The Media Accountability Project  

Of course, the underlying context for the developments that Consky covers is Israel’s military invasion of Gaza – a topic on which there are highly varied and strong opinions.  The fact that Consky ignores the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) guidelines on diversity shows how dogmatic and one-sided his article is.  Continue reading

With rising incidents of Islamophobia and a media landscape that often portrays Palestinians, Arabs, and Muslims in a negative light, I strongly encourage you to take greater care in your future reporting. Western media consistently paints Palestinians as barbaric, framing them as inherently violent, while erasing Israel’s decades-long violent occupation, theft of Palestinian land, and the forced displacement of Palestinians. Starting the timeline on October 7, or omitting Israel’s brutal actions in Gaza since, represents selective framing. Continue reading

As journalists, we should be ashamed. Scrubbing an article because of Ms. Jama’s pro-Palestine stance because of backlash is the equivalent of unpublishing and censoring a story. This is a serious violation of journalistic standards and also an act of anti-Palestinian erasure. Excluding Palestinian perspectives and those of their allies is an explicit form of anti-Palestinian racism, according to the Arab Canadian Lawyers Association. Continue reading

"In a media landscape where pro-Palestinian voices are often silenced or distorted, your inclusion of pro-Palestine voices is both refreshing and profoundly appreciated. Your article rightfully highlights the students' demands for justice—demands that call for divestment from corporations complicit in supporting Israel, cutting academic ties with Israel, and condemning the ongoing genocide of Palestinians." Continue reading

"Your coverage failed to include any pro-Palestine voices that could provide essential context or counterbalance the accusations against Hahn. By choosing to echo a misleading narrative that his legitimate critique of Israeli policies equates to antisemitism, I am afraid your article veers into propaganda rather than journalism." Continue reading

"CJPME appreciates your coverage of the McGill encampment in support of Palestine. Once again, student media like The Daily provide a necessary outlet for Palestinians and their supporters, who are too often dehumanized or unjustly labeled as terrorist sympathizers in mainstream media." Continue reading

Although I appreciated that the article included a diversity of concerns about the proposed expansion of the Colt weapons plant in Kitchener, sufficient background was lacking as to why several members of the public condemned the expansion at a council meeting Monday night. You give voice to Andrew Reeves, who mentions ‘implications overseas’ and the possibility of ‘Kitchener [being] complicit in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war’ without providing any background information.   Continue reading

"Palestinians are increasingly portrayed in Western media as terrorist sympathizers and even threats themselves. This framing is accompanied by a stark rise in anti-Palestinian racism. Prominent pro-Israel groups in Canada, including those frequently cited by CBC, promote these narratives in an effort to advance support for Israel in Canada and demonize Palestinians and their allies." Continue reading

"I was, therefore, pleasantly surprised when I read your article that covered the open letter signed by almost 400 healthcare workers questioning their hospitals’ decision to withdraw from Capital Pride events. Your article not only gave voice to some of them but highlighted the double standard of the fact that hospitals have been silent on the genocide in Gaza but decided to take a stance on the Capital Pride events." Continue reading

"In the final paragraph of the article, the statement refers to 'media reports' connecting a Quebec-based company to the sale of US$61-million in mortar munitions to the United States, which are said to be included in a planned arms transfer to Israel. However, it is important to note that this connection was not based on media reports, but rather on a press release issued by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). I believe the distinction is important to highlight but most importantly to correct as the DSCA's press release serves as an official governmental communication and carries far more weight than a general media report." Continue reading