If you have a story, document, or tip that you believe deserves the attention of our newsroom, we want to hear from you. At Canada Perspective, we rely on contributions from readers, whistleblowers, experts, and community members to uncover the policy shifts, public-interest stories, business developments, and cultural trends that matter most to Canadians. Send your tip to tips@canadaperspective.org and our editorial team will review it promptly. Every submission is treated with seriousness and handled with care — we verify facts, protect sources, and follow the same rigorous standards we apply to all our reporting.
What makes a good tip for Canada Perspective?
A strong tip is one that reveals a significant development or hidden angle in Canadian policy, public affairs, business, technology, or culture. We look for stories that affect real people, that challenge common assumptions, or that expose systemic issues — not rumours or speculation.
Concrete examples include: a draft government policy that has not been made public, a pattern of safety violations at a major workplace, an emerging tech trend with national implications, or a community-driven initiative that could serve as a model elsewhere. The most useful tips come with specific details: names, dates, documents, or data that we can verify independently. Even a hunch can be valuable if you have a credible reason for concern. What we cannot use are vague accusations, personal grievances without supporting evidence, or material that appears to be legally privileged or stolen. When in doubt, send what you have — our editors will assess it.
How can I send a tip?
Use tips@canadaperspective.org for news tips, early-stage documents, or story ideas. For urgent or sensitive material, you may also contact newsdesk@canadaperspective.org or press@canadaperspective.org. Every message reaches a human editor.
We strongly recommend using an encrypted email service if you need to protect your identity. You can also send a brief summary via our general contact form at /about-us/contact/, but for detailed submissions the direct email addresses are faster and more secure.
What should I include in my tip?
Start with a clear subject line that summarises the issue — for example, “Unreleased report on transit safety in Toronto” or “Whistleblower concerns about student loan processing.” Then describe what you know, when and where it happened, and why you think it matters to a Canadian audience.
If you have supporting materials — emails, contracts, internal memos, photographs, or datasets — please include them as attachments. Let us know if you have firsthand knowledge or are passing along information from a trusted source. It also helps to tell us whether you have contacted any other news organisations about the same matter. Finally, provide a way to reach you (an encrypted email address, a phone number via Signal, or a pseudonymous account) so we can ask follow-up questions without compromising your safety.
How does Canada Perspective verify tips?
Every tip we pursue is handled by our Standards & Fact-Checking team, led by Andrew Leblanc (andrew.leblanc@canadaperspective.org). He and his colleagues check sources, corroborate documents, and seek independent confirmation before any story is published.
Our verification process is outlined in detail on our Fact-Checking Policy and Sources & Standards pages. We do not rely on a single anonymous source for a central claim; we require at least two independent pieces of evidence or a clear chain of custody for documents. If we cannot verify a tip to our editorial standards, we will not publish it. We also log all significant contacts with sources to ensure transparency in our reporting.
What about confidentiality?
We take source protection extremely seriously. If you request anonymity, we will not share your identity with anyone outside the editorial team, and we will not publish anything that could expose you without your explicit consent.
For especially sensitive tips, consider using an anonymous email account or a secure messaging app. You can also mail physical documents to our registered office at Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4, marking the envelope “Confidential — Editorial.” Our editorial team will open it directly. We have never disclosed a confidential source and we have policies in place to resist legal demands when necessary — see our Editorial Policy for the framework that governs these decisions.
What happens after I submit a tip?
Our newsroom triages all incoming tips within two business days. A managing editor or a relevant desk editor — such as Marc Tremblay (Managing Editor), Hannah Walsh (Municipal Affairs), Jessica Morin (Provincial Affairs), or Kevin Sullivan (Community & Events) — will assess the tip and may reach out to you for more information.
If we decide to pursue a story, we will assign a writer and begin verification. You may hear back from us with specific questions; in some cases we will ask to arrange a secure interview. If we decide not to pursue a tip, we will generally not provide a detailed explanation, but we will acknowledge receipt. We cannot guarantee publication of any tip, and we reserve the right to discard material that is not in the public interest or that fails our verification standards.
What you can expect from us
You can expect your tip to be read by a real person, assessed on its merits, and handled with the same journalistic rigour we apply to all our reporting. We will never outsource tip review to an automated system or AI, and we will never publish your tip without conducting proper fact-checking and editorial review.
We will be transparent about our process: if we plan to publish information based on your tip, we will contact you beforehand to confirm facts and discuss attribution. We will not misrepresent your identity or the nature of your submission. If we make a mistake in a story that originates from a tip, we will correct it promptly and visibly under our Corrections Policy. You can also reach our editors directly for updates — Catherine Roy, Editor-in-Chief, is ultimately responsible for all publication decisions and can be contacted at catherine.roy@canadaperspective.org if you have concerns about how a tip was handled.
How do I report a correction to something I sent?
If you believe that information you provided was incorrectly reported or that we made an error in a story based on your tip, please send a detailed note to corrections@canadaperspective.org. Include the original submission, the published article URL, and a clear statement of what is wrong and how it should be corrected.
Our corrections team, overseen by Andrew Leblanc, will review your request within one business day and, if the error is confirmed, issue a correction that meets the standards laid out in our Corrections Policy. We will also update any related articles or databases accordingly.
Questions or concerns?
If you have any questions about the tip process, source protection, or how we handle submissions, please contact our editorial desk at editorial@canadaperspective.org. For complaints about a specific article or editorial decision, see our Complaints Procedure. For privacy or legal concerns, write to legal@canadaperspective.org. We are committed to making the process of contributing to Canada Perspective as clear and trustworthy as the journalism we publish.