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George Jonas
Freedom Award

Join us in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary
Candice Malcolm

Recipient of the 2026 George Jonas Freedom Award. Candice Malcom is a renowned Canadian journalist, author and media entrepreneur. Founder and Editor-In-Chief of True North, and Co-Founder of Juno News, Candice Malcolm is a champion of free speech and responsible government.

Upcoming events

Public meetings near you

Reception

Toronto

Tuesday, July 21

Toronto

Reception

Vancouver

Thursday, August 20

Vancouver

Reception and dinner

Calgary

Thursday, September 24

Calgary

Connect with the freedom movement

Enjoy exceptional hors d’oeuvres, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages during our Award receptions.

Ask our lawyers about the fight for freedom across Canada. 

Connect with friends new and old.

Past recipients of this Award

Ezra Levant
Ezra Levant
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Tamara Lich
Tamara Lich
Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship
Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship
Christie Blatchford
Christie Blatchford
Mark Steyn
Mark Steyn
Dr. Frances Widdowson
Dr. Frances Widdowson

About George Jonas

Each year, the Justice Centre presents the George Jonas Freedom Award to a remarkable individual who preserves and advances freedom in Canada.

This Award celebrates the life and impact of George Jonas (1935-2016) – journalist, poet, author, and columnist. A survivor of both communism and fascism, George Jonas was a courageous defender of rights and freedoms in Canada and abroad.

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