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Alerts - Canada

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Canada

Quebec's Bill 78 severely infringes on Charter rights

In a letter to the Premier of Québec, CJFE calls for Bill 78 - which restricts the freedom of individuals to gather spontaneously - to be immediately revoked.

Canada

Sûreté du Québec raids Montréal journalist Eric-Yvan Lemay's home

In a letter to the Québec Minister of Public Security, CJFE condemns the heavy-handed raid on journalist Eric-Yvan Lemay's home.

Canada

Online surveillance bill threatens web users' rights

"By rubber stamping excessive monitoring of all Web users and allowing the authorities to obtain information about users without a warrant, Bill C-30 goes much too far," says RSF.

Canada

Supreme Court's hyperlink decision a victory for freedom of expression on the Internet

The Court recognized that the Internet cannot provide access to information without hyperlinks and observed that the potential "chill" effect could be devastating if authors or publishers were held responsible for the content on the page the hyperlink leads to.

Canada

CJFE calls for public inquiry into free expression violations at G20 summit

Despite numerous calls for a public inquiry into the policing and governance of the summit, no such investigation has been conducted.

Canada

CJFE disappointed by Supreme Court ruling on electronic access to courts

"We believe this decision is a setback to the media's ability to gather news about what takes place in the courts," said CJFE.

Canada

CJFE concerned that Vancouver journalist may be forced to reveal her source

A provincial supreme court judge ordered reporter Elaine O'Connor to name a confidential source used for a story about alleged election campaign overspending by a former MP.

Canada

CJFE condemns free speech limits imposed on activist

Alex Hundert's bail conditions include prohibitions on posting anything on the Internet and on participating in demonstrations.

Canada

CJFE dismayed at reports of free expression violations at G20 Summit protests

Many media workers were reportedly detained, charged and, in a few cases, attacked by police.

Canada

CJFE welcomes Air India report; calls for killers of journalist to be brought to justice at last

The report points to the connection between the Air India bombing and the attempted and subsequent murder of journalist Tara Singh Hayer.

Canada

CJFE disappointed in outcome of publication bans case at Supreme Court

"This decision means the reasons for a judge's decision whether or not to grant bail cannot be available for public scrutiny until the trial is over, often years later," CJFE said.

Canada

Mixed result in Supreme Court source protection case holds some good news, says CJFE

"Although not a win for the 'National Post' on the facts of the case, this decision is the strongest statement yet by our courts as to the basis on which the law protects journalists' confidential sources," said CJFE.

Canada

CJFE condemns vandalisation of newspaper office

The paper's editor believes that the violence is in connection to a recent meeting between individuals from the Tamil diaspora and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Canada

En route to Olympic protests, reporters detained at Canadian border

(CPJ/IFEX) - New York, February 12, 2010 - The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned about reported border incidents involving journalists attempting to enter Canada from the United States to cover protests and other events related to the Olympic Games, which begin tonight.

Canada

CJFE concerned by reports of political interference in access to information case

A Public Works department report is delivered late and heavily censored.

Canada

CJFE troubled that activist denied entry to Canada

Martin Macias Jr is an outspoken critic of the Olympics who was planning to attend rallies and protests leading up to the start of the Games.

Canada

CJFE welcomes positive decisions in two Supreme Court defamation cases

Cusson v. Quan involved the first recognition of a new defence of "public interest responsible journalism" which Grant v Torstar then built upon.

Canada / Iran

Quebec court to hear Kazemi family case against Iranian government

The Kazemi family's lawyers have repeatedly condemned the judicial proceedings in Iran as a farce.

Canada

CJFE welcomes CRTC decision to allow Al Jazeera English broadcasts

The broadcast regulator has approved the addition of Al Jazeera English Television to the lists of eligible satellite services for distribution on a digital basis in Canada.

Canada

CJFE horrified by attack on editor in Brampton, Ontario

Journalist Jagdish Grewal was leaving the "Punjabi Post" newsroom when he was attacked by three masked men armed with a baton and a gun.

Somalia / Australia / Canada

CPJ urges Canada, Australia to step up efforts to free Somalia captives

CPJ urges Canadian and Australian governments to work for immediate release of two journalists held captive in Mogadishu.

Canada

CJFE urges broadcast regulator to allow Al Jazeera English broadcasts

At a recent meeting of CJFE's Board of Directors, a motion was passed unanimously supporting the application of Al Jazeera English to be broadcast without restrictions in Canada.

Canada

CJFE welcomes Supreme Court decision in Daniel Leblanc case

Leblanc's work on the CAD$100-million federal sponsorship scandal was a pivotal piece of journalism that changed the course of Canadian history.

