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An alliance of Unifor locals representing journalists and media workers in TV, newspapers, online news, and film. #SaveLocalNews
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Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · Nov 15
Welcome to the Media Action Plan BlueSky account!

We support Canadian media and journalists because democracy dies without journalism.

You can also find us here...

Website: www.mediaactionplan.ca
Twitter: @MAP_Canada
Facebook: Media Action Plan

#SaveLocalNews
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#Palestine: Journalist Bisan Owda was permanently banned on TikTok days after the platform was acquired by new U.S.-based investors, raising concerns over censorship.
We condemn actions that silence journalists and restrict press freedom online.

www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/...
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda with 1.4m followers reports TikTok ban
Emmy-winning Owda points to changes in TikTok's US ownership, remarks from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to explain ban.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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The @cajournalists.bsky.social interviewed
@torontostarunit.bsky.social reporter Wendy Gillis
today, on how to take your story from print to podcast!

“I love not being constrained by space for a story that needs it."

CAJ members can download the interview here: tinyurl.com/3mtykfzd
January 28, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Cultural sovereignty isn’t abstract.

It’s about who decides what Canadians see, hear, and read and whose interests shape our media.

Read our explainer 👇

👉 https://www.friends.ca/cultural-sovereignty-and-what-it-means-to-be-canadian/

#CulturalSovereignty #CanadianMedia #CanadianStories
January 21, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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pressfreedom.bsky.social
Are you a journalist covering U.S. protests? CPJ is here to help you stay safe.

📲 To seek emergency assistance, contact us at emergencies@cpj.org.
🔴 For legal support call the @rcfp.org legal hotline at 1-800-336-4243.
➡️ Resources here: cpj.org/us-journalis...
January 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Israel kills 3 more journalists in Gaza airstrike, including an employee of CBS News. This comes despite claims of a "ceasefire".

We continue to see very little coverage of these war crimes from Western media. This silence is a betrayal of their colleagues.

#EndImpunity #JournalismIsNotACrime
January 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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There are 330 journalists being held in prison worldwide, according to a census from @pressfreedom.bsky.social.

26% of those journalists have spent 5+ years behind bars without sentences.

61% of them are facing "anti-state" charges.

#JournalismIsNotACrime

Full census: tinyurl.com/3tm8j2bj
January 21, 2026 at 5:53 PM
mediaactionplan.bsky.social
The folks at @friendscndm.bsky.social launched a campaign in defence of Canadian cultural sovereignty. ✊

This means protecting the Online Streaming Act, the Online News Act and enforcing cultural exemptions.

Send Canada's trade representative a pre-written letter: tinyurl.com/ykdtbcx5
Stand up for Canada’s cultural sovereignty   - Friends of Canadian Media
This is a decisive moment in the history of Canada-U.S. relations.   For over 150 years, Canadians have been blessed with the world’s largest undefended border. Over time, we became economically […]
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January 20, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Currently on the MAP website...

CBC are Hiring 33 New Local Journalists - tinyurl.com/yjj8brbh

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Dissolves After Trump Cuts Funding - tinyurl.com/ykb46dxa

Globe's Tait Uncovers Healthcare Scandal - tinyurl.com/bzp4h3ve
January 19, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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🚨 Journalists: Covering certain stories can place you at a higher risk of arrest and detention. Follow advice from CPJ safety experts to help better protect yourself digitally and physically 👇
cpj.org/2021/02/phys...
January 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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CBC is hiring 33 new local journalists and creating 11 new bureaus across Canada this year!! 🥳

This news comes on the anniversary of CBC hiring 30 journalists last year. These investments will help prevent rural news deserts. #SaveLocalNews

Read more: tinyurl.com/3atsa6en
January 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
mediaactionplan.bsky.social
The Canadian Hillman prizes honour excellence in investigative journalism in service of the common good. 🤲

The 3 categories are: print/digital, broadcast and local/community news. Winners will receive a $2,500 honorarium!

Submit a entry here: tinyurl.com/6wxerxnv
January 14, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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There were at least 3,434 jobs cut in the journalism industry throughout the United States and United Kingdom last year. 👎

This data comes from the @pressgazette.co.uk rolling tally. Read their full report: tinyurl.com/37r3kmy7

#SaveLocalNews
January 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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This landmark trial against the RCMP begins today and we stand in full solidarity with Amber Bracken and @thenarwhal.ca.

You can donate to their legal fund here: tinyurl.com/mr3nbr2r

#JournalismIsNotACrime
January 12, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Canadian journalist Amber Bracken was "handcuffed, held in a cell for 3 nights and had her camera gear and photographs seized -- all for doing her job."

