There is a very disturbing pattern happening in America -- ICE agents assaulting journalists and media workers. This is a direct attack on the free press and another step in America's descent into fascism. #JournalismIsNotACrime

On this Truth and Reconciliation Day we call upon on media colleagues to tell the stories of our Indigenous brothers and sisters -- tell them accurately, tell them consistently and tell them loudly! 🧡 Unifor has Truth & Reconciliation Day events from coast-to-coast: tinyurl.com/yh9bep4m

Yesterday was World News Day, so we're going to share a couple terrific op-ed pieces on the state of journalism around the world: Regenerating the Base Layer of Democracy - Local News: tinyurl.com/66ky9zb9 Journalism Under Siege: tinyurl.com/yjm9jn5j #WND2025 #SaveLocalNews

This Sunday is #WorldNewsDay -- a global campaign to draw attention to the role journalists play in providing trustworthy news and information! The theme of this year's campaign is... -Choose Truth -Choose Facts -Choose JOURNALISM #WND2025 #ChooseJournalism

The next federal budget is coming just over a month from now and @friendscndm.bsky.social are urging Canadians to call on the government for increased support to the media industry! You can send a pre-written letter to Finance Minister Champagne here: tinyurl.com/33dvcvat

Two weeks ago, Israeli airstrikes killed 31 media workers in Yemen. @pressfreedom.bsky.social say it's the deadliest single attack on media workers in Middle East history. Israel has killed journalists in Palestine, Iran & Yemen this year alone. #EndImpunity #JournalismIsNotACrime

Jimmy Kimmel returned from suspension last night and spoke out in support of a free press! "They want to pick and choose what the news is. It's so important to have a free press and it's nuts we aren't paying more attention to it." ✊

A group of Canada's biggest media outlets are sending the message that we need to stop disinformation because... CREDIBLE NEWS GETS FACT-CHECKED! 📢 Check out the campaign website: www.factcheckhere.ca

Last week MAP & @unifor.org launched one of our biggest media campaigns ever! 🥳 The Fact Check campaign is designed to combat misinformation and promote credible news sources. 📷 Learn more at www.factcheckhere.ca

Freedom of the press is under attack in America. The decision by ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel, confirms the authoritarian influence President Trump has over the media. MAP stands in solidarity with our media colleagues in the United States! ✊ More: tinyurl.com/3hej5x9f

"We have spearheaded an industry wide initiative to combat misinformation & disinformation." -Unifor media director @randykitt.bsky.social spoke to the CRTC about our Fact Check campaign (factcheckhere.ca) & the state of Canadian radio. 📻 Read his full remarks: tinyurl.com/459fjh2a

Our Fact Check campaign is now live at factcheckhere.ca! On this website you can... -Find credible news sources -Read about the importance of fact-checking -Share our Fact Check campaign content like this ⬇️

Tomorrow is a BIG day for Media Action Plan... We're launching our Fact Checked campaign at Toronto Metropolitan University. 🥳 This campaign is designed to combat misinformation and support Canadian journalism. #SaveLocalNews Read more: tinyurl.com/2tscy9sk

Canada has lost a titan of the media industry with the passing of Beverly Thomson. A journalist with the perfect mix of empathy and professionalism. She showed incredible courage during her battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with her family. More: tinyurl.com/48kde6ce

A database from Freedom of Press journalist @stephaniesugars.bsky.social shows Donald Trump has sent over 3,500 social media posts targeting the press, since 2015. We stand in solidarity with these media workers. Attempts to silence them are a threat to democracy. More: tinyurl.com/3xvkn3cs

"This report is a call to action for everyone to understand how the ripple effect of Canadian media & advertising dollars drives our country." 'Canadian Media Means Business' have released a comprehensive report on the economics of media & advertising in Canada. Read: tinyurl.com/5n82ckhk

The Walrus (thewalrus.ca) continues to provide top-quality, independent journalism for Canadians. 👍 You can get a subscription, donate or sign up for their free newsletter here: thewalrus.ac-page.com/socialmedia

🚨 HALFWAY THERE! We are halfway through our summer fundraising season and so grateful for all the support we have received so far. Keep the momentum going and become a monthly donor today: ricochet.media/donate/

Indigenous journalist and author @tanyatalaga.bsky.social has been awarded the 2025 Neil Reimer Award from Unifor! The award is presented to a prominent Canadian to recognize and honour their work and contributions to social justice. Congratulations Tanya! ✊ Read more: tinyurl.com/2nt8kj5x

Unifor awarded the Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate with the Nelson Mandela Award - the union's highest honour. 246 Palestinian media workers have been killed by Israel since 2023. This award recognizes their bravery & commitment to journalism. #JournalismIsNotACrime More: tinyurl.com/2mjfdhj3

Unifor stands with Palestinian journalists in Gaza as the death count reaches 246, according to the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate. These media workers are showing tremendous courage as they report on the atrocities of the war, in spite of bombs, bullets, and starvation. #canlab

Hello Bluesky! We are Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine, a coalition of journalists across Canada who call for an end to Israel targeting and killing journalists in Palestine. Check out our statement on why we started CJJP👇 #cdnmedia #cdnpoli

“Frankly, I’m losing words to describe the horror of this. The worst conflict for journalists that CPJ has ever documented, and the abject failure of the international community to do anything to address it,” CPJ’s CEO @jodieginsberg.bsky.social told @aljazeera.com. More⤵️ cpj.org/2025/08/at-l...

