This page explains how Canada Edition (canadaedition.org) chooses, verifies and presents the information you read. It is designed to give you a clear, practical understanding of our sourcing standards so you can judge our reporting for yourself. Every article you see has been built on a foundation of primary sources, verified data and human editorial oversight. If you ever have questions about a specific story, the named writer and editor listed on that piece are your first point of contact.
What official and primary sources do we use?
We rely on authoritative, publicly available Canadian sources as the backbone of our reporting. These are the same sources used by newsrooms across the country, and we link to them directly whenever possible so you can verify the information yourself.
- CBC News — Canada’s national public broadcaster, used for breaking news, regional reporting and parliamentary coverage.
- Statistics Canada — The federal agency for census data, economic indicators, labour statistics and demographic research.
- Elections Canada — The independent body overseeing federal elections, providing official results, voter turnout data and electoral district maps.
- Bank of Canada — The central bank’s data on interest rates, inflation, monetary policy reports and financial system reviews.
- Ontario Business Registry — The provincial registry where Northern Beacon Media Inc. (Ontario Business Registry number 1003194827) is registered, confirming our corporate ownership and registered office at Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4.
These sources are supplemented by direct interviews, government documents, court records, academic studies and on-the-ground reporting from our named writers and editors. When we use a secondary source, we trace it back to the original primary material and link to that where possible.
Which regulatory and standards bodies guide us?
We hold ourselves accountable to the same standards that govern professional journalism in Canada. While we are an independent digital publisher, we voluntarily follow the principles set by these bodies.
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada — Guides our handling of personal information, source confidentiality and data protection practices, as detailed in our Privacy Policy.
- Canadian Association of Broadcasters — While we are not a broadcaster, we adopt their code of ethics regarding accuracy, fairness and balance in news coverage.
- Ad Standards Canada — We follow their guidelines for clear labelling of advertising, sponsored content and affiliate links, as outlined in our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
Our editorial team, led by Editor-in-Chief Catherine Roy (catherine.roy@canadaedition.org, +1 416 555 0221), is responsible for ensuring every piece meets these standards before publication. Andrew Leblanc, our Standards Lead (andrew.leblanc@canadaedition.org, +1 416 555 0226), oversees fact-checking, source verification and corrections.
What do we rely on day to day?
Our daily newsroom, managed by Marc Tremblay (marc.tremblay@canadaedition.org, +1 416 555 0222), draws on a mix of original reporting, wire services, government press releases, public records and direct submissions from readers. Every article is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor and fact-checked before publication. We do not publish anonymous or unattributed content. Our team includes Hannah Walsh (Municipal Affairs Editor), Kevin Sullivan (Community Correspondent) and Jessica Morin (Provincial Affairs Editor), each responsible for their beats. AI-assisted tools may support research, drafting or formatting, but they never replace human editorial judgement. Every piece is approved by a human editor, and AI is never used to fabricate quotes, sources, interviews or bylines. For more detail, see our AI & Automation Policy.
How this works in practice
Let’s take a concrete example. Suppose we publish an article about a new municipal transit plan in Toronto. The writer, say Hannah Walsh, would start by reviewing the official city council agenda and minutes (a primary source), then interview the transit commissioner and a local advocacy group. She would check ridership data from Statistics Canada and compare it with the city’s own reports. Andrew Leblanc would verify any numbers against the original documents. The editor would review the piece for clarity and fairness. If the article includes an affiliate link to a book about urban transit, that link would be clearly disclosed. The final article would name Hannah as the writer and her editor, and include a link to our Fact-Checking Policy for transparency. If a reader later spots an error, they can contact Andrew Leblanc directly, and we would issue a correction under our Corrections Policy.
How can you challenge our reporting?
If you believe an article contains an error, is unfair or omits important context, we want to hear from you. Start by contacting the named writer or editor on the piece. If you are not satisfied, reach out to Andrew Leblanc at factcheck@canadaedition.org or +1 416 555 0226. For formal complaints about editorial standards, contact Catherine Roy at complaints@canadaedition.org. We will acknowledge your concern within two business days and investigate promptly. Our full process is outlined in our Complaints Procedure. You can also send tips or documents to tips@canadaedition.org, and our newsdesk at newsdesk@canadaedition.org handles general editorial queries. For all other matters, use info@canadaedition.org.
In short
Every article you read on Canada Edition is built on primary sources, verified by a human editor and accountable to you. We name our writers, editors and sources so you can check our work. If something seems off, tell us — we will correct it openly and promptly.