Media Advisory - CJF J-Talk in Calgary: Covering the Oil Patch

TORONTO, April 2, 2014 /CNW/ - How do journalists balance coverage of the oil patch in the face of a massive industry with powerful roots in their community? The Canadian Journalism Foundation explores this question at its next CJF J-Talk at the Calgary Petroleum Club on April 24.

"I don't even have a home team in this issue, but the environmental and energy security issues are as complex as any on my energy beat—probably more complex than any of them actually," says Clifford Krauss, Houston-based national energy correspondent for The New York Times, who will speak on the panel and provide the view from afar.

It is an age when the words "tar" and "oil" applied to "sands" can delineate opposing sides; when "Keystone" elicits every emotion except indifference; when a proud province becomes a global petro power and citizens debate the legacy of Big Oil. In the middle of the conflict are the energy reporters of Alberta, some of whom have the additional challenge of covering the "home team."  How well are they doing the job?

Joining Krauss, a former Ottawa-based correspondent for the Times, for this discussion are moderator Jameson Berkow, western bureau chief for BNN, along with speakers Claudia Cattaneo, western business columnist for the National Post, Gillian Steward, Calgary-based journalist and columnist, and Deborah Yedlin, business columnist for the Calgary Herald.

This is part of the CJF J-Talks series, exploring issues and challenges shaping journalism.

Thank you to CJF J-Talk exclusive series sponsor BMO Financial Group, lead sponsor Accenture and in-kind supporter CNW.

WHERE: Calgary Petroleum Club (Devonian room), 319 5 Ave. SW, Calgary
WHEN: Thursday, April 24 / Reception 5:00 p.m. / Discussion 6:00 p.m.

General admission: $30
Students: $15 (Limited quantity available. ID at the door)
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About The Canadian Journalism Foundation

Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes excellence in journalism by celebrating outstanding journalistic achievement through an annual awards program; by organizing events that facilitate dialogue among journalists, business people, academics and students about the role of the media in Canadian society; by supporting journalism websites, J-Source.ca English and ProjetJ (French), in co-operation with the country's leading journalism schools; and by fostering opportunities for journalism education, training and research.

SOURCE: Canadian Journalism Foundation

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Wendy Kan
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The Canadian Journalism Foundation
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