Campaign for Democratic Media, Canada
http://democraticmedia.ca/
Steve Anderson
Description
A diverse array of groups and individuals across Canada are building a new organization to support the development of a truly democratic media system. The Campaign for Democratic Media! (CDM) is a network-structured, education- and campaign- oriented, movement-building, national, non-profit and non-partisan media reform organization. We are primarily interested in helping to create the conditions for diverse, accountable and quality Canadian media to thrive.
Our primary goal is to increase public awareness and informed participation in Canadian media policy formation. Participants of this emerging network include civil society organizations, consumer organizations, labour groups, media advocacy groups, academics, grassroots media activists, and Canadians from across the country.
Purpose
The Campaign for Democratic Media! (CDM) works at the national, regional and local levels to support a diverse a public service-oriented media system through public education and civic engagement.
Role and Goals
Network Role
- Activism
- Linked from lists:
- SSRC Small Grants Winners - 5th Round, Fall 2008