CJFE
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Canadian Journalists for Free Expression monitors, defends and promotes free expression and access to information in Canada and around the world.
Last year’s CJFE Press Freedom Award winner, investigative journalist Rana Ayyub, is once again facing threats and harassment, this time from a caller using a Canadian number.
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Last year’s CJFE Press Freedom Award winner, investigative journalist Rana Ayyub, is once again facing threats and harassment, this time from a caller using a Canadian number.
Elbows Up! Canadian Voices of Resilience and Resistance is a powerful new anthology responding to the U.S.’s shocking annexation threats and the wave of Canadian unity that followed.
October 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Elbows Up! Canadian Voices of Resilience and Resistance is a powerful new anthology responding to the U.S.’s shocking annexation threats and the wave of Canadian unity that followed.
Press access is not a privilege, it’s a cornerstone of accountability. Without independent reporting, the full reality of the conflict cannot reach the world. #PressFreedom #Gaza #JournalismIsNotACrime
@rsf.org @rsf-interfr.bsky.social
@rsf.org @rsf-interfr.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Press access is not a privilege, it’s a cornerstone of accountability. Without independent reporting, the full reality of the conflict cannot reach the world. #PressFreedom #Gaza #JournalismIsNotACrime
@rsf.org @rsf-interfr.bsky.social
@rsf.org @rsf-interfr.bsky.social
Foreign journalists are still banned from entering the territory, leaving local reporters, many of whom have worked under unimaginable pressure for years, as the world’s only witnesses to the conflict.
@pressfreedom.bsky.social
@pressfreedom.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Foreign journalists are still banned from entering the territory, leaving local reporters, many of whom have worked under unimaginable pressure for years, as the world’s only witnesses to the conflict.
@pressfreedom.bsky.social
@pressfreedom.bsky.social
Despite the ceasefire, independent reporting from Gaza remains severely restricted.
@theconversation.com
@theconversation.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Despite the ceasefire, independent reporting from Gaza remains severely restricted.
@theconversation.com
@theconversation.com
CJFE and the Canadian Association of Journalists @cajournalists.bsky.social are proud to join UNIFOR’s #factcheckhere campaign, highlighting the vital role of credible news outlets in Canada.
September 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
CJFE and the Canadian Association of Journalists @cajournalists.bsky.social are proud to join UNIFOR’s #factcheckhere campaign, highlighting the vital role of credible news outlets in Canada.
Last week’s assassination of U.S. political commentator and conservative advocate, Charlie Kirk, quickly spread across social media, fueling grief and outrage.
September 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Last week’s assassination of U.S. political commentator and conservative advocate, Charlie Kirk, quickly spread across social media, fueling grief and outrage.
BREAKING: Canada has now joined a coalition of 27 other governments in calling on Israel to allow immediate foreign media access to Gaza and to protect journalists.
August 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
BREAKING: Canada has now joined a coalition of 27 other governments in calling on Israel to allow immediate foreign media access to Gaza and to protect journalists.
Six journalists, including Pulitzer-winning Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, were killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital. The UN condemned the attack as a “grave breach of international law.” Media groups, including CJFE, demand accountability & protection for journalists.
August 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Six journalists, including Pulitzer-winning Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, were killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital. The UN condemned the attack as a “grave breach of international law.” Media groups, including CJFE, demand accountability & protection for journalists.
In a new piece for The Walrus, CJFE/Massey College Fellow Mostafa Al-a’sar reflects on what it means to lose access to news –twice.
In Egypt, the state controlled access to news. In Canada, censorship comes from a tech giant.
In Egypt, the state controlled access to news. In Canada, censorship comes from a tech giant.
July 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In a new piece for The Walrus, CJFE/Massey College Fellow Mostafa Al-a’sar reflects on what it means to lose access to news –twice.
In Egypt, the state controlled access to news. In Canada, censorship comes from a tech giant.
In Egypt, the state controlled access to news. In Canada, censorship comes from a tech giant.
CJFE is deeply concerned by this pattern of intimidation against journalists doing public-interest reporting.
