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Canadian Journalists for Free Expression monitors, defends and promotes free expression and access to information in Canada and around the world.

Toronto, Canada
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7 years
Chelsea Manning risked her freedom to expose war crimes. It is outrageous that she has been denied entry to Canada. #WelcomeChelsea
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Chelsea E. Manning
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so, i guess canada has permanently banned me ? ✋🤠🌄🇨🇦 @CitImmCanada denied entry b/c of convictions similar to "treason" offense 🤔🌈💕
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The 2023 Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award is presented to @sabaeitizaz , @atRachelGilmore and @wickdchiq on behalf of all women Canadian journalists fighting back against misogyny and their online abusers. (1/2)
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LOOK AT THIS PANEL !! Tomorrow, 7-8 pm, join us & @pressfreedom , as host @adriearsenault discusses some of the most urgent issues facing journalists today, with this powerhouse lineup: @ddale8 @JameelJaffer @edouphoto @AliVelshi @kwoodsome Register here!
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EXCITING NEWS. The wonderful @deAdder is donating his prints. You can purchase one online for a limited time. It will be signed & sent to you & your donation supports our work to protect a free press & journalists whose livelihoods or lives are at risk!
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Who wants to help compile one of these trackers for Canada? Numbers might not be as high, but just as concerning proportionally. #cdnpoli
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Today, in partnership with @PressFreedom , we announce the first project tracking press freedom violations in the US.
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Delighted by the acquittal of @mariaressa ... Nobel laureate and free press hero!
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The images of loss have been constant and searing, leading many to just look away. Journalist Wael Dahdouh is pleading that we don’t.
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Canadian Journalists for Free Expression condemns Canadian People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier's attempt to intimidate and punish journalists whose reporting he described as “disgusting smear jobs” by encouraging his Twitter followers to “play dirty” and write directly to them.
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@elamin88 @nilkoksalcbc @MargaretAtwood Legendary Canadian political cartoonist @deAdder will be in attendance and has agreed to donate all proceeds from the sale of his prints to @CJFE ’s Journalists in Distress Fund. (4/5)
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We're pleased to announce our second recipient of the @CJFE International Press Freedom Award. The award will be presented to the @AP team of #Ukranian photojournalists @mstyslav9 , @EMaloletka and field producer @VasilisaUKR . (1/3)
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Canadian Journalists for Free Expression is pleased to announce its 2023 Gala: A Night to Honour Courageous Reporting guest hosts are CBC’s @elamin88 and @nilkoksalcbc . (1/5)
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Goodman facing charges in North Dakota as a result of her Dakota Access Pipeline coverage. Ridiculous and appalling.
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We're at #TheRebelLive platforming counter-speech. Democracy is under threat. These rights belong to all of us.
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The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression deplores the arrest and detention of photojournalist Amber Bracken @photobracken and documentarian Michael Toledano
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“A democratic society demands free press, and any attack by authorities on journalists simply doing their jobs is an attack on democracy itself,” said Peter Jacobsen, @CJFE Board Member.
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We clearly fail at official bias. Support the #DishonestPress by donating to @canadaCJFE . #PressNotPropaganda . LINK:
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On May 30, 2020 @NBCnews @alivelshi and @edouphoto were shot by police with rubber bullets—for doing their job. They will be speaking with the CBC’s @adriearsenault at “Speaking Truth to Power” on Tuesday at 7 pm. Event is free. Register here:
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Bill #S231 passed unanimously. Journalism (and possession of sources) is legalized in Canada. #ProtectPressFreedom
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Huge news for press freedom in Canada. CJFE intervened at the #ONCA to keep @BMakuch 's sources protected. We will stand with him all the way to the Supreme Court. #ProtectPressFreedom
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"If there is no #freeexpression , the beauty of life is lost. Participation in a society is not an artistic choice, it’s a human need." @aiww
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The @CJFE Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award recognizes Canadian Journalists who have made an important contribution to reinforcing the principle of freedom of the press in Canada or elsewhere and who have taken personal risks or suffered physical reprisals for their work. (2/2)
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Petition supporting @JustinBrakeNL of @IndependentNL ! Journalism is not a crime. #ProtectPressFreedom #DefendTheIndy
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It is unacceptable that six journalists face felony rioting charges for covering inauguration protests in Washington
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@thenanaaba @Nanaaba Apologies! We were and thank you for noting!
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Global coalition calls on Pakistan to immediately release journalist #ZeenatShahzadi to her family, and fully restore her freedom of movement
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. @TheRebelTV should be allowed to report from the UN Climate Change Conference #COP22
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For women in #Iran , breaking the biking fatwa could mean facing the risk of an arrest, says @RusuViolet
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Limited tickets still available for this live and in-person event with the indefatigable @mariaressa !!! A Toronto exclusive. Please join us as she talks about her incredible new book, "How to Stand up to a Dictator." @HarperCollins , @BenMcNallyBooks
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Nobel Laureate @mariaressa is joined by @shephardm to discuss her new book How to Stand Up to a Dictator on Monday, March 27. Featuring an introduction from @caroloffcbc .
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We stand with free press organizations and journalists worldwide calling for the release of prominent Chinese journalist Dong YuYu, who is being held on "espionage" charges, punishable by a 10-year-sentence. #JournalismIsNotACrime .
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At least 50 journalists have now been killed... "It has been the most shocking and awful slaughter of journalists that I am aware of ever," said @TimDawsn , the deputy general secretary of the International Federation of Journalists ( @IFJGlobal ). .
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Happening now in front of Parliament! We're looking forward to a national dialogue on #BillC51 . #MyPrivacy matters.
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Many were directly targeted after clearly stating they were press and showing credentials, including Canadian journalists @edouphoto and @AliVelshi of @NBCNews , CBC’s @OrmistonOnline and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer @Photospice .
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This is a huge victory for press freedom in Canada.
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@pressfreedom And here are the panelists!! How will we keep this to an hour? @CNN 's Daniel Dale ( @ddale8 ). @knightcolumbia 's @JameelJaffer . Photojournalist @edouphoto . @MSNBC 's @AliVelshi . @washingtonpost 's @kwoodsome .
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The Coalition for Women in Journalism (CFWIJ) Kathy Gannon Legacy Award is presented to @ZahraYusufi and @joannachiu for their courageous reporting and their devotion to community reflected in their work. (1/2)
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Join us this Saturday in Toronto to stand in solidarity with Pakistani journalists. #FreeZeenat
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Thankful for @marcomendicino 's announcement today that Canada will become a world leader in protecting the rights of #journalists & other human rights defenders. This dedicated refugee stream program is desperately needed by so many fleeing persecution.
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A second IPFA award went to journalists Niloofar Hamedi & Elahe Mohammadi, detained for their reporting on #MahsaAmini 's death. Mahsa was beaten and killed by Iran's "morality police" for improperly wearing her headscarf.
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To longtime @CJFE supporter @deAdder 💕
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The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression expresses its serious concerns about reports of Tanzanian investigative journalist Erick Kabendera being forcefully removed from his home on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam capital by plainclothes security men on Monday July 29,
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@elamin88 @nilkoksalcbc The fundraising event comes at a time when a record number of journalists are imprisoned around the world. @MargaretAtwood , an honoured guest, and a sponsor of the event said: “Freedom of expression is a fundamental of democracy!” (2/5)
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CJFE is proud to announce its highest accolade, an International Press Freedom Award, will be awarded to Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, the two Iranian journalists who covered the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. #mahsaami ̇ni̇ (1/4)
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"Say what you need to say plainly, and then take responsibility for it." - Ai Weiwei @aiww
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In 1988 #Iran massacred thousands of people for their political and religious beliefs
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When journalists are killed, the right to information of hundreds of millions of citizens is sacrificed. @RSF_en
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We sent a letter to @pmharper to call for M. Fahmys release. This was Harpers response. #HarperCallEgypt #FreeAJStaff http://t.co/WYLH848Kz5
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👏 Journalism 👏 is 👏not 👏a 👏 crime 👏 @JustinBrakeNL @IndependentNL Solidarity from @canadaCJFE . #ProtectPressFreedom
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STATEMENT re: criminal charges against Justin Brake for his work at #MuskratFalls #pressfreedom #cdnpoli #nlpoli
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On #WorldNewsDay , we're delighted to announce our new (or returning) volunteer members to the @CJFE team. Please help us welcome this powerhouse journalism crew. Board members @Nanaaba , @NahlahAyed , Havoc Franklin and @shephardm . And International Committee member, @amran_abocar
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We are launching a campaign to tell @JustinTrudeau @priveeprivacy to end Bill C51 #MyPrivacy
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Without access to information, freedom of expression is a hollow right. #ATIreform
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@AdrienneBatra Also, "Great Firewall" of China blocks "big yellow duck" after photo replacing Tienanmen tanks with rubber ducks circulates. #DuckCensorship
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Congratulations to the first recipients of the @CJFE 2023 International Press Freedom Award (IPFA), the Associated Press team of photojournalists @mstyslav9 , @EMaloletka and producer @VasilisaUKR . (1/2)
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Thank you to @MargaretAtwood , for presenting that award & Iranian-Canadian journalist @ShahramRafizade & his daughter, Sheila, for a beautiful speech accepting the award on behalf of Niloofar and Elahe.
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. @HamiltonPolice should never have arrested, let alone charged, journalist @Media371 . We're filing an official complaint with @OIPRD_BDIEP .
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. @HamiltonPolice statement on peace bond settlement involving their arrest of journalist. #cdnmedia @CJFE
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As the United Nations' @MelissaFleming tweeted, "Media freedom is not a toy. A free press is the cornerstone of democratic societies and a key tool in the fight against harmful disinformation."
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The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) deplores the decision of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to unlawfully arrest and detain journalist and filmmaker Melissa Cox while she was wearing press credentials on the evening of February 24th 2020 at New Hazelton.
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Today is the International Day to #EndImpunity for Crimes against Journalists. We're joining @IFEX and others in global solidarity.
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Truth Dies in Darkness. A call to the Canadian Government for #FreePress by @CJFE [1/3]
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CJFE announces a searchable database of all leaked Snowden documents http://t.co/BH0DsBGmNK http://t.co/bpZgNlHmVZ
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A heartfelt thank you from our team of indefatigable volunteers to all of you who came out for our 2023 CJFE Gala: A Night To Honour Courageous Reporting. The money raised from our sold out crowd and incredible sponsors will go to good use helping journalists in distress.
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An alarming number of journalists have been killed in 2016. With each life lost, the fight over truth soldiers on.
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A dark day for press freedom in Canada. #ProtectPressFreedom
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Breaking: Journalist Justin Brake facing criminal charges for covering the Muskrat Falls protests in NL.
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On February 28 join the national day of action to tell the CRTC #dontcensor the web in Canada. @OpenMediaOrg has prepared fantastic social media resources to help get the word out.
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Tell @JustinTrudeau to #LegalizeJournalism by passing Bill #S231 , a shield law for sources.
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Join trainers from @FreedomofPress , @torproject & @cancivlib for a free full day workshop on #digitalsecurity .
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Iranian opposition movement PMOI struggles to regain freedom after terrorist label is revoked http://t.co/kAjFBo90tA http://t.co/5JK2FPqfxx
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Such an attempt to target individual journalists by a party leader has no place in the Canadian democratic process.
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Losing your voice? Expressin™ boosts democracy and fights intolerance. Priced as low as $5. For more info please see
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We're on the phone with @PublicServiceCa . Why prevent the press from recording events which are clearly in the public interest? #YWNhearing
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We're partnering with @supattackgames to send 443 licenses for #surveillance puzzle thriller video game @Orwell_Game to Canadian Members of Parliament and Senators to help teach them about runaway spying and the very real need to amend Bill C-59.
