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Hi, I’m Erin, founder and CEO of The Discourse. I write about news media innovation in Canada. Subscribe to my monthly newsletter to get analysis of news industry trends, an update on The Discourse and insight into what we’re learning. My hope is to contribute to advancing the news industry in Canada.

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Let’s shift the journalism industry in Canada, together

Announcing the Independent News Challenge: nine-week program to help journalist entrepreneurs and small publishers grow.

Jacqueline Ronson, reporter for The Discourse, speaks with Coast Salish artist Herb Rice
Apply to the Independent News Challenge

The Discourse is sharing what we’ve learned, and mobilizing our resources to help journalist entrepreneurs and small publishers grow.

What's on the federal election agenda? What do you want to ask these local candidates vying for your votes?
The Discourse and APTN Launch ‘Set The Agenda,’ a Collaborative Journalism Project Driven by Communities Overlooked in Election News Cycles

With support from Inspirit Foundation and the Facebook Journalism Project, Set The Agenda aims to amplify the public’s voices in a deeply divisive campaign.

Digital startups are filling gaps as Canadian newspapers continue to struggle

Your monthly analysis of Canadian news industry trends and update on The Discourse

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What will it take to build a sustainable model for local news?

Five media organizations we're learning from.

Five things Canada’s news bailout panel got right

Government support for journalism is likely to benefit a wider group of news outlets — but there is still room for improvement.

How to save the news bailout

Why the government needs indie news outlets to achieve its journalism policy objectives

Our campaign fell short. Here are our next steps

Why we think slowing down for the summer is our best bet for speeding up our new model for local news for the long-term — and how you can help

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