FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3rd 2025
Contact:
Barry Rooke
Executive Director, NCRA/ANREC
Email: barry@ncra.ca
Listen Canada: Uniting Canadian Voices in a National Broadcast Event
Ottawa, ON – The National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA/ANREC) proudly announces Listen Canada, a one-time national campaign dedicated to amplifying Canadian voices across the airwaves. Taking place the week of March 24th, 2025, Listen Canada will culminate in an exclusive nationwide broadcast day on March 31st, where participating community and campus radio stations will feature only Canadian-produced content.
This initiative directly responds to the U.S.’s newly imposed tariffs on Canadian imports and exports, reinforcing the importance of supporting and celebrating Canada’s rich and diverse creative landscape. It builds on the recognition of our commercial and public broadcasters, who have also led this focus on highlighting Canadian voices.
“Canadian artists, journalists, and storytellers are the heartbeat of our cultural identity. Listen Canada is an opportunity to unite, amplify, and celebrate their contributions while strengthening the national media ecosystem,” says Barry Rooke, Executive Director of NCRA/ANREC.
What to Expect
- A week-long campaign encouraging Canadians to tune into their local campus and community radio stations.
- Exclusive programming on March 31st, featuring Canadian music, spoken word, and journalism.
- Collaborations with those who consider themselves Canadian artists, podcasters, and media professionals to bring engaging, diverse content to listeners.
- Social media and digital engagement using the hashtag #ListenCanada to highlight and share the experience nationwide.
How to Get Involved
NCRA/ANREC calls on radio stations, content creators, artists, and industry partners to join the movement. Whether you are a broadcaster, musician, journalist, or supporter of Canadian content, there are multiple ways to contribute:
- Radio Stations: Commit to airing Canadian-only content on March 31st and promoting Listen Canada throughout the campaign.
- Content Creators: Submit original Canadian programming, interviews, or features for broadcast.
- Artists & Musicians: Share your music and stories to be included in special programming.
- Industry & Community Partners: Support the initiative through partnerships, sponsorships, or cross-promotion.
For more details on how to participate, contact Barry Rooke at barry@ncra.ca.
About NCRA/ANREC
The National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA/ANREC) represents 120 not-for-profit radio stations across Canada. Dedicated to supporting independent, community-driven media, NCRA/ANREC advocates for policies and initiatives that enhance access to diverse voices and programming.
Join the Movement
Listen Canada is more than a broadcast—it’s a movement to reaffirm the importance of Canadian media and cultural identity. Mark your calendars for March 31st and help us turn up the volume on Canadian voices.
For media inquiries and partnership opportunities, reach out to barry@ncra.ca.
