Event Advisory - Canadian Science in Crisis: Research, Responsibility and the Right to Speak

TORONTO, May 30, 2013 /CNW/ - On June 6, 2013, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) presents "Canadian Science in Crisis: Research, Responsibility and the Right to Speak" featuring renowned Canadian climatologist Dr. Gordon McBean in conversation with journalist Anna Maria Tremonti.

The interview will look at the importance of free expression to the scientific field and what happens to scientific endeavours when the right to free expression is restricted.

WHO:			Gordon McBean, co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace prize, Chair, Canadian Climate Forum and President-elect of the International Council for Science
			Interviewed by: Anna Maria Tremonti, host of CBC's "The Current"
WHEN:			Thursday, June 6, 2013
			Doors open to the public      7:30 p.m.
			Program                                8:00 p.m.
WHERE:			NOW Lounge
			189 Church Street, Toronto

Seating is limited so guests are required to RSVP to CJFE Program Coordinator Amy Johnson at [email protected] or call [phone] x.231. 

About Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
CJFE monitors, defends and reports on free expression and access to information in Canada and abroad. Rooted in the field of journalism, we promote a free media as essential to a fair and open society. CJFE boldly champions the free expression rights of all people, and encourages and supports individuals and groups in the protection of their own and others' free expression rights.

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SOURCE: Canadian Journalists for Free Expression

Julie Payne, CJFE
416-515-9622 x.226
[email protected]