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Standing up for Canadian voices in Canadian media. En défense de nos voix dans nos médias.

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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Looking for something to listen to this weekend? Are news deserts becoming the new normal in Canada? In Episode 2 of CanConversations, @rajshoan.bsky.social & @randykitt.bsky.social discuss the disappearance of local news & what it means for Canadians. Listen now: shows.acast.com/6a6916e40ee1...?
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Who gets to experience the moments that bring Canada together? Our ED, @rajshoan.bsky.social, joined the CBC’s As It Happens to discuss anti-siphoning protections & why major national moments should remain accessible to Canadians. 🎧 friends.ca/key-reads-in... #cdnpoli @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our latest #newsletter is now live and packed with important insights you won't want to miss. We invite you to read it via the link below:👇 mailchi.mp/friends.ca/whats-shaping…
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Who gets to tell Canadian stories — and shape what Canadians see and hear?  @jenniferhollett.bsky.social of The Walrus shares her perspective on CanConversations. 🎙️ Catch up on Episode 1 before Episode 2 drops October 1. 🎧 Listen: shows.acast.com/6a6916e40ee1...? #CanConversations #CanadianMedia
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Technology is changing how Canadians create, discover, and consume media. But what role should Canada play in shaping what comes next? 🎙️ Hear Peter Miller’s perspective on CanConversations. 🎧 Listen & subscribe: shows.acast.com/6a6916e40ee1... #CanConversations #CanadianMedia
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🎙️ Who gets to shape Canada’s media future? In Episode 1 of CanConversations, @rajshoan.bsky.social, @jenniferhollett.bsky.social & Peter Miller unpack what’s changing, what’s at stake — and why it matters now. The conversation is just getting started. 🎧 Listen: friends.ca/canconversat...
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Media Action Plan @mediaactionplan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
There's a new podcast from @friendscndm.bsky.social which explores the big questions facing Canada's media landscape! 🎙️ It's called CanConversations and the first episode featuring Jennifer Hollett of @thewalrus.ca & communications lawyer Peter Miller, is out! Listen here: tinyurl.com/3ja2whh2
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🎙️Who gets to tell Canada’s story? Tomorrow, @jenniferhollett.bsky.social & Peter Miller join host @rajshoan.bsky.social for the first episode of #CanConversations, our new podcast exploring the future of #CanadianMedia. Episode 1 drops tomorrow. Listen & subscribe: lnk.to/canconversat... #CdnPoli
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎙️ CanConversations is here! Our new #podcast, hosted by Friends Executive Director @RajShoan & produced in partnership with @thewalrus, explores the big questions shaping Canadian media & storytelling. 🎧 Listen & subscribe:👇 lnk.to/canconversat... Episode 1 drops Sept. 17.
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ready to stream Canadian? Cancel one American streaming service and replace it with a Canadian one. Then take the pledge. Our goal: 50,000 signatures to show that Canadians are ready to stand up for our stories and cultural sovereignty. 👉 friends.ca/takeaction/t... #cdnpoli
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Join our mailing list to stay informed about the issues that matter & act when your voice can make a difference. Together, we can help protect Canadian stories, independent journalism & public broadcasting. Sign up today: mailchi.mp/friends.ca/socials-maili…
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Did you know? 📰 Between 2008 and Oct. 2025, 603 local news outlets closed in 388 Canadian communities. When local news disappears, communities lose coverage of the issues closest to home. Has your community lost a local news outlet? #CanadianMedia #LocalNews
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our latest #newsletter is now live and packed with important insights you won't want to miss. We invite you to read it via the link below:👇 mailchi.mp/friends.ca/the-friendly-…
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
There’s something powerful about hearing Canadian voices tell Canadian stories. ❤️ For David, having a public broadcaster means having a place for Canadian perspectives and experiences to be heard. #CBC #PublicBroadcasting #cdnpoli
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our statement on the collapse of Canada–U.S. trade negotiations. Visit our website to read the full statement. 👇 friends.ca/statement-fr... #CanadaUSTrade #CulturalSovereignty #CanadianMedia #CanadianJournalism #CanCon
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
More of what we watch is moving behind streaming subscriptions. Should some Canadian stories and cultural moments remain freely accessible to everyone, regardless of which services they subscribe to? What do you think? #CanadianContent #CanadianMedia
