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CBC schedules disciplinary hearing for journalist Neil Herland

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC · How we work

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CBC Removes Herland

CBC removed journalist Neil Herland after his anti-Israel protest video outside a synagogue on Yom Kippur.
Canadians for Justice and Peace and the Middle East filed a complaint with CBC over Herland’s post.
CBC scheduled a disciplinary hearing for Herland, who attended with his lawyer on Thursday.
Toronto police kept protesters about five metres from the synagogue door during the Yom Kippur protest.

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IPG Condemns CBC

Independent Press Gallery condemned CBC's disciplinary action against journalist Herland, calling it an attack on journalism.
IPG cited Section 2(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, stressing press-freedom protections.
CJPME filed a complaint alleging Herland spread disinformation by misrepresenting protest motives.
CBC spokesperson Chuck Thompson declined comment on disciplinary details, citing employee privacy.
IPG urged the Canadian Media Guild and Canadian Association of Journalists to back Herland.

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CBC Removes Herland

CBC removed journalist Neil Herland after his anti-Israel protest video outside a synagogue on Yom Kippur.
Canadians for Justice and Peace and the Middle East filed a complaint with CBC over Herland’s post.
CBC scheduled a disciplinary hearing for Herland, who attended with his lawyer on Thursday.
Toronto police kept protesters about five metres from the synagogue door during the Yom Kippur protest.

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