Media Advisory - Election 2015: What Stories Swing Votes? Tickets still available

Do journalists risk becoming unwilling partners of campaign strategists?

TORONTO, May 11, 2015 /CNW/ - Tickets are still available for The Canadian Journalism Foundation's annual J-Talk in Ottawa Election: 2015: What Stories Swing Votes? on Wednesday, May 13 at the National Arts Centre.

With Canadians headed to the polls in October, are voters looking for news stories on the horse race or detailed reporting of policy platforms? Has coverage of the 41st Parliament educated the population or led voters to disengage? What's the cost of covering campaigns when the growing power of social media is making mainstream media increasingly less popular?

Tom Clark, chief political correspondent for Global National and the host of The West Block with Tom Clark, will moderate this discussion featuring Susan Delacourt, author and columnist for the Toronto Star; Frank Graves, president and founder of EKOS Research Associates; David Herle, principal partner with The Gandalf Group; and Adam Radwanski, political columnist with The Globe and Mail.

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

Thank you to presenting sponsor Shaw Communications, CJF J-Talks series sponsor BMO Financial Group, venue sponsor National Arts Centre and in-kind supporters CNW and CPAC.

WHERE: National Arts Centre (Salon), 53 Elgin Street, Ottawa
WHEN: Wednesday, May 13 / Discussion 7:00 p.m. / Reception 8:30 p.m.

General admission: $25
Students (Limited quantity available. ID at the door): $15
Register now

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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 supports journalism websites J-Source.ca (English) and ProjetJ.ca (French) and fosters opportunities for journalism education, training and research.

SOURCE Canadian Journalism Foundation

Image with caption: "The Canadian Journalism Foundation's J-Talk in Ottawa on May 13 features Susan Delacourt, author and columnist for the Toronto Star; Frank Graves, president and founder of EKOS Research Associates; David Herle, principal partner with The Gandalf Group; and Adam Radwanski, political columnist with The Globe and Mail. Tom Clark, chief political correspondent for Global National and the host of The West Block with Tom Clark, will moderate this discussion. (CNW Group/Canadian Journalism Foundation)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20150511_C7066_PHOTO_EN_16472.jpg

Media Contact: Wendy Kan, Program Manager, The Canadian Journalism Foundation, [email protected], 416-955-0975