TORONTO, Oct. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) calls on Conservative Members of Parliament to rescind their motions demanding that senior members of CBC's leadership team appear before House of Commons committees, as it infringes on journalistic independence. "Any efforts to politically interfere with any news organization's news gathering process is a complete violation of the press freedom," said Brent Jolly, president of the CAJ. "Editorial independence is crucial to a free press, and politicians should not be meddling with the decisions journalists make." The Canadian Association of Journalists is the country's largest professional organization that serves to advance the interests of journalists from coast to coast to coast. SOURCE Canadian Association of JournalistsFor further information: Brent Jolly, CAJ President, 289-387-3179, [email protected]

Source: CBC News October 24, 2023 13:13 UTC