The Federal Leader’s Debates Commission has settled a defamation lawsuit out of court with Rebel News Network Ltd. for $8,500. The payment was disclosed in Public Accounts tabled in Parliament, listed under the heading Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, according to documents obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter. In 2019 and 2021, Rebel News was refused participation in…
Election Debate Commission Paid $8,500 to Rebel News in Defamation Settlement
Rebel News Sues Government After Outlet Denied ‘Qualified Canadian Journalism Organization’ Status
Independent media outlet Rebel News is suing the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) after the agency decided Rebel does not meet the standard of “qualified Canadian journalism organization,” which is necessary to be eligible for federal tax credits and other programs. Rebel News publisher Ezra Levant told The Epoch Times the fact that the government can…
Rebel News Reporter Has Hearing Expedited for Lawsuit Against Victorian Government Officials
Australian journalist Avi Yemini has secured an expedited hearing in his lawsuit against officials at the Victorian government for denying him a media pass to the Parliament of Victoria. Avraham Shalom Yemini, the Australian Bureau Chief of Canadian media Rebel News, argued that the trial date, which was scheduled in September next year, should be…
US News
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