World 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 […]
Read MoreDear Prime Minister Trudeau, We are writing in relation to the increasing and alarming online hate and harassment targeting journalists and journalism as a profession. This is a global problem, which threatens not only the safety and well-being of journalists, but the proper functioning of democracy itself. Many countries are now working on plans to […]
Read MoreOTTAWA – World Press Freedom Canada condemns the decision by Philippines authorities to order the shutdown of the news site, Rappler, which is led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa. In an order dated June 28, the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed its earlier decision to revoke the certificates of incorporation of Rappler […]
Read MoreOTTAWA – World Press Freedom Canada strongly condemns the poor public communications of the RCMP and the federal government in the aftermath of the April 2020 shooting in Nova Scotia that left 22 people dead. The Mass Casualty Commission currently reviewing the incident issued a report on Tuesday outlining how the RCMP provided erroneous and […]
Read MoreTORONTO – In the face of increasing harassment of journalists and media workers online, made worse by polarizing politics and the anonymity of social media, Unifor is launching a new website to help journalists and media workers get the help they need when they need it. “The harassment journalists face on the job is simply […]
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