We echo The Globe’s Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley, who stated: “Any attempt to interfere with legitimate newsgathering is an attack on the public’s right to know.”
#journalismisnotacrime
We echo The Globe’s Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley, who stated: “Any attempt to interfere with legitimate newsgathering is an attack on the public’s right to know.”
#journalismisnotacrime
July 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
CJFE is deeply concerned by this pattern of intimidation against journalists doing public-interest reporting.
We echo The Globe’s Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley, who stated: “Any attempt to interfere with legitimate newsgathering is an attack on the public’s right to know.”
#journalismisnotacrime
We echo The Globe’s Editor-in-Chief, David Walmsley, who stated: “Any attempt to interfere with legitimate newsgathering is an attack on the public’s right to know.”
#journalismisnotacrime
A Globe and Mail reporter investigating political interference in Alberta’s health authority has been targeted by anonymous harassment, including surveillance, doxing, and a spoofed phone number.
July 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A Globe and Mail reporter investigating political interference in Alberta’s health authority has been targeted by anonymous harassment, including surveillance, doxing, and a spoofed phone number.
Journalists in Gaza are now struggling to access food as the war continues and aid remains blocked.
In a joint statement, the BBC, Reuters, AFP, and the Associated Press said their staff on the ground are “increasingly unable to feed themselves and their families.”
In a joint statement, the BBC, Reuters, AFP, and the Associated Press said their staff on the ground are “increasingly unable to feed themselves and their families.”
July 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Journalists in Gaza are now struggling to access food as the war continues and aid remains blocked.
In a joint statement, the BBC, Reuters, AFP, and the Associated Press said their staff on the ground are “increasingly unable to feed themselves and their families.”
In a joint statement, the BBC, Reuters, AFP, and the Associated Press said their staff on the ground are “increasingly unable to feed themselves and their families.”
While Canada remains relatively well-ranked at 21st, that’s a notable drop from its 14th place position just last year — and the report outlines several key areas where progress is still urgently needed.
Read the report: rsf.org/en/rsf-world...
Read the report: rsf.org/en/rsf-world...
May 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
While Canada remains relatively well-ranked at 21st, that’s a notable drop from its 14th place position just last year — and the report outlines several key areas where progress is still urgently needed.
Read the report: rsf.org/en/rsf-world...
Read the report: rsf.org/en/rsf-world...
Reporters Without Borders @rsf.org has recently released their 2025 World Press Freedom Index, highlighting that economic fragility is now one of the leading threats to press freedom worldwide.
May 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Reporters Without Borders @rsf.org has recently released their 2025 World Press Freedom Index, highlighting that economic fragility is now one of the leading threats to press freedom worldwide.
Palestinian photojournalist Samar Abu Elouf — recipient of CJFE’s 2024 International Press Freedom Award — has just been named World Press Photo of the Year winner for her powerful image, “Mahmoud Ajjour, Aged Nine,” published in The New York Times.
April 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Palestinian photojournalist Samar Abu Elouf — recipient of CJFE’s 2024 International Press Freedom Award — has just been named World Press Photo of the Year winner for her powerful image, “Mahmoud Ajjour, Aged Nine,” published in The New York Times.
This week, an Israeli airstrike hit a media tent near Nasser Hospital, killing journalist Helmi al-Faqawi and injuring several others, as reported by Wafa and Al Jazeera. Deaths add to the casualty numbers in what has been declared the deadliest ever war for media workers.
April 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This week, an Israeli airstrike hit a media tent near Nasser Hospital, killing journalist Helmi al-Faqawi and injuring several others, as reported by Wafa and Al Jazeera. Deaths add to the casualty numbers in what has been declared the deadliest ever war for media workers.
• How can Canadian media navigate 2025?
• What role does AI play in misinformation?
• How do we rebuild trust in journalism?
Swipe through our key takeaways from the panel discussion. Presented by CJFE & WesternuFIMS
• What role does AI play in misinformation?
• How do we rebuild trust in journalism?
Swipe through our key takeaways from the panel discussion. Presented by CJFE & WesternuFIMS
March 31, 2025 at 10:49 PM
• How can Canadian media navigate 2025?
