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Media Release - IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for November 2016 (December 22, 2016)
Toronto, ON – December 22, 2016 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending November 30, 2016, the assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.33 trillion. Year-to-date, indust
Connexions Other Voices: The Fake News issue (December 20, 2016)
The Connexions newsletter, Other Voices, takes a closer look at the dominant actors in the fake news business: governments and the corporate and state media.
Crime reporter brutally murdered in Myanmar (December 15, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists joins its affiliate the Myanmar Journalists Association in deploring the murder of a crime reporter on Dec. 13, in Monywa in the Sagaing region of Myanmar, and demand an immediate investigation.
New Privacy Badger Upgrades Help Protect Your Online Holiday Shopping from Sneaky Data Collection (December 15, 2016)
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) today released Privacy Badger 2.0 - a free browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Opera with new upgrades to help protect shoppers from online tracking.
EFF To Canadian Court: Order Allowing Worldwide Censorship of Google Search Results Violates Users’ Free Speech Rights (December 15, 2016)
On Dec. 6, the Electronic Frontier Foundation will tell Canada’s highest court that an overbroad court order that censors Google search results for users everywhere violates our rights to freely search the web without government interference.
Internet Archive Received National Security Letter with FBI Misinformation about Challenging Gag Order (December 15, 2016)
The Internet Archive published a formerly secret National Security Letter (NSL), highlighting misinformation in the letter about the process for challenging the contents of the NSL, impacting many communications providers who have received such NSLs.
Censorship in Social Media Leaves Users in Frustration (December 15, 2016)
Release of the whitepaper “Censorship in Context: Insights from Crowdsourced Data on Social Media Censorship,” an analysis of content moderation by social media companies and impacts on users, by Onlinecensorship.org.
Human Chain to Surround Toronto Immigration Jail Against Indefinite Detention and Prison Expansion (December 10, 2016)
Former immigration detainees and supporters of immigrants jailed indefinitely without charges or trial will surround the Toronto Immigration Holding Centre (TIHC), a medium security immigration prison, today to oppose the expansion of immigration
Say YES to the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons (December 5, 2016)
Canadian Voice of Women for Peace calls on Canada to change its vote to yes, and support Resolution L.41 at the General Assembly, signalling its intent to contribute constructively to the discussions to be launched in March 2017.
Canada will cast
Other Voices, the Connexions newsletter -- Special issue on alternative media (November 28, 2016)
The November 27, 2015 edition of Other Voices, the Connexions newsletter, is devoted entirely to alternative media.
Media Release - IFIC Welcomes New Members (November 21, 2016)
Toronto, ON - November 21, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that Natixis Global Asset Management Canada and Picton Mahoney Asset Management have joined IFIC.
IFJ/EFJ slam Investigatory Powers Bill which threatens journalistic sources and whistleblowers (November 20, 2016)
The International and European Federation of Journalists, (IFJ) and (EFJ), joined their UK affiliate, The National Union of Journalists (NUJ), in strongly condemning the Investigatory Powers Bill, which threatens the right to privacy, freedom of ex
Censorship in Social Media Leaves Users in Frustration (November 20, 2016)
EFF and Visualizing Impact Analyze Reports of Content Moderation Gone Awry
Recording Police Is Protected by the First Amendment, EFF Tells Court (November 20, 2016)
EFF Supports Citizen Journalists' Role in Reporting on Law Enforcement Use of Force
Media Release - IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for October 2016 (November 18, 2016)
Toronto, ON - November 18, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending October 31, 2016, the assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.32 trillion. Year-to-date, industr
Other Voices – The Connexions Newsletter – Depression and Joy (November 8, 2016)
The November 7 issue of Other Voices is now out. If you’re not on the email list, you can find it online on the Connexions website www.connexions.org. The focus of this issue is Depression and Joy.
Media Backgrounder: The Gamma Factor and the Value of Advice (November 7, 2016)
Toronto, ON - November 7, 2016 - This backgrounder highlights key findings from new landmark research from Dr. Claude Montmarquette and Ms. Nathalie Viennot-Briot (Centre for Interuniversity Research and Analysis of Organizations – CIRANO) on t
White Poppies for Peace: Peace Women VOW to End War (November 3, 2016)
Canadian Voice of Women for Peace will distribute free White Poppies in Halifax on Friday, November 4 from 12pm - 1pm at the Central Library in Halifax. The white poppy campaign started in Britain in 1933 by women in the Women’s Co-operative Gui
Canadian Voice of Women for Peace having its annual conference at Saint Mary’s University (October 31, 2016)
(Halifax) – The Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) is holding its annual Conference in Halifax, with delegates coming from as far away as Victoria, British Columbia. The theme is “Women Taking Action for Peace: Personal, Political, Global.
