Government Defends 9/11 Designation

CBC/Radio-Canada allows journalists to call Sept. 11 'terrorism' without direct attribution.
Toronto Sun columnist Warren Kinsella reported on a memo forbidding 'terrorist attacks' language.
FBI Director Kash Patel warned agencies not rejecting this stance would lose FBI trust.
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said the stance endangers security partnerships.
CBC's policy mirrors BBC/Reuters to avoid biased terminology.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says 9/11 is the deadliest terrorist attack.
Culture Minister Marc Miller called the original guidance 'welcome change' to 'pedantic and foolish' direction.
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