CBC Reverses Editorial Directive Not to Call 9/11 a Terrorist Attack After Backlash
The director of the FBI and Conservatives had criticized the public broadcaster for its editorial policy
CBC News is revising its editorial policy to require attribution when using the term ‘terrorist’ for the 9/11 attacks. This change follows criticism of a recently publicized internal memo. The senior director of journalistic standards stated the memo was released without full context.
- CBC News is altering its policy on using the word ‘terrorist’ for the 9/11 attacks.
- The change requires attribution when the term is used.
- A leaked memo from CBC’s senior director of journalistic standards sparked criticism.
- The director clarified that the memo was amplified without full context.
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