A Danish journalist working on a documentary about Indigenous resistance to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in British Columbia was banned from entering Canada, despite presenting press credentials and a 14-day quarantine plan. "Have been denied entry into Canada despite all press accreditation and paperwork in order. Concerned about press freedom," he said on social media, in a post which has been translated from Danish to English. "Seeking entry for a professional visit as a journalist may be considered non-discretionary/non-optional provided there is a requirement for the journalist to be physically in Canada. "This really begs the deeper question of the conflict of interest of the Canadian government owning a pipeline expansion project."

Source: CBC News August 24, 2020 01:54 UTC