National Newspaper Week is an annual opportunity to recognize the role that newspapers and their websites play in providing Canadians with credible, factual news and to highlight why news media continues to be a trusted source of information critical to our democracy.

Canadians need fact-based, fact-checked information.

A free and independent press is a cornerstone of Western democracy. Journalism plays a crucial role in holding the powerful accountable and informing citizens.

Four out of five adults in Canada turn to newspaper content each week, and two-thirds trust that content – ahead of television, radio, magazines, social media, and online search.

Fact-checking encourages Canadians, especially students and young people, to question sources, think critically, and engage more thoughtfully with current events.

This National Newspaper Week, as we face the rise of fake news amplified by algorithms that prioritize engagement, it is in everyone’s interest to protect the truth.