The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) Newsroom Diversity Survey is back for a 6th consecutive year. “Journalism’s democratic role depends on reaching and representing everyone, not only the most visible or powerful groups,” said Brent Jolly, CAJ President. “Research has shown us that audiences are more likely to trust news organizations that see them and listen to them. The survey is about helping news organizations remain connected and resilient to the communities they serve.” The deadline for newsrooms to complete the survey is Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

 

The Department of Canadian Heritage’s 2026-2027 Application Guidelines for the Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) are now available on its website. The deadline to submit your application is Monday, March 16, 2026, at 4 pm (ET).

 

Made in CA freelance writer Olivia Bush has released a comprehensive overview of the magazine industry in Canada through dozens of compelling statistics – including information on revenue, number of publications, and the most popular magazines in Canada, among other facts. There are over 200 magazine publishers in Canada employing over 4,400 people. Globally, the revenue from consumer magazines is forecast to decline by 2.1% in 2026.

 

After 82 years of ownership by two generations of the Tracey family, The Eganville Leader has been sold. Current publisher Gerald Tracey signed an agreement in early February with Ray Stanton, President of London Publishing, and John Hueston, publisher of the Aylmer Express. Stanton’s company publishes newspapers in Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The transaction becomes effective March 1, 2026. 

 

James Francis Jenkins moved to London, Ontario in 1913 to escape racism and segregation in the U.S. On July 14, 1923, he founded Dawn of Tomorrow, one of the first accredited Black newspapers in Canada, and became its first editor. Now, more than century later, his granddaughter Michelle Jenkins is in the process of writing a children’s and adult book about his legacy, and the role it played in building London’s Black community.

The COPAs were held on February 12 in Toronto and this year’s top winner went to Red River College with 5 Gold a 1 silver followed by Legion Magazine with 4 gold and 2 silver. Third place went to CBC/Radio Canada with 3 Gold and 1 Silver. 

 The Alberta Magazine Awards recognize excellence in journalism and visual storytelling, while honouring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Canadian magazine industry. Entry deadline is March 20, 2026, at 4 pm (MST). The awards are open to any AMPA (Alberta Magazine Publishers Association) print or digital magazine member, with the exception of Best New Magazine and Emerging Writer categories,

 SJC Media has appointed Camille Cardin-Goyer as Editor-in-Chief of Châtelaine. In 2025, Châtelaine marked its 65th anniversary as a trusted voice for women in Québec. Based in Montreal, Goyer is a bilingual journalist, writer and editor with vast experience across print and digital media. Her work has appeared in ELLE Québec and ELLE Canada, where she wrote features about culture, lifestyle and social issues. She has a BA in Journalism from Concordia University, and a BA in Political Science from Université de Montréal.