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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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News December 18, 2020

Ryder Gilliland Joins CFE Board

Ryder Gilliland, Founding Partner of DMG Advocates LLP and Past President of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association (CMLA), is joining the Centre for Free Expression Advisory Board.

Blog December 9, 2020

Ugly Voices: What's the Point of Covering Hate?

It’s a 44-year-old story that no self-respecting news organization anywhere would publish today—certainly not in the form it took. And is that a good thing?