The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) has chosen the finalists for its 2025 Awards. Recipients will be announced at an awards gala on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communications in Ottawa. “This year’s finalists all demonstrated a commitment to excellence that goes far beyond simply reporting facts. These stories involve persistence, perseverance and accountability,” said Brent Jolly, CAJ President. “This commitment to excellence is what separates journalism from noise. Judges selected finalists from a record 561 submissions.” To review all finalists, please visit www.caj.ca.