Canada Scene is owned and operated by Northern Beacon Media Inc., an Ontario corporation (Ontario Business Registry company number 1003194827) with its registered office at Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4, Canada. This corporate structure provides a clear legal and operational foundation for the publication.
Who owns Canada Scene?
Canada Scene is wholly owned by Northern Beacon Media Inc., a privately held Ontario corporation registered under Ontario Business Registry number 1003194827. The company’s registered office is located in Toronto, Ontario, and it operates solely as the parent entity of Canada Scene. No other media conglomerate, political organization, or external investor holds any ownership stake. The publication remains independent and is not controlled by any government entity, lobbying group, or corporate parent beyond Northern Beacon Media.
How is Canada Scene funded?
Canada Scene is funded through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, and content licensing. No single revenue source accounts for a majority of funding, ensuring that no commercial partner can exert disproportionate influence. All sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled as such, and affiliate links are disclosed in accordance with industry standards. Revenue from content licensing is governed by written agreements that preserve editorial control.
What safeguards protect editorial independence?
Editorial independence is maintained by a strict operational separation between the commercial and editorial teams. Commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions, story selection, or the tone of coverage. The editorial team reports solely to the Editor-in-Chief, Catherine Roy, who is responsible for all publication decisions. Advertising and partnership agreements are negotiated and managed by a separate commercial unit with no input into newsroom priorities. This firewall is documented in the Editorial Policy and the Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
Who is accountable for editorial decisions?
Catherine Roy, Editor-in-Chief, is accountable for all editorial standards, publication decisions, and corrections at Canada Scene. She can be reached at catherine.roy@canadascene.org. The full editorial team, including the Managing Editor, section editors, and the fact‑checking lead, is listed on the Our Team page. Andrew Leblanc, Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead, oversees source verification and the corrections process, reporting directly to the Editor-in-Chief. Any complaint or correction request can also be sent to corrections@canadascene.org.
How can I inquire about advertising or partnerships?
Advertising and partnership inquiries should be directed to the commercial team through the Contact page or by emailing advertising@canadascene.org. Canada Scene accepts display advertisements, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, and content licensing arrangements. All commercial proposals are reviewed against the Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure policy, which requires that sponsored content be clearly distinguished from editorial content. Rates and placement options are available on request.
Our commitments
- We commit to clearly labelling all sponsored content, affiliate links, and commercial partnerships so that readers can distinguish them from independent editorial material.
- We commit to correcting errors promptly and transparently, with corrections noted on the article and logged in our Corrections Policy.
- We commit to maintaining a strict separation between commercial and editorial operations, ensuring that no revenue source influences editorial decisions.
- We commit to disclosing our ownership and funding model publicly on this page and updating it whenever significant changes occur.
- We commit to safeguarding reader privacy and data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Canadian law.