Quebec announces public inquiry into the protection of journalists’ sources
QUEBEC — The Quebec government officially launched a public inquiry on Wednesday into police surveillance of journalists.
Jacques Chamberland, a judge with the province’s court of appeal, will chair the inquiry.
Guylaine Bachand, a lawyer specialized in media law and Alexandre Matte, a former Quebec City police chief, will sit as the other two commissioners.
The inquiry’s mandate will include identifying best practices to protect the confidentiality of journalistic sources.