Canadian Access to Information and Journalism: Obstacles and Opportunities

The Canadian federal Access to Information Act (ATIA) is an essential yet inadequate piece of legislation that, in theory, helps facilitate democratic engagement. Making use of this legislation is an essential way for journalists to hold power to account; to provide the public with newsworthy inform...

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Main Authors: Margaret Thompson, Elyse Amend, Luisa Marini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: J-Schools Canada / Écoles-J Canada 2021-11-01
Series:Facts & Frictions
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Online Access:https://factsandfrictions.ca/portfolio-item/canadian-ati-and-journalism-obstacles-and-opportunities/