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Explore profiles of Exigent Witness Fellows and Exigent Participants who contribute firsthand perspective, professional insight, and independent voices to Exigent’s educational mission and public-interest work.
 
Exigent Witness Fellows generously contribute their time, judgment, and professional integrity to this work. Each Fellow engages directly with complex realities and carries those experiences back into their platforms, audiences, and communities with full editorial independence, without direction or oversight. Their participation reflects a commitment to careful observation, rigorous questioning, and responsible public discourse.
 
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Leslie Roberts Broadcaster Leslie Roberts, participant contributing journalism and Canadian media commentary.

Leslie Roberts

 
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Role/Affiliation:
Broadcaster/Monteal City Council
About:
Leslie Roberts is a fourth-generation Montreal journalist. Born and raised in the city, he has been a familiar face on Canadian television since the late 1980s. Over the years, he has hosted his own radio show on CJAD, written columns for the Montreal Gazette, and built a career as an anchor, host, and commentator. His professional journey took him to Toronto, Ottawa, and the United States before he chose to return home four years ago. Wherever his career led him, Leslie never stopped being one of Montreal’s most passionate ambassadors. He consistently promoted the city’s energy, culture, and potential. Yet, upon his return after more than twenty years away, he found a city facing financial challenges, stalled by misplaced priorities and weak policies. Disappointed by this reality, Leslie began writing opinion pieces for La Presse, the Montreal Gazette, and the National Post.

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The Elias Makos Show: Leslie Roberts, former CJAD broadcaster has joined TALQ’s board

June 29, 2025
iHeart Live Radio
In this radio segment, a Canadian journalist discusses leadership and media responsibility within Canada’s public broadcasting and regulatory landscape. The conversation explores themes of governance, credibility, and public trust in covering contentious issues.
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Canadian media choose Hamas fiction over facts

June 4, 2025
National Post
In this opinion piece, Leslie Roberts argues that some Canadian media repeated unverified claims following a reported Israeli strike in Gaza. Drawing on his journalism experience, he contends rapid reporting and reliance on initial sources contributed to misinformation and declining trust.
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