CBC Staff Told Not to Label 9/11 Attacks as “Terrorist” in Anniversary Coverage
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- In 2024, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation issued an internal memo directing reporters covering the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks to avoid describing the events as “terrorist attacks” without attribution.
- The instruction sparked criticism from politicians and observers who said it could diminish the memory of victims and first responders.
- The controversy highlights tensions over how public broadcasters frame historical events and the balance between editorial independence and political pressure.
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Canada's CBC Instructs Journalists to Not Call 9/11 'Terrorist Attack' in 25th Anniversary Coverage
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First reported by Times Now on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Right-leaning (2): Times Now, Sunday Guardian