I have been thinking a bit about this. I don’t think that corporate greed is the main reason that English media in particular is struggling in Canada. I think the clue is south of the border.
Looking at the situation in continental Europe, print media is doing “okay”. Most countries have a few newspapers in their own language with a range of political orientations. I would not say that they are highly profitable, but a good number of them have managed to make the digital switch.
The UK and Australia also have a variety of newspapers and other media, but key for them is that there is no large country nearby with the same language that competes for their business.
Canada has unfortunately a unique position here. English speaking Canada can get a massive amount of news for free from south of the border. The wide selection of American news channels and free portions of news papers gives the English reader/watcher a volume of news that is substantial. The quality is not that great and it causes Canadians to claim their 1st amendment rights, but it is hard to compete with “free” that looks and feels the same. And unfortunately or realistically, Canadians do not value Canadian news / analysis enough.
I am not sure what the solution is. Further consolidation does not seem to be helpful, but stopping consolidation is not going to help either. I am afraid there are no good solutions.
Older journalists are quite capable of covering news. "Young" people often have to be taught the basics. There are hundreds of first-rate journalists under 40 who have had to find new work because they have been cut. Surprised to see the ageism permeating this post.
Democracy and Freedom dies by small cuts, each hardly noticeable.
Well said ! Says a guy who claims Poilievre et al are trying to execute ‘an Incremental Coupe D’état’ via Partisan Media
The ‘Palace’ then is yours by default - as Opposed to old school - Capture the Palace & Seize the Radio Stations to announce whatever explanation..
You on drugs
No.. you ?
Well Said’ was directed at you & for good reason.. What you wrote is absolutely true.. & Admirably Succinct
That aside & no worries..
I’m the 71 year old guy who said.. in a civil way (i thought)
something about ‘New School’ incremental coup d’état
If my grammar or context confused.. my apologies - feel free to edit or suggest
Can take this back channel.. rather than here.. no prob.. tod1951@hotmail.com
I have been thinking a bit about this. I don’t think that corporate greed is the main reason that English media in particular is struggling in Canada. I think the clue is south of the border.
Looking at the situation in continental Europe, print media is doing “okay”. Most countries have a few newspapers in their own language with a range of political orientations. I would not say that they are highly profitable, but a good number of them have managed to make the digital switch.
The UK and Australia also have a variety of newspapers and other media, but key for them is that there is no large country nearby with the same language that competes for their business.
Canada has unfortunately a unique position here. English speaking Canada can get a massive amount of news for free from south of the border. The wide selection of American news channels and free portions of news papers gives the English reader/watcher a volume of news that is substantial. The quality is not that great and it causes Canadians to claim their 1st amendment rights, but it is hard to compete with “free” that looks and feels the same. And unfortunately or realistically, Canadians do not value Canadian news / analysis enough.
I am not sure what the solution is. Further consolidation does not seem to be helpful, but stopping consolidation is not going to help either. I am afraid there are no good solutions.
Older journalists are quite capable of covering news. "Young" people often have to be taught the basics. There are hundreds of first-rate journalists under 40 who have had to find new work because they have been cut. Surprised to see the ageism permeating this post.
Amen !