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Some things become so familiar; we don’t always stop to think about what they mean to us. The voices, stories and moments we grow up with often become part of who we are. What does the CBC feel like to you? #CBC #PublicBroadcasting @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
DID YOU KNOW? Just because Canadian content is available doesn’t mean it’s easy to find. The CRTC’s new discoverability framework aims to make Canadian and Indigenous content more available and visible to audiences. Learn more: crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/... #CanadianMedia
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
What actually makes Canadian content Canadian? Who creates it? Who owns it? And in the streaming era, how do Canadian stories get seen? Our latest Policy Made Simple explainer breaks it down. 👉: friends.ca/policy-explainer-6-what-… #CanCon
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Local news keeps us connected to the places we call home. For Canadians like Margaret, the CBC helps them stay informed about their communities and the country. Local news matters. Canadian stories matter. Public broadcasting matters. #CBC #LocalNews #CanadianMedia #CDNmedia
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
We join Canadians in mourning the passing of #LloydRobertson, one of Canada's most respected broadcasters. From the CBC to CTV National News, his decades of trusted journalism left a lasting legacy. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends & former colleagues. #cdnmedia
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Every story shared is a reminder of the important role @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social continues to play in the lives of Canadians. Thank you to everyone who has shared their perspective. #CBC #PublicBroadcasting #CanadianStories #Canada
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Riley Brady of the University of British Columbia! Winner of the 2026 Friends of Canadian Media Student Journalism Scholarship for the story, Analysis: How British Columbia Voted in the Federal Election. 🏆 www.coastalfront.ca/p/analysis-h... #Journalism #StudentJournalism
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Our statement on the elimination of the online streaming contribution framework for U.S. streamers. Visit our website to read the full statement. 👇 friends.ca/statement-fr... #MediaPolicy #CanadianMedia #CDNMedia #CRTC #OnlineStreamingAct #CanCon
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Hockey Night in Canada is leaving @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social this fall. Canadians deserve access to the sporting and cultural moments that bring us together. Tell your MP to support exploring an Anti-Siphoning policy. 🔗 friends.ca/takeaction/h... #CanadianMedia #PublicBroadcasting
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🎬 Join us under the stars on July 22 at the Regent Park Film Festival! We're looking forward to an evening of powerful storytelling featuring the Canadian short Sea Star and the acclaimed Nigerian feature My Father's Shadow. 🎟️ Learn more: rpff.ca/uts2026/ #RPFF
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Under the Stars 2026 — Regent Park Film Festival
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
This testimony highlights why the #CBC matters—it's more than just a broadcaster; it's a vital part of our Canadian identity, bringing us all together. 🍁 Let's ensure future generations have the same connection. #DefendtheCBC #defendcanadianvoices
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Weekend read 📖 Should Canada's biggest sporting and cultural moments stay accessible to everyone, not just streaming subscribers? Our latest policy explainer explores why Canada should consider an anti-siphoning list. 🔗 friends.ca/why-canada-n... #CanadianMedia #PublicBroadcasting
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Carry Canadian stories with you. 🍁 Donate $25 or more to Friends of Canadian Media and receive our Made in Canada Tote Bag while supplies last. Support Canadian media and show your support wherever you go. 🛍️Get yours: friendsofcanadianmedia.myshopify.com/products/can... #CanadianMedia
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🍁Happy Canada Day from Friends of Canadian Media! Today, we celebrate the stories, communities, and voices that make Canada unique. Here's to keeping Canadian stories strong for generations to come. #CanadaDay #CanadianStories #CanadianMedia
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Every @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social story is different. For one of our longtime supporters from Penticton, BC, the CBC has been part of daily life for more than 60 years. Now we're curious... How long has the CBC been part of your life? Share your story in the comments. #CanadianMedia
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Our latest #newsletter is now live and packed with important insights you won't want to miss. We invite you to read it via the link below:👇 mailchi.mp/friends.ca/the-friendly-…
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
1/2 In a recent op-ed for The Hill Times, our Executive Director, @rajshoan.bsky.social, argues that, before reopening the CRTC's decision on streaming contributions, the government should carefully consider what it means for regulatory certainty, cultural policy, and support for Canadian content.