National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada 2016 Recognition Awards (October 31, 2016)
The National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada is pleased to present its 2016 Recognition Awards on November 4, 2016, in Toronto
IIFA Marks 30th Anniversary and Focuses on Better Serving Investors in Changing Global Economic and Regulatory Environment (October 26, 2016)
Osaka, Japan - October 26, 2016 - Leaders of the global investment funds industry gathered in Osaka, Japan this week to discuss challenges and opportunities in today’s global economic environment, as they celebrated the 30th anniversary of the
Media Advisory – EVENT – IFIC Presents Claude Montmarquette: The Gamma Factor and the Value of Financial Advice (October 25, 2016)
Dr. Claude Montmarquette (from the Centre for Interuniversity Research and Analysis of Organizations (CIRANO)) will present his research findings on the impact of a financial advisor in building household wealth and the factors that contribute to wea
IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for September 2016 (October 20, 2016)
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending September 30, 2016, the assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.32 trillion. Year-to-date, industry totalled $1.32 trillion.
Lurching to War - Octber 15 issue of Connexions Other Voices now available (October 16, 2016)
Lurching to War: The United States and its NATO allies increasingly see war, not as a disaster to be avoided, but a normal tool of foreign policy. Getting the public to acquiesce in regarding war as inevitable and justifiable requires propaganda
IFIC/IFSE Welcome ETF Proficiency Standard (September 28, 2016)
Toronto, ON – September 28, 2016 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) and its educational arm, IFSE Institute, today expressed support for the new ETF proficiency standard proposed by the Mutual Fund Dealers Association (MFDA).
Zaytouna-Oliva departs for Gaza (September 27, 2016)
Messina, Italy: This morning at 9:50 am, women representing 13 countries spanning five continents began their journey on Zaytouna-Oliva to the shores of Gaza, which has been under blockade since 2007. On board are a Nobel Peace Laureate, three parli
Messina, Italy welcomed the participants on board Zaytouna-Oliva (September 23, 2016)
Messina, Italy – This morning the community of Messina, Italy welcomed the participants on board Zaytouna-Oliva as they arrived following their voyage from Ajaccio, France. The sailing boat will leave Messina when? for its final destination, the sh
Accept Bill C-242: An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (inflicting torture) (September 21, 2016)
We,The Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW), understand that presently Canadian legislation on torture (CC 269.1) only addresses torture inflicted by a State official or someone acting with the consent and acquiescence of such an official. Theref
Zaytouna-Oliva leaves Ajaccio, Corsica for Messina, Italy - its final European port before sailing to break the illegal blockade of Gaza (September 20, 2016)

Ajaccio, Corsica, France:
The Women’s Boat to Gaza (Zaytouna-Oliva)
left the port of Ajaccio at 09:30 this morning. It is due to arrive later this
week in Messina, Sicily, Italy, w
Media Release - IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for August 2016 (September 19, 2016)
Toronto, ON – September 19, 2016 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending August 31, 2016, assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry reached $1.31 trillion. Year-to-date, industry AUM
Barcelona Hosts Women’s Boat to Gaza (WBG) for their inaugural journeyâ€ (September 12, 2016)
Barcelona, Spain – From September 12-14, the sailing vessels Amal-Hope and Zaytouna-Oliva will dock at Bosch i Alsina in the port of Barcelona where various events (concerts, talks, nonviolent workshops, a street parade and visits to the boats) wil
Ukraine: IFJ/EFJ condemns arson attack on TV station (September 8, 2016)
The International and European Federation of Journalists, (IFJ) and (EFJ), today joined their Ukrainian affiliates in condemning an arson attack that set ablaze the headquarters of private broadcaster Inter TV in Kiev, Ukraine.
From Preventive Diplomacy to Sustainable Peace (August 31, 2016)
The Canadian Voice of Women for Peace’s submission to the Defence Policy Review public consultations. A Gender-Based, Eco-Feminist and Nonviolent Approach to Canadian Defence and Security Policy.
