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Canadian branch of the @journalisticperformance. We address and analyze (dis)connections between journalistic ideals and practice jrpcanada.ca

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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
We’re back with our final #MeettheTeamMonday for JRP Canada’s research assistants. Wrapping it up is Rimsha Nasir, a Master’s of Journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University and a coder for the JRP Project.
A graphic with a blue background with random white and baby blue swirls. At the top of the page reads, “Meet the Team” in bold white letters. A photo of Rimsha Nasir smiling with a white text box the image that reads, “Rimsha Nasir, Research Assistant”A blue background with text that reads “Rimsha Nasir”  in white font. A web browser graphic sits in the middle of the post with Rimsha’s bio. An image of a sunset and a lake called Toronto Lakeshore, and next to it is a fun fact that reads: “Rimsha studied at Oxford University during her undergrad in political science,, as part of the University of Toronto’s study abroad program.”
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We’re back with another #MeetTheTeamMonday! Next up, Camille Pelletier, a second-year public communication student at Université Laval in Québec City. She also does data capture and coding French-language outlets for the JRP Project. Swipe to learn more about Camille including her #jrpcanadapet!
A graphic with a blue background with random white and baby blue swirls. At the top of the page reads, “Meet the Team” in bold white letters. A photo of Camille Pelletier smiling with a white text box the image that reads, “Camille Pelletier, Research Assistant.”
A blue background with text that reads “Camille Pelletier”  in white font. A web browser graphic sits in the middle of the post with Camille’s bio. An image of two black cats named Poupoune and Archibald, and next to it is a fun fact that reads: “As a huge fan of textile arts and crafts, Camille completed a Bachelor's degree in fashion design and management! She also teaches sewing to kids at a local community centre.
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
A new week means a new #MeetTheTeamMonday! Up next is Gop, a second-year journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is responsible for data capture and organizing news stories for the JRP Project. Swipe to learn more about Gop, including her favourite park to visit in Toronto!
A graphic with a blue background with random white and baby blue swirls. At the top of the page reads, “Meet the Team” in bold white letters. A photo of Gop Amol smiling with a white text box the image that reads, “Gop Amol, Research Assistant.”A blue background with text that reads “Gop Amol”  in white font. A web browser graphic sits in the middle of the post with Gop’s bio. An image of a park called Trinity Bellwoods Park, and next to it is a fun fact that reads: “Gop has a love for crime documentaries for their educational insights and satisfying endings where the victims receive justice!”
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We’re back with one more #MeetTheTeamMonday for this week! Next up is Shaaranki , a third-year journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University. She helps compile news stories for JRP Canada to use for analysis. Scroll to learn more about Shaaranki, including her sweet, loveable #jrpcanadapet!
A graphic with a blue background with random white and baby blue swirls. At the top of the page reads, “Meet the Team” in bold white letters. A photo of Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa smiling with a white text box the image that reads, “Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa, Research Assistant.”A blue background with text that reads “Shaaranki Kulenthirarasa”  in white font. A web browser graphic sits in the middle of the post with Shaaranki’s bio. A black and white image of Shaaranki holding a little dog wearing a sweater and next to it is a fun fact that reads: “Shaaranki loves discovering new places in Toronto! In the summer, you will always catch her exploring the city’s collection of cafes!”
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
It’s time for another #MeetTheTeamMonday! Up next is Isabella Iula, a fourth-year journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University. She manages JRP Canada’s website and social media pages. Scroll to learn more about Isabella, including her adorable four-legged #jrpcanadapet!
A graphic with a blue background with random white and baby blue swirls. At the top of the page reads, “Meet the Team” in bold white letters. A photo of Isabella Iula smiling with a white text box the image that reads, “Isabella Iula, Web/Social Media Coordinator.”A blue background with text that reads Isabella Iula in white font. A web browser graphic sits in the middle of the post with Isabella’s bio. An image of a Yorkshire Terrier wearing a pink collar and next to it is a fun fact that reads: “In her free time, Isabella enjoys baking everything from chocolate chip cookies to cinnamon buns to unwind from the daily chaos of classwork!”
