At Canada Scope, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of journalistic integrity and transparency. Our reporting is built on a foundation of reliable, authoritative sources that serve the public interest. This page outlines the primary sources we rely on, the regulatory and standards bodies that inform our practices, the daily principles we follow, and how readers can challenge or request corrections to our work. We believe that openness about our sourcing is essential to earning and maintaining the trust of our audience. For a full account of our editorial commitments, please see our Editorial Policy and Fact-Checking Policy.
Official and primary sources
Our journalism draws extensively from official, publicly available data and authoritative institutions. When we report on government policy, economic trends, demographic shifts, or regulatory changes, we turn to the following sources as the backbone of our evidence:
- CBC – The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation provides comprehensive news coverage across the country and is a key reference for national stories, especially in areas of public broadcasting and cultural reporting.
- Statistics Canada – Canada’s national statistical agency supplies the most reliable demographic, economic, and social data. We regularly cite StatCan reports on inflation, employment, population, and health statistics.
- Elections Canada – The independent, non-partisan agency responsible for federal elections. We rely on Elections Canada for official voting results, electoral district maps, and campaign finance data.
- Bank of Canada – The central bank’s monetary policy reports, interest rate decisions, and financial system reviews form the basis of our economic analysis and business coverage.
- Corporations Canada – This federal registry provides corporate filings and ownership records, which we use in investigations of business practices, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
Wherever possible, we link directly to the original documents, data tables, or press releases from these sources so readers can verify our claims.
Regulatory and standards bodies
Beyond direct government sources, we adhere to the standards and guidelines set by key regulatory and industry bodies. These organisations help ensure that our reporting respects privacy, accuracy, and fairness:
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) – The OPC oversees compliance with federal privacy laws. We consult OPC guidance when reporting on data breaches, surveillance, and personal information protection.
- Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) – The CAB’s codes of ethics and standards inform our approach to responsible broadcasting and content moderation, particularly in our audio and video journalism.
- Ad Standards Canada – As a digital media publication that may feature advertising, we follow Ad Standards Canada’s guidelines for truthful, non-deceptive commercial messaging and disclosure of sponsored content.
What we rely on day to day
Our day-to-day operations are guided by a set of practical principles designed to ensure accuracy and accountability:
- Primary source verification. Whenever possible, we go directly to the original document, interview, or dataset rather than relying on secondary accounts.
- Multiple corroboration. We seek at least two independent, credible sources for any factual claim that is not common knowledge or based on official data.
- Attribution and linking. We name our sources in the body of an article and provide direct links to publicly available materials so readers can examine the evidence themselves.
- Fact-checking before publication. Every story is reviewed by at least one editor who cross-references claims against our source list. Our Fact-Checking Policy details the steps we take to catch errors early.
- Transparency about limitations. When data is incomplete, estimates are used, or sources are unnamed for safety or confidentiality, we clearly explain why and what we know.
- Continuous training. Our editorial team regularly updates its knowledge of data literacy, source verification techniques, and media law to stay current with best practices.
These daily habits are reinforced by the broader framework described in our Editorial Policy, which governs everything from conflict of interest management to the use of anonymous sources.
How to challenge our reporting
We take every reasonable measure to ensure our work is correct, but we are not infallible. If you believe an article published by Canada Scope contains a factual error, misrepresentation, or omission, we encourage you to contact us directly. Here is how our challenge process works:
- Submit a detailed correction request. Please email corrections@canadascope.org with the URL of the article, a clear description of the alleged error, and any supporting evidence you have (e.g., documents, screenshots, or links to other sources).
- Review by the editorial team. Your request will be reviewed by the relevant reporter and the editor-in-chief, Catherine Roy, within two business days. If the error is confirmed, we will issue a correction notice at the bottom of the article and update the text accordingly.
- Appeal. If you are unsatisfied with the response, you may appeal to the editor-in-chief directly. Contact details for our team can be found on the Our Team page.
- Formal complaints. For complaints that involve broader ethical concerns (e.g., plagiarism, fabrication, or unfair treatment), we follow the process outlined in our Corrections Policy. That policy also explains how we handle systemic issues and maintain a public corrections log.
We are committed to responding to every legitimate challenge in a timely, respectful manner. Holding ourselves accountable to our readers is a core part of our mission at Canada Scope.