Conseil des fonds d’investissement du Québec (CFIQ) (August 29, 2016)
Montreal, QC – August 29, 2016 – The board of governors of the Conseil des fonds d’investissement du Québec (CFIQ) announced today that Stéphane Blanchette (Vice-President, Finance and Operations, Investia Financial Services) has been elected
Media Release - IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for July 2016 (August 19, 2016)
Toronto, ON - August 19, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending July 31, 2016, assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.30 trillion. AUM increased by $37 billion
Wage Theft--Allow legal professionals to enforce pay orders. (August 15, 2016)
Provide employees with the option of using an independent legal professional. This would minimise the burden on the government to collect. Random audits are not the answer.
Sports and Politics: August 13, 2014 issue of Other Voices (August 13, 2016)
Sports and politics have always been intertwined, though perhaps never as much so as in the current era.
IFIC Proposes Federal Budget Measures to Strengthen the Economy and Support the Middle Class (August 5, 2016)
Toronto - August 5, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today proposed federal budget measures that would contribute to Canada’s economic growth, support the middle class, enhance retirement savings, and enable Canadians with
Online crackdown sees online sites shut down en-masse in China (July 28, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticises the recent crackdown by the Cyberspace Administration of China on online media, with several online outlets shut down. The IFJ demands an immediate investigation into the actions
Turkey: EU must hold Turkish President accountable for press freedom violations (July 28, 2016)
As arrests of journalists and media closure continue the International and the European Federation of Journalists (IFJ/EFJ) call on the European Union to take additional steps to hold Turkish president Erdogan accountable for press freedom breaches
Turkey: Press Freedom in the grip of major crackdown following failed coup (July 28, 2016)
An ongoing crackdown on the media in Turkey has led to the arrests of more journalists and raids on their homes. The International and the European Federation of journalists (IFJ/EFJ) today denounced the deterioration of democratic rule
EFF Lawsuit Takes on DMCA Section 1201: Research and Technology Restrictions Violate the First Amendment (July 28, 2016)
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has sued the U.S. government on behalf of technology creators and researchers to overturn onerous provisions of copyright law that violate the First Amendment.
Civil unrest leads to media crackdown in Kashmir, India (July 28, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Indian Journalists’ Union (IJU) in strongly condemning the ongoing media crackdown by the state in Jammu and Kashmir, in north-western India.
Professor Homa Hoodfar -- detained in Iran (July 28, 2016)
On the arrest in Iran of renowned anthropologist and Concordia University Professor Homa Hoodfar.
Media Release - IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for June 2016 (July 25, 2016)
Toronto, ON - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending June 30, 2016, assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.27 trillion. AUM decreased by $2 billion
Workers and Climate Change: July 23, 2016 issue of Other Voices (July 24, 2016)
Workers and Climate Change is the focus of the July 23, 2016 issue of Other Voices, the Connexions newsletter.
IFIC Response to CCIR Consultation Endorses Greater Harmonization (July 19, 2016)
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today submitted comments in response to the Segregated Funds Working Group Issues Paper published on May 16, 2016 by the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators (CCIR)
New Infographic Helps Investors Understand What Services They Receive for Their Mutual Fund Fees (July 14, 2016)
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today released an infographic that highlights the services that investors receive for the fees they pay through their purchase of mutual funds.
Media Release - IFIC Welcomes New Affiliate (July 8, 2016)
Toronto, ON - July 8, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) is pleased to announce that Prometa Fund Support Services Inc. has joined IFIC as an affiliate.
First Peoples Worldwide Closure (July 7, 2016)
First Peoples Worldwide plans to close over the course of this year.
Prominent groups to portage red canoe with over 35,000 signatures calling on Wynne to clean up Grassy Narrows mercury poison (July 7, 2016)
Prominent groups to portage red canoe with over 35,000 signatures calling on Wynne to clean up Grassy Narrows mercury poison
Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn, and Contempt for Democracy (July 2, 2016)
The July 2 issue of Other Voices, the Connexions newsletter, is now out. This issue focuses on Brexit, the British vote to leave the European Union, and on contempt for democracy that has marked the elite reaction and media response to that vote.
IFIC Releases Updated Fund Volatility Risk Classification Guidelines (June 28, 2016)
Toronto, ON - June 28, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today released its updated Voluntary Guidelines for Fund Managers Regarding Fund Volatility Risk Classification.
Celebrating Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27, 2016)
On this Canadian Multiculturalism Day we recognize and acknowledge Canada's rich diversity and the significant contributions that ethnocultural communities have made and continue to make in shaping our great country, Canada.
Iran: new attacks by authorities on journalism (June 23, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists has called for a halt to the 'relentless attack by Iranian authorities on journalism" following new legal threats against an Iranian newspaper.
