Welcome to Canada Edition. This page explains why Northern Beacon Media Inc. created the site, how our newsroom works, and what you can expect from every story. You will find links to our team, editorial policies, funding disclosures, and ways to get in touch or subscribe.
What does Canada Edition mean for you?
For you, Canada Edition means clear, fact-checked Canadian news written by named journalists and reviewed by an editor before publication. No spin, no oversimplification — just trustworthy reporting that helps you understand complex issues in politics, business, technology, world affairs, and regional stories.
Every article is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor, and fact-checked by our standards team. We cover national and local stories for English-speaking Canadians and international readers who want reliable information about Canada. Our mission is to give you the context you need without hype or bias.
Why did Northern Beacon Media Inc. launch Canada Edition?
Northern Beacon Media Inc., an Ontario corporation (Ontario Business Registry number 1003194827), founded Canada Edition to fill a gap in clear, practical Canadian news for English-speaking audiences that explains complex issues without oversimplification.
The Canadian news landscape is crowded with partisan outlets, paywalled sources, or superficial coverage. We saw a need for a digital‑first publisher that delivers straightforward, trustworthy journalism — stories that respect your time and intelligence. Canada Edition is independent, operated from our registered office in Toronto, and designed to serve readers across the country and around the world.
What is our editorial philosophy under Catherine Roy?
Under Editor‑in‑Chief Catherine Roy, we commit to trustworthy Canadian journalism that helps readers understand issues without spin or oversimplification. Every piece of published editorial content is approved by a human editor — AI tools never replace human judgement.
Catherine Roy sets editorial standards, makes publication decisions, and oversees corrections. She is reachable at catherine.roy@canadaedition.org. Our team follows a rigorous fact‑checking process led by Standards Lead Andrew Leblanc. If we make a mistake, we correct it promptly and transparently, as outlined in our Corrections Policy. We also maintain detailed Sources & Standards that show how we verify information.
How is the newsroom structured?
Our newsroom is organised by desks that cover specific beats, with named editors and correspondents responsible for each area. You can read full bios on our Our Team page.
Managing Editor Marc Tremblay runs the daily newsroom, reviews headlines, and commissions stories. Hannah Walsh is Municipal Affairs Editor, covering city hall, councils, and transit. Kevin Sullivan serves as Community Correspondent, focusing on local events and neighbourhoods. Jessica Morin is Provincial Affairs Editor, handling provincial policy and regional economics. Andrew Leblanc is Standards Lead, managing fact‑checking, source verification, and corrections. Each desk ensures that every story reflects our editorial standards before it reaches you.
How this works in practice
Let us walk through a concrete example. Suppose we publish a story about Toronto transit funding. Our reporter speaks to city councillors, transit officials, and independent experts. The draft is submitted to Municipal Affairs Editor Hannah Walsh, who reviews for accuracy, balance, and clarity. Standards Lead Andrew Leblanc then checks all sources — budgets, meeting minutes, public statements — and verifies direct quotes. If any AI‑assisted research or formatting was used, that is noted internally and never replaces original reporting. The story is approved by a human editor and published with a clear byline, source links, and a note that corrections can be requested via our Editorial Policy. If a factual error is later found, we issue a correction and update the article, as described in our Corrections Policy.
How is Canada Edition funded and who owns it?
Canada Edition is owned by Northern Beacon Media Inc., an Ontario corporation. Revenue comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, and content licensing — all clearly labelled so you know what is commercial.
Sponsored or commercial material is marked as such, and affiliate links are disclosed. Commercial relationships never influence editorial conclusions. For full details, see our Ownership & Funding page, as well as our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure and Sponsored Content Policy.
How can you get involved or send information?
We welcome your questions, story tips, and feedback. You can reach us by email at info@canadaedition.org or call our main line +1 416 555 0210. To send a confidential news tip, use our Tip Us page. To stay updated with our latest stories and exclusive newsletter content, subscribe at Newsletter.
If you have a correction or complaint, please contact our editorial team at corrections@canadaedition.org or complaints@canadaedition.org. We take every concern seriously and respond promptly.
In short
Canada Edition delivers clear, practical Canadian news you can trust, with transparent funding and rigorous editorial standards under Editor‑in‑Chief Catherine Roy. We invite you to explore our team, policies, and stories — and to become part of a community that values honest, straightforward journalism.