About
Be Giant is a non-partisan, non-profit media outlet created to uncover and amplify our country’s most ambitious ideas.
We report on the breakthroughs and innovations that provide solutions to our country’s biggest challenges, as well as those that hold the potential to unlock our nation’s greatest opportunities. With curiosity, optimism and rigorous, fact-based journalism, we report on the thinkers, builders, changemakers and problem-solvers shaping the future of Canada.
Our name reflects the size of Canada’s potential and the vastness of this country, as well as the magnitude of what’s at stake.
Be Giant is rooted in a belief that Canadians need not look elsewhere for opportunity; dreams can be built right here. This is a country where individuals, businesses and organizations can bring their ambitions to life and solve giant problems.
We believe Canada is ready to lead.
The world is watching.
Let’s get to work.
Our Approach
Be Giant is grounded in solutions-oriented journalism. We examine problems, as well as the innovative, credible solutions to those problems, seeking to shine a light on ambitious, groundbreaking ideas that can enhance Canada’s growth and prosperity.
Our Funding
Be Giant is a non-profit organization, backed by the Weston family.
Our Editorial Standards
We are guided by the Be Giant Statement of Editorial Integrity. Our editorial integrity is aligned with journalism’s core ethical principles of transparency and accountability. We are a fact-based source of verified information with accuracy at our core. Fairness and context are central to our reporting. We operate with editorial independence and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Our Corrections Policy
We correct any factual errors in a transparent manner. If you believe we have published erroneous information, please email us at corrections@begiant.ca. If our editorial leadership determines a clear factual error has been made, we will publish a correction. Corrections are appended to articles with a date and explanation of what was changed.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Be Giant aims for a diversity of perspectives that reflects Canada and the universal human rights of all people.
Our team
Editor-in-Chief
Alison Uncles
Managing Editor, Digital
Prajakta Dhopade
Managing Editor, Features
Mark Stevenson
Audience Engagement Editor
Gillian Grace
Digital Editors
Rebecca Gao
Connor Garel
Contributing Editors
Carol Toller
Patricia Hluchy
Melanie Morassutti
Charlotte Herrold
Design Editor
Gabriel Dufresne
August Strategy
Photo Editor
Natasha Kennedy
Researcher
Emma Wilkie
Web Development
Field Office