Skip to content

INQUIRING REPORTER: Why does journalism matter?

Journalism matters, now more than ever. This is the slogan used for National Newspaper Week occurring this week across Canada. Good journalism is key to a democratic society.

Journalism matters, now more than ever. This is the slogan used for National Newspaper Week occurring this week across Canada. Good journalism is key to a democratic society.

Accurate and timely information creates transparency and gives citizens the information to make decisions that affect their daily life, their communities, their societies and their governments. Being a journalist comes with a sense of responsibility to provide the truth to the public. We asked people why journalism matters in their own lives.