Cross-border investigative journalism conference being held in Toronto Nov 5-6

The Canadian Association of Journalists Educational Foundation and the U.S.-based Investigative Reporters and Editors is co-hosting an investigative journalism conference called Crossing the 49th. It will take place in Toronto November 5 - 6  at Ryerson University in Toronto.
Leading journalists from both sides of the border will discuss issues including confidential sources, open records laws, investigative interviewing techniques and computer-assisted reporting as well as resources and tips for delving into cross-border issues such as terrorism and the environment.
Confirmed speakers include:

• Harvey Cashore, CBC investigative unit
• Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune
• Michelle Shephard, Toronto Star
• Susanne Reber, National Public Radio investigative unit
• Julian Sher, investigative book author and Globe and Mail reporter
• Doug Haddix, Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism
• Tom Harrington, CBC Marketplace
• Steve Buist, Hamilton Spectator investigative reporter
• Bert Bruser, media lawyer
• Kevin Donovan, Toronto Star editor and investigative reporter
• Derek Finkle, freelance journalist
• David McKie, CBC Ottawa
• Robert Cribb, Toronto Star investigative reporter
• Josh Meyer, Medill National Security Journalism Initiative
• Sharon Oosthoek, environmental journalist
• Mark Horvit, Investigative Reporters and Editors

Fees are US$55 and US$25 for students (Ryerson students free with university ID).
The conference  is sponsored by Ryerson School of Journalism, The Toronto Star and the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.