Toronto, Vancouver Island protests shine spotlight on media access
by Elena De Luigi, The Canadian Press
Posted Aug 4, 2021 4:00 am EDT
Last Updated Aug 4, 2021 at 4:11 am EDT
TORONTO Police and politicians’ efforts to limit public access to recent events in Toronto and Vancouver Island have cast a spotlight on the role of journalists and spurred concerns over freedom of the press.
The decision by authorities in Toronto to fence off public parks last month as municipal staff and police cleared homeless encampments sparked backlash from media outlets and advocates, who have petitioned the city to allow reporters on site during the operations.
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