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The Hub's publisher testifies: Media subsidies are undermining public trust
Description
Rudyard Griffiths, publisher and co-founder of The Hub, testifies before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage about the state of Canada's journalism and media sectors. During his testimony, he argued that government funding creates an uneven playing field favouring legacy media over startups, undermines public trust in journalism, and stifles innovation. He proposed the following reforms: ending anonymity for subsidy recipients, rewarding audience growth over headcount, requiring transparency disclosures, and ensuring funds support journalism rather than corporate profits. The committee hearing was held on April 23rd, 2026.
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CREDITS:
Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer
Elia Gross - Editor
Rudyard Griffiths - Host
Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit
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