuesd’eh! 

Why Giving Tuesd’eh? Because Canadian culture, news, and stories matter — and we need to defend them from Big Tech greed and foreign dominance. 

#GivingTuesdeh #SupportCanadianNews #CulturalSovereignty
October 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📢 Mark your calendars!

Next week is #GivingTuesdeh — our uniquely Canadian response to Giving Tuesday. 

A chance to stand up for Canadian voices, culture & storytelling.

📅 October 14 — stay tuned to see how you can join in!

#CanadianStories #CulturalSovereignty
October 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM