Canada, Britain launch push to protect media freedom at international conference
More than 100 countries will be represented, but two Russian news outlets have been banned. Continue reading
More than 100 countries will be represented, but two Russian news outlets have been banned. Continue reading
“We can expect reciprocal actions against Canadian media in Russia,” officials at Global Affairs Canada warned internally. Continue reading
Global News is proud of its contributions to the communities where our journalists live and work across the country, as we celebrate World News Day. Continue reading
The International Federation of Journalists said in an annual report set for release Monday that 94 journalists and media workers died in targeted killings, bomb attacks and conflict crossfire this year. Continue reading
Shirley McAlary says she was speaking somewhat in jest when she suggested, during a growth committee meeting this week, that there be a four-month ban on negative news. Continue reading
One journalism expert called the decision a major ‘setback for journalists in Canada’ as it could leave them open to being perceived as operating as ‘police agents.’ Continue reading
Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, were investigating the killing of villagers from the Rohingya Muslim minority by security forces and civilians when they were arrested in December. Continue reading
The media pushback against Trump is too little, too late, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
“The OPP’s decision to charge a father and son team who run a community newspaper is a stunning and unacceptable assault on press freedom and the public’s right to know.” Continue reading
Rob Breakenridge says he hopes the Alberta Teachers Association scraps a proposal to call on the provincial government to influence how the media covers exam results. Continue reading