Editorial Standards and Corrections

How our newsroom works

The Charger works with independent journalists reporting from the communities they cover. Before publication, every story is sent to our central senior editor, who checks its sourcing, facts and fairness and is responsible for all corrections.

Accuracy

We check facts before publication. We identify our sources wherever possible, link to original documents and data, and let readers know when information could not be verified. As a story develops, we update it and indicate when the update was made.

Fairness

Before publishing a story that makes a serious allegation about a person or organisation, we seek their response and report what they say, or note that they did not respond.

News, opinion and advertising

We label news reports, analysis and opinion so readers can distinguish among them. Opinion pieces and letters reflect their authors' views. Advertising and sponsored content are always identified and never affect our coverage.

Archive

Articles published in the earlier version of The Canadian Charger remain in our archive with their original publication dates and authors. We identify them as archive pieces. If we find a factual error in an archived article, we correct it and add a dated note at the end of the article, so the change is never silent.

Corrections

When we make a mistake, we correct it promptly and explain at the end of the article what was wrong, what is correct and when the change was made. We make minor spelling or style fixes without a note.

To request a correction, email [email protected] with the article link and the statement you believe is incorrect. We aim to respond within two business days.

Independence

Our journalists do not accept gifts, payments or favours from people they cover. They disclose any personal connection to a story to the editor.