Off the Wire: June 2025
We’re revitalizing our series, Off the Wire. Here, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus. Who needs a water cooler?
With freelance participation on the rise and regulations tightening, it’s more important than ever to stay informed. Here are the latest stories shaping the future of freelancing and media in Canada.
Freelancing stories from around the web
- Canada’s self-employed at 13.2% of working population, gig percentage slips [SIA]
- Hundreds of government job losses planned at the CRA, ESDC [The Canadian Press]
- Gig Workers in Canada vs. the US: Payment Expectations and Regulations [i-payout]
- New CRA reporting requirements for gig workers and the top 10 tax tips for this year [H&R Block]
- CHAT-TV goes dark after station shuts down [Medicine Hat News]
- Laid Off or Facing Layoffs in Canada? Your 2025 Legal Guide [Samfiru Tumarkin LLP]
Remember to check out the Canadian Freelance Guild Job Bank, which lists various opportunities including calls for pitches and freelance opportunities.
Recently published on Story Board
- 6 Big Mistakes Freelancers Make on LinkedIn (and How to Fix Them)
- CFG Authors – Robyn Roste and ‘Marketing For Freelance Writers’
- 13 Freelance Traps Creatives Must Avoid to Keep Their Business Running Smoothly
Spot a story you think we should include in next week’s Off the Wire? Email the link to robyn@robynroste.com.
Posted on June 30, 2025 at 6:00 am by editor · · Tagged with: news, Off the Wire