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Incredible insights from our wonderful panelists speaking to @adriearsenault and @thenanaaba
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Right now: Rally at Toronto's Barbara Hall park asking @cafreeland and @JustinTrudeau to act on Chechen anti-gay pogroms. #RainbowRailroad
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An outrageous assault on media rights: Niagara Regional Council seize @StCatStandard reporter @bill_standard 's computer and notes
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3 years ago this week the #CharlieHebdo massacre and related attacks unfolded in Paris. Journalist and cartoonist Joe Sacco drew this poignant spread in response to the killings. His words have only increased in relevance as time passes.
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SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday February 23, 7-8 pm. Presented by @cjfe & @pressfreedom & hosted by CBC's @adriearsenault , a lineup of marquee journalists will discuss the most pressing issues media today. More details soon. Our event is free. Register here:
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New study from CJFE and @niknanos : Canadians want the Federal Government to Act on Fake News #cdnpoli #freeexpression #freespeech
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The @CJFE vehemently objects to Israel's bombing of a tower of media offices in #Gaza housing @ap @AlJazeera + others. Such actions gravely undermine press freedom and must be condemned Journalists in Gaza must be afforded the unfettered and safe access they need to do their jobs
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CJFE has received very credible reports of the political advisor to National Chief Perry Bellegarde manhandling APTN correspondent Amber Bernard on two separate occasions when she was asking NC Bellegarde questions.
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Our @CJFE Tara Singh Hayer award went to @sabaeitizaz & @wickdchiq (& @atRachelGilmore who couldn't make it) on behalf of all female journalists who are speaking out against online abuse ... Online abuse is real-life abuse & must stop.
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It is unacceptable that journalist @JustinBrakeNL should be facing arrest simply for doing his job.
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"What is Bill C-51" was a top question on Google this year. Learn about #C51 and what we're doing to fight it at
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We want to pay tribute to all the brave journalists continuing to work under dire, and at times, life-threatening conditions. The events this week in the U.S. during the attack on the Capitol were chilling.
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"I am here today because of you guys. Me and my family are grateful to everyone in Canada." - @MFFahmy11 , Toronto (!) http://t.co/W7hYhrbTSt
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CJFE is deeply concerned by arrest of @Media371 and detention of videographer Jeremy Cohn by @HamiltonPolice .
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The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression was part of a coalition of media partners that successfully took the RCMP to court to ensure journalists’ right to access to enforcement activities in the Fairy Creek injunction zone,...
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We awarded the @AP team of @mstyslav9 , @EMaloletka & @VasilisaUKR , with an International Press Freedom Award (IPFA) award for their brave work documenting human rights violations in #Ukraine . (And thank you @adriearsenault for help with videos and your reporting now in Ukraine!)
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From a Nov. 5 #NODAPL rally we talk about @JustinBrakeNL and @AmyGoodman_DN , cases of repression of #PressFreedom around Indigenous issues.
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Please help us help them. These Yemeni journalists are facing death for doing their job. RT, spread the word & join us online tomorrow. #freepress #Yemen #JournalismMatters #JournalismIsNotACrime #SaveYemeniJournalists
@observatoryihr
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Join our Twitter Storm on Sunday 3rd May at 2pm (BST) to #SaveYemeniJournalists . The death penalty should never be an option. #JournalismIsNotACrime .
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Thank you so much for your generous donation @MargaretAtwood ! Your support helps to protect journalists, safeguard our rights, and keep our voices free.
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Just made a donation to CJFE | Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
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Private members bill intro'd by @ElizabethMay would make publicly funded science research accessible by law http://t.co/FZjKWEqBUl #cdnpoli
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"Decision to charge @JustinBrakeNL is an unacceptable assault on the public’s right to know." @canadaCJFE ALERT:
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It's #WorldPressFreedomDay . There's never been a more important time for a free press. Information is ammunition. Please follow us here at @CJFE . And support #journalism .
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Tickets still available for this exclusive Toronto event with the incredible @mariaressa !! Come join us March 27th @HotDocsCinema !!
@JournalismTMU
School of Journalism
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Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa will be discussing her book "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" at an upcoming discussion, moderated by @JournalismTMU alum, @shephardm . Register for the event here:
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“The biggest factor in Mohamed Fahmy’s release was the intl pressure, unfortunately not much from the Canadian govt” http://t.co/7mpgWupXHF
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