Freedom of the Press

Last fall the news broke that Quebec police forces had been spying on journalists, over a period of time and almost as a matter of routine. Not only did Montreal police obtain warrants to tap into the phone and electronics of Patrick Lagacé (La Presse), close to a dozen reporters and journalists have been monitored by municipal and provincial forces, acting with and without warrants. The ensuing outrage focused on the alarming invasion of privacy and revelation that some violations took place with the law’s blessing, under warrants issued by justices of the peace.

CFE et al. Intervener Factum  - Ontario Court of Appeal – Journalist-Source Privilege

Centre for Free Expression in collaboration with PEN Canada and the Canadian Association of Journalists.