James cudmore cbc biography series for family

CBC reporter James Cudmore wrote stories in the fall of that contained leaked cabinet confidences, including a crucial story on Nov. The story had massive consequences: The government backed off the delay after it was publicized, but also ordered a leak investigation that eventually resulted in a criminal charge of breach of trust against Norman, then the second-highest officer in the military.

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Norman denies being the source of the leak, and his lawyers have named a government employee they believe was the source. On Jan. I urge you to examine this case and consider policy options to firm up confidence in the Corporation and ensure that protections for sources are maintained even after a journalist leaves their post. Without having clear rules on the part of CBC, we could see a disturbing government end run around the long-fought-for inviolability of anonymous sources.

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The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again. The protection of the source is a right and assurance given to the source from CBC News and we will continue to protect the identify of a confidential source even after a journalist leaves the organization. I want to know that the clear wall between pissed-off government officials and pesky journalists is maintained.

The first pre-trial hearing, set to start Dec. The trial is scheduled to start Aug.