This page explains the standards behind every article you read on Canada Edition. It is designed to help you understand how we produce journalism, what each type of content means, and how you can hold us accountable. If you ever have a question about how a story was made, this is the place to start.
How does Canada Edition decide what to publish?
Every story we publish begins with a clear editorial purpose: to help English-speaking readers in Canada and internationally understand complex issues without spin or oversimplification. Our Editor-in-Chief Catherine Roy and Managing Editor Marc Tremblay lead the daily newsroom, commissioning stories that matter to Canadians. Municipal affairs, provincial policy, community events, and world affairs are all covered by dedicated editors who know their beats. No story is published without a named writer, an editor’s review, and a fact-check. This process applies to every piece, from breaking news to features.
What is the difference between news, opinion, features, sponsored content, and affiliate content?
News reports facts and events as they happen, with no commentary. Opinion pieces are clearly labelled as commentary and reflect the views of the author, not the publication. Features are in-depth explorations of a topic, still grounded in reporting and fact-checking. Sponsored content is content paid for by an advertiser and is always marked with a clear label such as “Sponsored” or “Presented by.” Affiliate links earn us a small commission if you purchase something, and every such link is disclosed within the article. Commercial relationships never determine our editorial conclusions.
How can you verify the information in a story?
Every article carries the name of the writer who reported and drafted it. Each writer is listed on Our Team page with their role and contact information. You can see who reviewed the piece and, if corrections are needed, Andrew Leblanc, our Standards Lead, oversees fact-checking and source verification. We link directly to original sources when possible and explain how we obtained information. If a story uses AI-assisted tools for research or drafting, that is disclosed in the article itself, and a human editor has approved every word. For more detail, see our AI & Automation Policy.
Who owns Canada Edition and how is it funded?
Canada Edition is owned and operated by Northern Beacon Media Inc., an Ontario corporation (Ontario Business Registry number 1003194827). Our registered office is Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4. Funding comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, and content licensing. All sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled as such. For full details, see our Ownership & Funding page and our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure page. No advertiser or partner has any say in editorial decisions.
How this works in practice
Suppose you read a feature about a new transit line in Toronto. The article is by Hannah Walsh, our Municipal Affairs Editor, and it includes an affiliate link to a transit map app. That link is labelled “affiliate” at the point of placement. The article also notes that the writer used an AI transcription tool to process a city council meeting. The tool is disclosed, and Hannah reviewed and edited the transcript herself. If a reader spots an error in a statistic about ridership, they can email Andrew Leblanc at factcheck@canadaedition.org. Within 24 hours, Andrew will investigate and, if needed, issue a correction that is appended to the article. That process is explained in full on our Complaints Procedure page.
How do I raise a concern or complain?
If you believe an article contains an error, omits important context, or breaches our standards, please contact us. The quickest route is to email our Standards Lead Andrew Leblanc at factcheck@canadaedition.org. For general complaints about editorial content, you can email complaints@canadaedition.org or contact Catherine Roy directly at catherine.roy@canadaedition.org. We take every complaint seriously and will respond within two business days. Our full process, including escalation steps, is on the Complaints Procedure page.
In short
Canada Edition is committed to trustworthy, transparent journalism that you can rely on. Every article is written by a named journalist, reviewed by an editor, and fact-checked before publication. If you ever have questions about how a story was made or spot something that needs correcting, we want to hear from you. That is what independent Canadian journalism means.