Erin Millar

It may be dark out there, but there is a future for journalism

By Erin Millar ● Media ● December 16, 2018

The moment we realized we’re not alone in our fight to change journalism in Canada.

The connection between work camps and violence against women is real. But the camps are hard on men, too.

By Erin Millar ● Media ● December 8, 2018

We need to listen to both women’s and men’s stories if we want to understand sexualized violence.

What does the feds’ $595M journalism package mean for news innovation?

By Erin Millar ● Media ● November 23, 2018

The details remain murky, but the measures could accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and diverse media sector — depending on who benefits.

Reinventing the local newspaper to fight polarization

By Erin Millar ● Media ● November 13, 2018

A year ago, The Discourse set out to take our model national — a setback caused us to pause and listen, change gears, and devote ourselves to three communities.

Newsletter: Making sense of the Trans Mountain consultation conundrum

By Erin Millar ● Media ● September 1, 2018

Why we’ve really got to listen when it comes to Indigenous land rights.

Newsletter: $50 million to support local journalism? Let’s talk

By Erin Millar & Ian Gill ● Media ● March 8, 2018

The government should engage with Canada’s digital journalism innovators over how the money could best be spent.

We shouldn’t wait for someone else to save Canadian journalism

By Erin Millar ● Media ● November 28, 2017

Canada just lost nearly 40 newspapers in one day. Instead of despairing over the broken system, here’s what you can do to build a new media industry that truly serves Canadians.