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Editorial standards
The publication’s central rule is simple: the strength of the language should never exceed the strength of the evidence.
Verification and primary sources
Consequential claims should be traced to the responsible institution, original document or directly attributable record. A repost, screenshot or photograph may help locate a story but does not replace the originating source.
Scope, dates and status
Coverage should distinguish who is affected, which jurisdiction applies, when a measure was announced, when it takes effect and whether it is proposed, active, suspended or superseded. “Every Canadian” should not be used when evidence concerns only a narrower group.
Headlines and urgency
Headlines must be supported by the article. Relative time labels such as “minutes ago” describe publication timing, not legal effect. Emotional wording is attributed and contextualized rather than presented as fact.
Images and captions
Captions begin with visible facts. A person is not identified without reliable information and a reason to publish the identity. Illustrative passport and crowd images are not represented as proof of a visa decision, customer experience or official event.
Independence and conflicts
Editorial material must not imply government, carrier, bank, adviser or law-firm affiliation. Paid influence, gifts or personal interests that could materially affect coverage should be disclosed. No paid placements are currently included.
Fairness and uncertainty
Relevant context and meaningful responses should be included when available. If central evidence is missing, uncertainty belongs prominently near the claim. “Unsupported” means the available evidence is insufficient; it does not automatically mean a statement is false.
Corrections
Material factual errors should be corrected promptly and transparently under the corrections policy. Readers may contact [email protected].