Hong Kong media forced to leave Mainland after covering protest (June 23, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly criticizes the recent actions by the Government of Shanwei, Guangdong, against journalists covering protests in Wukan village. The IFJ calls on the local government to end its attack on
IFJ demands immediate release of jailed Turkish journalists (June 23, 2016)
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) have strongly condemned the arrest of Turkish journalists.
Media worker detained for eight months, released to Hong Kong (June 23, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses concern following the revelation that Lam Wing Kee, one of the five Hong Kong Causeway Bay bookstore employees detained in 2015, was detained by the Central Task Force in Mainland China.
IFIC Releases Guide to Help Dealers Prepare New CRM2 Client Reports (June 23, 2016)
Toronto, ON - June 23, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today released a guide for mutual fund dealers. Preparing CRM2 Reports for Your Clients (https://www.ific.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Preparing-CRM2-Reports-for-Your-
IFIC Commends Ministers for Historic Agreement on Pension Reform (June 21, 2016)
Toronto, ON - June 21, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today issued a statement commending the Ministers of Finance from Canada and most provinces across the country for reaching a historic agreement-in-principle on pension
IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for May 2016 (June 20, 2016)
Toronto, ON - June 20, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending May 31, 2016, assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.27 trillion. AUM increased by $28 billion or 2
Connexions Other Voices - June 18, 2016 - Homophobia, Cultural Appropriation, Liberation Theology (June 19, 2016)
This issue of Other Voices features a wide range of issues. The topic of the week is homophobia, the hate that led to 49 deaths in Orlando last week, but which is present in greater or lesser form in every part of the world.
IFIC Urges Ontario to Lead National Collaboration on Financial Planning Rules (June 17, 2016)
Toronto, ON - June 17, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) has urged the Ontario government to take a leadership role with its provincial counterparts to create nationally harmonized rules governing financial planning.
EFF to FCC: Prevent ISPs From Following Your Every Internet Move (May 28, 2016)
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) urges the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update privacy rules to prevent broadband Internet access service providers from recording and sharing their customers’ every move online.
EFF Asks Court to Reverse Chelsea Manning's Conviction for Violating Federal Anti-Hacking Law (May 28, 2016)
EFF Asks Court to Reverse Chelsea Manning’s Conviction for Violating Federal Anti-Hacking Law. Wikileaks Prosecution Included Unfair Charge Under CFAA
Yemen: IFJ calls on UN to exert pressure for release of 10 journalists on hunger strike in Houthi jails (May 28, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on the United Nations envoy in Yemen to act to help secure the immediate release of 10 jailed journalists amid growing concerns about their health and allegations of torture.
Safer, Smarter Journalism: Digital Security Need for South Asia's Journalists (May 28, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) have launched Safer, Smarter Journalism, a week-long digital security campaign to build digital security awareness and skills for South Asia's jou
Connexions Other Voices - Tax Evasion (May 21, 2016)
The May 21, 2016 issue of Other Voices, the Connexions newsletter, is now out. The theme of this issue is Tax Evasion. Employing a network of accountants, tax lawyers, corporate shells, tax havens, secret bank accounts, and other methods, the 1%
IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for April 2016 (May 17, 2016)
Toronto, ON – May 17, 2016 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending April 30, 2016, assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.24 trillion. AUM increased by $7 billion or 0
Migrant workers testify on Parliament Hill today, call for permanent immigration status, open work permits, and real reforms (May 16, 2016)
Four migrant workers will testify at the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) today calling for permanent immigration status, open work permits & comprehensive reform
Will the legalization of recreational marijuana cause difficulties for employers? (May 10, 2016)
Will Legalization of recreational marijuana in the workplace cause difficulties for employers?
Employment Lawyer Shelley Brown explains-- Probably not- it will be treated like smoking and drinking in the workplace.
IFIC Comments on Ontario Securities Commission's 2016-2017 Statement of Priorities (May 9, 2016)
Toronto, ON - May 9, 2016 - In a submission filed today on the Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC) 2016-2017 Statement of Priorities, The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) notes that several key trends and challenges that will influ
Women in Politics: Fast Forward - An International Women's Conference in Jordan (May 9, 2016)
Participants were filled with energy and enthusiasm; sounds of optimistic laughter echoed under the dome of Parliament of Jordan. Instead of men in black, grey or blue suits, the place was filled with finely dressed women. Some of them wore their tra
Mother's Day Message: Protect the Children (May 9, 2016)
Last week Houston. This week Fort McMurray. Next week: where on earth? The climate crisis knows no bounds and its hallmark is unpredictability. We know the general trends, as the carbon dioxide levels rise in the atmosphere, but we don’t know
Connexions Other Voices - Destabilization and Regime Change (May 7, 2016)
The May 7, 2016 issue of Other Voices, the Connexions newsletter, is now out. The theme of this issue is Destabilization and Regime Change.
