Support independent Canadian journalism.
At The Democracy Fund (TDF), we believe that an independent press is critical to a functioning state.
That’s why, for the past four years, we have flown dozens of young journalism students to Toronto for a three-day intensive journalism boot camp. Students heard from industry-leading speakers from independent media and learned about the latest trends and best practices in journalism, as well as the importance of upholding journalistic integrity in the face of censorship.
Students who have completed our training have already been hired by newsrooms across the country.
Independence in the media is critical; we believe in teaching practical skills so journalists won’t have to rely on government bailouts to succeed in the industry.
To learn more about the 2026 conference, visit: www.StudentJournalismConference.com
If you think independent journalism in Canada is important, please make a donation on this page to help TDF continue to train the media of tomorrow.
Conference Highlights:
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2024
2023
2022
To learn more about our past conferences, click here.
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A special thanks to this year's sponsors, Rebel News, The Independent Press Gallery of Canada, and Juno News for supporting our Student Journalism Conference. Their unwavering dedication to independent media and passion for promoting free speech and journalism are inspiring, and TDF couldn't be more grateful for their partnership.