CBC Directs Staff on 9/11 Terminology Ahead of Anniversary
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation instructed staff not to use the term terrorist when describing the 9/11 attacks ahead of the 25th anniversary.
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AFBytes briefing
Media language policies in allied nations can influence public understanding of historical security events.
Key entities
- Broadcasting
- Canada
- Canadian
- Corporation
- The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
What to watch next
- Monitor any public reaction or clarification from CBC management on the internal memo.
- Observe any updates or reversals to the CBC editorial guidance.
CBC Defends Guidance Against Calling 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
CBC defended an internal directive instructing journalists to avoid the phrase terrorist attacks when covering 9/11.