"Amid relentless pressure from groups like Honest Reporting Canada, it is vital for CBC to uphold journalistic integrity and resist attempts to suppress important narratives. Standing firm on principles of fairness and accountability is essential to platform marginalized Palestinian voices and the growing Palestinian solidarity movement in Canada."
January 15, 2025
To:
Nancy Waugh, Managing Editor, CBC News
Brodie Fenlon, Editor-in-Chief, CBC News
Mrinali Anchan, Reporter, CBC Edmonton
Dear Ms. Waugh, Mr. Fenlon, and Ms. Anchan,
On behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME), I extend my sincere thanks for Ms. Anchan’s outstanding article, “Edmonton utilities company drops part of opt-out fee after pressure from advocates for Palestinians.” Her balanced and thorough reporting underscores the critical role of collective advocacy in challenging corporate practices that perpetuate Israeli apartheid and genocide.
This piece sets a high standard for CBC’s coverage of the Palestine beat. Amid relentless pressure from groups like Honest Reporting Canada, it is vital for CBC to uphold journalistic integrity and resist attempts to suppress important narratives. Standing firm on principles of fairness and accountability is essential to platform marginalized Palestinian voices and the growing Palestinian solidarity movement in Canada.
I look forward to more reporting from Ms. Anchan and CBC News that reflects these values and sheds light on these critical issues.
Sincerely,
Anthony Issa
Media Analyst
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East