Public Photography is Not a Crime

Earlier this month, a Toronto Star reporter was arrested for taking pictures at a GO Transit Station. Eventually his camera was returned and he was given a $65 ticket for trespassing. 

PEN Canada discusses the law concerning taking pictures in public spaces, and a review of recent cases, in this excellent article on their web site:

http://pencanada.ca/blog/public-photography-is-not-a-crime/

By trc

Freelance writer, freelance editor, web consultant, and film studies scholar.

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