Editorial standards

Editorial Standards

Be Giant is a non-partisan, non-profit media organization created in 2026 to uncover and amplify Canada’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 journalism, we share the stories of the thinkers, builders and problem-solvers shaping our future.

Accuracy and fairness are core to Be Giant. Our team of writers and editors adheres to the highest journalistic standards. When we err, we correct factual errors in a transparent manner. While we focus on solutions and innovation, we do not advocate for specific companies, organizations or individuals.

We are committed to exploring the context that makes sense of information and ideas, as well as representing relevant perspectives and diverse, qualified sources.

We clearly differentiate between fact-based news and features and any opinion pieces that are based on the perspectives of individuals.

Be Giant is a non-profit organization backed by the Weston family.

Be Giant is committed to independent, quality journalism. Be Giant’s editorial leadership makes all decisions about editorial content. Funders, partners and sources do not preview, approve or veto stories prior to publication. While we may consider coverage suggestions from funders or partners, our editorial leaders base all coverage decisions on their journalistic judgment.

Our sources have no influence over our content. We do not pay for information.

Be Giant aims to avoid conflicts of interest, as well as perceptions of conflicts of interest. We disclose any known financial, political or personal conflicts involving our content, our sources and our journalists.

We do not solicit or accept gifts or favours for personal use.

Be Giant discourages the use of unnamed sources. If the information from a confidential, unnamed source is deemed critical and cannot be obtained otherwise, we will disclose the reason for the anonymity and provide relevant context about the source. A senior editor must approve the use of anonymity.

Be Giant seeks to minimize harm in its reporting. We aim to respect the rights of those involved in the news. We provide an opportunity for the subjects of critical reporting to respond. In seeking information, we identify ourselves as journalists.

We take special care in reporting on vulnerable individuals and communities. We avoid stereotypes in our reporting and do not refer to a person’s ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, political views or socioeconomic status unless it is pertinent to the story.

Be Giant is created by humans for humans. While AI tools may assist research or production, they do not replace editorial judgment in our reporting or publication of our content, including photos and videos. Any AI-generated content will be clearly identified.

Be Giant is committed to original reporting. We do not plagiarize. We give credit where credit is due when referring to the published work of others.

Be Giant welcomes our audience’s input on our accuracy. If we determine 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. If you believe we have published erroneous information, please email us at corrections@begiant.ca.