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CBC Will Label 9/11 Attacks “Terrorism” Without Attribution

9/3/2026

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CBC Labels Terrorism

CBC will label the September 11 attacks as terrorism without requiring attribution.
The change follows backlash from U.S. officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel, and Canadian politicians.
Senior director of journalistic standards Basem Boshra said the revision improves clarity and public understanding.
Culture Minister Marc Miller praised the revision on social media as correcting pedantic guidance.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre condemned CBC’s former wording, calling it a distortion of history.

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Hoekstra Attends Gander

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra will attend Gander, Newfoundland ceremony marking the September 11 attacks’ 25th anniversary.
Mayor Percy Farwell says the ceremony honors nearly 3,000 September 11 victims.
Governor General Louise Arbour will attend the Gander anniversary ceremony.
Gander airport received 38 planes carrying over 6,500 travelers after U.S. airspace closed.
Residents converted schools and churches into shelters that offered food, showers, and homes.

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CBC Labels Terrorism

CBC will label the September 11 attacks as terrorism without requiring attribution.
The change follows backlash from U.S. officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel, and Canadian politicians.
Senior director of journalistic standards Basem Boshra said the revision improves clarity and public understanding.
Culture Minister Marc Miller praised the revision on social media as correcting pedantic guidance.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre condemned CBC’s former wording, calling it a distortion of history.

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