CBC Caught Hiding Harassment Case—Court Says No

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CBC Caught Hiding Harassment Case—Court Says No

When the CBC isn’t busy preaching about press freedom, it appears to be trying to muzzle it—especially when it involves its own scandals.

This week, the CBC lost a legal bid in Québec Superior Court to ban media outlets from covering a harassment hearing involving one of its own managers. Justice Ian Demers ruled against the public broadcaster’s request for a publication ban, saying it lacked any serious justification and violated the principles of open courts. The irony? The CBC has long positioned itself as a fierce advocate for press access and courtroom transparency—until its own reputation was on the line.

Let’s be clear: embarrassment is not a valid excuse for censorship—especially from a media institution funded by taxpayers. If the CBC wants to enjoy the privileges of a free press, it must also accept the responsibilities. That includes being held accountable by the same journalistic standards it imposes on others.

This isn't just a legal story. It's a moral one. It's about trust, hypocrisy, and the slow erosion of public confidence in institutions that play by two sets of rules—one for them, and one for you.

Why should Canadians continue to fund an outlet that hides from the very scrutiny it demands of others?
Can public institutions survive when their credibility collapses under the weight of their own double standards?

If transparency is only for your enemies, it’s not journalism—it’s propaganda.

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