Marc Edge's Book Proposes Solutions for Canada's Media Crisis

Marc Edge, in his latest book 'Tomorrow’s News: How to Fix Canada’s Media,' argues for the necessity of diverse ownership models in Canadian journalism, including non-profit and employee-owned media, to combat the issues stemming from corporate ownership, particularly by hedge funds. He notes that Canada lags behind the U.S. in establishing a robust non-profit news sector, partly due to stringent regulations on charitable status. Meanwhile, N. Ram from The Hindu emphasized the threat of misinformation and disinformation to journalistic integrity, highlighting the need for media independence amidst ownership concentration and external pressures. He noted that the recent political landscape might empower certain media voices despite these challenges. On a related note, Zambia's Minister Cornelius Mweetwa called for media accountability in correcting misinformation, signaling a governmental expectation for proactive engagement from the press. These discussions reflect a growing recognition of the need for reform and resilience in the face of evolving challenges to media integrity and independence.