World Press Freedom Canada

Press freedom is not guaranteed. It must be defended. On World Press Freedom Day, @CDN_WPF recognizes the courage of journalists in Canada and around the world who report in the public interest, often under pressure and at personal risk. #PressFreedom #WPFD2026

Courage of conviction has never mattered more. A message from World Press Freedom Canada on how #pressfreedom needs it now more than ever. youtu.be/T-8cooZokBI?si… #WorldPressFreedomDay #cdnmedia #democracy

Liberté de la Presse Canada décerne un certificat de mérite à Heather Johnston dans la catégorie étudiante du Prix de la liberté de la presse. buff.ly/7LvrcDh

World Press Freedom Canada recognizes Heather Johnston with a certificate of merit in the student category of the Press Freedom Award for her tenacity and sensitivity in sharing the stories of women re-victimized by the justice system. buff.ly/xXEJ0CP

The Globe’s pursuit of the truth at Alberta Health Services exemplified how journalists should hold those in positions of power to account. Thank you Carrie Tait, Tom Cardoso, Mark MacKinnon, Stephanie Chambers, Alanna Smith, Tu Thanh Ha & Greg Mercer. buff.ly/xXEJ0CP

Congratulations to Jenna Olsen, winner of the Student Achievement Award, for an investigation of clandestine medical testing on dogs at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Félicitations à Jenna Olsen, lauréate du Prix de la réussite scolaire. #WorldPressFreedomDay2026 buff.ly/xXEJ0CP

The Press Freedom, Local Journalism Award goes to The Green Line team for data-driven reporting on displacement linked to Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT. buff.ly/xXEJ0CP Le Prix de la liberté de la presse en journalisme local est remis à l’équipe de The Green Line

Mark MacKinnon of The Globe and Mail receives the 2026 Career Achievement Award for 20+ years as a leading foreign correspondent, including recent war coverage. buff.ly/xXEJ0CP Mark MacKinnon reçoit le Prix pour l’ensemble de la carrière 2026 buff.ly/7LvrcDh

Frédérik Plante wins the 2026 Press Freedom Award for his persistent reporting on race-based police stops in Quebec. buff.ly/xXEJ0CP #WorldPressFreedomDay2026

Frédérik Plante remporte le Prix de la liberté de la presse 2026 pour son enquête soutenue sur les interpellations policières fondées sur la race au Québec. buff.ly/7LvrcDh #JournéeMondialeLibertéPresse2026

Thank you to our media partner LAT Multilingual Translation & Marketing for their supportof the 2026 World Press Freedom Day Awards Luncheon. La capacité de communiquer avec clarté et sensibilité culturelle est essentielle.

Thanks to our Silver Sponsors for supporting the 2026 World Press Freedom Day Awards Luncheon: Business Council of Canada, Forest Products Association of Canada, Global Public Affairs, NorthStar Public Affairs, PAA Advisory | Conseils, POLITICO, Summa & Sussex. Join us tomorrow!

Thank you to Postmedia for your support as a Media Partner of the World Press Freedom Day Awards Luncheon. Join us April 29 in Ottawa as we celebrate those defending press freedom. #WPFD2026 buff.ly/q9Ey8aI

Thank you to @TheHillTimes for supporting this year’s awards luncheon as a Media Partner. Independent reporting on public policy and politics is essential to accountability. Join us April 29 in Ottawa to honour press freedom.

Thank you to @TCEnergy for supporting the @CDN_WPF Press Freedom Day Awards Luncheon as a Gold Sponsor. Independent journalism holds power to account. Join us April 29 as we recognize those who do this work, often in the face of real risk. #PressFreedom worldpressfreedomcanada.ca/event/2026-wor…

Thank you to @CompassRoseGr for supporting press freedom as a Gold Sponsor. Join us April 29 as we honour journalists whose courage ensures the public’s right to know. In a time of pressure and polarization, that work matters more than ever. buff.ly/q9Ey8aI #PressFreedom

Thank you to @@UniforTheUnion for supporting press freedom as a Gold Sponsor. Behind every story are workers committed to informing the public. *** Merci à Unifor, fier commanditaire Or. Derrière chaque reportage, il y a des travailleurs engagés à informer le public.

Thank you to @CPAC_TV for your Gold Sponsorship. Transparency strengthens democracy. So does the journalism that explains it. Merci à CPAC pour son appui comme commanditaire Or. La transparence renforce la démocratie, tout comme le journalisme.

Thank you to Friends of Canadian Media for being a Gold Sponsor. A strong media ecosystem is key to a healthy democracy. Join us April 29 to celebrate those defending it. buff.ly/q9Ey8aI / Merci à Les Amis des médias canadiens, commanditaire Or. buff.ly/Cs3t4T4

Thank you to @CWACanada for your Gold Sponsorship. Journalists (and those who support them) are essential to a free society. Join us April 29 to recognize their work. #PressFreedom Merci à CWA Canada pour son soutien à titre de commanditaire Or.