WPFC condemns the arrests of U.S. journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon

The press must be free to cover public events and protests World Press Freedom Canada condemns the arrests of American journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon over their coverage of a protest at a church in Minnesota. The right to cover public events and protests is a fundamental component of constitutionally guaranteed freedom of the […]

Canada must take a stand on Jimmy Lai and press freedom in China

The guilty verdict against former Hong Kong newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai is an affront to press freedom and human rights that cannot be allowed to stand without consequences for the Chinese government. Chinese President Xi Jinping has long sought to maintain the country’s export-led economy while trampling on civil and political rights at home. China […]

Public interest must drive Canada’s approach to AI

Regulatory oversight is needed to mitigate risk and ensure benefits are widely shared World Press Freedom Canada submission to 30-Day National Sprint Consultation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy Introduction: AI brings both threats and opportunities Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world at a pace that demands caution and celerity in determining how it should be […]

WPFC condemns killing of journalists in Gaza

World Press Freedom Canada condemns the Israeli Defense Forces’ killing of journalists in Gaza and welcomes the Media Freedom Coalition statement that calls for an end to attacks on media workers and prosecution of those responsible. On Aug. 25, Israeli airstrikes hit Nasser Hospital in Gaza. Journalist Hussam Al-Masri, a Reuters contractor; Al Jazeera camera […]

WPFC calls on Canadian government to work with Media Freedom Coalition partners to secure Jimmy Lai’s freedom

World Press Freedom Canada urges the Canadian government to take a strong stand in defence of Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai, and in support of greater press freedom in China. Mr. Lai, who is suffering a heart ailment, is facing life imprisonment under China’s National Security Law, for the “crime” of committing journalism in his […]

WPFC calls for opening the Gaza Strip to foreign journalists and protecting Palestinian reporters

World Press Freedom Canada endorses the public appeal issued by Reporters Without Board (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) demanding that foreign journalists be granted unrestricted access to the Gaza Strip. As war in the Middle East widens, World Press Freedom Canada urges heads of governments gathering at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, […]

Free Jimmy Lai

World Press Freedom is calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Jimmy Lai, the founder of Apple Daily, who remains unjustly detained in Hong Kong under the pretext of national security charges. His pro-democracy newspaper was shut down. The 77-year-old publisher has been held in solitary confinement for more than four years under harsh […]

WPFC urges political parties to support press freedom in their platforms

As voters head to the polls on April 28, federal party leaders will try to persuade Canadians that they are best placed to defend the country against President Donald Trump and keep this country “strong and free.” While they target each other with criticism and a fair bit of mud, the leaders will have to […]

Statement on Heritage Minister’s proposal for CBC/Radio-Canada

In response to the federal proposal on CBC/Radio-Canada, World Press Freedom Canada supports the continuation of a strong, editorially independent public broadcaster to provide Canadians with factual, balanced news coverage. Liberal Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge has released a proposal that would substantially increase CBC’s funding while banning advertising during news and public-service broadcasts, and prevent […]

Statement on White House banning The Associated Press

WPFC condemns the move by the Trump White House to ban the The Associated Press and put the administration in charge of which media outlets will be allowed in the White House press pool. Extinguishing the role of the independent White House Correspondents’ Association creates an environment that leverages fear and favour over objectivity, oversight, […]