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UPCOMING EVENTS
 State of Political Journalism with David Frum Monday, September 27
in collaboration with the Canadian Club of TorontoFairmont Royal York Hotel |
 Democracy and Journalism: The View from City Hall
with David Miller
Tuesday, October 12
in collaboration with the Munk Schoolat the University of Toronto |
 What's Next for Broadcast News with Mark Lukasiewicz November TBD
Venue TBD
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PAST EVENTS: 2009/2010 SEASON
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| TORONTO 2010/05/25 6:30 p.m. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., University of Toronto |
Keeping an Eye on Journalism CBC ombuds Vince Carlin, Toronto Star public editor Kathy English, and National Post assistant managing editor John Racovali discuss the role of the news ombuds. Ryerson journalism professor Jeffrey Dvorkin moderates. |
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| TORONTO 2010/04/20 6:30 p.m. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., University of Toronto |
Arts Journalism: Staying Critical in the Digital Age Can the web save arts journalism? Kamal Al-Solaylee, Assistant Professor at Ryerson and former theatre critic at the Globe and Mail; Seamus O'Regan, co-host of CTV's Canada AM and host of Arts & Minds and The O'Regan Files on Bravo!; and Globe and Mail columnist and feature writer Kate Taylor answer this question and more. Bronwyn Drainie, editor of the Literary Review of Canada, moderates the discussion. |
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| TORONTO 2010/03/16 6:30 p.m. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., University of Toronto |
Stories from Haiti: A Round Table Discussion with Reporters Who Were There Maclean’s foreign correspondent Michael Petrou, Toronto Star reporter and columnist Catherine Porter, Globe and Mail reporter Anna Mehler Paperny and Globe and Mail photographer Fernando Morales reflect on their work and time spent in Haiti. The discussion is moderated by author and journalist Sally Armstrong. |
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| TORONTO 2010/02/16 6:30 p.m. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., University of Toronto |
Defending Against Libel and Contempt Media lawyer Paul Schabas, defamation counsel Peter Downard and the head of CBC News’ Investigative Unit Harvey Cashore examine the benefits and the risks of changing laws. The panel is moderated by Geoff Stevens. |
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| TORONTO 2010/01/19 6:30 p.m. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., University of Toronto |
The Rise of "Ethnic Media" Jagdish Grewal, editor and publisher of Punjabi Post; Shirley Chan, managing editor of the magazine and supplement section of Ming Pao Daily News; Madeline Ziniak, Canadian Ethnic Media Association executive chair and OMNI Television national vice president; and Lori Abittan, president and CEO of Multimedia Nova Corporation, discuss their respective visions, how they're realizing them and the progress they're making. Chief Diversity Officer of the Ontario Public Service and former journalist Noëlle Richardson moderates. |
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| TORONTO 2009/11/23 5:00 p.m. Munk Centre, 1 Devonshire Place, University of Toronto |
Democracy and Journalism: The View from the Hill Hugh Segal, Canadian Senator and political strategist, speaks on the relationship between democracy and journalism from his unique political perspective. In collaboration with: The Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto |
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| TORONTO 2009/11/17 6:30 p.m. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., University of Toronto |
News Blackouts Save Lives Robert Fowler, a Canadian diplomat and special envoy of UN Secretary-General to Niger, discusses the significance of news blackouts in kidnapping cases. He will be joined by Toronto Star publisher John Cruickshank, Globe and Mail foreign editor Stephen Northfield and CTV News president Robert Hurst. |
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| TORONTO 2009/10/20 6:30 p.m. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., University of Toronto |
Diversity in the Media: A Case Study A case study in reaching out to diverse audiences with Joan Melanson, executive producer at CBC Radio, Toronto; and Nick Davis, producer of Metro Morning. Suanne Kelman, associate professor at Ryerson’s School of Journalism, will interview the panel. |
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| TORONTO 2009/09/15 6:30 p.m. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave., University of Toronto |
Journalism is Dead; Long Live Journalism A discussion on the state of journalism featuring Rem Rieder, editor and publisher of the American Journalism Review, in conversation with Ira Basen, producer of the award-winning CBC radio documentary series Spin Cycles and the recent News 2.0. |
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PAST EVENTS: 2008/2009 SEASON
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| TORONTO 2009/05/26 6:30 p.m. Robert Gill Theatre, 214 College St. 3rd floor, University of Toronto |
The Media and Wrongful Conviction Lawyer James Lockyer, involved in the cases of David Milgaard, Guy Paul Morin and Robert Baltovich among others, discusses the relationship between the media and wrongful conviction. |
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| TORONTO 2009/04/21 6:30 p.m. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Place, University of Toronto |
Kidnapped, Threatened, Under Fire: Two journalists confront the realities of reporting in conflict zones We get the inside scoop from two reporters who've been there and back: Mellissa Fung and Graeme Smith discuss their experiences reporting in conflict zones. |
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| TORONTO 2009/03/23 6:00 p.m. Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto |
Democracy and Journalism: The View from the Front For our second event in the "Democracy and Journalism" series in collaboration with the Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto, we welcome Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie, Chief of Land Staff of the Canadian Forces, to speak on the relationship between democracy and journalism from a military perspective. |
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| TORONTO 2009/02/17 6:30 p.m. Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto 2 Sussex Ave. |
Tony Burman on Al Jazeera Sixteen months after leaving CBC News as editor-in-chief and moving to Doha, Qatar, as Managing Director of the Al Jazeera English network, Tony Burman has landed back in the lap of controversy. Find out why, plus the inside story of Al Jazeera's exclusive coverage of the Gaza crisis and plans for reshaping the service and the future of journalism in the Middle East. Sponsored by CNW Group |
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| TORONTO 2009/01/29 6:30 p.m. Victoria College Chapel, University of Toronto 91 Charles St. W |
