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Genuine democracy, advancement of knowledge, individual self-development, and social justice depend on a society in which freedom of expression and the right to know are a reality for everyone. The Centre for Free Expression works to advance these rights though public education, advocacy, law reform, research, advisory services, policy analysis, assistance to courts, and organizational collaborations.

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Upcoming Event

What does the Western media get wrong about the Middle East?

Thu Oct 16, 7:00pm

Online

Panelists: Hadeel Al-Shalchi, Mohamad Bazzi, Martin Lukacs, Ari Paul Moderator: Julian Sher

Freedom of the Press

Blog October 14, 2025

Librarians Are My Heroes

On October 8th, in the middle of Banned Book Week, I had the privilege of seeing the documentary film, The Librarians, and then moderating a panel discussion with the filmmaker Kim A. Snyder and two remarkable women, Courtney Gore and Becky Calzada who are featured in the film.

Danielle S. McLaughlin

Intellectual Freedom

Publication October 10, 2025

Enhancing Whistleblower Protection in the Canadian Private Sector

A brief overview of whistleblower protection in Canada’s private sector.

Whistleblower Protection

News October 6, 2025

CFE joins 36 other civil society organizations in calling on the Carney Government to withdraw Bill C-9 (Combatting Hate Act)

Today, the Centre for Free Expression (CFE) joined 36 other civil society organizations, in a letter calling on the federal government to withdraw Bill C-9 – The Combatting Hate Act.

Freedom of Expression & Its Limits

Blog September 29, 2025

What Happened to the University’s Commitment to Free Expression? Charlie Kirk, uAlberta, and Me

I was shocked when the University of Alberta administration informed me, one of its law professors, that I was being placed on non-disciplinary leave for my social media comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination—comments that unquestionably fall within the scope of academic freedom and freedom of expression.

Florence Ashley

Academic Freedom, Censorship

Publication September 23, 2025

Assessment of Canada’s Legislation Protecting Public Sector Whistleblowers

By Ian Bron

Whistleblower Protection