A Milestone Celebration: 35 Years of Journalism Excellence

An evening commemorating the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s 35-year story of championing Canadian journalism.

Date: April 17, 2025, 5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Venue: Junior Common Room and Upper Library, Massey College

Join us for a panel discussion that captures moments that have shaped not only the CJF but Canadian journalism’s evolution over three decades. CJF Chair Kathy English will moderate a conversation featuring:

• Dr. Frederic (Eric) Jackman, CJF Founder
• Beth Haddon, CJF Honorary Governor
• Angela Pacienza, CJF Vice-Chair
• Jason McBride, author of As Journalism Goes, So Goes Democracy
• Daniel Reale-Chin, former CJF-Globe and Mail Black Business Journalism Fellow

This evening celebrates not just our history, but the ongoing mission of supporting and fostering excellence in Canadian journalism.

The panel discussion will be followed by a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception and guest will receive a copy of As Journalism Goes, So Goes Democracy: A History of the Canadian Journalism Foundation.

Limited Seating: Please RSVP by April 12

We have scheduled this event to enable audience members to view the English-language Leaders’ debate.

Agenda

4:30 p.m.           Doors open

5:00 p.m.           Massey Principal gives land acknowledgement; Natalie Turvey gives welcome

5:05 p.m.           Discussion begins: 45 minutes of moderated conversation

5:50 p.m.           Audience questions

6:00 p.m.           Closing remarks

6:05 p.m.           Move to reception

6:45 p.m.           Event ends