TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2017 /CNW/ - Alison Smith, host of CPAC's foreign affairs show Perspective with Alison Smith, will moderate a discussion on how Canada is journalism's latest cool assignment. The event takes place on September 19 in Toronto, as part of The Canadian Journalism Foundation's (CJF) J-Talk series.
'Covering Canada' will also feature Madelaine Drohan, Canada correspondent for The Economist, Jodi Rudoren, editorial director of NYT Global, the international edition of the New York Times, and Stephen Rodrick, the contributing editor for The Rolling Stone who recently profiled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
As the Age of Trump has led to renewed international interest in all things Canadian, the panel will explore the Canadian stories gaining traction with audiences, both locally and abroad, and those that still need to be told in today's fraught political environment. It will also look at how even Canadians are looking at our country from a different perspective—thanks in part to the stark contrast between the U.S. president and our refugee-embracing, feminist prime minister.
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 and in-kind supporters Cision and CPAC.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19
Doors open: 6:00 p.m., Discussion 6:30 p.m., Reception 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: TMX Broadcast Centre, The Exchange Tower, 130 King St. W., Toronto
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 excellence in journalism by celebrating outstanding journalistic achievement. Our signature events include an annual awards program featuring a must-attend annual industry gala where Canada's top newsmakers meet Canada's top news people. Through J-Talks, our popular speaker's series, we facilitate 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
Wendy Kan, Director of Programming, The Canadian Journalism Foundation, 416-955-0975, [email protected]
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