Events and activities across Canada celebrate freedom of expression, challenge censorship. Freedom to Read Week encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. “The freedom to read and write is crucial to the health of the literary arts in Canada, and every year Freedom to Read Week brings to light how …
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Toronto – The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is pleased to announce that Jael Richardson and the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) share the 2019 Freedom to Read Award. The award is presented annually by TWUC in recognition of work that is passionately supportive of the freedom to read, and free expression. Past recipients include …
Read moreAuthor Jael Richardson Shares Freedom to Read Award with the Festival of Literary Diversity
National event celebrates free expression, encourages discussion “The freedom to read is important,” say Michelle Arbuckle and Marg Anne Morrison, co-chairs of the Freedom of Expression Committee. “We encourage Canadians to celebrate their freedom to read and oppose censorship.” Toronto, February 15, 2019—The Book and Periodical Council (BPC) and its Freedom of Expression Committee …
Events across Canada celebrate freedom of expression, challenge censorship Toronto, January 26, 2016 — The Book and Periodical Council and its Freedom of Expression Committee are pleased to announce the 32nd annual Freedom to Read Week in Canada. A national celebration of freedom of expression that takes place in libraries, schools and arts venues across …
Read moreAnnouncing Freedom to Read Week 2016: February 21-27
>>From the Canadian Library Association (OTTAWA) February 10, 2015. The Canadian Library Association is delighted to announce that Brian Campbell has been chosen as winner of the 2015 Award for the Advancement of Intellectual Freedom in Canada for his tireless championship of librarianship’s core values of intellectual freedom and information access. Throughout his long and …
– Free speech advocate who founded the award becomes its 16th recipient – >>From The Writers’ Union of Canada Toronto – February 9, 2015 – The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is extremely pleased to announce that Ron Brown, Past Chair of TWUC, journalist, and author of 25 books, is the 2015 recipient of TWUC’s …
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Toronto, January 21, 2015 — The Book and Periodical Council and its Freedom of Expression Committee are pleased to announce the 31st annual Freedom to Read Week in Canada. A national celebration of freedom of expression that takes place in libraries, schools and arts venues across Canada, this year’s program runs from February 22 to …
FREEDOM TO READ WEEK CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF CHALLENGING CENSORSHIP Events throughout Toronto put censorship and surveillance in the spotlight Toronto, January 29, 2014 —- The Book and Periodical Council is delighted to announce the lineup of Toronto events for the 30th anniversary of Freedom to Read Week (February 23 to March 1, 2014). Events …
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FREEDOM TO READ WEEK CELEBRATES 30 YEARS Events Across Canada Support Freedom of Expression, Challenge Censorship Toronto, January 23, 2014 — The Book and Periodical Council and its Freedom of Expression Committee are delighted to announce the 30th anniversary of Freedom to Read Week. A national celebration of freedom of expression that takes place in …
The Canadian Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Advisory Committee has released the results of its seventh annual survey of challenges to library resources and policies in Canada for 2012. The survey is meant to reflect the books, magazines, DVD’s, etc. that were challenged in Canadian Libraries over the past year. To see a press release regarding the results, …
Read moreCanadian Library Association Releases Report on Challenged Materials