40 Years

Canadian Journalists
for Free Expression

Defending courageous reporting

40 Years

Canadian Journalists
for Free Expression

Defending courageous reporting

About Us

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) defends free expression and those with the courage to seek and report the truth. CJFE has deep roots in journalism. For more than 40 years, we have championed free media and the role it plays in creating a just and equitable society. Our organization supports and upholds the rights of all global citizens to hold leaders to account, to ask hard questions, and to use their voices to speak the truth.

CJFE is the only organization in Canada advocating for the rights and freedoms of the media, both abroad and in Canada.

Our Story

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) was founded in 1981, inspired to action after the mass killings and kidnapping of Latin American journalists in the late 1970s. A non-profit, non-governmental registered charity, CJFE is a volunteer-driven organization that has devoted itself to defending and protecting freedom of expression. Based in Toronto, CJFE is governed by a group of volunteers. Together, these advocates work with governments and industry partners to create meaningful change that preserves the fundamental rights of freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and access to information for all citizens.

Timeline

Collaboration

CJFE is a founding member of both the world-leading Journalists in Distress program and of the International Free Expression eXchange (IFEX). CJFE works with organizations and individuals around the world to protect reporters and to preserve the right to free expression for all. We are a founding member of IFEX, a global network of more than 119 independent non-governmental organizations that work at a local, national, regional and international level to defend and promote freedom of expression as a human right.

We are a member of a network of 24 International organizations led by IFEX to:

  1. Provide assistance to journalists and media workers whose lives or careers threatened because of their work
  2. Share information, coordinate joint efforts to avoid duplication

Sponsors and Partners

Google News InitiativeGoogle News Initiative
CBC | Radio-CanadaCBC | Radio-Canada
TD BankTD Bank
CWA CanadaCWA Canada
Margaret AtwoodMargaret Atwood
Michael de AdderMichael de Adder
APAP
CJFE-sponsor-500×500-CEMACJFE-sponsor-500×500-CEMA-bw
CFWIJCFWIJ
CTV NewsCTV News
CisionCision
Green LivingGreen Living
The Globe and MailThe Globe and Mail
ifexifex
Massey CollegeMassey College
Media ProfileMedia Profile
ReutersReuters
Stockwoods BarristersStockwoods Barristers
Toronto StarToronto Star
UniforUnifor
WeirFoulds LLPWeirFoulds LLP

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Less than a month until the CJFE Gala at the Ritz Carlton in Toronto on Oct 23rd!

Join us for a Night to Celebrate Courage in Journalism, raising funds for the Journalists in Distress Fund and supporting free, independent media.

Get your tickets today
https://cjfe.org/events/

CJFE is proud to announce @RanaAyyub as the recipient of the first of two 2024 International Press Freedom Award. An investigative journalist from India & Global Opinions Writer at @washingtonpost, Ayyub is recognized for her fearless reporting that holds governments accountable.

Recently, TVOntario withdrew their support for the documentary Russians At War, now screening at TIFF. Read CJFE's statement on this important issue. #CJFE #PressFreedom #TIFF2024

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X (formerly Twitter)

Less than a month until the CJFE Gala at the Ritz Carlton in Toronto on Oct 23rd!

Join us for a Night to Celebrate Courage in Journalism, raising funds for the Journalists in Distress Fund and supporting free, independent media.

Get your tickets today
https://cjfe.org/events/

CJFE is proud to announce @RanaAyyub as the recipient of the first of two 2024 International Press Freedom Award. An investigative journalist from India & Global Opinions Writer at @washingtonpost, Ayyub is recognized for her fearless reporting that holds governments accountable.

Recently, TVOntario withdrew their support for the documentary Russians At War, now screening at TIFF. Read CJFE's statement on this important issue. #CJFE #PressFreedom #TIFF2024

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