The Future of Journalism in Canada - Visions of Canada 2042

The Future of Journalism in Canada (A Special Lunchtime Event) during Visions of Canada 2042 Conference. Presenters include: Sherry Aske is a News Editor, Presenter and Producer with CBC Ottawa. She is a graduate of the Carleton School of Journalism and Communication with a Masters degree in Communication Studies. Her research looked at the impact the digital transition is having on journalists, news consumers and the industry at large. Amanda Connolly is a foreign policy and defence reporter for iPolitics. She spent two years reporting for the CBC’s Calgary digital team. She was among the digital team members honoured with awards for their cross-platform coverage of the Alberta floods. Amanda graduated from Carleton University’s Bachelor of Journalism program in 2012 with high honours and has also contributed to the Vancouver Observer, CBC The House and Avenue Magazine. Emily Kennedy is a journalist, editor, content strategist, and social media professional working in print and digital media. Her articles have appeared in numerous print publications and websites. She is the partner-owner of a consulting firm specializing in social media strategy and management for events. She is an alumna of the Carleton School of Journalism and Communication. Matthew Pearson is a city hall reporter for the Ottawa Citizen where he covers municipal affairs and education. He is a graduate of the Carleton School of Journalism and Communication with a Master’s degree in Journalism and currently teaches as an instructor in the school. Chris Waddell is the Carty Chair in Business and Financial Journalism at Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication. He presently serves as publisher of J-source, is an associate editor at iPolitics, and is a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Journalism Foundation. He has written chapters in a wide range of books on political, economic and media issues and is a frequent commentator in the media on those issues.