Canada

Vancouver police seize photojournalist Jason Payne's camera at crime scene, threaten him with arrest for "obstruction of justice"

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is an 8 April 2009 CJFE press release:

Canada

Federal Court rules against professor Amir Attaran's access to information request

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 3 April 2009 CJFE press release:

Canada

CJFE commemorates journalist on 10-year anniversary of his death, calls for his murder to be punished

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is an abridged CJFE press release:

Canada

Un caméraman expulsé de l'assemblée d'un conseil municipal

(FPJQ/IFEX) - Ci-dessous, une lettre de la FPJQ adressée au Maire de Brossard, datée du 11 septembre 2008

Canada

Constable impersonates journalist; CJFE calls on minister to forbid police officers from using this tactic

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 28 July 2008 CJFE press release:

Canada

CJFE welcomes Supreme Court decision in defamation case

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 27 June 2008 CJFE press release:

Canada

Court allows police to use seized newspaper photographs

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is an 18 June 2008 CJFE press release:

Canada

Une journaliste menacée d'expulsion suite à la demande du maire d'une municipalité québécoise

(FPJQ/IFEX) - Ci-dessous, une lettre de la FPJQ adressée au Maire de la Municipalité de Notre-Dame-des-Pins. M. Viateur Boucher:

Canada

Discontinuation of database signifies loss of "system to hold the government accountable," says CJFE

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 6 May 2008 CJFE press release:

Canada

La police perquisitionne plusieurs médias pour obtenir des enregistrements de violences qui ont suivi un match de hockey à Montréal

(FPJQ/IFEX) - La Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec (FPJQ) s'indigne des perquisitions que le Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SVPM) a menées le 24 avril 2008 dans les salles de nouvelles de plusieurs médias de Montréal: Radio-Canada, "La Presse", "The Gazette", CTV, "Le Journal de Montréal" et TVA-LCN. Le SPVM cherche à mettre la main sur toutes les images vidéos des désordres qui ont suivi la partie de hockey de lundi soir.

Canada

Appeals court dismisses citation, fine against journalist for protecting source

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 17 March 2008 CJFE press release:

Canada

Four news media organisations appeal news blackout on terrorism case

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders supports the appeals against a news blackout on an alleged terrorism case which four Canadian and US news organisations brought before the Ontario court of appeal this week. The reporting restrictions, imposed by a Toronto judge, concern the ongoing bail hearings of 17 people who were arrested in 2006 on suspicion of participating in a terrorist plot.

Canada

PEN Canada concerned about parliamentary bill provisions that could subject film and television productions to censorship

(PEN Canada/IFEX) - The following is a 4 March 2008 PEN Canada letter Canadian Senator W. David Angus:

Canada

CJFE relieved by swift resolution to Lon Appleby subpoena case

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 3 March 2008 CJFE press release:

Canada

Journalist subpoenaed to turn over notes for 1998 article

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 27 February 2008 CJFE press release:

Canada

Free expression issue at stake in journalist's appeal against contempt verdict, says CJFE

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 23 January 2008 CJFE press release:

Canada

Federal court orders two journalists to reveal their sources

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders condemns a Montreal federal court ruling on 18 January 2008 ordering two journalists employed by the French-language daily "La Presse", Joël-Denis Bellavance and Gilles Toupin, to identify the source of a leak at the request of Adil Charkaoui, a terrorism suspect who was the subject of the leak. The newspaper is planning to appeal.

Canada / Zimbabwe

Toronto journalist threatened over article on Zimbabwe's political situation

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is CJFE press release:

Canada

School removes book from library following complaint about author's atheist background

(PEN Canada/IFEX) - The following is a 23 November 2007 PEN Canada press release:

Canada

In defamation case, Ontario Appeals Court affirms media's right to publish in public interest

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 14 November 2007 CJFE press release:

Canada

Journalist Stephanie Nolen wins PEN Canada/Paul Kidd Courage Prize

(PEN Canada/IFEX) - The following is a 26 October 2007 PEN Canada press release:

Canada

Court quashes subpoena ordering journalist to hand over research materials

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 28 June 2007 CJFE press release:

Canada

Government appeals court decision quashing search warrant to uncover whistleblower; tribunal refuses to force journalist to reveal sources

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 20 June 2007 CJFE press release:

Canada

Quebec journalist ordered to reveal sources

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders has voiced anger over pressure brought to bear on Karine Gagnon of the "Journal de Québec" to reveal her sources after she reported on a potential danger to public health. Gagnon is to appear before an administrative tribunal on 19 June 2007.

Canada

Journalist's legal battle to protect sources continues; independence of journalists at stake, says CJFE

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a 28 May 2007 CJFE press release:

Canada

Journalist attacked, injured, following threats over reporting on religious organisation and its leader

(CJFE/IFEX) - The following is a CJFE press release:

Canada

School board pulls novel from high school libraries due to sexual content

(PEN Canada/IFEX) - The following is a 31 January 2007 PEN Canada press release:

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