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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 21h

As Heather Bakken steps down as president of World Press Freedom Canada, she reflects on why press freedom is essential to democracy. Read her parting message in the latest Dispatch: buff.ly/H753PV8

Heather Bakken delivering remarks at a World Press Freedom Canada event beside a Canadian flag and banner, with a quote overlay reading “We have a free press as the underpinning for our freedoms, choices and way of life.”

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

British High Commissioner Rob Tinline says journalism remains “absolutely vital” to democracy. The U.K. is currently co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition with Finland. Read more in Dispatch: buff.ly/e7kfFgn #pressfreedom

“Press freedom is a treasured thing.” Quote on a brown background above a photo of a Rob Tinline, the British high commissioner to Canada, who is a smiling man holding a microphone with British and Canadian flags behind him, plus logos for media freedom organizations promoting press freedom.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Women journalists in Afghanistan are being pushed out of their profession. A new WORDS study of 40 women journalists found: • 100% practise self-censorship • 95% of provincial journalists cite mahram restrictions • 25% have left journalism Read more in Dispatch: buff.ly/Eu4fhaB

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This push for Alberta's separation from Canada is unfolding in a media environment increasingly polluted by disinformation, synthetic media and coordinated influence campaigns, writes Heather Bakken. What does this mean for #pressfreedom? Read more: worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/disinformati...

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Canada's new AI for All strategy misses a crucial issue: protecting journalists, news outlets and creators from uncompensated use of their copyrighted content. Read more buff.ly/gmM1di5 #pressfreedom #AI #Media #Copyright

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Every year, @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social celebrates these artists and the vital role they play in revealing uncomfortable truths. Check out the winners of the 26th International Editorial Cartoon Competition. This year's theme: Times are Tough #pressfreedom #journalismisnotacrime

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Press freedom is not guaranteed. It must be defended. On #WorldPressFreedomDay, @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social recognizes the courage of journalists in Canada and globally who continue to report in the public interest, often under pressure and at personal risk. #WPFC2026

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Liberté de la Presse Canada décerne un certificat de mérite à Heather Johnston dans la catégorie étudiante du Prix de la liberté de la presse pour sa ténacité et sa sensibilité dans le traitement des témoignages de femmes ayant subi une revictimisation par le système de justice. buff.ly/7LvrcDh

A graphic features the WPFC branding and the heading “Congratulations / Félicitations,” to Heather Johnson from Mount Royal University followed by “Student Achievement Certificate of Merit/ La réussite scolaire certificat de merite,” recognizing the student award category.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

World Press Freedom Canada recognizes Heather Johnston with a certificate of merit in the student category of the Press Freedom Award for her tenacity and sensitivity in sharing the stories of women re-victimized by the justice system. buff.ly/xXEJ0CP

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A Press Freedom Award Certificate of Merit goes to The Globe and Mail team who reported on conflicts of interest in Alberta Health Services, while facing intimidation: Carrie Tait, Tom Cardoso, Mark MacKinnon, Stephanie Chambers, Alanna Smith, Tu Thanh Ha & Greg Mercer. buff.ly/xXEJ0CP

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Congratulations to Jenna Olsen, winner of the 2026 Student Achievement Award. buff.ly/xXEJ0CP Félicitations à Jenna Olsen, lauréate du Prix de la réussite scolaire 2026. buff.ly/7LvrcDh #WorldPressFreedomDay2026

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Graphic from the World Press Freedom Canada 2026 awards. The slide features the WPFC branding and the heading “Congratulations / Félicitations,” followed by “Student Achievement / La réussite scolaire,” recognizing Jenna Olsen from University of King's College.

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Graphique de remise des prix 2026 de Journalistes canadiens pour la liberté d’expression. La diapositive présente l’image de marque et le titre « Congratulations / Félicitations » a Jenna Olsen from University of King's College, suivi de « Student Achievement / La réussite scolaire »

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The Press Freedom, Local Journalism Award goes to The Green Line team for data-driven reporting on displacement linked to Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT. buff.ly/xXEJ0CP Le Prix de la liberté de la presse en journalisme local est remis à l’équipe de The Green Line buff.ly/7LvrcDh

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Mark MacKinnon of The Globe and Mail receives the 2026 Career Achievement Award for more than 20 years as a leading foreign correspondent, including recent war coverage. buff.ly/xXEJ0CP Mark MacKinnon du Globe and Mail reçoit le Prix pour l’ensemble de la carrière 2026 buff.ly/7LvrcDh

