CBC Reverses Editorial Directive Not to Call 9/11 a Terrorist Attack After Backlash
The director of the FBI and Conservatives had criticized the public broadcaster for its editorial policy
TL;DR
- CBC News is altering its policy on using the word 'terrorist' for the 9/11 attacks.
- The change requires attribution when the term is used.
- A leaked memo from CBC's senior director of journalistic standards sparked criticism.
- The director clarified that the memo was amplified without full context.