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18 May 2011

CJFE gives Harper government failing grade on access to information

When it comes to access to information, Canada has received an F minus and is positioned last among five leading democracies, says Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) in a new report that is making headlines in the country.
17 November 2010

Canadian Internet pioneer Citizen Lab wins CJFE award

Ron Deibert, left, and other Citizen Lab researchers uncovered an Internet spy network and developed software to bypass censorship The Citizen Lab, the Toronto-based centre that unearthed one of the largest Internet spying networks, is to be honoured by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE). The lab has won CJFE's 2010 Vox Libera Award, granted annually to a Canadian individual or organisation dedicated to free expression. This year CJFE will also recognise five journalists from Mexico and Cameroon for their fearless reporting.

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Campaigns and Advocacy


17 November 2010

RSF interview with journalist who won right to protect source

"By finding in my favour, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed that protection of sources remains the rule," Daniel Leblanc said.
3 May 2010

CJFE releases first report card on free speech in Canada

The 2009 Free Expression Review is being released on World Press Freedom Day.
23 March 2010

CJFE welcomes Canadian government critique, but calls for further action

CJFE asks the Canadian government to respond to situations in other countries of concern in the Americas, including Mexico and Colombia.

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Reports


13 May 2011

CJFE's review of free expression 2010/2011

For the second year in a row, the Harper government has received a failing grade from CJFE in its Report Card on the state of freedom of expression in Canada.
5 November 2008

General Assembly 2008 Country Report: Canada




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Alerts

Supreme Court's hyperlink decision a victory for freedom of expression on the Internet 20 October 2011 CJFE calls for public inquiry into free expression violations at G20 summit 2 March 2011 CJFE disappointed by Supreme Court ruling on electronic access to courts 31 January 2011 CJFE concerned that Vancouver journalist may be forced to reveal her source 18 January 2011 CJFE condemns free speech limits imposed on activist 18 October 2010 CJFE dismayed at reports of free expression violations at G20 Summit protests 29 June 2010 CJFE welcomes Air India report; calls for killers of journalist to be brought to justice at last 18 June 2010 CJFE disappointed in outcome of publication bans case at Supreme Court 11 June 2010 Mixed result in Supreme Court source protection case holds some good news, says CJFE 10 May 2010 CJFE condemns vandalisation of newspaper office 25 February 2010 En route to Olympic protests, reporters detained at Canadian border 12 February 2010 CJFE concerned by reports of political interference in access to information case 9 February 2010 CJFE troubled that activist denied entry to Canada 9 February 2010 CJFE welcomes positive decisions in two Supreme Court defamation cases 23 December 2009 Quebec court to hear Kazemi family case against Iranian government 8 December 2009 CJFE welcomes CRTC decision to allow Al Jazeera English broadcasts 26 November 2009 CJFE horrified by attack on editor in Brampton, Ontario 27 October 2009 CPJ urges Canada, Australia to step up efforts to free Somalia captives 15 June 2009 CJFE urges broadcast regulator to allow Al Jazeera English broadcasts 10 June 2009 CJFE welcomes Supreme Court decision in Daniel Leblanc case 26 May 2009 See all alerts: Canada
 
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