In addition, I will add a comment on what Mr. Ripley just expressed. His explanation was right on the mark.
It is also good to know that there is no professional order of journalists. There are indeed journalistic associations. The Quebec Press Council and the Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec are examples, and there may be other associations. However, journalism governs itself and respects the journalistic principles mentioned in amendment BQ‑4. Any serious journalism association would include these basic principles in its code of ethics.
So it would not be a very difficult job for the body that would be responsible for determining which association can be recognized. All it would have to do is make sure that the fundamental principles of journalism are reflected in it, and its job would be done.