Free Expression: Canada

In Canada, we monitor, defend and promote free expression and access to information.

We encourage and support individuals and groups to be vigilant in the protection of their own and others’ free expression rights. We intervene, with other free speech groups and media outlets, in court cases to create better laws protecting expression.

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Canadian citizen Naser Al-Raas arrested in Bahrain (UPDATED)
CBC TV crew fears being denied entry to Panama

Three journalists with Canada’s state-owned CBC TV, who set off from Toronto today to cover a dispute between indigenous groups and Canadian and other international mining companies in Panama, fear that they may not be allowed into the country because a CBC fixer who was supposed to prepare their visit was denied entry 10 days ago.
Twitter now able to censor tweets by country

With a recent policy change, Twitter is now censoring tweets by location, and restricting content by country.
14th Annual CJFE Gala: A Night to Honour Courageous Reporting

The 14th annual CJFE Gala: A Night to Honour Courageous Reporting, on Thursday November 24, 2011, held at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, was a great success! Once again, the evening was a mix of celebration and sombre reflection, as we looked back on a year of great bravery, and great sacrifice.
November 23: The 2011 International Day to End Impunity

The International Day to End Impunity is a call to action to demand justice for those who have been killed for exercising their right to freedom of expression and shed light on the issue of impunity. Tara Singh Hayer was a publisher for the Indo-Canadian Times, who was shot and killed on November 18, 1998, in Surrey, British Columbia.
Canada scores poorly on global right to information rating

Canada's legal framework for access to information fails to provide citizens with the information necessary for ensuring a transparent and accountable government. In a global study assessing countries' legal framework for right to information, Canada scores only marginally above average.
The failure of access to information in Canada

An examination of the challenges in using Canada's access to information legislation.
John Reid: The "Dark Magic" in the Law

The Honourable John Reid, P.C., former Information Commissioner of Canada, shares his thoughts on access to information issues examining the Supreme Court case of Information Commissioner of Canada v. The Prime Minister of Canada.
Whatcott v. Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission

A look at the issue of hate speech in Canada examined through the case of Whatcott v. Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.
A Welcome to Wikileaks

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