Israel double-tap bombed 5 journalists and multiple civilians in broad daylight - a blatant war crime. MAP condemns these attacks in the strongest terms possible. We call on Canadian leaders to take action to prevent the slaughter of our journalist colleagues. #EndImpunity #JournalismIsNotACrime

Canada and 27 other countries in the Media Freedom Coalition are calling for independent journalist access and protection in Gaza. "We call on Israeli authorities & all other parties to make every effort to ensure media workers can conduct their work freely and safely." More: tinyurl.com/4heft69s

"Killing journalists has a compounding effect by closing the eyes and ears of the world and enabling Israel to commit more war crimes." --22 Urgent Ideas for Defending Press Freedom in Gaza: tinyurl.com/yc6cmev3

"AI models are training on journalistic content. Most news organizations, most of the content is being given away for free." --Sharon Moshavi, president of the ICFJ (@icfjorg.bsky.social) spoke about the future of journalism on the Ink and Insights podcast. More: tinyurl.com/h3re2rzw

Unifor condemns the chilling actions of the anonymous figures who targeted and harassed Carrie Tait, a Globe and Mail journalist who has been investigating political interference at the Alberta Health Agency. #canlab

In a just world, there would be an investigation and accountability for Israel committing this horrific crime. But we all know that's not going to happen, unless and until governments stop using platitudes and actually put an end to this travesty at once.

An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza. Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF. #NotATarget Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...

Journalists are civilians under international humanitarian law. Facilities and equipment utilized for reporting and disseminating news are also civilian structures. They must be respected and protected. Journalists are #NotATarget.

🧠 Misinformation spreads fast — but good journalism fights back. Learn how to spot, verify & report false info with this guide from the Canadian Association of Journalists: 📄 [Misinfo 101 PDF] caj.ca/wp-content/u... #MediaLiteracy #FactCheck #StopMisinformation #JournalismMatters

"Gaza today reveals a far broader crisis: the erosion of press freedom as a pillar of democracy." A group of the world's leading journalists including Sir Don McCullin & Anderson Cooper have signed onto a petition calling for immediate press access to Gaza. More: freedomtoreport.org

"The challenge for journalists isn’t so much finding numbers, it’s finding the right data from the right sources." The International Centre For Journalists (@icfj.bsky.social) has put together a guide for journalists to source free economic data! 🤓 Link: tinyurl.com/evxf2rcn

🔔 Join us for a conversation about how federal law impedes reporting on America's prisons, featuring Jeremy Busby, @aclu.org's @corene.bsky.social and Nina Patel, and @seth-stern.bsky.social. 🕒 Thursday, July 31, 3 p.m. EDT/Noon PDT RSVP: freedom.press/journalism-b...

Myth: “All news is biased — ignore it.” Truth: Quality journalism uses facts, sourcing & oversight. Don’t tune out — learn to tune in. Avoiding all news can leave you vulnerable to misinformation. 📄 mediasmarts.ca/digital-medi... #NewsLiteracy #CanadianMedia #MediaSmarts

Ricochet is one of the few independent media organizations in Canada. They need 500 new monthly donors to keep their content free! ricochet.media/donate This type of investigative, public-interest journalism needs support, because they support our democracy! #SaveLocalNews

"Canadian mainstream media manufactures consent to support Israel through biased language, withholding historical context, and conflating any criticism of the Israeli state with antisemitism" institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/artic...

French press agency @en.afp.com say their journalists can longer work in Gaza due to starvation. The starvation of innocent civilians in Gaza is one of the most grotesque war crimes of our lives. Every western media organization that fails to speak out against these crimes should be shamed.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, national journalism org, condemn an online campaign targeting a reporter www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

Our collective voice against the targeting of journalists, must be loud and united! 🗣️ We call on the RCMP to investigate this harassment campaign and send a clear message that Canada protects our journalists!

The Canadian Association of Journalists @cajournalists.bsky.social have announced their new board and leadership team for 2025-26. Please welcome the new additions below! Meet the entire executive team here: tinyurl.com/mvtc7hc9

🧠 Fake News Tip #2 If it shocks you, it’s probably meant to. Misinformation often spreads because we react emotionally. 💡 Tip: Pause before you share. 🧠 mediasmarts.ca/checkthenshare #FakeNewsTips #PauseAndCheck

Palestinian journalist Islam Al-Zanoun was shot by an Israeli drone while she was wearing a press vest. We must condemn the continued Israeli airstrikes that have killed 25 journalists this year in Iran and Palestine. Solidarity with ALL media workers across the globe! ✊ #JournalismIsNotACrime

“I am being persecuted for having carried out my journalistic work while covering operations in the streets.” Journalist Mario Guevara (below being unlawfully arrested) has released a letter from jail pleading for support. #JournalismIsNotACrime Read more: tinyurl.com/3z2y58pb

We're determined to keep our #journalism free, independent & fearless. But everyday, that gets harder. That's why we launched one of our most ambitious campaigns yet. This summer, we need 500 new monthly donors so we never stop asking questions on your behalf. Join us: ricochet.media/donate/

Last week @unifor.org media director Randy Kitt was in front of the CRTC with a proposal for making Canada's broadcasting system sustainable. Watch the full presentation including questions from the CRTC board: tinyurl.com/yz7f945c

"The Canadian media landscape is in crisis – largely due to regulatory inaction – and we now have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." -- Unifor media director @randykitt.bsky.social was in front of the CRTC, stressing the importance of regulating foreign streamers.✊ Read more: tinyurl.com/yjtdjs9k

"The Canadian media landscape is in crisis – largely due to regulatory inaction – and we now have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." -- Unifor media director @randykitt.bsky.social was in front of the CRTC, stressing the importance of regulating foreign streamers.✊ Read more: tinyurl.com/yjtdjs9k