Patrick Lagacé testifies on police falsehoods, protecting sources

Eight months after it was revealed that the Montreal police were tracking Patrick Lagacé’s cellphone and whereabouts, the La Presse columnist took the stand Thursday at the Chamberland Commission to share his thoughts on those responsible and on how to protect journalists – and their sources – from similar intrusions.
He began and ended his testimony with comments on the chilling effect that the revelations have had on potential sources.
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