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We’re back with another #MeetTheTeamMonday! Up next is Rachel Morgan, a second-year Masters student in the joint TMU/York Communication and Culture program and a coder for the JRP Project. Scroll to learn more about Rachel, including her cute and cuddly #jrpcanadapet!
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We’re back with #MeetTheTeamMonday where we introduce the researchers and research assistants of JRP Canada. Up first is Nujaimah Ahmed, a student in Toronto Metropolitan University’s Master’s of Computer Engineering program. Scroll to learn more about Nujaimah, including her favourite travel spot!
A graphic with a blue background with random white and baby blue swirls. At the top of the page reads, “Meet the Team” in bold white letters. A photo of Nujaimah Ahmed smiling with a white text box the image that reads, “Nujaimah Ahmed, Research Assistant”A blue background with text that reads Nujaimah Ahmed in white font. A web browser graphic sits in the middle of the post with Nujaimah’s bio. An image of a nature landscape with mountains, green trees and a lake, and a fun fact that reads: “In her free time, Nujaimah enjoys connecting with nature and hiking through the rocky mountains, and then capturing their beauty through landscape painting.
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Kicking off the third wave of @jrpproject.bsky.social in Canada, our research team on the first day of data capture, gathering hundreds of Canadian stories! #jrp #jrpcanada #thirdwave #research #data
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Check out the latest update to JRP Canada’s AI methods blog! We’re currently working on solutions to capture news stories for content analysis & track the use of AI in Canadian journalism. Link to AI Methods Blog below: jrpcanada.ca/ai-methods-b... #jrp #research #ai #data @jrpproject.bsky.social
A blue promotional graphic for the JRP Canada Bluesky account. Across the top, “AI Methods Blog Update,” in big bold white letters. Written in smaller white font underneath reads, “Read the latest about our data capture process on the JRP Canada website.” In the middle is a white robot lifting its right arm looking at a computer with a thought bubble next to it. Underneath the robot reads, “Swipe for more details.” In the bottom right-hand corner is the JRP logo next to the link to the JRP Canada website and in the left-hand corner is the hashtag “journalism.”A blue promotional graphic for the JRP Canada Bluesky account. Across the top, “A Few Steps Forward, A Few Steps Back,” in big bold white letters. Written in smaller white font underneath reads, “JRP Canada is currently coming up with solutions to some bugs we’re experiencing in our data capture plan — things like auto-capture of video links in stories and tracking how use of AI is labelled.” Underneath the text is a blue and white robot holding a pen and a checklist. In the bottom right-hand corner is the JRP logo next to the link to the JRP Canada website and in the left-hand corner is the hashtag “journalism.”A blue promotional graphic for the JRP Canada Bluesky account. “A Few Steps Forward, A Few Steps Back,” in big bold white letters. Written in smaller white font underneath reads, “Humans will play an important role in all our AI-assisted captures, with research assistants ensuring we’ve grabbed the correct number of stories and video links for our datasets.” Underneath the text is a blue and white robot with a headset holding a lightbulb in front of a colourful computer screen that five people are pointing to. In the bottom right-hand corner is the JRP logo next to the link to the JRP Canada website and in the left-hand corner is the hashtag “journalism.”A blue promotional graphic for the JRP Canada Bluesky account. Across the top, “Join the Conversation” is written in big, bold font. Written in smaller white font underneath reads, “Drop a comment on our website about our code or how you’re using AI for data capture.” In the middle is a blue and white robot waving with a speech bubble with a heart and comment box inside. In the bottom right-hand corner is the JRP logo next to the link to the JRP Canada website and in the left-hand corner is the hashtag “journalism.”
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Nicole Blanchett, PhD @nicoleblanchett.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
This paper addresses challenges of getting journalists to participate in academic research & how lack of access & trust impede understanding of journalistic processes. 50 free e-prints available via link below! @jrpproject.bsky.social @colettebrin.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/eprint/SVX8T...
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Is It Us or Them? The Challenge of Getting Journalists to Participate in Academic Research
For journalism research rooted in a sociological framework, gaining access to journalists is crucial for data collection. However, journalists are documentably difficult to recruit as participants,...
