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August 29, 2026
CBC Changes Policy to Label 9/11 Attacks as Terrorism
- CBC will now label the 9/11 attacks as terrorism, reversing its previous policy.
- The decision follows backlash from U.S. officials and media over a memo reminding staff not to use the term.
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree emphasized that Canada has always condemned terrorism, including 9/11.
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- Canada's public broadcaster changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'Aug 29, 2026 at 1:06 AM · AP
- Canadian broadcaster reverses policy barring use of 'terrorist attack' label for 9/11Aug 29, 2026 at 1:22 AM · The Hill
- After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'Aug 29, 2026 at 4:14 AM · ABC News