Canadian Journalists for Free Expression

On Data Privacy Day, it was learned that Canadian IP addresses have been inadvertently swept up in mass collection of data carried out by the Canada’s Communications Securities Establishment.

Without support from western media organizations, kidnapping, death and a paltry amount of cash are sometimes the only rewards for the important work of front-line Syrian freelancers.

The international community’s response to the current charges leveled against prominent activist Nabeel Rajab has been monumental in denouncing the Criminal Investigations Department and the Bahraini government for their actions.

Violence against journalists in Afghanistan has been steadily increasing in 2014 with the withdrawal of foreign troops and a decrease in international aid. Five journalists were killed in the first four months of 2014.

Citizens in a contemporary democracy that is fair, transparent and independent should not have to beg government or institutions to access information. It should not take 16 years and a fight at the Supreme Court of Canada to access our information.

Censorship Tracker aims to be an accessible and reliable resource that Canadians can use to gauge restrictions on free speech in Canada.

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression hosted an interactive online chat about the challenges of talking about climate science in Canada.

In the wake of the 24 October 2014 shooting on Parliament Hill, Canadian media have been lauded for their calm, nuanced coverage of the events. Enabling the media to keep the public informed—and verify or discredit new information as it was released—prevented panic, and ensured people stayed out of active areas.