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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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Database November 4, 2024

Base de données des contestations des bibliothèques canadiennes

La base de données du CFE-CLE/de la CFLA-FCAB pour les contestations des bibliothèques canadiennes donne accès aux éléments contestés auxquels les bibliothèques ont été confrontées concernant des articles de leur collection, leurs affiches, leurs programmes, l’utilisation de leurs locaux et leur accès informatique.
Intellectual Freedom
Blog November 4, 2024

What If Kids Had Charter Rights? Surprise! They Have.

One of the questions I always enjoyed asking school kids is, “To whom does the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms apply?” While there are many possible answers, one that I like to hear is that the Charter is about the relationship between governments and the people who live in Canada. In other words, it applies to all of us.
Danielle S. McLaughlin
Censorship