• What role does AI play in misinformation?
• How do we rebuild trust in journalism?
Swipe through our key takeaways from the panel discussion. Presented by CJFE & WesternuFIMS
• What role does AI play in misinformation?
• How do we rebuild trust in journalism?
Swipe through our key takeaways from the panel discussion. Presented by CJFE & WesternuFIMS
On March 20, 2025, CJFE & WesternuFIMS hosted the panel: Canadian Politics in the Eye of the Storm at Hot Docs Cinema.
Top journalists tackled disinformation, AI, media trust & U.S. influence ahead of the election.
Swipe for key takeaways.
#CJFE #PressFreedom
Top journalists tackled disinformation, AI, media trust & U.S. influence ahead of the election.
Swipe for key takeaways.
#CJFE #PressFreedom
March 31, 2025 at 10:49 PM
On March 20, 2025, CJFE & WesternuFIMS hosted the panel: Canadian Politics in the Eye of the Storm at Hot Docs Cinema.
Top journalists tackled disinformation, AI, media trust & U.S. influence ahead of the election.
Swipe for key takeaways.
#CJFE #PressFreedom
Top journalists tackled disinformation, AI, media trust & U.S. influence ahead of the election.
Swipe for key takeaways.
#CJFE #PressFreedom
A free press is the backbone of democracy, but when those in power call journalists “enemy media,” they undermine the public’s right to truth and accountability. CJFE stands with those who risk their safety to report the facts.
#PressFreedom #TruthDiesInDarkness #journalismisnotacrime
#PressFreedom #TruthDiesInDarkness #journalismisnotacrime
March 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A free press is the backbone of democracy, but when those in power call journalists “enemy media,” they undermine the public’s right to truth and accountability. CJFE stands with those who risk their safety to report the facts.
#PressFreedom #TruthDiesInDarkness #journalismisnotacrime
#PressFreedom #TruthDiesInDarkness #journalismisnotacrime
Media outlets and infrastructure have been relentlessly targeted, yet reporters continue their vital work despite the immense risks. Their courage and commitment to press freedom must not be forgotten.
Via: rsf.org
#journalismisnotacrime
Via: rsf.org
#journalismisnotacrime
February 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Media outlets and infrastructure have been relentlessly targeted, yet reporters continue their vital work despite the immense risks. Their courage and commitment to press freedom must not be forgotten.
Via: rsf.org
#journalismisnotacrime
Via: rsf.org
#journalismisnotacrime
On November 19, filmmaker Larry Weinstein received CJFE’s Integrity Award for his film Beethoven’s Nine: Ode to Humanity.
Weinstein’s documentary explores the unifying power of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony through eight powerful stories, uncovering its enduring message of resilience and hope.
Weinstein’s documentary explores the unifying power of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony through eight powerful stories, uncovering its enduring message of resilience and hope.
December 18, 2024 at 9:37 PM
On November 19, filmmaker Larry Weinstein received CJFE’s Integrity Award for his film Beethoven’s Nine: Ode to Humanity.
Weinstein’s documentary explores the unifying power of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony through eight powerful stories, uncovering its enduring message of resilience and hope.
Weinstein’s documentary explores the unifying power of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony through eight powerful stories, uncovering its enduring message of resilience and hope.
Swipe to learn more about this year's award recipients.
#CJFE #JournalismMatters #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotACrime
#CJFE #JournalismMatters #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotACrime
December 10, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Swipe to learn more about this year's award recipients.
#CJFE #JournalismMatters #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotACrime
#CJFE #JournalismMatters #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotACrime
On October 23,300 journalists and supporters gathered at the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression Annual Gala in Toronto to honor courage in journalism. It was a night dedicated to recognizing those who uphold the truth and stand for press freedom.
December 10, 2024 at 11:27 PM
On October 23,300 journalists and supporters gathered at the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression Annual Gala in Toronto to honor courage in journalism. It was a night dedicated to recognizing those who uphold the truth and stand for press freedom.