Meet the laureates of the 2026 EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship

The winners are:

• Sandrine Vieira (Ottawa, Ontario) for her article Et si le Canada se joignait à l’Union européenne ? In her news story, Sandrine addressed a timely question that has gained public traction in Canada, with objectivity, accuracy and clarity. She demonstrated great journalistic talent and skills.
   
• Maria Collins (Ottawa, Ontario) for her news report Canada-EU digital trade deal could set global standard for data, privacy regulations: experts. Maria’s news report zeroed in on a topic at the top EU-Canada priorities. She proved solid reporting skills and substantial knowledge of EU-Canada relations. 
   
• Marlo Glass (Ottawa, Ontario) for her piece, As Ottawa ‘seriously’ considers banning teens from social media, what can be learned from the European Union’s approach? Marlo distinguished herself through her well-researched and well-written story that offered a wide range of views and a well-rounded account of a newsworthy subject. 

Jury members included:

• Hugo Rodrigues, CAJ representative and managing editor of the Cornwall Standard Freeholder 
• Leslie MacKinnon, journalist 
• Manon Cornellier, journalist and commentator  
• Patrick Leblond, professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa
• Diodora Bucur, Press Officer, Delegation of the European Union to Canada 

The three laureates will participate in a week-long study tour of European Union institutions in Brussels in November 2026.  The Delegation of the European Union and CAJ are thrilled to partner on this journalism initiative that aims to support the carer development of young Canadian journalists and life-long friendships with Europeans. 

Study tour expenses are paid for by the Delegation of the European Union to Canada. Winners also benefit from a one-year CAJ membership or one-year membership renewal.
 

Thank you to all those who expressed an interest and entered the contest, and we encourage them to apply again next year. The next edition will be launched in early March 2027. 

Established in 1976, the Delegation of the European Union to Canada is a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and, as such, the natural contact point in Canada between the EU and the Canadian authorities. It also has a strong public diplomacy mandate designed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the European Union as well as EU-Canada relations. This year, the Delegation celebrates 50 years of EU diplomatic presence in Canada. 

The Canadian Association of Journalists is Canada’s largest national professional organization for journalists from all media, representing members across the country. The CAJ’s primary roles are to provide high-quality professional development for its members and public-interest advocacy.