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Protests and Pandemics: Transparency and the Policing of Press Freedom

By J-Source •

Canadian Association of Journalists president Brent Jolly will talk about how press freedom in Canada is being challenged.

Covering Riots and Civil Unrest

By Kayla Zhu •

This webinar training will focus on risk assessment and situational awareness as well as practical strategies and tactics for preparing to cover civil disturbances. Topics will include protective gear, positioning in a crowd, how to deal with tear gas, rubber bullets and other riot and crowd control tactics.

When the Press Badge Doesn’t Protect You

By J-Source •

There have been over 470 incidents involving press during recent protests. This online program will offer firsthand accounts of such attacks as well as commentary on the incidents during the protests.

5 years ago

Drawing a line between the personal and the professional when it comes to protest

By Katrina Clarke • Ethics

This story was funded by the J-Source Patreon campaign By Katrina Clarke I didn’t march. When tens of thousands of people packed the streets of Toronto for the Women’s March on January 21, I wasn’t there. Not because I don’t…

6 years ago

What led to a journalist covering Muskrat Falls being named in a court order?

By H.G. Watson • Work, Field Notes

By H.G. Watson, Associate Editor When a group of protesters in Muskrat Falls in Labrador cut the locks on the gate of a controversial hydroelectric project and marched in, journalist Justin Brake followed the story. “I just continued to do…

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