So @thenarwhal.ca is suing the RCMP. Please donate to the legal fund before next week's trial: tinyurl.com/mr3nbr2r

Journalism is not a crime. ✊
thenarwhal.ca The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 24d
We believe Amber’s arrest was a clear violation of her Charter rights — and The Narwhal’s. Our case aims to establish meaningful consequences for police when they interfere with the constitutional rights of journalists. thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/
The Narwhal’s press freedom case against the RCMP, explained
Stay informed about The Narwhal and Amber Bracken’s lawsuit against the RCMP as we fight for press freedom in B.C. Supreme Court
thenarwhal.ca
January 7, 2026 at 4:56 PM
mediaactionplan.bsky.social
America's Corporation for Public Broadcasting dissolved yesterday after 58 years as the primary funder of PBS, NPR and many local TV/radio stations.

The Trump administration said their $1.1 billion in funding was cut because CPB produce "woke propaganda."

#SaveLocalNews

More: tinyurl.com/574ncnb6
January 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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In 2026, MAP will be expanding our online presence, while continuing the fight to #SaveLocalNews and protect journalists. You can find us here...

🖥️ Website: mediaactionplan.ca
🐥 Twitter: @MAP_canada
📱 Instagram: media_action_plan
📖 Facebook: Media Action Plan
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January 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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The first print edition of @freshetnews.bsky.social is hitting newsstands in BC tomorrow! 📰

Congratulations to everyone involved in the Save Our Local News campaign. You've created a blueprint for saving local news organizations in Canada! 🍁

#SaveLocalNews
mediaactionplan.bsky.social Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · Nov 14
New on the MAP website -- The first newspaper co-op in Western Canada! 📰

After Glacier Media terminated 3 local newspapers in February, these journalists came together to form freshetnews.ca

Read more: tinyurl.com/3rd682va
December 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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The U.S. government must hold Israel accountable for the Oct. 13 2023 double tap strike in Lebanon that killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and wounded six others, including U.S. citizen Dylan Collins of AFP.
Washington must send a clear message: Israel can not target journalists with impunity.
December 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
mediaactionplan.bsky.social
Unionized journalists in North America are leading the push against generative AI, which damages newsrooms. We're fighting for...

-AI assistance, not work creation.
-No layoffs, no salary reductions.
-Label AI content appropriately.

Sign the petition: tinyurl.com/4n8x3f6h
December 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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The Canadian Association of Journalists (@cajournalists.bsky.social) released their 2025 Newsroom Diversity Survey Report 🍁

-5,662 journalists in 325 newsrooms took part
-75% of journalists in Canada are white
-69% of media outlets have no minorities in leadership

Full report: tinyurl.com/mr3m4wjk
December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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pressfreedom.bsky.social
Jimmy Lai just spent his 78th birthday behind bars, and we’re grateful to @raskin.house.gov for continuing to advocate for his freedom. China must stop treating journalism as a threat and drop all charges against Lai.

#FreeJimmyLai
raskin.house.gov Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · Dec 8
Today, journalist Jimmy Lai should be home celebrating his birthday with family. Instead, this brave free speech and democracy advocate languishes in prison. The world demands Jimmy Lai be released and his sham charges dropped.
December 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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New on the MAP website -- A Global Journalism Study: How Canadians Compare. ✍️

37% of Canadian journalists are worried about losing their job in the next six months. 61% said they are concerned with their mental and emotional well-being. #SaveLocalNews

Read more: tinyurl.com/y5uy5ajt
December 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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The reporting of @carrietait.bsky.social on the Alberta healthcare procurement scandal, led the province to cancel talks with those companies.

Carrie endured targeted harassment while breaking this story. We are lucky to have such great journalists in Canada! 🙏

Full story: tinyurl.com/4avjxx5h
Alberta ends procurement talks with two firms tied to businessman at centre of health care controversy
The two companies owned in part by Sam Mraiche were in negotiations to build private surgical facilities
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December 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
mediaactionplan.bsky.social
We join the call for Russian government to disclose the status of wrongfully imprisoned journalist Nika Novak from @rferl.org.web.brid.gy.

She has been missing for 8 days while in Russian custody and legal counsel has not been able to contact her.

#WhereIsNika #JournalismIsNotACrime
December 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
mediaactionplan.bsky.social
Israel killed photo-journalist Mahmoud Wadi today, despite claims of a ceasefire. This is a blatant war crime.

Israel continues to murder journalists with impunity because they are not held accountable by the international community.

#JournalismIsNotACrime #EndImpunity
December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM