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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 August 23, 2022

El Jones joins the Centre for Free Expression as a Senior Fellow

The Centre for Free Expression has named El Jones as its newest Senior Fellow. “We are delighted that El Jones is joining the Centre for Free Expression as a Senior Fellow,” said James L. Turk, the CFE’s director. “She has been a leading voice in Canada on human rights, antiracism, and social justice.”
Blog August 12, 2022

Judges Judging Judges

Justice David Spiro assisted the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), along with B’nai Brith, in blocking an appointment to the Directorship of the Law School’s International Human Rights Program (IHRP) at the University of Toronto. CIJA did not approve of 
Leslie Green
Academic Freedom
News July 19, 2022

Julian Sher Joins Centre for Free Expression as a Senior Fellow

Julian Sher, an award-winning TV documentary writer and director, journalist, newsroom trainer, and author, has joined the Centre for Free Expression (CFE) as a Senior Fellow. “Julian Sher is a remarkable journalist, author, and newsroom trainer,” said James L. Turk, the Centre’s director. “The scope of Julian’s work and his achievements are exceptional.”
Freedom of the Press
BPC Bulletin July 17, 2022

BPC Bulletin: Canadian Government's Experts on Online Safety Submit Their Findings

In Ottawa, the federal Liberal government’s group of 12 experts who considered ways and means of limiting harms on the internet finished their meetings and released their findings this summer. The Expert Advisory Group on Online Safety concluded their 10 meetings on June 10, 2022, and released their findings on July 8, 2022. The federal Liberal government is expected to use the group’s findings when it drafts a new bill to limit online harms.
Internet and Social Media