About Us

CNIPS is an initiative of the Canadian Association of Journalists, led by a steering committee and an advisory panel of industry leaders.

Steering Committee

Brent Jolly (he/him) - Canadian Association of Journalists

Brent Jolly is the president of the Canadian Association of Journalists and the managing director of the National NewsMedia Council of Canada. He has worked as a journalist with a variety of news outlets both as a writer and editor. He regularly wears too many hats.

Matthew Pearson (he/him) - Carleton University, School of Journalism

Matthew Pearson is an assistant professor at Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication in Ottawa. Previously, he was a staff reporter at the Ottawa Citizen and an associate producer for CBC Radio. He is co-author of Taking Care: A report on mental health, well-being and trauma among Canadian media workers (2022)

Jane Hawkes (she/her) - Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma

Jane Hawkes is co-founder of the Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma, an educational charity promoting the physical safety and psychological health of journalists. Jane has worked in production and international relations at CBC Radio, and for many years as a producer of independent international TV documentaries. She is a past board member of the International News Safety Institute.

Dave Seglins (he/him) - CBC journalist, researcher and advocate

Dave Seglins is an investigative journalist, industry advocate and “Well-being Champion” with CBC/Radio-Canada based in Toronto. He is a Fellow of the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma and co-author of the national study Taking Care: a report on mental health, well-being and trauma among Canadian media workers (2022)

Monique Durette (she/her) - Canadian Association of Journalists

Monique Durette is CAJ’s Operations Manager, who brings 20+ years of finance, admin, & leadership experience to the organization, holding a BA in Political Science with a focus on Women, Gender, and Indigenous Studies. In her spare time, she can be found working on her acreage with her husband. She is also a homeschooling mom with many passions and interests.