CFE Virtual Forum Series: #4 in CFE Series: Threats to Press Freedom — Friday June 10, 2022 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Canada’s protection for press freedom does not seem to extend to student journalists — a worrisome omission to those who see schools as preparing students to be citizens in a democratic society. The Student Press Freedom Act, written and promoted by students in British Columbia, may change that. Join the authors of that Act in a lively discussion of why student journalists should have press freedom, the barriers they face, and the importance of overcoming them both for schools and society.
Co-sponsored by Canadian Association of Journalists, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression, PEN Canada, World Press Freedom Canada
Panelists
- Spencer Izen, Editor-in-chief, The Griffins’ Nest, Eric Hamber Secondary School, Vancouver; Co-Campaign Director, SPFA Campaign
- Jessica Kim, Managing Editor, The Griffins’ Nest, Eric Hamber Secondary School, Vancouver; Co- Campaign Director, SPFA Campaign
Discussant
- Danielle McLaughlin, former Director of Education, Canadian Civil Liberties Association; Author of That’s Not Fair! Getting to Know Your Rights and Freedoms
Moderator
- James L. Turk, Director, Centre for Free Expression, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
Zoom link to event ryerson.zoom.us/j/91941276567
This is a free event and no registration is required.
Please contact cfe@ryerson.ca if you require accommodation to ensure inclusion in this event.
