Canada Perspective (canadaperspective.org) is owned and operated by Northern Beacon Media Inc., an Ontario corporation (Ontario Business Registry number 1003194827). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, and how you can control them. It applies to all visitors and readers of Canada Perspective.
What are cookies and why does Canada Perspective use them?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Canada Perspective uses cookies to make our site function properly, to understand how readers engage with our journalism, and to support our funding model through advertising and commercial partnerships. Some cookies are essential for the site to work; others help us improve your experience and sustain our independent newsroom.
We use cookies for four main purposes: technical operation of the site, audience measurement and analytics, personalisation of content and advertising, and enabling affiliate links and sponsored content features. Our editorial team, led by Editor-in-Chief Catherine Roy, ensures that no cookie practice compromises the trustworthiness of our reporting.
What categories of cookies does Canada Perspective use?
We classify cookies into three categories: strictly necessary cookies, performance and analytics cookies, and targeting and advertising cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be turned off. Performance cookies help us count visits and traffic sources. Targeting cookies may be set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
Strictly necessary cookies include session cookies that enable secure log-in and remember your cookie consent preferences. Performance cookies, such as those from our analytics provider, collect aggregated data about page visits, referral sources, and reader behaviour. Targeting cookies may track your browsing across other sites to deliver relevant advertisements and sponsored content, which are clearly labelled per our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
How can I manage or withdraw my consent for non-essential cookies?
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings mechanism, which is accessible via a link in the footer of every page on Canada Perspective. When you first visit our site, a banner asks you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choice later by clicking the “Cookie Settings” button.
If you decline non-essential cookies, only strictly necessary cookies will be placed on your device. You may also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our site. For more details on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. For specific questions about cookie data, contact our privacy team at privacy@canadaperspective.org.
Does Canada Perspective use third-party cookies or tracking technologies?
Yes, we work with trusted third-party service providers for analytics, advertising, and affiliate commerce. These partners may set their own cookies on your device when you interact with our site. For example, our analytics provider uses cookies to compile anonymous statistics about readership, which helps our Managing Editor Marc Tremblay and the newsroom understand which stories resonate with our audience.
Our advertising partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to Canada Perspective and other websites. All sponsored content and affiliate links are clearly disclosed in accordance with our Sponsored Content Policy and Ownership & Funding page. We do not allow third-party cookies to influence editorial decisions, as stated in our Editorial Policy.
How long do cookies remain on my device?
Cookie duration varies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, typically up to 12 months for analytics cookies and up to 30 days for advertising cookies, unless you delete them earlier. Our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead Andrew Leblanc oversees periodic audits to ensure our cookie practices align with our Fact-Checking Policy and transparency commitments.
You can clear all cookies stored by Canada Perspective through your browser settings at any time. Note that doing so may reset your cookie preferences, and you will be prompted to consent again on your next visit.
Our commitments
- We will never use cookies to fabricate user data or misrepresent audience metrics.
- We obtain explicit consent for all non-essential cookies before they are placed on your device.
- We clearly label all sponsored and commercial content, and affiliate links are disclosed per our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
- We review our cookie practices annually and update this policy as needed, with changes communicated via our Privacy Policy.
- We provide a direct contact for privacy concerns at privacy@canadaperspective.org, and all complaints are handled per our Complaints Procedure.