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
JRP Canada’s AI Methods Blog is now live! For the 3rd wave of the @jrpproject.bsky.social, we’re hoping to create constructive conversation about the best ways to use AI to capture news stories. Let us know your thoughts & ideas in the blog's comment section! #jrp #jrpcanada #journalism #ai
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Want to find out what @canadajrp.bsky.social is planning for the 3rd wave of the @jrpproject.bsky.social? Read our latest article in @jsource.bsky.social by @nicoleblanchett.bsky.social! Link to the full story below 🔗⬇️ j-source.ca/new-study-la... #jrp #jrpcanada #journalism #research #data
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Find out what @canadajrp.bsky.social plans for the 3rd wave of the @jrpproject.bsky.social, including content analysis of Cdn. news stories & insights on use of AI in journalism in this new article in @jsource.bsky.social by @nicoleblanchett.bsky.social #jrp #jrpcanada #journalism #research #data
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Graphique promotionnel bleu pour le compte JRP Canada Bluesky. Trois signes dollar blancs avec trois petites vagues bleues en dessous. En haut, « This Just In » (Dernières nouvelles) est écrit en lettres blanches grasses et « JRP Canada reçoit un financement de @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca » est écrit en lettres blanches plus petites en dessous. Dans le coin inférieur droit se trouve le logo JRP à côté du lien vers le site web de JRP Canada, et dans le coin gauche se trouve le hashtag « journalism » (journalisme).
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JRP PROJECT @jrpproject.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
It’s hard to define all we’ve experienced as a team over these 13 years. But if there’s one word that captures it, it’s teamwork. Happy 13th anniversary to us all! 🎉💙 #JRProjectogether
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
A blue promotional graphic for the JRP Canada Bluesky account. Three white dollar signs with three small blue waves underneath it. Across the top, “This Just In” is written in bold white letters and “JRP Canada receives funding from @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca” is written in smaller white letters underneath. In the bottom right-hand corner is the JRP logo next to the link to the JRP Canada website, and in the left-corner is the hashtag “journalism.”
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JRP PROJECT @jrpproject.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
In 2025, we begin a new wave together with our magnificent team. We celebrate 13 years of collaborative work that has connected countries and people around the world! 🌍✨ #JRProjectogether
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
In this Research Update, Dr. @nicoleblanchett.bsky.social joins Mariam Kourabi to discuss the challenges of getting journalists to participate in academic research, and what academics could do differently to improve participation. Check out the full episode: jrpcanada.ca/blog/2025/01...
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RESEARCH UPDATES: EPISODE 3 FEATURING DR. NICOLE BLANCHETT
https://youtu.be/MioH15kwKhg Dr. Nicole Blanchett from Toronto Metropolitan University, the principal investigator of the Canadian JRP team, joins the podcast to discuss two articles that were publish...
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
In this JRP Research Update, Dr. Ricardo Ferreira joins Mariam Kourabi to discuss the link between journalism and democracy. Ferreira researched Brazil's 'de-democratization' from 2016-2020 and three newsroom practices that impact democracy. Check out the full episode! jrpcanada.ca/blog/2025/01...
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RESEARCH UPDATES: EPISODE 2 FEATURING DR. RICARDO RIBEIRO FERREIRA
https://youtu.be/UOr5hovWW-k Dr. Ricardo Ribeiro Ferreira from the University of Edinburgh joins the JRP podcast to talk about his intricate research on the intertwining of journalism and democracy. E...
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JRP Canada @canadajrp.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
In this JRP Research Update, Dr. @danhallin.bsky.social joins Mariam Kourabi to talk about the objectivity norm in journalism, the dramatic changes in the U.S. media system, and how news consumers can identify skewed coverage. Check out the full episode: jrpcanada.ca/blog/2025/01...
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RESEARCH UPDATES: EPISODE 1 FEATURING DR. DANIEL HALLIN
https://youtu.be/7xjx-kKHd2I Dr. Daniel Hallin from the University of California San Diego joins the JRP podcast to talk about the objectivity norm in journalism, its intersection with the liberal med...
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