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Canada finally has a source protection law — is it enough?
The importance of press freedom can never be understated. For Canadian journalists, horrific headlines from across the globe of missing, murdered, or imprisoned reporters are sobering reminders of the privilege that we hold. Because our Constitution protects freedom of the… -
‘Dark day’ for Canadian journalism industry after Vice ruling
Press freedom organizations are expressing disappointment after the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a lower-court ruling requiring Vice Media Canada to hand over all records of its communications with Farah Shirdon, a Canadian citizen who left Calgary to fight with… -
Vice reporter must give RCMP material about accused terrorist, rules Supreme Court
By Jim Bronskill The Supreme Court of Canada says a reporter must give the RCMP material he gathered for stories about an accused terrorist. The 9-0 decision is likely to be seen as a defeat for media that could leave… -
Laws must change, politician says after N.L. man acquitted of FHITP slur
JOHN’S, N.L. — A Newfoundland politician is hoping to change provincial harassment laws following the acquittal of a man who hurled sexual obscenities at a female TV reporter in St. John’s. Cathy Bennett says laws on workplace sexual harassment are… -
Canada’s top court to hear Vice Media fight RCMP demand for reporter materials
Vice reporter Ben Makuch is "very relieved" to hear of the leave decision. -
Understanding Canada’s new shield law for confidential sources
Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s new shield law for confidential sources. -
Free speech groups speak out against assault of journalists in Quebec City
Two Global News journalists were assaulted and a camera smashed according to reports from Global News. -
Judge rules against Frank Halifax ban
Next step may be Supreme Court for Nova Scotia mom. -
Nova Scotia mom takes on Frank Halifax Magazine
Judge to rule if Frank Halifax edition will be held to a ban intended to protect children's identities. -
Why local reporters should be investigating police surveillance
Local police forces might be low hanging fruit for freedom of information requests.…
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