Of civil disobedience, injunctions, and the public’s right to know

What happened in Labrador in October of 2016 was a social crisis, which culminated in acts of civil disobedience. How do we know? Largely because of Justin Brake’s journalism.

Jacinthe Tremblay

April 14, 2017

# Justin Brake

Press freedom a “cornerstone of a healthy democracy”

From Concerned Youth of Newfoundland and Labrador: An open letter in support of Justin Brake and the role of good journalism in a turbulent future.

TheIndependent.ca

March 23, 2017

Power and Dissent

Press Freedom and the Law 101

No consistent rulings or approach in Canadian courts to journalism and the law.

March 19, 2017

Justin Brake nominated for human rights award

Independent reporter to appear in court over same coverage N.L. Human Rights Commission has cited as the reason for his nomination.

December 7, 2016

To Each Their Own

Press freedom a prerequisite for the just and democratic rule of law

Journalists ought to defend freedom of the press, not encourage its restriction.

November 8, 2016