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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 through public education, advocacy, law reform, research, advisory services, policy analysis, assistance to courts, and organizational collaborations.

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Page June 2, 2026

The Centre for Free Expression Podcast

Democracy is an ongoing public discussion about what is legitimate in our society—and what is not. That conversation doesn’t belong to any one group, and it cannot be settled once and for all. Democracy prospers when everyone has the right and opportunity to be informed and to participate in public discourse.
Page September 15, 2026

CFE 2025-2026 Annual Report

The 2025-26 CFE Annual Report provides a detailed overview of our work in the past year with links to more details about specific initiatives.
News September 14, 2026

Sharon Day joins the CFE Advisory Board

Sharon Day, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL), is joining the Centre for Free Expression’s (CFE) Advisory Board.“We are delighted that Sharon Day is joining our Advisory Board,” said James L. Turk, Director of the CFE. “She is one of the leading champions of intellectual freedom in Canada and has played a major role in developing CFE’s Intellectual Freedom Learning and Development course, which is now used for staff training by more than 200 public libraries across Canada.”