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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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Policy Submission November 3, 2025

Briefing Note Submitted to the Alberta Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Resource Development re: Review of Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act

In this submission to the Alberta Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Resource Development’s review of the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection), the Centre for Free Expression identifies key strengths and weaknesses, lays out key principles for an effective whistleblowing system, and offers recommendations to strengthen protection for public servants who disclose wrongdoing in the public interest.
Whistleblower Protection
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