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IPG condemns Ford government plan to shield premier’s records from FOI laws
The Independent Press Gallery (IPG) is condemning the Ontario government’s proposal to weaken freedom-of-information laws by shielding records from the offices of Doug Ford, cabinet ministers and their staff from public access.Under proposed changes announced by...
IPG condemns Immigration Minister’s refusal to answer independent media
The Independent Press Gallery (IPG) is condemning the office of Lena Diab after it confirmed the department will only respond to journalists who meet government-approved criteria tied to federal media subsidy rules.According to a Department of Immigration notice on...
IPG Applauds Conservatives for Policy Motion to Force CBC to Compete in the Free Market
The Independent Press Gallery (IPG) applauds the Conservative Party of Canada for passing a policy motion at its convention in Calgary, committing to force the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to operate in the free market instead of living off compulsory taxpayer...
IPG Condemns Media Industry For Turning Taxpayer Bailouts Into Political Loyalty
The Independent Press Gallery (IPG) is condemning the Canadian Media Producers Association for openly demonstrating that federal media bailouts are being used to purchase political favour rather than support independent journalism or cultural production.On January 29,...
Independent Press Gallery Condemns Calls to “Globalize the Intifada” as Threats Targeting Jews in Canadian Newsrooms
In a series of widely circulated public posts documented by journalist Jesse Brown, activists openly called to “globalize the intifada” at specific Canadian media organizations, including the Globe and Mail, the National Post, and Canadaland. These calls were not...
Independent Press Gallery Warns: Canada Is Now Exporting Climate Censorship to the UN
The Independent Press Gallery is raising alarm over the federal government’s decision to co-sponsor the United Nations’ new Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change — a document that lays the groundwork for global restrictions on journalism, scientific...
Independent Press Gallery Condemns Criminal Probe Into Keean Bexte
The Independent Press Gallery of Canada (IPG) condemns the criminal investigation launched against journalist Keean Bexte and Juno News under section 91(1) of the Canada Elections Act.Bexte is facing potential charges for his reporting on Liberal candidate Thomas...
Independent Press Gallery Condemns Montreal Police Threat Against Journalist Covering Pro-Hamas Prayers at Notre-Dame Basilica
Montreal– The Independent Press Gallery of Canada strongly condemns the Montreal police’s treatment of Rebel News journalist Alexa Lavoie, who was threatened with arrest and physically obstructed while reporting on a public demonstration in front of the...
Canada’s Press Freedom Drops Sharply Under Carney, Says Independent Press Gallery
The Independent Press Gallery of Canada (IPG) is sounding the alarm after Canada fell to 21st place in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, down 7 spots in just one year, and 13 spots since 2015. The sharp decline coincides with increased state control over media, both...
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