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
🚨 What does the Safe Social Media Act actually mean for Canadians? Our latest policy explainer breaks down the proposed legislation, the Digital Safety Commission, platform accountability, and what happens next. Read more: friends.ca/policy-expla... #OnlineSafety #DigitalPolicy
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
💡Did You Know? Introducing a bill is only the beginning. Before the Safe Social Media Act can become law, it must move through debate, committee review, and votes in Parliament. Learn more: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-... Read our take on social media regulation: friends.ca/media-mythbu...
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Today’s introduction of the Safe Social Media Act and a new Digital Safety Commission is an important step toward making online spaces safer for everyone. This work is overdue — let’s get it done. Read our full statement here: friends.ca/statement-fr... #OnlineSafety
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
83% of women and gender-diverse people in Canada have witnessed #onlinehate in the past 24 months. Online hate isn't an isolated issue. It requires stronger safeguards and accountability online. Learn more: ywcacanada.ca/what-we-do/p... Take action: friends.ca/takeaction/s...
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
"Before reopening the #CRTC's decision about streaming, the government should consider carefully what message it sends about regulatory certainty, cultural policy, and the future of Canadian media." @rajshoan.bsky.social Read more below. 👇 hilltimes.com/2026/06/05/o... #CDNMedia @hilltimes.com
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Ottawa should think carefully before reopening the CRTC's streaming decisions - The Hill Times
Before reopening the CRTC's decision about streaming, the government should consider carefully what message it sends about regulatory certainty, cultural policy, and the future of Canadian media.
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Online harms aren't inevitable. We're joining partners across Canada to call for stronger platform accountability and safer digital spaces. Take action:👇 friends.ca/takeaction/s... @cajournalists.bsky.social, @unifor.org, @allianceradios.ca, CCNC-SJ, News Media Canada, Unplugged Canada
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Our statement on recent CRTC decisions and the future of Canadian content. Visit our website for the full statement. 👇 friends.ca/statement-fr... #CanadianMedia #CRTC #CDNMedia #CanadianCulture #Broadcasting #CulturalSovereignty
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
1/2 Online abuse is not “just part of the internet.” Gendered digital harm affects safety, mental health, and participation online. Platforms and policymakers must do more to create safer digital spaces in Canada. #OnlineHarms #DigitalSafety #TechAccountability
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
1/2 Melissa’s story is not isolated. Every day, #Canadians log on to platforms that put them at risk. Hateful content, misinformation, and harmful material targeting children are built into platform economics. We’re launching a national campaign to hold Big Tech accountable.
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
There’s something powerful about the role public media can play over generations. For many Canadians, the #CBC has been a familiar voice through changing times, places, and experiences. Stories like this are part of a much bigger picture. #PublicBroadcasting #cdnpoli @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Our 2026 Dalton Camp Award winner, Shauna Rae, spoke with CBC Radio about her jury-selected winning essay exploring creator journalism, objectivity, and democracy in today’s media landscape. Listen to the interview → friends.ca/cbc-radio-in...
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
For many Canadians, @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social has been part of daily life for generations. Stories like this are part of a much bigger picture. #CanadianMedia #PublicBroadcasting #cdnpoli
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
How can journalism best fulfill its civic responsibility? The 2026 Dalton Camp Award-winning essay challenges how we think about objectivity, voice, and #democracy in today’s media landscape. READ THE $10,000 WINNING ESSAY👇 friends.ca/dalton-camp-... #DaltonCampAward #CanadianMedia #Journalism
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
“Elbows up” has to mean more than rhetoric. Supporting Canadian media means real action for journalism, public broadcasting, and our cultural industries. ▶️ Watch the full conversation with Friends of Canadian Media & @reelcanada.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z9f... #CanadianMedia
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Our latest #newsletter is now live and packed with important insights you won't want to miss. We invite you to read it via the link below:👇 mailchi.mp/friends.ca/t...
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Friends of Canadian Media @friendscndm.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Myth: Regulation = censorship Fact: It’s accountability This is about platform behaviour — not free speech. Read more → friends.ca/media-mythbu... Stay informed → linktr.ee/friendscndm#... #OnlineHarms #FreeSpeech #DigitalPolicy #CanadianMedia #PlatformAccountability
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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Thank you to @friendscndm.bsky.social for your support as a Gold Sponsor. A strong media ecosystem is key to a healthy democracy. buff.ly/q9Ey8aI Merci à Les Amis des médias canadiens, commanditaire Or. Un écosystème médiatique solide est essentiel à une démocratie en santé. buff.ly/Cs3t4T4
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