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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 February 24, 2023

David Hutton warns parliamentary committee of dangers of weak protection for whistleblowers

CFE Senior Fellow David Hutton testified before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates (OGGO) on February 13 in connection with its study of Federal Government contracts awarded to McKinsey and Company.

Whistleblower Protection

Page February 21, 2023

CFLA and CFE to work together on library challenges database

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations and the Centre for Free Expression are pleased to announce an agreement in principle to maintain a joint library challenges database.

Intellectual Freedom

BPC Bulletin February 20, 2023

BPC Bulletin: MP Proposes to Ban Denials of Genocide at Indian Residential Schools

In the House of Commons, NDP MP Leah Gazan has proposed drafting a bill to ban the denial of genocide in Indian residential schools.

Censorship

BPC Bulletin February 20, 2023

BPC Bulletin: Photojournalist and "The Narwhal" File Lawsuit Against RCMP

A freelance photojournalist and The Narwhal have filed a lawsuit against the RCMP over her arrest while reporting the protests on Wet’suwet’en territory in British Columbia in November 2021.

Freedom of the Press

Video March 2, 2023

Muslims and the Media: Western media’s role in fanning fear of Islam and Muslims

#5 in CFE Series: Threats to Press Freedom Panelists: Tony Burman, Omar Sachedina, Michelle Shephard, Haroon Siddiqui Moderator: Julian Sher

Freedom of the Press

News February 6, 2023

Ted Palys Appointed Senior Fellow at Centre for Free Expression

Ted Palys has been appointed a senior fellow at the Centre for Free Expression (CFE) at Toronto Metropolitan University. Palys is one of Canada’s leading authorities on research confidentiality.

Academic Freedom