If you have a story, a document, a tip or simply a hunch about something that matters to Canadians, this page tells you exactly how to share it with us at Canada Edition — and what happens next. We rely on readers, sources and community members to help us find the stories that deserve light, and we treat every submission with care, confidentiality and a clear process.
What makes a good tip for Canada Edition?
A strong tip is specific, verifiable and serves the public interest — it helps readers understand how decisions affect their lives, their communities or their country. We look for stories that connect to Canadian news, politics, business, technology, world affairs or regional life, and that our editorial team can investigate with rigour.
Good tips often involve policy developments at the municipal or provincial level, such as a city council vote that could change transit routes, a provincial regulation affecting small businesses, or a federal policy shift with hidden consequences. Public-interest stories — waste of public funds, safety concerns, environmental risks, or systemic issues in institutions — are central to our mission. We also value community angles: a neighbourhood group fighting a development, a local business adapting to new tech, or a cultural event that reveals something about Canadian identity. Business and tech tips should have a clear Canadian relevance, not just corporate news. If you are unsure, send it — our editors will assess it.
How do I reach you with a tip?
Send your tip to tips@canadaedition.org — that is the primary address for story ideas and confidential submissions. For time-sensitive news or documents that need immediate attention, you can also use newsdesk@canadaedition.org, which reaches the daily newsroom managed by Marc Tremblay, our Managing Editor. If you are a public relations professional or representing an organisation, use press@canadaedition.org for press releases and media inquiries.
All three addresses are monitored by editorial staff. For general questions, use info@canadaedition.org. If your tip involves a potential correction to a published article, send it directly to corrections@canadaedition.org — that goes to our Standards Lead, Andrew Leblanc, who handles fact-checking and corrections under our corrections policy.
What should I include in my tip?
Include as much concrete detail as you can safely share: names, dates, locations, relevant documents or links, and a brief explanation of why you believe this matters to Canadian readers. If you have supporting evidence — emails, reports, photographs, recordings (where legal) — mention what you have, but do not send large files unless we request them. You do not need to write a polished story; a clear summary is enough.
Tell us if you have a personal connection to the story, and whether you are willing to speak on the record, on background, or only anonymously. If you wish to remain confidential, state that clearly — we will respect your wishes. You do not need to provide your real name, but a way to reach you (even an encrypted email or a Signal number) helps us verify and follow up. If you cannot provide contact details, we may still investigate, but it may take longer.
How does Canada Edition verify tips?
Every tip we pursue goes through our standards desk, led by Andrew Leblanc, our Standards Lead. Andrew and his team fact-check claims, verify sources and cross-reference documents before any story is assigned or published. We never publish a tip based solely on a single anonymous source — we seek corroboration, documentation or on-the-record confirmation.
Our verification process is detailed in our fact-checking policy and our Sources & Standards page. We also follow the principles outlined in our editorial policy. If your tip involves data, we may ask for the raw information or a clear chain of custody. If it involves a whistleblower, we have protocols to protect your identity and the integrity of the information.
What about confidentiality?
We take confidentiality seriously. If you request anonymity, we will not share your name, contact details or identifying information with anyone outside the editorial team handling your tip — and only those who need to know will have access. We do not disclose tipster identities to advertisers, partners or law enforcement unless compelled by a valid legal order, and we will notify you if such an order is received, where legally permitted.
For sensitive submissions, you may use encrypted email or Signal. Contact our newsdesk at newsdesk@canadaedition.org to request encryption details. We also accept physical documents mailed to our registered office at Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4, Canada, marked “Confidential — Editorial.”
What happens after I submit a tip?
You will receive an automated acknowledgement that we have received your submission. Our editorial team — starting with Marc Tremblay or a duty editor — reviews every tip, typically within two to five business days. If we need more information, we will contact you using the method you provided. If we decide to pursue the story, an editor or reporter will reach out to discuss next steps, including verification, timing and your preferred level of involvement.
If we do not pursue your tip, we may not always send a detailed explanation due to volume, but we read every submission. We do not pay for tips, but we credit sources where appropriate and with their consent. If your tip leads to a correction of a published article, we will handle that under our corrections policy — send correction requests directly to corrections@canadaedition.org.
How this works in practice
Imagine you live in a small Ontario town and notice that your municipal council approved a zoning change for a large development without public consultation, and the mayor’s brother-in-law owns the construction company. You send a tip to tips@canadaedition.org with the council meeting date, the agenda item number, and a link to the public record. You note that you wish to remain anonymous but provide a Signal number for follow-up.
Our newsdesk receives the tip, logs it, and assigns it to Hannah Walsh, our Municipal Affairs Editor. Hannah reviews the public record, contacts the municipal clerk for confirmation, and asks Andrew Leblanc’s standards desk to check the business registry for the ownership link. If the facts hold, Hannah assigns a reporter to interview council members and affected residents. The story is drafted, fact-checked, reviewed by Catherine Roy, our Editor-in-Chief, and published with a clear disclosure of how the tip was sourced. You are never named, and the story serves the public interest by holding local power accountable.
In short
We want your tips — big or small, local or national — as long as they are specific, verifiable and serve Canadian readers. Send them to tips@canadaedition.org, include what you can, and trust our team to handle your information with care, confidentiality and journalistic rigour.