Canada

In Canada, CJFE monitors, defends and promotes 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. Along with other free speech groups and media outlets, we also intervene in court cases to create better laws protecting expression. 

Current campaigns and issues in Canada

Bill C-51
Snowden Archive
CJFE Review of Free Expression
Free Expression News
Access to Information
Privacy and Surveillance
Censorship
Protection of Sources and Whistleblowers
Free Expression and the Law

Canadian News


CJFE applauds legislation to repeal Canada’s Blasphemy Law

Jun 06, 2017
CJFE applauds legislation introduced by the Liberal government to repeal the Criminal Code offence of ‘publishing blasphemous libel’. Canada’s blasphemy law is a dangerous anachronism and threat to free expression with no place in a modern secular society. Its repeal is long overdue. Read more

Help Us Send the TPP Back to the Grave

May 31, 2017
Bad for free expression, privacy, and the future of the internet: the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) should stay dead, and you can help us kill it. Read more

Journalism is being criminalized in Canada. Here’s how we’re fighting back.

May 31, 2017
The past two years have been devastating for journalism in Canada. CJFE has stepped up on multiple fronts to demand that journalists have protections they require to safely and effectively do their jobs. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue our work. Read more

CJFE deeply concerned by arrest of Hamilton journalists

May 17, 2017
CJFE is deeply concerned by the May 16, 2017, arrest of freelance photographer David Ritchie and detention of Global News videographer Jeremy Cohn by Hamilton Police Services. All charges against Ritchie must be dismissed and an inquiry held into the conduct of the Hamilton Police Service. Read more

The National Energy Board's Troubling Witch-Hunt for Whistleblowers

May 12, 2017
CJFE and RSF condemn the NEB’s use of federal funds to privately investigate their employees and to stifle potential whistleblowers. Read more

An Open Letter to Justin Trudeau on Press Freedom

May 10, 2017
A global coalition calls on Justin Trudeau to take action to stop the decline of press freedom in Canada, starting with the passage of Bill S-231, the Journalistic Sources Protection Act. Read more

World Press Freedom Day: Fake news is not the biggest threat; it’s apathy

May 03, 2017
In an op ed for The Globe and Mail, CJFE Executive Director Tom Henheffer tells why standing up for free expression matters more now than ever before. Read more

5 Easy Ways to Identify Fake News

May 03, 2017
Here are five easy tips for sussing out fake news from legitimate information. Read more

2016-17 Free Expression Index

May 03, 2017
Fast facts and figures on free expression, freedom of information, and press freedom in Canada through 2016 and 2017. Read more

CJFE Poll: Canadians Confused by Fake News

May 03, 2017
CJFE's annual national poll shows Canadians have difficulty distinguishing between fake and real news, and they want strong national security and for the government to leave journalistic sources alone. Read more

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