CJF's annual Ottawa J-Talk explores The Fight for Truth: Political Journalism in 2019
TORONTO, March 25, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation's (CJF) annual Ottawa J-Talk will feature Sarah Kendzior, the popular St. Louis, Missouri-based op-ed columnist for The Globe and Mail and co-host of the Gaslit Nation podcast along with Vassy Kapelos, host of Power & Politics on CBC News.
The event, The Fight for Truth: Political Journalism in 2019, takes place on April 9 at the National Arts Centre.
"Now, perhaps more than ever, we need to understand the challenges journalists confront in the pursuit of truth – the heart of the stories we tell," says Alison Smith, host of Perspective with Alison Smith on CPAC, who will moderate the discussion. "We need to understand those challenges as journalists and as citizens."
Among the questions to be discussed: If journalism is about holding power to account, then journalists on both sides of the border are definitely doing their jobs. But to what effect? And how does the political climate in each country affect reporting and coverage?
This event is part of the annual J-Talks series, which explores pressing media issues.
The CJF thanks the generosity of J-Talks series sponsor BMO Financial Group, venue sponsor National Arts Centre and in-kind supporters CPAC/The Democracy Project and CISION.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Doors open: 6:30 p.m., Discussion 7:00 p.m., Reception 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: National Arts Centre (O'Born Room), 1 Elgin St., Ottawa
General admission: $25
Student tickets (ID required. Limited availability): $15
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About The Canadian Journalism Foundation
Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism. The foundation runs a prestigious awards and fellowships program featuring an industry gala where news leaders, journalists and corporate Canada gather to celebrate outstanding journalistic achievement and the value of professional journalism. Through monthly J-Talks, a public speakers' series, the CJF facilitates dialogue among journalists, business people, academics and students about the role of the media in Canadian society and the ongoing challenges for media in the digital era. The foundation also fosters opportunities for journalism education, training and research.
SOURCE Canadian Journalism Foundation
Natalie Turvey, President and Executive Director, The Canadian Journalism Foundation, [email protected]
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