CPFP: Spacing and Canadian Architect magazines denied access to Ontario government press briefing

Canadian Architect magazine and Spacing have provided extensive in-depth coverage of the Ontario Place redevelopment. Infrastructure Ontario wouldn’t let them into a recent media briefing on the project

Infrastructure Ontario didn’t reply to their initial requests for access. “The fact that a media relations officer didn’t even bother responding indicates, to my mind, a certain arrogance and high-handedness,” Spacing editor John Lorinc said.?

“There’s no reason why two legitimate, well established media organizations with an expressed interest in the issues ... shouldn’t have been admitted. Unless, of course, the govt didn’t want to address our questions.”

Infrastructure Ontario and the minister’s office haven’t responded to CPFP’s requests for comment:

If you’re a media worker who has experienced interference while working, get in touch with the Canada Press Freedom Project.