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News stories, reports and features

Here is a summary, on the subject of news stories, reports and features, of the official contents of the code of conduct Rights and Responsibilities of the Press in Quebec. The first column contains the rights of media organizations and journalists, and the second column, the responsibilities with regard to the information they broadcast or publish.


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UNDER THE THEME:
NEWS STORIES, REPORTS AND FEATURES

News reports, reviews and features relay significant new facts and events relevant to the public interest, facts and events that affect individuals and society as a whole, and that need to be reported in context.

 
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UNDER THE THEME:
NEWS STORIES, REPORTS AND FEATURES

These require that the journalist report the facts and their context without comment. The media and the journalists must ensure that the information transmitted provides the full picture, with honesty, accuracy and impartiality.

In the case of controversial subjects, a balanced approach should be taken so that all sides of an issue are heard.