Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Edmonton prosecutors to drop all charges brought against journalist Brandi Morin ahead of her court appearance scheduled on February 16. RSF warns that the case will set a dangerous precedent for press freedom across Canada, under which journalists are punished for simply doing their jobs.

“It is bad enough that police arrested a journalist for doing her job, but it is outrageous that prosecutors would even consider pursuing the charges against Brandi Morin. These tactics are meant to intimidate independent reporters and this case is tantamount to criminalizing journalism. It will set a dangerous precedent for a country that otherwise ranks high globally on the RSF World Press Freedom Index. Clayton Weimers RSF USA Executive Director