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CAJ: Ontario journalists, whistleblowers impacted by Bill 156


OTTAWA, ON, June 10, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is raising a number of concerns about Ontario's proposed Bill 156 and it's impacts on journalists and the public's right to know. These concerns include the targeting of investigative journalists and a lack of protections for whistleblowers. The following written testimony has been submitted to the Standing Committee on General Government:

Dear Standing Committee on General Government,

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is a truly national association of working journalists with members all over the country, and across all forms of media.

We would like to offer our concerns regarding the proposed Bill 156, the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, and how it relates to the ability of journalists to act in their public accountability role. But first, a bit about the CAJ.

The CAJ was founded in 1978 as the Centre for Investigative Journalism, a non-profit organization that encouraged and supported investigative journalism. Over the years, we broadened our mandate, and now offer high-quality professional development, primarily at our annual national conference; and outspoken advocacy on behalf of journalists.

That advocacy is what brings us here today. Bill 156 is presented as a means of protecting farmers from intrusion, to keep them safe. But a close reading brings up a number of alarming implications for journalists and for the public's right to know.

This spring media reported on unsafe working conditions present at meatpacking plants across this country as COVID-19 outbreaks spread. Previously, journalists have worked to establish accountability in the untimely deaths of farm workers, and migrant workers on farms. Animal rights issues have come to light through reports in the media. The media's role in establishing accountability in agriculture must be protected.

Thank you for considering our submission, and for supporting the rights of Ontario journalists.

The Canadian Association of Journalists is a professional organization with more than 600 members across Canada. The CAJ's primary roles are public-interest advocacy work and professional development for its members.

SOURCE Canadian Association of Journalists


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