We heard from associations who represented all journalists, including those in local and ethnic media. The definition obviously refers to a journalist who is being paid. That can include freelance journalists, so the scope of the bill is very broad.
I don't think it excludes basic constitutional protections, which exist in common law as well, in other situations that might have similar elements. The Criminal Code, as amended, would specifically extend protection to journalistic sources but would not necessarily exclude the common law dimension for others.