TORONTO, Sept. 7 /CNW/ - Join the Canadian Journalism Foundation on
Tuesday Sept. 20 for a panel discussion on a new, unconventional force in the
land. "Blogging" (the term comes from "blog," short for weblog) is beginning
to set the agenda for our conventional media.
This event is free of charge and open to the public. Seating is limited
so if you plan to attend please email info@cjf-fjc.ca or visit our website
www.cjf-fjc.ca/programs.htm to register online.

What: Bloggers claim credit for forcing the resignation of Eason Jordan
as head of CNN News, for pushing Dan Rather out as CBS anchor,
and even for causing Canada's sponsorship inquiry to make public
the damning testimony of Jean Brault, the Montreal adman who says
he was pressured into paying kickbacks to the Liberal party.

Is blogging the new electronic version of "vanity publishing?" Is
it a genuine threat to established media, a potent corporate
tool, a new level of access for alienated citizens, or simply
low-grade electronic water-cooler gossip - or all of the above?

Panelists will each make their presentations followed by an
interactive discussion with the audience. A reception will follow
where you will have an opportunity to meet the panelists.

Who: Edward Morrissey, or "Captain Ed", as he is known by his readers,
is the U.S. blogger who webcast a virtual transcript of the
banned Gomery inquiry testimony. For a week this spring, more
political operatives in Ottawa were linking to Edward Morrissey's
www.captainsquartersblog.com than to the websites of the Globe
and Mail, CBC or other familiar news organizations.

Julian Porter, Q.C., will address libel and publication bans as
they relate to the internet. Julian practices as independent
counsel and is co-author of the law text entitled Canadian Libel
Practice.

Andrew Coyne, Canadian blogger and national affairs columnist for
the National Post, has been an editorial writer and columnist for
The Financial Post, the Globe and Mail, and the Southam newspaper
chain. In addition, he has written for a number of magazines, in
Canada and abroad, and is a frequent commentator on television
and radio.

Jesse Hirsh, president and managing partner of Openflows, will
moderate the panel. He is a frequent contributor to CBC Radio and
has published and lectured extensively in Europe, North & South
America on the political economy of culture and technology.

When: Tuesday Sept. 20, 2005
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Reception to follow

Where: Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto
214 College St., 3rd floor
Entrance is off St. George just north of College, west side of
the street.

Link to campus map: http://www.osm.utoronto.ca/map/ (see entrance
indicated by yellow arrow from St. George pointing to 'KS'
building)

This event will also be available via LIVE WEBCAST. For the link to the
webcast, visit the CJF website at www.cjf-fjc.ca/programs.htm or go to
www.newswire.ca/webcast on Sept. 20.

About the Canadian Journalism Foundation
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Established in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is a
not-for-profit organization that exists to contribute to the achievement of
excellence in Canadian journalism. Better journalism means a better-informed
citizenry and an improved democratic process. Through leadership seminars,
panel discussions and other activities the Foundation builds bridges and
fosters open, informed dialogue between leading public and private
organizations and the media.

For further information: Jody Jacobson, The Canadian Journalism
Foundation, Phone: (416) 955-0394, Email: jjacobson@cjf-fjc.ca

Source: CNW Group