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Frédérik Plante wins the 2026 Press Freedom Award for his persistent reporting on race-based police stops in Quebec. // Frédérik Plante remporte le Prix de la liberté de la presse 2026 pour son enquête soutenue sur les interpellations policières fondées sur la race au Québec buff.ly/7LvrcDh

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Thank you to our media partner LAT Multilingual Translation & Marketing for their supportof the 2026 World Press Freedom Day Awards Luncheon. La capacité de communiquer avec clarté et sensibilité culturelle est essentielle pour que les idées et les récits d’intérêt public trouvent un véritable écho.

2026 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY AWARDS LUNCHEON
DÎNER DE REMISE DES PRIX DE LA JOURNÉE DE LA LIBERTÉ DE LA PRESSE 2026

Thank you/Merci to our Media Partner/Partenaire Media

LAT Multilingual Translation & Marketing

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Thanks to our Silver Sponsors for backing press freedom. Tomorrow we celebrate the journalists who make it possible. buff.ly/q9Ey8aI Merci à nos commanditaires Argent

2026 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY AWARDS LUNCHEON
DÎNER DE REMISE DES PRIX DE LA JOURNÉE DE LA LIBERTÉ DE LA PRESSE 2026

Thank you/Merci to our Silver/Argent sponsors

Business Council of Canada
Forest Products Association of Canada
Global Public Affairs
NorthStar Public Affairs
PAA Advisory | Conseils
POLITICO
Summa Strategies Canada
Sussex Strategy Group

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Thank you to Postmedia for your support as a Media Partner of the World Press Freedom Day Awards Luncheon. Your work helps inform Canadians and sustain a healthy public conversation. Join us April 29 in Ottawa as we celebrate those defending press freedom. #WPFD2026 #pressfreedom

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Thank you to @hilltimes.com for supporting this year’s @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social Press Freedom Day Awards Luncheon as a Media Partner. Your work helps keep decision-makers in the public eye. Join us April 29 in Ottawa to honour press freedom. #WPFD2026

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Thank you to TC Energy for supporting press freedom as a Gold Sponsor. Independent journalism holds power to account. Join us April 29. Merci à TC Energy, fier commanditaire Or. Le journalisme indépendant est essentiel pour demander des comptes aux puissants.

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Visuel avec les logos de TC Energy et de World Press Freedom Canada, mention « commanditaire Or » et date de l’événement à Ottawa, le 29 avril 2026.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Thank you to Compass Rose for supporting us as a Gold Sponsor. Join us April 29 in Ottawa as we honour journalists whose courage ensures the public’s right to know. In a time of pressure and polarization, that work matters more than ever. buff.ly/q9Ey8aI / Merci à Compass Rose, commanditaire Or.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Thank you to @unifor.org for supporting press freedom as a Gold Sponsor. Behind every story are workers committed to informing the public. Merci à Unifor, fier commanditaire Or. Derrière chaque reportage, il y a des travailleurs engagés à informer le public.

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Graphic with Unifor and World Press Freedom Canada logos, labeled Gold Sponsor, promoting April 29, 2026 event in Ottawa.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Thank you to @cpac.ca for your Gold Sponsorship. Transparency strengthens democracy. So does the journalism that explains it. Merci à CPAC pour son appui comme commanditaire Or. La transparence renforce la démocratie, tout comme le journalisme!

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Graphic featuring CPAC and World Press Freedom Canada logos with Gold Sponsor label and April 29, 2026 event information.

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Visuel avec les logos de CPAC et de World Press Freedom Canada, mention « commanditaire Or » et information sur l’événement du 29 avril 2026.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Thank you to @friendscndm.bsky.social for your support as a Gold Sponsor. A strong media ecosystem is key to a healthy democracy. buff.ly/q9Ey8aI Merci à Les Amis des médias canadiens, commanditaire Or. Un écosystème médiatique solide est essentiel à une démocratie en santé. buff.ly/Cs3t4T4

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Graphic featuring Friends of Canadian Media and World Press Freedom Canada logos, marked as Gold Sponsor with April 29, 2026 event details.

