Articles by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
Journalists from Sudan, Zimbabwe and Canada honoured with CJFE’s annual press freedom awards
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE press release: Canadian Journalists for Free Expression honours three with annual press freedom awards Awards reflect outstanding commitment to freedom of expression TORONTO, October 22, 2008 – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), is proud to recognize Sami al-Haj of Sudan and Shakeman Mugari of Zimbabwe with the […]
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: CJFE Calls on Minister to Forbid Police Officers from Impersonating Journalists (Toronto, July 28, 2008) – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) has called on Rick Bartolucci, the Ontario Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, to direct the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) […]
CJFE welcomes Supreme Court decision in defamation case
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 27 June 2008 CJFE press release: CJFE Welcomes Supreme Court’s Decision in Defamation Case as an Important Victory for Free Expression (Toronto, June 27, 2008) – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) welcomes today’s positive decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of WIC Radio Ltd. […]
Court allows police to use seized newspaper photographs
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is an 18 June 2008 CJFE press release: CJFE Distressed by Court Approval of Seizure of Photographs (Toronto, June 18, 2008) Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is concerned at the court decision allowing police to use photographs belonging to The Hamilton Spectator. Officers executed a search warrant on May 6, […]
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: CJFE Dismayed by Discontinuation of Access to Information Database (Toronto, May 6, 2008) – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is dismayed by the Harper government’s decision to discontinue operation of the CAIRS database. This database was not only a vital resource to […]
Appeals court dismisses citation, fine against journalist for protecting source
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 17 March 2008 CJFE press release: CJFE Calls Decision in Source Protection Case an Important Step Forward Toronto, March 17, 2008 – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) welcomes today’s positive decision in Ken Peters’ appeal case and calls it an important step forward for the ability of journalists […]
CJFE relieved by swift resolution to Lon Appleby subpoena case
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 3 March 2008 CJFE press release: CJFE is relieved by swift resolution to Lon Appleby subpoena case (Toronto, Mar 3, 2008) CJFE is relieved at the swift and positive resolution to the case of a subpoena served on journalist Lon Appleby. On Thursday, February 28, Appleby appeared in court […]
Journalist subpoenaed to turn over notes for 1998 article
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 27 February 2008 CJFE press release: CJFE Calls for End to Legal Fishing Season Toronto, Feb 27, 2007 – Yet another journalist has been hit with a legal demand to turn over his mouldering research notes, and Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) wants to know when the parade […]