Canadian Association of Journalists

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Canadian Association of Journalists
Association Canadienne des Journalistes
AbbreviationCAJ
Formation1978
TypeNot-for-profit organization
PurposeAdvocacy and professional development for journalists
Website www.caj.ca

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ; in French: Association Canadienne des Journalistes) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and professional development for journalists across Canada. Founded in 1978, the CAJ promotes excellence in journalism and encourages investigative journalism.

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History

The CAJ was established in 1978 as the Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIJ) to support investigative reporters working in isolation within newsrooms. One of its key initiatives, the Canadian Committee to Protect Journalists, later evolved into Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE). In 1990, the organization rebranded as the Canadian Association of Journalists to reflect a broader mandate encompassing all forms of journalism.

Awards

The CAJ annually recognizes outstanding journalism in Canada, with a focus on investigative reporting. The awards are presented at the organization's annual conference.

Investigative Journalism Awards

General Awards

Special Awards

Membership and Programs

The CAJ operates as a membership-based organization, providing various programs and professional development opportunities for journalists across Canada.

Membership Benefits

Members of the CAJ receive access to exclusive resources and networking opportunities, including:

Governance

The CAJ is governed by a board of directors elected through national and regional elections. Members must be practicing journalists as defined by the CAJ bylaws.

Past Presidents

Term in OfficePresident
2020–presentBrent Jolly
2018-2020Karyn Pugliese
2015-2018Nick Taylor-Vaisey
2011-2015Hugo Rodrigues
2007-2011Mary Agnes Welch
2003-2007Paul Schneidereit
2001-2003Robert Cribb
1999-2001Boni Fox
1996-1999Tom Arnold
1994-1996Wendy McLellan
1992-1994David Stewart-Patterson
1991-1992Shirley Muir
1990Julian Sher
1988-1990Stephen Bindman
1986-1988Don McGillivray (Centre for Investigative Journalism)
1985-1986Nick Fillmore (Centre for Investigative Journalism)
1983-1984Wendy Jackson (Centre for Investigative Journalism)
1982-1983Harvey Schachter and Jean Dussault (Centre for Investigative Journalism)
1978-1981Jock Ferguson and Jean-Claude Leclerc (Centre for Investigative Journalism)