Mother’s Day and nuclear weapons abolition (May 6, 2016)
Card companies, florists, and drugstores with perfumes and lotions galore, are urging us to celebrate and honour our mothers with the perfect gift. It’s a commercial bonanza! Everyone feels bound by social convention to show respect through gifts
Media Release - IFIC’s President and CEO to Chair Second Annual Canadian Funds Summit (May 5, 2016)
Toronto, ON - May 5, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announced today that its president and CEO, Joanne De Laurentiis, will chair the second annual Canadian Funds Summit in Toronto on May 10-11, 2016.
IFIC’s President and CEO to Chair Second Annual Canadian Funds Summit (May 5, 2016)
Toronto, ON - May 5, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announced today that its president and CEO, Joanne De Laurentiis, will chair the second annual Canadian Funds Summit in Toronto on May 10-11, 2016.
World Press Freedom Day 2016 (April 29, 2016)
There must be no hiding place for those who attack journalists or undermine media freedom. That’s the strong message from journalists unions across the world to mark the World Press Freedom Day
Statement on "Labour's problem with antisemitism" (April 29, 2016)
Antisemitism and anti-Zionism are not the same. Zionism is a political ideology which has always been contested within Jewish life since it emerged in 1897, and it is entirely legitimate for non-Jews as well as Jews to express opinions about it
Editor of Bangladesh’s first LBGTI magazine hacked to death (April 28, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) condemn the murder of the editor of the country’s first and only LBGTI magazine in Dhaka on April 25.
Call to act against torture and free Yemeni journalists (April 28, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has welcomed the release of two kidnapped Yemeni journalists – and backed calls for all those still held captive to be freed immediately.
IFJ calls on Palestinian journalists' leader to be set free (April 28, 2016)
The IFJ condemned the arrest yesterday of Palestinian journalist Omar Nazzal, member of the board of IFJ affiliate, the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate, while he crossed the al-Karameh border.
Turkey: foreign press correspondents increasingly banned (April 28, 2016)
The International and European Federations of Journalists have today condemned the entry ban imposed by Turkish authorities against Russian journalist Tural Kerimov, the Turkey bureau chief for Sputnik news agency, who is the 10th foreign press
IFJ condemns media clampdown in Kenya (April 28, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today backed its Kenyan affiliate, the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), which accused the authorities of a major clampdown of media in the past few months, after a series of arrests of journalists
Gambia: IFJ calls for the immediate release of jailed journalist (April 28, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has backed calls by the Gambia Press Union (GPU) for all charges against jailed radio journalist Alhagie Ceesay to be dropped and for his immediate release.
IFIC Welcomes New Member and New Affiliate (April 26, 2016)
Toronto, ON - April 26, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) is pleased to announce that Canso Fund Management Ltd. has become a member of IFIC and Versacom Inc. has joined as an affiliate.
Connexions Other Voices -- Science and its enemies (April 23, 2016)
The April 23, 2106 issue of Other Voices, the Connexions newsletter, is now out. The focus of this issue is science and its enemies.
Sharing the Intense Experience - VOW attends UNCSW60 (April 19, 2016)
Over 20 women from Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) attended the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW60) in March along with 4000 other NGOs from around the world - all ages, religions, and ethnic backgrounds.
IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for March 2016 (April 19, 2016)
Toronto, ON - April 19, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending March 31, 2016, assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.23 trillion. AUM increased by $37 billion
Australian police access journalists’ metadata without a warrant (April 15, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) in condemning the actions of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in secretly accessing a journalists' metadata without a warrant.
Bangladeshi secular blogger brutally murdered (April 10, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) condemn the murder of a secular online activist in Bangladesh. The IFJ urge the Bangladesh government to expedite investigation to punish
EFF to Copyright Office: Improper Content Takedowns Hurt Online Free Expression (April 10, 2016)
Safe Harbors Work for Rightsholders and Service Providers. Content takedowns based on unfounded copyright claims are hurting online free expression, says Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
Connexions Other Voices – Corporate Crime (April 9, 2016)
Other Voices, the bi-weekly newsletter published by Connexions, focuses on Corporate Crime in its April 9 issue.
