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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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Page November 14, 2022

Is the Federal Government preparing to undermine our whistleblowing system – again?

By DAVID HUTTON - A successor to Joe Friday must be appointed who will be motivated to protect the public, not to shield the government from embarrassment

Whistleblower Protection

Publication November 14, 2022

Assessment of British Columbia’s Whistleblower Protection Legislation

By Ian Bron

Whistleblower Protection

Video November 30, 2022

Ethnic/Religious Nationalism & Academic Freedom: The Study of India

Panelists: Vinayak Chaturvedi, Purnima Dhavan, Christophe Jaffrelot Moderator: Joan W. Scott

Academic Freedom

Blog October 17, 2022

Freedom Of Expression and the Charter: 1982-2022 (Part 4 of 5)

The fourth in this blog series on freedom of expression under the Charter addresses the open court or open justice principle and freedom of the press and media. Juxtaposing the two reveals how differently the Court responded to two issues that support the democracy-promoting values of openness, transparency and accountability.

Jamie Cameron

Freedom of Expression & Its Limits

Page October 17, 2022

Joe Friday’s report is a reminder: Canada persecutes whistleblowers

By DAVID HUTTON - A rare and notable event took place recently in Parliament, when the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner (PSIC) tabled a report revealing that it had found a case of wrongdoing within the federal public sector. These reports are as rare as sightings of Bigfoot.

Whistleblower Protection

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.