Liberal budget explores new avenues for media funding in digital age
OTTAWA — Communities bereft of local media could see the return of homegrown news, thanks to an injection of funds in Tuesday’s federal budget.
The Liberal government is proposing $50 million over five years to support independent, non-governmental organizations who will spur on local journalism in under served communities.
And for those in large towns and cities whose media outlets are also struggling with the pace of change, the Liberals are promising a review of funding models available to them as well.
Tuesday’s budget says the government will spend the next year exploring models that would allow private giving or philanthropic support for non-profit journalism and local news.