Do not refer to 9/11 as 'terror attacks,' leaked Canadian broadcaster memo instructs reporters
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, CBC journalists were reportedly told to avoid describing the attacks as “terrorist attacks,” drawing criticism in Canada.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has reportedly instructed its reporters and editors not to refer to the Sept. 11 attacks as "terrorist attacks." This directive, revealed by Canadian journalist Warren Kinsella, was reportedly sent by Basem Boshra, Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust at CBC News, to members of the CBC's reporting team.
Boshra's memo emphasizes that the attacks resulted in crashes of passenger jets in Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and Manhattan, and the destruction of the World Trade Center. However, the CBC's stance on the term "terrorism" has sparked controversy. Canadian MP Rachel Thomas criticized the memo as "absolutely shameful" and argued that it downplays the gravity of the events.
The CBC's language guidance on the terms "terrorist" and "terrorism" is typically used with attribution, a practice followed by many top journalistic organizations. CBC News editor-in-chief Brodie Fenlon previously stated that employees should use extreme caution when using the terms "terrorist" or "terrorism" due to their loaded nature.
The CBC receives over $1.5 billion in taxpayer funding annually. The CBC has not yet responded to requests for comment on the memo.
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