The Media Accountability Project  

"I understand that journalists choose the scope of their piece. What concerns me is that you do include Islamophobia in the scope of your article, but fail to give it near as much attention as antisemitism. I think it is important, at the very least, we hear from people who can speak about Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism." Continue reading

"I insist that you add, at the very least, elements of context about the situation in Gaza, such as the ICJ ruling, Canada’s obligations under international law, and pro-Palestinian voices, to make your article balanced and for your readers to properly understand why this motion comes at such a pressing time." Continue reading

"I particularly appreciated your efforts in presenting real-life experiences and amplifying the voices of Palestinians, including children who have been traumatized by Israel’s military campaign. Your portrayal of the exhaustion and strain felt by all, including medical personnel, was spot on." Continue reading

"This is a matter of your obligations as journalists, editors, and members of the National NewsMedia Council. Marking Joe Warmington’s opinion columns appropriately is a basic and non-controversial journalistic responsibility. Nothing exceptional is being asked of you other than doing your job." Continue reading

"You did not give voice to any Palestinian groups or individuals in Canada. There are many, and if you need help reaching them, my organization would be happy to connect you with some.  As a senior journalist, I should not need to remind you of the importance of seeking the reaction of those most affected by a political development." Continue reading

"It is not the first time that Postmedia has inappropriately labeled opinion as news — it seems to happen far more with Postmedia than any other National NewsMedia Council member outlet that I am aware of. Please take meaningful action to prevent this chronic violation of Canadian journalistic standards." Continue reading

"Readers might think that the two people who got arrested are linked to the Pro-Palestine protest, but it is not entirely the case. As reported in a CP24/CTV News article, 'Twenty-five year-old Jack Antonio Di Tomasso of Toronto has been arrested and charged with mischief, and 61-year-old David Menzies of Richmond Hill has been arrested and charged with obstruct to a peace officer and breach of peace bond'." Continue reading

"Since March 11, there have been restrictions imposed by COGAT, the Israeli defense body overseeing civilian affairs in the West Bank. COGAT Chief Ghassan Elian announced that access to the mosque for Friday prayers is limited to men over 55, women over 50, and children under 10. Worshipers now require a valid permit from COGAT, subject to security approval." Continue reading

"Also, the language in this paragraph makes it seem as if the person with the nail gun is a pro-Palestinian protestor, when, in fact, it is a person threatening the protestors.  You should rephrase, 'when a man allegedly brought a nail gun to a pro-Palestinian protest and fired it at demonstrators,' as 'when a bystander threatened pro-Palestinian protestors with a nail gun, firing it at demonstrators'." Continue reading

"The role of good journalism is to present the news accurately in context, and not through a skewed lens.  The segment and Ms. Bergeron-Oliver’s choice of contextual information comes across as intent on downplaying the broad base of support for Palestinian independence and human rights.  I call on CTVNews to strike a better balance in future reporting." Continue reading