High-level leaks and undisclosed sources: The case of Maher Arar and lapsed media ethics Maher Arar will talk frankly about the media’s role in his rendition, his release and his current quest for accountability, followed by a panel discussion featuring Arar and Kerry Pither, author of Dark Days: The Story of Four Canadians Tortured in the Name of Fighting Terror, CBC News security correspondent Bill Gillespie and former Globe and Mail security correspondent Jeff Sallot. Moderated by Hugh Winsor. Sponsored by Waste Management Canada. |
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| TORONTO 2008/11/06 6:30 p.m. The MaRS Centre, CR-3 101 College St. |
The Power of the Polls: Do They Lead or Follow Events? Poll results provided such an inexhaustible supply of news stories and fodder for commentaries, candidates and their platforms seemed to disappear at times in the blizzard (or fog) of polling coverage. In the wake of both the Canadian and U.S. elections, our expert panel discusses the effect opinion polls may or may not have had on the outcomes, and the role of the media in elections and democracy. Sponsored by Waste Management Canada. |
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| TORONTO 2008/10/15 6:30 p.m. Robert Gill Theatre, 214 College St. (entrance on St. George) |
The Greatest Canadian Media Failure of the Century: Reporting on Aboriginal Issues There have been some excellent special reports, stunning revelations and no shortage of accusations on the media’s part. So why does coverage invariably stop after a flurry of reports on a single issue? Where's the follow-up, the demand for accountability and sustainable change? Our expert panel takes on this topic. |
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PAST EVENTS: 2007/2008 SEASON
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| TORONTO 2008/05/13 7:30 p.m. Convocation Hall, University of Toronto |
Well, Well: An evening of dialogue on social change A thought-provoking discussion featuring two of the world’s leading popular thinkers / theorists / speakers: Malcolm Gladwell and Mark Kingwell. The evening will encourage thought and dialogue about social change. |
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| VANCOUVER 2008/04/03 6:30 p.m. St. John's College, University of BC |
Michael Geist: E-publishing and the law Internationally renowned expert on law and the internet Michael Geist will highlight the role that the Internet is playing for new creativity and knowledge sharing, while identifying the business and policy challenges this creates for journalism. |
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| OTTAWA 2008/04/01 6:30 p.m. Rideau Room, Sheraton Hotel Ottawa |
The Media and National Security and Intelligence: Mutual Dependence, Mutual Distrust While public interest in national security and intelligence issues has soared, media and academic access to information about these activities is constrained. What is the right balance in the new security realities? In collaboration with: CASIS/ACERS Sponsors: CNW Group, Waste Management |
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| TORONTO 2008/03/06 6:30 p.m. Auditorium, MaRS Discovery District |
Michael Geist: E-publishing and the law Internationally renowned expert on law and the internet Michael Geist will highlight the role that the Internet is playing for new creativity and knowledge sharing, while identifying the business and policy challenges this creates for journalism. |
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| TORONTO 2008/01/29 6:30 p.m. Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto |
Pamela Wallin: Reporting on Afghanistan Former journalist Pamela Wallin offers us a behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Independent Panel on Canada's Future Role in Afghanistan, what they learned, their conclusions, and their recommendations for Canada’s future role in that country. Sponsor: AGF |
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| TORONTO 2007/10/31 4:30 p.m. Campbell Conference Centre, Munk Centre, University of Toronto |
Democracy and Journalism: The View from the Bench The CJF welcomes Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, to speak on her view of democracy and journalism. In collaboration with: Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto. |
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| TORONTO 2007/10/17 5:30 p.m. East Commons Room, Hart House, University of Toronto |
The Charitable Sector and the Media While public confidence in the charitable sector remains high, wrinkles are beginning to appear and are being reported increasingly in the media. How is the sector responding to the threat of the public’s confidence eroding? Why should the public care? What is the role of the media? In collaboration with: Imagine Canada Sponsor: Spencer Stuart |
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| TORONTO 2007/10/03 6:30 p.m. George Ignatieff Theatre, University of Toronto |
Reporting Medical Errors Everybody makes mistakes, but in a hospital these “adverse events” can have life or death consequences. Is the public adequately informed? What do healthcare practitioners know that they aren’t telling us? What’s being done to improve accountability and reduce the number of errors? |
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PAST EVENTS: 2006/2007 SEASON
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| TORONTO 2007/04/05 6:30 p.m. Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto |
The tech effect on news reporting -- is traditional journalism dead? the world has come to expect personalized, 24/7 news coverage. What impact does this have on traditional media outlets, from both an editorial and business perspective? Can the news institutions of the past compete with today’s new media mavericks? |
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| TORONTO 2006/12/06 6:30 p.m. Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto |
The Media, the Military and the Pollsters: Who's got the story on Afghanistan? While coverage of suicide bombings and rising death tolls grab the headlines, the story of the war in Afghanistan is far more complex. The media seem to be doing a credible job of reporting on the importance of Canada’s role in the military operation. However, these efforts are having little effect on public opinion – a recent poll claimed 50 per cent of Canadians still want the troops to pull out. What’s the disconnect? |
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Past Programs
2006 |
The West is in ? now what?
MISSING: WOMEN IN POLITICS |
2005 |
Spin and the Public Interest
Bloggers Rising: Shamans or Shams?
Civic Journalism: How to keep the Public Plugged in
Secret Sources and the Public Trust |
2004 |
Health Care Reporting: Public Service or Scaremongering?
Election 2004: Who's being snookered - the politicians, the media, or the public?
Do Canada's new anti-terrorism measures trample on the rights of its citizens?
Getting the story straight: corporate governance and business news reporting in Canada |
2003 |
Health Reporting: Infectious Diseases
War & Conflict Reporting |