Let’s talk about Bell Media layoffs: Cuts at CTV News pose ‘significant concern’ about state of Canadian journalism

BCE Inc. has made another sweeping round of layoffs at Bell Media, eliminating about 4,800 jobs and multiple CTV News programs, while also selling off 45 regional radio stations. Mackenzie Gray looks at how Bell is justifying the decision, the harsh criticism it’s facing, and the fears for Canadian journalism.

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