Quebec Superior Court ruling will force Investigative Journalist to testify in criminal trial
By Julia Page, Claire Loewen, CBC News Posted: Mar 22, 2018
Radio-Canada investigative reporter Marie-Maude Denis was ordered to reveal who leaked information to her about collusion in the awarding of public contracts. (Sarah Leavitt/CBC)
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One of (Quebec’s) most prominent investigative journalists has been ordered by Quebec Superior Court to reveal who leaked confidential information to her.
Radio-Canada’s Marie-Maude Denis was told, in a ruling handed down Thursday, that she must identify the sources she used for a story that alleged collusion in the awarding of public contracts.
The broadcaster has announced it will appeal the decision. Michel Cormier, Radio-Canada’s head of news and current affairs, said it threatens the public’s right to be informed.
“The protection of confidential sources is fundamental to investigative journalism,” Cormier said in a statement.
Denis said journalists have a duty to dig through confidential information and inform the public when it is in their interest.
It would seem that any court that would order a reporter to “out” their sources must be in the pocket of the government. Far from impartial.
Ms. Denis is working in Canada, not Russia…back off you morons @ Quebec Superior Court!!!