CBC/Radio-Canada to Label 9/11 Attacks as Terrorism After Criticism

Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 28, 2026 — Canada’s public broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada, has announced a policy change that will allow it to label the September 11, 2001, attacks as acts of terrorism. This decision comes after the broadcaster faced significant criticism from U.S. officials and politicians regarding its previous approach to the terminology.

The shift in policy will allow CBC/Radio-Canada to directly state that the 9/11 attacks were terrorism, a departure from its long-standing practice. Previously, the broadcaster’s guidelines generally mandated that such terms be attributed to specific officials or experts rather than being stated as a direct assertion by the broadcaster itself. This policy had been in place for some time and typically required a process of attribution in reporting.

The announcement of the policy exception follows widespread criticism. U.S. officials and politicians voiced their objections to CBC/Radio-Canada’s previous stance, particularly as the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks approaches. The nature of the criticism, including specific individuals or the exact timeline of when it was voiced, was not detailed in the provided information.

The decision to adapt its policy aims to address the concerns raised and ensure its reporting aligns with public expectations and common understanding, especially in relation to significant historical events. The specific date of this policy announcement was not provided.

CBC/Radio-Canada has not disclosed further details regarding how this new exception will be implemented in practice beyond the direct labeling of the 9/11 attacks. The previous policy’s nuances and the exact reasons behind the initial stance were not elaborated upon in the announcement of the change.

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