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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 October 13, 2022

CFE Names Leena Manimekalai Artist-in-Residence

Leena Manimekalai has been selected as the inaugural Artist-in-Residence at the Centre for Free Expression (CFE) at Toronto Metropolitan University for 2022-23.

Video November 16, 2022

Ethnic/Religious Nationalism & Academic Freedom - The Study of Israel/Palestine

Panelists: Mark Ayyash, Michael Lynk, Brenna Bhandar Moderator: Penni Stewart

Academic Freedom

Blog October 12, 2022

Albertans deserve proper whistleblower protection

Alberta’s whistleblower protection law is deeply flawed with serious adverse consequences for Alberta whistleblowers and the public.

David Hutton

Whistleblower Protection

Blog October 6, 2022

Federal employees are paralyzed by fear of speaking out

The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner (PSIC) has recently published the results of a survey it commissioned, exploring federal employees’ awareness and knowledge of PSIC, and, as a result, their willingness to blow the whistle on wrongdoing that they see in the workplace.

David Hutton

Whistleblower Protection, Workplace Free Expression

News October 4, 2022

Kay Cahill Joins CFE Working Group on Intellectual Freedom

Kay Cahill, Director, IT & Collections at Vancouver Public Library, is joining the Centre for Free Expression’s Working Group on Intellectual Freedom.

Intellectual Freedom

Blog October 3, 2022

What Does My Teacher Look Like?

The headline said “Donald Trump Jr. compares his sister’s breasts against Oakville teacher’s prosthetic bust”. The image of the trans high school shop teacher, which was shared many times on social media by their students, was the viral sensation of the week. It shows a trans person wearing long blonde hair, a mask, glasses, bike shorts, and a massive prosthetic bust, nipples and all, under a tight, thin shirt.

Danielle S. McLaughlin

Workplace Free Expression