Connexions Other Voices - The Forest and the Trees (March 27, 2016)
Other Voices, the bi-weekly newsletter published by Connexions, looks at threats to forests worldwide, and at the ways in which people are resisting and defending the forests.
IFJ / EFJ condemn scandalous ban on media at Turkey media trial (March 27, 2016)
IFJ/EFJ today condemned the decision to hold the trial of Can Dundar and Erdem Gul behind closed doors. All diplomats, journalists, members of the public were evacuated from the court room.
EFF and Partners Support Media Monitoring Service in Fight for Fair Use (March 27, 2016)
A media monitoring service that creates a text-searchable database of television and radio content is defending its fair use rights before a federal appeals court.
Sexual Harrassment & Investigations. Why are the foxes still guarding the hen house? (March 21, 2016)
Sexual harassment complaints will be met with inertia, apathy or tepid response until corporations fully realize the financial impact and negative consequences of their actions and more women are in the boardroom and in leadership positions.
IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for February 2016 (March 18, 2016)
Toronto ON - March 18, 2016 - The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending February 29, 2016, assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.20 trillion. AUM decreased by $11 billion
Help Needed to Produce Rosa Luxemburg's Complete Works (March 18, 2016)
The effort to issue The Complete Works of Rosa Luxemburg has reached a critical phase, and we appeal for your help in enabling future volumes to be published.
Government media crackdown in China continues as a journalist disappears (March 18, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) raises serious concerns over actions by the Chinese government this week, which lead to one journalist been suspended from duty and a second disappearing while travelling.
Government media crackdown in China continues as a journalist disappears (March 18, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) raises serious concerns over actions by the Chinese government this week, which lead to one journalist been suspended from duty and a second disappearing while travelling.
Renewed calls for Bassel Khartabil's release on 4th anniversary of detention (March 18, 2016)
Syria's authorities should reveal the whereabouts of Bassel Khartabil, a software developer and free speech activist, and release him immediately, 32 organizations said on the fourth anniversary of his detention.
On eve of Iranian New Year, concern about fate of imprisoned journalists (March 18, 2016)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reiterates its concern about the conditions in which journalists are being detained in Iran, especially Afarine Chitsaz of the daily newspaper Iran.
Canadian Voice of Women for Peace at the Canadian Mission in New York for UNCSW60 (March 16, 2016)
More than 20 members of the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) are currently in New York City attending the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Thursday, March 17, they will meet with Giles Norman, Government Relations and Legal
Collateral Freedom #2: RSF unblocks six more censored sites (March 15, 2016)
To mark World Day Against Cyber-Censorship, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is launching Operation Collateral Freedom #2, in which it is unblocking access to websites that are censored in five countries and is unveiling the RSF Censorship Detector
RSF calls for end to harassment of The Online Citizen (March 15, 2016)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on Singapore’s authorities to stop trying to intimidate The Online Citizen (TOC), a community news website that is being harassed by the interior minister over its coverage of a Singaporean teenager’s suicide
Media Release - IFIC Acknowledges OBSI’s Improvements, Notes Additional Measures are Needed (March 11, 2016)
Toronto, ON – March 11, 2016 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) today acknowledged that the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) has improved several of its practices in recent years and suggested additional measur
IFIC Comments on CSA Approach to Fund Risk Classification (March 9, 2016)
Toronto, ON – March 9, 2016 – In a submission filed today, the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) expressed broad support for the proposed CSA Mutual Fund Risk Classification Methodology for Use in Fund Facts and ETF Facts, and suggested
Women Activists Lobby MPs (March 8, 2016)
On this International Women’s Day our priorities must be human development and communities free of violence.
Other Voices: the Connexions newsletter - International Women's Day Issue (March 5, 2016)
The March 5 issue of Other Voices, the Connexions newsletter, is now out. This issue focuses on International Women's Day.
Media ethics breached with televised confession on state-owned TV (March 5, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the continued airing of 'confessions' by state-owned media in China. The IFJ calls on the government to immediately end the practice that violates media ethics.
China: New regulations aimed at foreign media (March 5, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses strong concern for new administrative regulations aimed at China-based foreign media outlets and joint ventures.
Tibetan writer sentenced to three years imprisonment (March 5, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the conviction and sentencing of a Tibetan writer on February 17. The IFJ demands the Chinese government ends its attack on media freedom.
