Off the Wire: May 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
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- Ne Study on Self-Employed Works Reveals Several New Trends [Cison]
- C2025 Statistics and Tax Tips for Canadian Gig Workers [Online Business Canada]
- Freelance Platforms Market Size to Surpass USD 21.6 Billion by 2032, Owing to the Growing Shift Toward Flexible Work Models [SNS Insider via GlobeNewswire]
- Rogers Sports & Media Layoffs: Understanding Your Employment Rights [Monkhouse Law]
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
- Webinar on May 29: Is Your LinkedIn Profile Working?
- AI and the freelance writer in 2025: In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a looming force on the horizon. It’s here, embedded in the everyday work of many freelance writers
- How to avoid bad clients: 8 tips for self-employed workers: Every freelancer has clients who don’t pay on time or don’t pay at all. They cook up stories about invoices blowing off their desks or getting lost. They ghost you when you insist on being paid. Here are 8 ways to avoid bad clients
Spot a story you think we should include in next week’s Off the Wire? Email the link to robyn@robynroste.com.
Posted on May 27, 2025 at 6:00 am by editor · · Tagged with: news, Off the Wire
