Articles by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
Police return reporter’s video footage after using it in court
(CJFE/IFEX) – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have returned the video footage of Aboriginal People’s Television Network (APTN) reporter Todd Lamirande, who had it confiscated after covering a clash in Sun Peaks, British Columbia between protesters and local supporters of the proposed development of a ski resort in the area. Lamirande had videotaped part […]
Police seize television reporter’s video footage
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a 26 June 2001 CJFE press release: Police seize television reporter’s video footage On 24 June, in Sun Peaks, north of Kamloops, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers seized video footage and other materials belonging to Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) correspondent Todd Lamirande. Lamirande was covering a story where […]
CJFE marks tenth anniversary of Windhoek Declaration
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE press release: WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY CJFE MARKS THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF WINDHOEK 1991-2001 Toronto – 3 May 2001 On 3 May 2001, World Press Freedom Day will mark the tenth anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek, adopted on 3 May 1991 at a UNESCO […]
Twelve IFEX members sign on to protest letter on behalf of detained journalist Akbar Ganji
(PEN Canada/CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a joint appeal signed by twelve IFEX members on behalf of detained journalist Akbar Ganji: WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY APPEAL ON BEHALF OF AKBAR GANJI May 3, 2001 To: His Excellency Ayatollah Sayed ‘Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran His Excellency Hojjat-ul-Islam Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, […]
Summit of the Americas: FPJQ, CJFE and RSF ask for freedom of expression resolutions
(FPJQ/CJFE/RSF/IFEX) – The following is an FPJQ, CJFE and RSF press release: The Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression and Reporters sans frontières have jointly asked the representatives of the countries taking part in the Third Summit of the Americas, being held in Quebec City, Canada from April 20-22nd to […]
Journalist Michel Auger wins CJFE award
Michel Auger to receive Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award November 23, 2000, Toronto – Michel Auger, the Quebec journalist who survived a brutal attack on his life on September 13, 2000, will be recognized tonight by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) with the Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award. Auger, who specializes in covering biker […]
MISA and CJFE shocked by convictions of three Angolan journalists
(MISA/CJFE/IFEX) – MISA and CJFE wish to express their shock and dismay at the news that the convictions of three Angolan journalists have been upheld by the Angolan Supreme Court. The two free expression organisations call upon other like-minded NGOs and media organisations to join them in appealing to Angolan authorities to stop persecuting the […]
CJFE disappointed at Ontario Superior Court ruling against media freedom
(CJFE/IFEX) – The following is a CJFE press release: November 2, 2000 CJFE Disappointed at Ontario Superior Court Ruling Against Media Freedom On November 1, the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto ruled against eight Canadian media outlets who challenged the seizure by Toronto police of news film and videotape of a June 15 anti-poverty […]