OTTAWA — The federal government says it will not renew funding next year for an initiative launched to help hire more diverse journalists and support those entering the screen industry. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementDetails of where each department plans to make cuts were outlined in the government’s departmental plans for 2026-27, which were tabled in Parliament last month. The department clarified that it plans to sunset a funding stream that flowed through the program, which was specifically designed to incentivize newsrooms to hire more diverse journalists. “In the context of the comprehensive expenditure review, the Changing Narratives Fund will not be renewed,” a department spokesperson wrote. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementPostmedia, owner of National Post, receives government support through the Local Journalism Initiative, the Canadian Journalism Labour Tax Credit and the Canada Periodical Fund.

Source: National Post April 08, 2026 08:33 UTC