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Visuel avec les logos de Friends of Canadian Media et de World Press Freedom Canada, identifiés comme commanditaires Or, avec la date du 29 avril 2026.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Thank you to CWA Canada for your Gold Sponsorship. Journalists (and those who support them) are essential to a free society. Join us April 29 to recognize their work. #PressFreedom #LibertéDeLaPresse Merci à @cwacanada1.bsky.social pour son soutien à titre de commanditaire Or.

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Graphic with CWA Canada and World Press Freedom Canada logos labeled Gold Sponsor, including April 29, 2026 Ottawa event.

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Visuel avec les logos de CWA Canada et de World Press Freedom Canada, mention « commanditaire Or » et date du 29 avril 2026 à Ottawa.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We’re grateful to Edelman for supporting this year’s luncheon as a Gold Sponsor. // Merci à Edelman, commanditaire Or de notre événement. Trust in information starts with a free and independent press. Join us April 29 to recognize journalists working to uphold that trust. #PressFreedom

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Promotional graphic showing Edelman and World Press Freedom Canada logos with “Gold Sponsor” designation and event date April 29, 2026.

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Visuel promotionnel avec les logos d’Edelman et de World Press Freedom Canada, mention « commanditaire Or » et date du 29 avril 2026.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Thank you to @sparkadvocacy.bsky.social for your support as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day Awards Luncheon. Supporting press freedom helps ensure that conversation remains open, rigorous and grounded in facts. buff.ly/q9Ey8aI Merci pour son appui à titre de commanditaire Or.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Thank you to the Mining Association of Canada for your Gold Sponsorship. Press freedom helps ensure accountability across all sectors. Merci à l’Association minière du Canada pour son appui comme commanditaire Or. La liberté de la presse favorise la reddition de comptes dans tous les secteurs.

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Graphic displaying Mining Association of Canada and World Press Freedom Canada logos, identified as Gold Sponsor, with April 29, 2026 event information.

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Visuel présentant les logos de l’Association minière du Canada et de World Press Freedom Canada, mention « commanditaire Or » et information sur l’événement du 29 avril 2026.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Thank you to @theglobeandmail.com for supporting the 2026 World Press Freedom Day Awards Luncheon as a Gold Sponsor. Quality journalism is a public good. Join us April 29 as we celebrate those who protect it. #PressFreedom

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Graphic showing The Globe and Mail and World Press Freedom Canada logos, identified as Gold Sponsor, with April 29, 2026 event details.

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Visuel présentant les logos de The Globe and Mail et de World Press Freedom Canada, mention « commanditaire Or » et détails de l’événement du 29 avril 2026.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Thank you to the Canadian Telecommunications Association for your support as a Gold Sponsor. A free press depends on open systems, access to information, and the ability to connect. Join us April 29 as we celebrate those defending these principles. worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/event/2026-w...

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Graphic with World Press Freedom Canada and Canadian Telecommunications Association logos labeled “Gold Sponsor,” with event date April 29, 2026 in Ottawa.

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Visuel avec les logos de World Press Freedom Canada et de l’Association canadienne des télécommunications, mention « commanditaire Or » et date du 29 avril 2026 à Ottawa.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We thank our Diamond Sponsor, Power Corporation of Canada, for their generous support of our annual awards luncheon. / Nous remercions notre commanditaire Diamant, Power Corporation of Canada, pour son généreux soutien à notre déjeuner annuel de remise des prix. buff.ly/q9Ey8aI

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

As we look forward to our annual awards luncheon in Ottawa on April 29, @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social is grateful for the support of our Sustaining Sponsor, the Canadian Bankers Association. Join us at the National Arts Centre to celebrate #PressFreedomDay worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/event/2026-w...

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We are just over two weeks away from our World Press Freedom Canada annual awards luncheon and we want to thank our patron sponsor the Canadian Commission for UNESCO for unwavering support. We look forward to hearing from new Secretary General Marie-Christine Morin on April 29. buff.ly/q9Ey8aI

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Editorial cartoons challenge power, cut through noise, and defend freedom of expression when it matters most. World Press Freedom Canada honours that work through the International Editorial Cartoon Competition. Winners announced April 29. buff.ly/6UY4l8l #pressfreedom

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Join us April 29 Ottawa to hear keynote speaker David Frum and celebrate the winners of the Press Freedom Awards & the International Editorial Cartoon Contest. Tickets are going fast! Reserve yours now: buff.ly/cOLoaaj Questions & sponsorship inquiries: info@worldpressfreedomcanada.ca #pressfreedom

