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The Canadian Association of Journalists says it has concerns about journalistic freedom at CTV National News.

that was scheduled to air on Wednesday didn't run because management ordered the removal of images or video of LaFlamme, according to three CTV sources who spoke to CBC News on the condition they not be named because they weren't authorized to discuss the issue publicly.

"If this passes — and is allowed to pass — what happens the next time?" CAJ president Brent Jolly said in an interview with CBC News. "We felt as a group that our credibility was at risk because we were being prevented from reporting on an issue ... that is newsworthy. It was the biggest news story in Canada. And we couldn't report on it."WATCH | LaFlamme discusses the end of her tenure at CTV News:LaFlamme said she was 'blindsided' as Bell Media ended her contract after more than 30 years.

A Bell Media spokesperson said in a statement to CBC News on Friday that all editorial decisions, including on stories related to LaFlamme's departure, have been made by CTV News editorial leaders. According to an internal memo from Bell Media released Friday, Melling, had decided to take a leave from his current role to spend time with his family.

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