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There have been dozens of arrests at Fairy Creek... but not much footage to show for it. That's because the RCMP have been blocking and corralling journalists from freely covering the demonstrations. But according to court precedent and the RCMP's own guidelines, journalists do have the right to be present even when there is a court injunction.So why does it keep happening? And why is it always Canada's independent media at the forefront of this fight?Reporter Cherise Seucharan finds out. This episode is supported by Hover and Dispatch Coffee.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covering BC's anti-logging protests raise issues about journalists' decorum, access, and how stories about land protectors are framed. And Native Twitter gets a CNN pundit fired for spewing racist views about Indigenous people. Thunder Bay host Ryan McMahon and photojournalist Amber Bracken take over in Jesse's absence.Further reading:CAJ's first statement about how RCMP injunctions were a concern for journalistsCAJ's subsequent statement on their legal application to challenge RCMP's injunctionPhotojournalist Jesse Winter's Twitter thread about access at Fairy Creek being better This episode is brought to you by Dispatch and Freshbooks.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A repost of one of the most popular Canadaland episodes ever, from way back in 2014. The Irvings are secretive billionaires who have a monopoly on New Brunswick's news media. Journalist Jacques Poitras, author of Irving vs Irving, describes how the family subtly suppresses criticism and destroys competitors. This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee and SquarespaceSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CIJA has called-out Canadaland for not adequately denouncing last week's guest. Meanwhile, controversy over coverage of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Canada. And filmmaker Michelle Latimer launches her inevitable comeback campaign, damn the consequences. Thunder Bay host Ryan McMahon and Independent Jewish Voices' communications lead Aaron Lakoff take over in Jesse's absence. Further reading:The winner of JHR's Award for Outstanding Work By An Indigenous Youth Reporter is hereMichelle Latimer first broke her silence with Globe and Mail's Barry Hertz hereLatimer wrote about it "in her own words" hereJorge Barrera followed up on Barry Hertz's story hereKa'nhehsí:io Deer and Jorge Barrera first called out Latimer hereThis episode is brought to by Kilne, Dispatch and HelloFresh.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadian Armed Forces has known that they have a problem with sexual misconduct for over two decades. Why can't they figure out how to stop it?In 1998, several women came forward to Maclean's magazine about their experiences being raped or sexually harassed in the military. Many years and many victims later, there was finally an investigation which lead to the creation of Operation Honour, which was supposed to address problem.But it didnt.Now many members of the Canadian military have come forward yet again, and the government has pledged to do another investigation. Reporter Cherise Seucharan looks into why this has been such a problem, and if it will be different this time.A warning for listeners: this episode contains detailed descriptions of sexual assault.This episode is supported by Kilne, Squarespace, and Article.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reporting on the occupation of Palestine is "all stick, no carrot." And Canada's National Newspaper Awards is more like the Golden Globes than we thought. Writer and researcher Dalya al-Masri co-hosts.Further reading:A bit more background on why Duncan McCue's apologized for saying "Palestine" on airMichelle Latimer "breaks her silence" here This episode is supported by Dispatch Coffee and Kilne.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Migrant farm workers aren't the only temporary foreign workers who have been largely forgotten and failed during the pandemic. Producer Sula Greene brings us the voices of workers some of us see every day but who nevertheless often remain invisible. What do these women endure to become Permanent Residents of Canada, and is that goal even possible given our current system? This episode is supported by Kilne , Freshbooks, and SquarespaceSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Torstar publishes pro-gambling content now. And the Rogers family vacation at Mar-a-Lago. Data journalist David Weisz co-hosts.Further reading:See Steve McAllister's Torstar contributions about sports betting here;David duly noted CBC's The Big Spend, which takes a look at COVID spending;David also duly noted Humber's Storylab Surviving Hate project; See the first piece of Canadaland's new column The Secret Public Servant here.This episode is supported by Dispatch, Kilne and Manscaped.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1972, the government funded an absurd study to measure the impact of cannabis on productivity.Show Notes: Young women were sequestered in a hospital ward for 98 days and administered daily doses of super-potent, government-grown marijuana. They smoked 2 joints a day while weaving macrame belts for money. Their story is the subject of a new indie film, The Marijuana ConspiracyTrailerBut it was first told to reporter Diana Zlomislic by Doreen Brown, who now bring it to us.  This episode brought to you by Our Darkest Day, Squarespace, Freshbooks, ArticleSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Media reacts to a perplexing Court decision on Bill 21, Quebec's law banning some public servants from wearing religious symbols. And Rebel News is facing new scrutiny. CANADALAND's French language media correspondent Emilie Nicolas co-hosts. Further reading:See The New York Times piece on Caolan Robertson speaking about Rebel News hereSee The Canadian Anti-Hate Network's statement about Rebel News' suit hereSee Rebel News' statement about the Canadian Anti-Hate Network hereThis episode is supported by Hover, Dispatch Coffee, and Magic Spoon.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.