As journalism programs across Canada face low enrolment, schools hit pause to modernize

From declining trust and interest in news media to a challenging job market that has impacted local newspapers and legacy newsrooms alike, experts say journalism schools need to update their programs to attract prospective journalists.

As journalism programs across Canada face low enrolment, schools hit pause to modernize
A young man wearing a knapsack stands in front of a brick wall with "Humber Faculty of Media & Creative Arts" affixed to the wall in block letters.

From declining trust and interest in news media to a challenging job market that has impacted local newspapers and legacy newsrooms alike, experts say journalism schools need to update their programs to attract prospective journalists.