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277 media appearances in 2026 (including 37 national appearances)
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CKNW 980 AM: The Bill Good Show (April 2, 2013)
Radio Interview
Re: Information Commissioner to investigate muzzling of federal scientists after complaint and letter-writing campaign

96.9 Humber Radio (April 2, 2013)
Radio Interview
Re: Information Commissioner to investigate muzzling of federal scientists after complaint and letter-writing campaign

BBC (April 2, 2013)
Website Article
Canada’s Information Commission to investigate claims that the government is “muzzling” its scientists — BBC

CBC.ca (April 2, 2013)
Website Article
Readers applaud investigation of scientists’ muzzling — CBC.ca

The Star Phoenix (April 2, 2013)
Website Article
Message control hurting Canada, key changes needed to access to information and open government systems

Democracy Watch (April 1, 2013)
News Release
Information Commissioner to investigate muzzling of federal scientists after complaint and letter-writing campaign

Toronto Star (March 25, 2013)
Website Article
Government of Ontario should create whistleblower watchdog for disclosure from independent individuals or agencies — Toronto Star

Democracy Watch (March 18, 2013)
Letter to the Editor by Tyler Sommers
Integrity Commissioner Mario Dion should identify public servants found guilty of wrongdoing

CBC As It Happens (March 18, 2013)
Radio Interview
Re: Groups file complaint with federal Information Commissioner calling for investigation of muzzling of federal scientists

Ottawa Citizen, Canada.com (March 16, 2013)
Website Article
Federal Integrity Commissioner refusing to release identity of government wrongdoers is ridiculous