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Media Law in Canada, 4th Edition

Dean Jobb
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Media Law in Canada, 4th Edition provides readers with an accessible and up-to-date approach to media law. It draws on real-world criminal and civil law cases to explain how the law works, how it is interpreted, and its impacts on Canadian journalists and other media professionals in the digital information age.

Author Dean Jobb examines the Canadian justice system, the role of the Charter, the scope of freedom of expression, the law of defamation, and the impact of “libel chill.” This resource also includes practical advice on various legal and ethical dilemmas that readers will encounter during their careers, including dealing with sources, recording telephone interviews, engaging in political activism, and respecting copyright and personal privacy.

Additionally, this comprehensive guide provides valuable information on best practices for covering court cases, including how to navigate publication bans, and how to handle restrictions on access to hearings and documents. Readers will gain a cohesive understanding of their rights and the legal restrictions on their work.

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ISBN
978-1-77462-341-1
Page Count
336
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
February 2023
Status
Available
Subjects
Communications; Media and Journalism
Tags
Higher Education Other

  • Reflects recent case law and legislative updates related to the media’s rights and obligations.

  • New chapter on Copyright.

  • Examines recent trends and issues such as privacy law and social media considerations.

  • More concise, streamlined coverage of legal details.

  • Additional highlight boxes: “Understanding Media Law,” “Case Highlight,” “Media Ethics,” and “Canadian Law.”

  • New coverage of legal and ethical issues arising in digital journalism.

  • A new online supplement addressing other areas of media, such as marketing and business.

  • Restructured table of contents that better reflects common course curricula.

  • New features include a Table of Cases, end-of-chapter discussion questions, expanded key terms, and instructor PowerPoints.

Part I: Freedoms and Limits
Chapter 1: Freedom of Expression in Canada
Chapter 2: Understanding Defamation
Chapter 3: Defences to Defamation 
Chapter 4: Cyberlibel: A Primer for Digital Reporting
Chapter 5: Using Freedom-of-Information Laws

Part II: Reporting on the Justice System
Chapter 6: Justice System 101
Chapter 7: Understanding Criminal and Civil Law
Chapter 8: Covering the Criminal Courts

Part III: Restrictions on Coverage of the Courts
Chapter 9: Publication Bans and Contempt in Criminal Cases
Chapter 10: Publication Bans in Youth Courts and Other Proceedings
Chapter 11: Access to Hearings and Documents

Part IV: Legal and Ethical Duties
Chapter 12: Dealing with Sources
Chapter 13: Restrictions on Reporting and Publishing the News
Chapter 14: Copyright
Chapter 15: Journalism Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Glossary
Case Table
Index

  • Instructor's Guide
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Test Bank

For free instructor resources, please contact instructor support.

Chapter 1: Freedom of Expression in Canada

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