Despotic Erdogan seizes control of leading daily (March 5, 2016)
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today orchestrated an Istanbul court decision to place Zaman, a leading daily newspaper that supports the opposition Gulen movement, under state control.
EFF and 46 Technology Experts Ask Court To Throw Out Unconstitutional Apple Order (March 5, 2016)
Forcing Apple to Write and Sign Code Undermining iPhone Security Violates First Amendment
IFIC Welcomes New Member – Greystone Managed Investments Inc. (March 4, 2016)
Toronto, ON – March 4, 2016 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that Greystone Managed Investments Inc. has joined IFIC.
Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Moves to the Beach (February 29, 2016)
Canadian Voice of Women for Peace have moved their national office. The new office is at 579 Kingston Road, Suite 101, Toronto, ON, M4E 1R3. There will be an Open House to welcome the Neighbourhood on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 2-5 P.M.
Worldwide call to demand Netanyahu to release journalist on hunger strike (February 21, 2016)
The IFJ called today on its affiliates worldwide to join their sister union in Palestine, the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate, to demand that the Israeli authorities release journalist Muhammad al-Qiq
Bangladeshi editor faces legal barrage (February 21, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists joins the Bangladesh Manobadhikar Sangbadik Forum (BMSF) in expressing serious concerns over a barrage of legal cases filed against the editor and publisher of an English daily newspaper in Bangladesh
Journalists covering court hearing attacked in India (February 21, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Indian Union of Journalists (IJU) in condemning the attack on journalists at the Patiala House Court premises in New Delhi, India on Monday, February 15.
RSF delivers Jeffrey Sterling’s petition to the White House (February 21, 2016)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) delivered yesterday with the wife of CIA whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling a petition for his pardon to the White House. The petition has now gathered over 150,000 signatures. Sterling, a former CIA operative
RSF calls for release of four US journalists detained in Bahrain (February 21, 2016)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the arbitrary arrest of four US journalists in Bahrain on 14 February. They were there to cover the fifth anniversary of the 2011 protests in Bahrain.
RSF accuses Malaysia government of endangering general interest (February 21, 2016)
Reporters Without Borders condemns the government’s decision, after a series of corruption scandals, to prioritize the intimidation of journalists and whistleblowers, who just do their duty to inform the public.
IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for January 2016 (February 19, 2016)
Toronto, ON – February 19, 2016 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending January 31, 2016, the assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.21 trillion. Almost all (99.6%) of
Indian journalist threatened and attacked for reporting (February 14, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists (India) in condemning the attack on journalist Malini Subramaniam in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India on Sunday, February 7, 2016.
Asia-Pacific the deadliest region for journalists globally (February 14, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists and its Australian affiliate the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) launched the IFJ 25th Killed List report, Journalists and Media Staff Killed 1990-2015: 25 years of contribution towards Safer J
Malaysian official calls for harsher penalties for whistle blowers (February 14, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM) in strongly criticising proposed changes to the Official Secrets Act (1972) (OSA) by the Malaysian Attorney General.
Television offices attacked in Lahore, Pakistan (February 14, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in condemning the attack on the office of the City 42 News television channel on Sunday, February 6, in Lahore, Pakistan.
Greece: A journalist brutally attacked during public rally (February 14, 2016)
A radio journalist has been brutally injured on 4 February by unknown assailants while covering a massive rally in the capital, Athens.
RSF demands immediate withdrawal of new charges against editor (February 14, 2016)
Reporters Without Borders calls on Moroccan authorities to drop the absurd and iniquitous charge of harming the country’s territorial integrity brought against website editor Ali Anouzla on the basis of a translation error, and to abandon the trlal
At least 2,297 journalists and media staff have been killed since 1990: IFJ report (February 4, 2016)
International Federation of Journalists publishes its 25th report on journalists and media staff killed since 1990.
Report released: China's Great Media Wall: The Fight For Freedom (February 4, 2016)
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) releases its annual China Press Freedom Report, China’s Great Media Wall: The Fight For Freedom.
Suspend the $15-billion sale of LAV IIIs to Saudi Arabia and sign the Arms Treaty (ATT) (February 3, 2016)
The Canadian Voice of Women for Peace is deeply concerned that the newly- elected Canadian government seems intent on completing the $15-billion sale of Canadian-made LAV III vehicles to Saudi Arabia initiated by the former government.
Deadly week for media in Pakistan - two journalists killed in KP province (January 22, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) condemn the killing of two journalists in the past week in the troubled Khyber-Pakhtunhkhwa province in Pakistan’s north-west.
