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Freedom of Expression and the Public's Right to Know

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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Court Submission January 13, 2023

Animal Justice et al. v. Attorney General (Ontario) ONSC File 21-658393-0000 CFE Amended Motion Record for Leave to Intervene – Ontario Superior Court

CFE Amended Motion Record for Leave to Intervene – Ontario Superior Court

Freedom of Expression & Its Limits, Whistleblower Protection

Blog January 9, 2023

Freedom Of Expression and the Charter: 1982-2022 (Part 5 of 5)

So far, this blog series has commented on City of Toronto v. Ontario (2021) and Ward v. Quebec (2021); offered a quantitative and qualitative synopsis of the s.2(b) case law; provided a critique of Irwin Toy and the contextual approach; and addressed the Supreme Court of Canada’s jurisprudence on the open court principle and freedom of the press and media. Even so, when complete the series will still leave much unsaid about s.2(b) and its challenges.

Jamie Cameron

Freedom of Expression & Its Limits

Censorship

Court Submission January 9, 2023

Société Radio-Canada v. Attorney General (Canada) FCA File A-234-22

CFE Motion Record for Leave to Intervene - Federal Court of Appeal

Freedom of Expression & Its Limits

Blog January 2, 2023

EDI Is Not an Excuse For Censorship

Can we fight racism without chilling expression? The answer must be a resounding yes, but how can we ensure that schools and educators understand their responsibilities to protect their students from censorship and from discrimination both at once?

Danielle S. McLaughlin

Censorship, Workplace Free Expression

News December 19, 2022

New report finds Nova Scotia’s whistleblower protection law fails on all counts

In the third of its series of reports about the adequacy of whistleblower protection laws in Canada, the Centre for Free Expression gives Nova Scotia’s Public Interest Disclosure of Wrongdoing Act a failing grade on all major criteria.

Whistleblower Protection