Canadian content is who we are. Our news and stories secure our decent, democratic society and help us build a better country for all.
When elections roll around, politicians pay extra attention to what voters value. FRIENDS’ nonpartisan election activism makes the most of this rare opportunity, by mobilizing Canadians to put their support for Canadian journalism and storytelling on display. The more we say, “I AM CANADIAN CONTENT”, the more politicians will understand what they need to do to win our votes: restore our public broadcaster, defend Canadian journalism, and support great Canadian stories on air and online.
We’re fighting to defend Canadian culture and democracy.
Key Issues
We’re too often told “Canadian content” is just a synonym for second-rate. But Canadian content isn’t a joke. It’s our lives, our perspectives, our news, our stories, our values, our voices. We have a choice to be spectators to the cultural and political life of the United States or protagonists in our own.
A truly public CBC/Radio-Canada
We can make sure CBC/Radio-Canada is truly public, with fewer ads, more news, and more independence.
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Telling our own stories
We can compel Netflix to invest in great Canadian stories that bind us together and set us apart.
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Strong and credible journalism
We need credible Canadian journalism. Democracy depends on it. We can protect it.
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Canadian values in Canadian media
Hate, death threats, and violence have no place in traditional or social media.
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About FRIENDS
FRIENDS is an independent, non-partisan citizens’ movement working to advance Canada’s rich culture and the healthy democracy it sustains. A strong CBC, fearless journalism, and our shared story make us who we are. That peaceful, civil engagement keeps our democracy alive. FRIENDS is a citizens’ group, not an industry group, and we are not affiliated with or funded by CBC/Radio-Canada or any other media outlet.