Can editorial standards be applied fairly in highly polarized situations? The case of Israel and Gaza
Bitter divisions over the war in Gaza have provoked a flood of allegations that Canadian and American media have abandoned editorial standards in their coverage. Key questions will address bias, editorial responsibility, the balance between fairness and advocacy, and the role of media in shaping public perception.
Panelists
- Samira Mohyeddin, Independent journalist; CEO, On The Line Media; former producer, CBC Radio’s The Current; and CBC podcast host
- Shree Paradkar – Social and Racial Justice Columnist, Toronto Star
- Ivor Shapiro – Senior Fellow, Centre for Free Expression; Professor Emeritus, School of Journalism, Toronto Metropolitan University
Moderator
- Sakeina Syed – Toronto-based writer and freelance journalist
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