Canadian Journalism Collective marks three major milestones
April 02, 2025
Global Korean Post
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The Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC-CCJ) on March 13, proudly announced three major milestones in strengthening independent journalism across Canada: the distribution of its first round of funding, the appointment of its inaugural Executive Director, and the election of its first full Board of Directors.
On March 11, the CJC-CCJ began distributing funding to Canadian news businesses as part of its role implementing Canada’s landmark agreement with Google to distribute $100 million annually to the Canadian news ecosystem. An initial tranche of $17.25 million in payments were made to eligible news businesses. Additional payments will roll out by the end of April. This funding supports for-profit and nonprofit outlets, large and small organizations, Anglophone and Francophone media, and publications serving Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities.
Additionally, the CJC-CCJ also announced its first Executive Director and first full board of directors, representing a broad and diverse spectrum of Canada’s media landscape, ensuring that the Collective remains transparent, equitable, and positioned for long-term success. This newly elected board will provide governance and oversight as the CJC-CCJ distributes funding and champions a more sustainable, diverse, and independent Canadian news ecosystem.
The Canadian Journalism Collective-Collectif Canadien de Journalisme (CJC-CCJ) is a federally incorporated nonprofit organization created for the purpose of distributing funds allocated under the Online News Act. The (CJC-CCJ) was founded in May 2024 by a diverse group of news publishers and broadcasters to promote sustainability, equity, and innovation in the implementation of the Online News Act and regulations.
The CJC-CCJ’s objective is to ensure that the Act and regulations are implemented in a way that supports the full diversity of Canadian media, including traditional print and broadcast organizations, new, innovative emerging media, and independent local news media. This spirit and substance were reflected in the CJC-CCJ’s proposal to Google to act as the distributor of the $100 million annually that, pursuant to the Online News Act, it is investing in strengthening the Canadian journalism ecosystem.
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