Media Releases

CJFE issues media releases on a range of topics, including celebrating World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, upcoming speaking events, and announcing the award winners for the annual CJFE Gala. Below are all of the organization's media releases since 1997.

CJFE honours journalists for courageous reporting at 2019 Gala

Nov 13, 2019
This year’s honourees are Reuters’ Wa Lone and Kway Soe Oo, VICE’s Ben Makuch and Gordana Knezevic Read more

CJFE honours North American media at 21st annual gala

Dec 20, 2018
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) honoured three North American media representatives for their courage in reporting and fighting for press freedom at its annual gala tonight in Toronto.   Read more

Press freedom coalition granted leave to intervene before the Supreme Court in VICE News vs. RCMP appeal

Apr 17, 2018
The order to Makuch intrudes upon the protected zone of privacy journalists and media organizations must enjoy in order to effectively gather and report the news – including records of communications between those journalists and sources who are not confidential. Read more

Statement from the CJFE Board of Directors

Apr 11, 2018
Statement from the CJFE Board of Directors on the April 2 alert condemning attacks on protesters and journalists by the Israeli Defence Force (IDF). Read more

Press freedom on trial: Supreme Court to hear VICE News case on source protection

Nov 30, 2017
The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a landmark case for press freedom in Canada. VICE News successfully sought leave to appeal an Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that VICE News reporter Ben Makuch must hand over all communications between him and an ISIS fighter to the RCMP. By agreeing to hear the case, the Supreme Court of Canada will have the opportunity to overturn a dangerous precedent and ensure that press freedom and the integrity of journalism in Canada are protected. Read more

CJFE to Honour Elena Milashena, Robyn Doolittle and Kim Bolan for Courageous Reporting

Nov 20, 2017
On November 30, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) will honour three extraordinary women for their courage in reporting at the 2017 CJFE Gala in Toronto. Elena Milashina of Russia will be given the International Press Freedom Award, The Globe and Mail’s Robyn Doolittle will be awarded the Arnold Amber Award for Investigative Journalism, and Kim Bolan of the Vancouver Sun will be honoured with the Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award. Read more

CJFE to honour Elena Milashina, Robyn Doolittle and Kim Bolan for fearless reporting at 2017 Gala

Nov 01, 2017
On November 30, CJFE will honour three extraordinary women for their courage in reporting at the 2017 CJFE Gala in Toronto. Elena Milashina of Russia will be given the International Press Freedom Award, The Globe and Mail’s Robyn Doolittle will be awarded the Arnold Amber Award for Investigative Journalism, and Kim Bolan of the Vancouver Sun will be honoured with the Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award. Read more

CJFE Digital Self Defence course prepares activists and press for digital threats

Oct 26, 2017
CJFE is holding a free, full-day, hands-on workshop on October 29th, 2017, to instruct in practical ways to strengthen digital security for journalists and human rights activists.  Read more

Historic day for press freedom in Canada: Parliament to pass press shield bill

Oct 04, 2017
After a yearlong campaign from CJFE and others, Bill S-231’s passage will provide vital protections for confidential journalistic sources. Read more

Bill C-59 a Start, But More Must Be Done to Reverse Legacy of C-51: Civil Society Coalition

Sep 19, 2017
Bill C-59 makes some meaningful and necessary improvements to Canada’s national security regime, but it fails to reverse the legacy of its unpopular predecessor, Bill C-51, and introduces serious new problems.  Read more
 

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