Yemen: journalist killed in an air raid by the Saudi-led coalition (January 22, 2016)
Yemeni journalist Almigdad Mojalli was killed on 17 January in an air raid by the Saudi-led coalition in the capital, Sana’a, according to news reports.
TV office attacked in Islamabad (January 22, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the attack on the Islamabad office of the Pakistani television channel ARY News on Wednesday, January 13. The IFJ demands an immediate investigation into the attack by authorities.
Hunger strike threatens health of Palestinian journalist in Israeli jail (January 22, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Palestinian Journalists’ syndicate (PJS) are deeply concerned over the health of a Palestinian journalist who has been on hunger strike for almost 50 days
Kuwait: New Cyber Crimes Law restricts free expression and targets online activists (January 22, 2016)
Kuwait: New Cyber Crimes Law restricts free expression and targets online activists
Iran must stop denying medical care to imprisoned journalists (January 22, 2016)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the appalling conditions in which journalists are detained in Iran and calls on the authorities to stop denying them medical attention.
RSF reiterates call for EU sanctions against CCTV and Xinhua (January 22, 2016)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for European Union sanctions against state-owned China Central Television (CCTV) and the official news agency Xinhua for broadcasting and publishing what are presumably forced "confessions."
Protecting the Choice to Speak Anonymously Is Key to Fighting Online Harassment (January 22, 2016)
EFF Urges Department of Education to Uphold First Amendment Rights in University Anti-Harassment Policies
Migrant farmworkers ask Trudeau for Permanent Residency in Canada as they announce caravan to Ottawa (January 22, 2016)
Migrant farmworker group Justice for Migrant Workers is launching Harvesting Freedom, a year-long campaign for immigration status upon arrival for migrant farmworkers to mark the 50th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP).
Media Release - IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for December 2015 (January 20, 2016)
Toronto, ON – January 20, 2016 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) announces that for the month ending December 31, 2015, the assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.23 trillion. Year-to-date, industr
SOS Media Burundi's dangerous reporting mission (January 13, 2016)
Almost the only relief for those in search of news in Burundi is to be found at SOS Media Burundi, a collective of journalists that emerged spontaneously within 48 hours of the destruction of the radio stations during the May 2014 coup attempt
European Commission launches action against Poland following EU-wide protest (January 13, 2016)
The International and European Federation of Journalists have welcomed the action against Poland's restrictive media law,
EFF To Court: Cisco Must Be Held Accountable For Aiding China's Human Rights Abuses (January 13, 2016)
Company Built Customized Golden Shield System to Identify Falun Gong Members Who Were Later Tortured.
Leading news website blocked in 3 Arab countries (January 11, 2016)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed its deep concerns today following the blocking of news web site al-Araby al-Jadeed and its English counterpart The New Arab, in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt.
IFJ calls for international laws protecting journalists to be enforced after another deadly year of killings (January 11, 2016)
2015 has been another deadly year for journalists, with at least 109 journalists and media staff killed in targeted killings, bomb attacks and cross-fire incidents, according to the annual report published by the IFJ.
IFJ women move forward struggle for gender equality (January 11, 2016)
The IFJ Gender Council held on 9 January, 2016, its statutory mid-term conference on the theme Gender and Media: Women Taking the Lead.
RSF alarmed by journalist’s arrest on terrorism charges in Bahrain (January 11, 2016)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is worried by the terrorism charges brought against Mahmood Al Jazeeri, a journalist with the independent daily newspaper Al Wasat, who has been held for the past 11 days.
A year after Charlie, RSF warns against "religious correctness" (January 11, 2016)
On the eve of the first anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo tragedy in Paris and amid controversy about the satirical weekly’s latest cover, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) cautions against the insidious imposition of a "religious correctness"
RSF calls for firm EU stance if Poland does not abandon new media law (January 11, 2016)
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the European Commission to be firm with Poland if the two-month-old national-conservative “Law and Justice” (PiS) government fails to abandon the media law that was adopted last week.
More employers are changing the terms of termination notices in contracts that limit more generous payouts (January 7, 2016)
More employers are changing the terms of termination notices in contracts that limit more generous payouts. Employment Lawyer, Shelley Brown warns many judges are refusing to set aside these limitations.
IFIC / IFSE Launches CRM2 Module for Financial Advisors (January 7, 2016)
Toronto, ON – January 7, 2016 – The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) together with its education arm, IFSE Institute, announce the launch of a new continuing education module designed to teach financial advisors about disclosure requir

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