Articles by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
How can Canadian journalists protect anonymous sources?
The right to hide an anonymous source’s identity is important because some stories might never be told without insiders who could face serious consequences if it became known that they gave information to a reporter.
Bahrain must end harassment of human rights defender Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman
IFEX members call on the Government of Bahrain to stop the judicial harassment of Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman, and to allow human rights defenders to exercise their right to freedom of expression.
On the anniversary of Charlie Hebdo, dissenting voices must be protected
Civil society groups mark the anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack by calling on governments worldwide to fulfill their obligation to protect freedom of expression.
Civil society calls for investigation into surveillance of journalist Cătălin Tolontan
IFEX members call for an immediate investigation into spying operations in Romania incompatible with free and democratic society.
Protect Hungarians’ right to criticise public officials, say IFEX members
IFEX members support the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union’s draft law to decriminalise libel and defamation of public officials
Canadian organisations call on Canada to offer Bangladeshi secularist asylum
A number of organisations and concerned supporters have called on the Canadian government to act on behalf of one of its citizens, Monika Mistry, to help her Bangladeshi husband recover in safety from a brutal attack he suffered in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
International community calls for the release of VICE fixer Mohammed Ismael Rasool
Members of the IFEX network and other concerned organisations demand justice for wrongful imprisonment of Mohammed Ismael Rasaool
Risky Business: Protections for freelance journalists in Canada
Freelancers and independent journalists are writing major stories in the public interest, but they often find themselves on precarious footing if contracts they’ve signed do not include provisions for defending against libel lawsuits.