The 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, legal advice, and responses to subpoenas, with a one-year fellowship administered by the University of King’s College. Modelled on a U.S. initiative and supported by a grant from LION Publishers, the project aims to help local and independent outlets overcome legal barriers so they can focus on public-interest reporting.