Freedom of the press and Stephen Harper’s media policy
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For Canadians to make informed political decisions, the press must be free to gather and report political news. The Harper government’s restrictions on media access to politicians and news events is at odds with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protects political speech and freedom of the press. University of Alberta law student Graham Darling explores the constitutional implications of the showdown between Stephen Harper and the press.
Feature
For Canadians to make informed political decisions, the press must be free to gather and report political news. The Harper government’s restrictions on media access to politicians and news events is at odds with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protects political speech and freedom of the press. University of Alberta law student Graham Darling explores the constitutional implications of the showdown between Stephen Harper and the press.