Press freedom advocates have raised concerns after the Trump administration intensified leak investigations, with acting Attorney General Blanche pursuing subpoenas for reporters’ records and media organizations warning that the move threatens constitutionally protected newsgathering. The push follows President Trump’s complaints about leaks related to the Iran war, particularly reports detailing internal deliberations over the decision […]
Read MoreOntario’s Progressive Conservative government has passed legislation that significantly restricts public access to records held by the premier, cabinet ministers and their political staff, drawing warnings from transparency advocates that it will weaken government accountability. The changes to the province’s freedom-of-information law apply retroactively and are expected to halt ongoing legal cases seeking records related […]
Read MoreThe Sudanese Journalists Syndicate has been awarded UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Prize in recognition of the courage and resilience of Sudanese journalists working amid the country’s ongoing conflict. Since fighting broke out in 2023, the Syndicate has documented 32 journalist deaths, 556 violations against media workers, and the closure of numerous newspapers and radio stations, […]
Read MoreThe son of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has described his father’s 20-year prison sentence under the city’s national security law as effectively a “death sentence,” citing serious health concerns. Lai, a prominent pro-democracy figure and founder of Apple Daily, was convicted of national security offences, charges he has consistently denied, while supporters […]
Read MorePresident Donald Trump has endorsed comments by Brendan Carr, who warned that news organizations could lose their broadcast licenses if they air what he called misleading coverage of the Iran conflict. Carr said regulators may accelerate license reviews or revoke them altogether, prompting bipartisan criticism citing First Amendment protections against government interference in the press. […]
Read MoreA report by the Committee to Protect Journalists found that 129 journalists were killed worldwide in 2025, the highest number on record, with Israel responsible for nearly two-thirds of the deaths. The majority of those killed were reporting in conflict zones—particularly in Gaza—while dozens were deliberately targeted, raising serious concerns about violations of international law […]
Read MoreThe Canadian Association of Journalists, the University of King’s College, and the Canadian Media Lawyers Association have launched Lawyers for Reporters Canada, a new initiative offering pro bono legal services to support journalists and protect press freedom amid rising legal threats. The program will connect newsrooms with volunteer lawyers for services such as pre-publication review, […]
Read MoreThe FBI executed a rare search warrant at the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson, seizing her devices as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of unlawfully retaining classified materials, though Natanson is not accused of wrongdoing. The search, along with a subpoena served on The Post, has sparked serious First […]
Read MoreNew federal statistics show a sharp decline in Canadians’ use of the Access to Information Act, with requests falling by more than a third over two years, even as government spending on processing requests hit a record $118 million. Service has worsened, with legal deadlines missed more than 35 per cent of the time and […]
Read MoreParliament Hill journalists denounce ‘unprecedented’ lack of invitation for Carney’s Egypt trip Parliamentary Press Gallery denounces secrecy around Carney’s trip to Egypt; lack of notice and opportunity to travel with the Prime Minister “erodes access, transparency and accountability.” Read more Trump threatens to sue BBC as broadcaster faces ‘fight for its survival’ U.S. President Donald […]
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