Toronto Star Public Editor: Journalists shouldn’t become the news
‘As public editor with responsibility for overseeing the Star’s policies, I agree with the Star’s concerns about Desmond Cole’s recent actions.’
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CBC Ombudsman: Expert Advice
The complainant objected to a conversation with a British Columbia Civil Liberties lawyer on the question of electronic device searches at the U.S. border.
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CBC Ombudsman: Bias by Omission
By Esther Enkin, CBC Ombudsman The complainant, Art Toft, thought that merely reporting about the closing down of an activist group’s space because the building was being torn down was unacceptable. He believed it was biased not to mention the political positions taken by Beit Zatoun. He felt the article praised the organization. The politics… -
Toronto Star Public Editor: This is no job for the faint of heart
By Kathy English for the Toronto Star I would like to welcome Sophie Borwein to the ranks of us public editors tasked with the responsibility and privilege of holding news organizations to account for high journalistic standards on behalf of their readers. We are a relatively small group of public editors, readers’ editors and ombudsmen… -
CBC Ombudsman: Interpreting Perspectives
By Esther Enkin, CBC Ombudsman The complainant, Hans Dekkers, thought that any discussion of the Middle East peace process must mention that the Palestinian Authority and Hamas do not recognize Israel’s right to exist, even when the article is an Opinion piece. In presenting opinion, the writer gets to frame the argument. Lack of this… -
Globe and Mail Public Editor: Trump, truth and the journalistic endeavour: The Globe’s readers weigh in
It’s a new world of journalism. It’s time for journalists to rethink how they work. The Globe’s readers have said what they want to see
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Toronto Star Public Editor: What’s the public interest in the future of Canadian media?
A new report from the Public Policy Forum takes on the future of media business in 21st century digital Canada.
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CBC Ombudsman: The sober business of news
The complainant objected to the host and panelists on Sunday Talk drinking on air during the New Year’s day programme.
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CBC Ombudsman: Emotional Reporting
The complainant thought an interview with a World War II vet during a live Remembrance Day special was exploitive and inappropriate.
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CBC Ombudsman: Assuring Accuracy
Time pressure is a daily reality of journalism. A complaint is an illustration of the cost.