Tag / Freedom of Speech
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Journalism organizations condemn criminal charges against two community journalists
John and Brett Hueston, who work at the family-owned Aylmer Express, face charges of criminal obstruction of a peace officer. Continue Reading Journalism organizations condemn criminal charges against two community journalists
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After public turmoil, what comes next for Canadian Journalists for Free Expression?
CJFE board members are taking the next few months to review, refocus, and ensure CJFE is an organization that continues long into the future. Continue Reading After public turmoil, what comes next for Canadian Journalists for Free Expression?
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When women journalists turn off their microphones
Nearly 65 per cent of women journalists in the world have experienced some form of intimidation, threats, or abuse in relation to their work. Continue Reading When women journalists turn off their microphones
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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. Continue Reading Understanding Canada’s new shield law for confidential sources
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Canada’s House of Commons votes unanimously for press shield law
Advocacy groups welcome passage of S-231 despite some shortcomings. Continue Reading Canada’s House of Commons votes unanimously for press shield law
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Federal government gets an F grade in new FOI audit
Only a quarter of all federal requests included in the audit were returned within the 30 day limit. Continue Reading Federal government gets an F grade in new FOI audit
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Vice urges RCMP to drop demand for materials if accused terrorist long dead
U.S. Central Command, which oversees American military operations in Syria and Iraq, maintains Farah Shirdon died two years ago. Continue Reading Vice urges RCMP to drop demand for materials if accused terrorist long dead
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What to do when the pressure is on
Journalists can face intimidation from sources, police and government. Here’s how to push back. Continue Reading What to do when the pressure is on
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Canada’s criminal libel laws may threaten free speech
By Mitchell Thompson Criminal libel laws in Canada’s Criminal Code are being used increasingly to suppress speech that is critical of public officials and employees, Ryerson journalism professor Lisa Taylor said. Speaking…
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![On Mar. 1, Vice Canada and reporter-editor Ben Makuch went to court to fight an RCMP production order. Photo courtesy Michelle-Andrea Girouard.]()
Superior Court judge upholds RCMP production order for Vice reporter’s notes
Vice Canada and reporter-editor Ben Makuch looking into appeal of the decision.