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Ottawa says it wants your input on fixing the Access to Information Act. Before you weigh in, you should read what @deanbeeby.bsky.social has to say in the latest edition of Dispatch from @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social: buff.ly/MXlCir6 For more sharp reporting on transparency: buff.ly/7fFRp2m #cdnfoi

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

What happens when press freedom and democracy are in a state of crisis? It’s what David Frum has been warning about for years. Read the latest edition of Dispatch, our bimonthly newsletter, to learn why his message matters now more than ever. worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/dispatch/ #pressfreedom

"We’re all going to have to step up and be the best kind of citizens, the best-informed citizens that we know how to be, even as it becomes more difficult in the face of authoritarian pressure and new technology.” David Frum, The David Frum Show, June 4, 2025

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Wednesday, April 29
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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que David Frum prononcera l’allocution principale lors de notre déjeuner annuel de la Journée mondiale de la liberté de la presse 2026. Billets et partenariats : buff.ly/ikSpj1n

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We’re pleased to announce that David Frum will deliver the keynote at our 2026 World Press Freedom Day Awards Luncheon on April 29 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Tickets + sponsorship info: buff.ly/neASBky #pressfreedom

Graphic that reads: 2026 World Press Freedom Day Luncheon. Courage of Conviction. Keynote speaker: David Frum, staff writer at The Atlantic and host of The David Frum Show. Emcee: Annabelle Cloutier, CEO, National Arts Centre. Celebrating the winners of the Press Freedom, Local Journalism, Career Achievement, Student Achievement & International Editorial Cartoon Contest. April 29, 2026, National Arts Centre, Ottawa.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Tomorrow is the final deadline to nominate someone for the 2026 Press Freedom Awards. Let’s honour journalists who refuse to back down and continue serving the public interest. Submit before midnight. worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/awards/

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

⏳ Less than one week left to nominate a courageous journalist for a 2026 Press Freedom Award! worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/awards/

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

⏰ Deadline Feb. 17: Nominate courageous journalism for the 2026 Press Freedom Awards. worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/awards/ #pressfreedom #cdnmedia

Graphic highlighting the words “Secrecy, Intimidation, Truth” with a note that nominations close Feb. 17.

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

L’arrestation de Amber Bracken pendant qu’elle faisait son travail est devenue un test majeur pour la liberté de la presse au Canada. Son dossier avec The Narwhal pourrait changer la façon dont les journalistes couvrent manifestations, injonctions et actions policières. buff.ly/Wih95QJ

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

When police arrested photojournalist Amber Bracken while she was reporting, it became a test of press freedom in Canada. Her case with The Narwhal could shape how safely journalists cover protests, injunctions and police actions nationwide. Why it matters: buff.ly/kcKi8xl #pressfreedom

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Please welcome our new directors: Irene McIntosh & Aidan Raynor! We're thrilled to benefit from their skills, knowledge and ideas as we champion press freedom in Canada and around the world. Learn more about our team of volunteers here: buff.ly/jqhrSrl #pressfreedom #journalismisnotacrime #cdnmedia

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Save the date! Join us on April 29 to honour those making a difference to the fight for press freedom. Tickets will be on sale soon. #pressfreedom #CourageofConviction #journalismisnotacrime #notatarget buff.ly/u892HCX

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Check your inbox for the latest edition of Dispatch, a bimonthly newsletter from World Press Freedom Canada. worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/dispatch/ #pressfreedom #notatarget #journalismmatters #cdnmedia

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Vous connaissez des journalistes qui ont pris des risques dans l’intérêt public en 2025 ? Les mises en candidature pour les Prix de la liberté de la presse du Canada sont toujours ouvertes — date limite : 17 février. buff.ly/zAIZfFa

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Know a Canadian journalist who took real risks to publish the truth in 2025? Nominations for the Press Freedom Awards close Feb. 17. buff.ly/zdpGFIE #pressfreedom #journalismisnotacrime #cdnmedia

Know a journalist who took risks? 2026 Press Freedom Awards. Nomination deadline: Feb. 17

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World Press Freedom Canada - Liberté de la presse Canada @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Know someone who has shown an unwavering dedication to defending and upholding press freedom, even in the face of significant challenges or threats, throughout their career? Submit a nomination for this year’s Press Freedom Awards: buff.ly/zdpGFIE #pressfreedom #journalismisnotacrime

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