Nothing chills the heart of an editor or publisher like a defamation threat.

• Experienced legal counsel. You gain access to some of the best media lawyers across the country.
• Immediate, direct access to legal advice, when you need it to check or “pre-clear” stories or articles before they run.
• Affordable rates - Canadian Media Protective Association’s mandate is to help provide access to an affordable group insurance policy providing libel coverage to Canadian publications. There is no motive for profit.
• One-stop coverage for all in-house writers and correspondents for all of your publications, including websites and vertical publications.
• Telephone advice on related matters such as bans on publication, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, etc.
• Networking and training with publishers and editors across the country.

Canadian Media Protective Association offers access to a group insurance policy providing coverage to community newspapers, small market dailies, magazines and trade publications for damages arising out of errors or omissions due to libel, invasion of privacy, plagiarism, piracy and infringement of copyright.

Coverage extends to owners, publishers, editors, writers and correspondents while acting within the scope of their duties for the insured publications. Inserts and shoppers are covered under the same policy at no additional cost.

The pre-publication program gives you direct access to lawyers who will review your material prior to publication at no additional cost. A lawyer from our experienced panel is assigned to provide pre-clearance advice for each area of the country, giving members access to this service during their business hours.

It also enables publishers and their staff to contact legal counsel for advice on areas of law such as publication bans, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Criminal Code, malice and contempt of court issues.