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Wynne must consider the Charter while working to end college strike

Nov 17, 2017
CJFE is deeply concerned by the Liberal government’s stated plan to introduce back-to-work legislation during a special weekend session of the Provincial Legislature. We encourage the government to consider the constitutional rights of workers, including impacts to the right to free association and expression that would come from the implementation of this law. Read more

The Pakistani government must release Zeenat Shahzadi from custody

Nov 16, 2017
29 civil society organizations demand journalist Zeenat Shahzadi be immediately released to her family, and that her freedom of movement be fully restored. Read more

Dear McGill student union: Campus free speech includes campus press

Nov 15, 2017
The actions of the McGill student union threaten the existence of campus press. Those looking to uphold free expression on Canadian campuses ought to turn their attention to the status of student newspapers—and the importance of maintaining and protecting them.  Read more

Toronto: Banning protests you don't like is not the answer

Nov 09, 2017
CJFE is deeply concerned by an administrative inquiry being conducted by Toronto Ward 10 Councillor James Pasternak. According to a report from CTV, Pasternak has asked the deputy city manager to assess the feasibility of banning ‘hate-sponsored’ rallies from city property. Some proposed remedies include the power to issue trespass orders, fine for extra police services or possibly to freeze bank accounts. Pasternak’s inquiry will be presented to the city’s executive committee before it is debated. 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 Program and Agenda

Oct 26, 2017
Learn more about the program and trainers at CJFE's free, full-day, hands-on digital self defence workshop on October 29th, 2017. 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

Civil Society Organizations Send Letters on Behalf of Chelsea Manning

Oct 25, 2017
October 23, 2017, OTTAWA—Over 40 prominent civil society organizations, elected officials, university professors and professionals have sent letters in support of human rights activist Chelsea Manning, who was recently turned away at the Canadian border. The letters are united in their call to reverse the government’s decision to bar Ms. Manning from Canada, and were submitted by her legal counsel as part of a formal request for reconsideration to the Hon. Minister Ahmed Hussen on Friday morning. Read more

CJFE overjoyed by the safe release of kidnapped Pakistani journalist Zeenat Shahzadi

Oct 20, 2017
Zeenat Shahzadi, a 26-year-old Pakistani journalist, has been returned safely over two years after being kidnapped. The brazen, daylight kidnapping of a young, female journalist was the first of its kind in Pakistan. Read more

Stand.earth: Enbridge Serves then Swerves

Oct 18, 2017
On a quiet Tuesday afternoon, October 17, 2017, staff in the Vancouver office of environmental advocacy organization Stand.earth (formerly ForestEthics) were participating in an online call about campaign strategy. Only the day before, Stand had won an historic judgement in a lawsuit by forestry giant Resolute had targeted Stand and Greenpeace attempting to use anti-mob Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) laws to silence their free speech.  Read more
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