The Slippery Slope of Language Guidance The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has reversed its policy on using the terms "terrorist" and "terrorism" to describe the 9/11 attacks, citing confusion over its initial guidance.
This decision comes as the network prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the devastating tragedy.
At first glance, this may seem like a trivial matter, but scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a complex issue involving language guidance, intent, and the challenges journalists face in balancing accuracy with offense.