CBC News, established in 1941, is a Canadian public news and information service. With a presence in every region of the country, we cover local and global news to offer a Canadian perspective on current affairs. Our core mission is to inform, enlighten, and engage the public on matters of importance, fostering active participation in our democratic society.
Committed to our audience, we operate with over 75 local bureaus and stations nationwide. Additionally, we maintain bureaus in key international locations like London, Mexico City, Mumbai, New York City, and Washington. When necessary, we deploy pop-up bureaus to cover stories or regions beyond our regular reach.
For updates from our editor in chief, Brodie Fenlon, visit the designated page on our website. We encourage interaction with CBC News through various channels, including reaching out to newsrooms, contacting personalities, pitching ideas, or providing feedback on our content.
Diversity and inclusivity are paramount at CBC News. We strive to accurately represent the diverse experiences and viewpoints of all Canadians, ensuring our coverage resonates with everyone and upholds our principles. Emphasizing regional and cultural diversity, we promote mutual respect and understanding across communities.
Adhering to the highest journalistic standards, CBC/Radio-Canada upholds principles of accuracy, fairness, balance, impartiality, and integrity. Our commitment to transparency includes promptly correcting errors, updating stories as needed, and abstaining from plagiarism. We provide avenues for reporting corrections or typos and maintain a clear policy on significant corrections and clarifications.
To ensure accountability and uphold journalistic integrity, our ombud oversees compliance with our standards. We offer transparency by allowing the public to scrutinize our practices and hold us accountable. Anyone with concerns about our news or current affairs content can contact our independent ombud to address issues related to adherence to CBC/Radio-Canada’s Journalistic Standards and Practices.
As a member of The Trust Project, CBC News collaborates with global news organizations to promote transparent and accurate reporting. The Trust Project’s ‘trust indicators’ help users identify high-quality news online, emphasizing ethical production and accuracy. Additionally, CBC News and Radio-Canada Info were the first Canadian broadcast media to receive Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) certification from Reporters Without Borders.
CBC News is dedicated to transparency and accountability, particularly when correcting errors or clarifying stories. As of January 1, 2021, we publicly track significant corrections or clarifications made to our TV and radio news reports, along with online articles. Our commitment to responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence is outlined in the CBC News AI Principles and Practices, aligned with our core values as expressed in the Journalistic Standards and Practices.
To enhance reader experience and understanding, CBC News labels content to differentiate between breaking news, live elements, analysis, opinion pieces, and First Person stories. By providing diverse perspectives and maintaining transparency in content creation, we uphold the trust of our audience. All stories published under the CBC News banner adhere to our Journalistic Standards and Practices.
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