A survey of laws that affect the Canadian media including the development of freedom of expression, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and statutory and common-law limitations on freedoms of the press, including publication bans, libel and contempt of court. Also listed as JOUR 2501.Precludes additional credit for MCOM 3501, JOUR 3501 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): COMM 1101 or JOUR 1000, or PAPM 1000 and registration in the Communication Information Technology Policy specialization of the Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication.Lectures and discussion three hours a week.
