Canada

April 11, 2025

DEADLINE: Investintech-CAJ Data Journalism Scholarship

The scholarship will go to one Canadian student who shows an interest and understanding of data journalism tools and techniques before they even enter the newsroom professionally, to get Canadian and journalism students to really think about the data used in stories. Deadline: Apr 11, 2025.

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May 30, 2025 to May 31, 2025

Canadian Association of Journalists Annual Conference

In 2025, the CAJ conference will be held May 30-31 in Calgary, Alberta. 

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Canada Helped Fossil Companies Improve Global ‘Perception’ Of Oilsands

"As this year’s United Nations climate summit hits the halfway mark, newly obtained documents show how the Liberal government gave Canada’s oil and gas lobbyists a platform to polish the sector’s reputation at the same event in 2022. Days later, the same government began a process of cracking down on misleading environmental messaging."

Source: The Narwhal, 11/20/2024
November 20, 2024

Webinar: Covering Climate on the Frontlines

People worldwide are deeply affected by the crises and emergencies climate change creates. These events can seem abstract — until you hear the stories of people who have lived through them. This event is sponsored by the Canadian Association of Journalists. 3-4:30pm ET.

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November 21, 2024

Is Investigative Journalism in Canada Dying?

Hundreds of local newspapers have been shut down; investigative units that flourished have been eliminated in all but a handful of outlets. What went wrong, what’s at stake for the country and what does the future hold? Five of Canada’s top investigative journalists tackle the challenges in this free virtual event. 7pm ET.

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November 30, 2024

DEADLINE: Canadian Media Guild's Scholarship for Indigenous Students

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, member of an Indigenous community and registered in a media program. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition, up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years. Apply by Nov 30, 2024.

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"Right Whale Population Grows 4% But Extinction Remains A Threat"

"One of the rarest species of whale in the world has increased slightly in population, encouraging conservationists to call on the federal government and the shipping and fishing industries to do more to bring the giant animals back from the brink of extinction."

Source: AP, 10/23/2024

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