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CBC Ombudsman: Provocative Opinion

The complainant, Mike McEwan, thought an opinion piece critical of the systematic mistreatment of Aboriginal people was expressed in a way that bordered on “hate speech.” There is a big difference between…
Globe and Mail Public Editor: Decision to publish gay Chechens story made after exhausting ‘all avenues’

Last week a reader wondered, on Twitter, whether stories by John Ibbitson on Canada’s clandestine project to evacuate gay men from Russia to Canada “put gay Chechen refugees (or continuance of the program) at…
CBC Ombudsman: Climate change and hurricanes

The complainant, Domenico Celli, thought CBC was deliberately lying when meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe pointed out some possible influence of climate change on hurricane Harvey. She was giving documented scientific information. She did…
Toronto Star Public Editor: The public interest and the ethics of undercover reporting

When is undercover reporting justified? Continue Reading Toronto Star Public Editor: The public interest and the ethics of undercover reporting
Globe and Mail Public Editor: Hillary Clinton column sparks comment section ‘fight club’

It’s no surprise that a column written by a woman, about a woman, attracts online attacks – but an angry minority shouldn’t shut down debate. Continue Reading Globe and Mail Public Editor: Hillary Clinton column sparks comment section ‘fight club’
CBC Ombudsman: Covering Omar Khadr

The complainant, Murray O’Regan, thought CBC radio news was indulging in tabloid journalism talking about the Khadr settlement. The item on the hourly newscast focused on the controversy over the Canadian government’s…
New TVO Ontario Hubs might be a model for supporting local journalism

John Ferri, VP of Current Affairs and Documentaries at TVO, explains how the Ontario Hub model will work. Continue Reading New TVO Ontario Hubs might be a model for supporting local journalism
CBC Ombudsman: Controversy vs. Controversial

President of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms and spokesperson for a Christian school in Alberta, thought coverage of a dispute between the local school board and his school was biased. Continue Reading CBC Ombudsman: Controversy vs. Controversial
Globe and Mail Public Editor: ‘Alt-right’ softens the vileness of a racist movement

An important reminder after the word appeared in the headline of a Globe column: groups of white supremacists must be called what they are. Continue Reading Globe and Mail Public Editor: ‘Alt-right’ softens the vileness of a racist movement
Quebec media has perpetuated stereotypes about Muslim Canadians

It’s time for change, writes Amira Elghawaby. Continue Reading Quebec media has perpetuated stereotypes about Muslim Canadians