Awards luncheon will also recognize winners of Press Freedom, Career Achievement, Student Achievement and International Editorial Cartoon Contest awards (OTTAWA, MARCH 18, 2024) World Press Freedom Canada is pleased to announce American journalist Margaret Sullivan will be our keynote speaker for the 2024 press freedom awards luncheon to be held at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre […]
Read MoreAwards recognize those who continually confront secrecy, defy intimidation, and overcome dangerous obstacles in their pursuit of truth. World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2024 Press Freedom Award and the Career Achievement Award in honour of Spencer Moore are now open. The annual Press Freedom award recognizes a […]
Read MoreWorld Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is a non-profit organization that advocates for press freedom and monitors press freedom issues nationally and globally. WPFC’s mission is to raise public awareness for the fundamental charter right of press freedom, identify violations, and pro-actively defend freedom of the press. WPFC is seeking proposals from qualified Canadian vendors to […]
Read MoreDear Mr. Kuzminski, We are writing to express our serious concerns with regards to the Vancouver Police Board’s review of an OPCC complaint about the exclusion of journalists from Hastings Street during dismantling of an encampment last April. World Press Freedom Canada is an Ottawa-based volunteer committee that advocates on issues of press freedom in […]
Read MoreWorld Press Freedom Canada extends our sympathy to the colleagues, friends and family of journalists killed in South Lebanon last week. We also hold in our thoughts those who have been injured. Since October 19, the Committee to Protect Journalists has documented 21 journalists killed: 17 Palestinians, 3 Israeli and one Lebanese. Journalists are risking […]
Read MoreMiraee, Iranian living in U.S., wins international editorial cartoon contest World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is delighted to announce La Presse’s Vincent Larouche as the winner of the 2023 Press Freedom Award. The award is given annually to a journalist who has overcome secrecy, legal maneuvers, political intimidation, interference, or other safety risks to produce […]
Read MoreWorld Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce multi-award-winning journalist Anna Maria Tremonti will be the keynote speaker at its annual World Press Freedom Day luncheon in Ottawa on May 3. She will be joined by Torstar Vice President for Inclusion and Strategic Partnerships, Irene Gentle, for an armchair discussion. Tremonti is a long-time […]
Read MoreWorld Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is urging the Government of Canada and the international Media Freedom Coalition to take a strong stand condemning the Cambodian government’s shut-down of an important independent media outlet. Following orders from Prime Minister Hun Sen, the government revoked the licence for Voice of Democracy (VOD) on Monday with access to […]
Read MoreAwards recognize journalists who continually confront secrecy, defy intimidation, and overcome dangerous obstacles in their pursuit of truth World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce nominations for the 2023 Press Freedom Award are now open. It recognizes a journalist or media worker for making an outstanding contribution to press freedom in Canada during […]
Read More“Check and verify:” A powerful reminder of the difference between real journalism and whatever misinformation or disinformation may be presented as fact online. Journalists are held responsible for what they present to their audience and are trained to dig, ask critical questions and peel away layers to get to the truth. It’s why press freedom […]
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