Ottawa, Ontario (September 12, 2022): In an age of fake news and misinformation, fact-checked journalism has never been more vital. A new conference in Ottawa will bring together experts, researchers, journalists, and students to discuss the ethical challenges and nuances involved in editorial fact checking today.
“Truth in Journalism: How Should Journalists Think about Accuracy?” is a three-day hybrid conference taking place from October 19 to October 21, 2022. It will be held in person at Carleton University and will be live-streamed, with keynotes from Pacinthe Mattar, a National Magazine Award–winning writer; Tom Rosenstiel, the co-author of The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect; and Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, an award-winning Anishinaabe (St. Peter’s/Little Peguis) writer, editor, and activist. More details about the event can be found at: thewalrus.ca/truthinjournalism.
