Code of Ethics

In accordance with its stated purposes of supporting journalism, and with its mission to protect and promote excellence in journalism, The Globe and Mail Foundation will ensure support for journalism is administered in a manner that respects journalistic principles and are consistent with broadly accepted standards, including but not limited to:

  1. Donations will not be accepted that are contingent on journalism reflecting any particular point of view. 

  2. Donations connected to specific subject matters are acceptable, provided the subject matter is either:  i) sufficiently broad in scope, or  ii) where the issue is specific, the board determines, through consultations with educational partners, the  greater public good is served by ensuring coverage proportionate to the significance of the issue in question.

  3. Donations contingent upon producing journalism that advances an individual interest, specific position or that otherwise confers a private benefit will not be accepted.

  4. No approvals shall be granted over editorial content nor shall the board request to review content prior to publication.

  5. All content supported through The Globe and Mail Foundation will be credited with the following line: “Created with the support of The Globe and Mail Foundation”.   No credits will be promised to individual donors unless the Board seeks approval in advance by the partnering organization, and taking into account standard Globe crediting practices.

Code of Practice for The Globe and Mail Foundation Content, including Public Events

All content funded by or produced by The Globe and Mail Foundation must adhere to the following: 

  • Identify the sources of information and question those sources

  •  Ensure content is unbiased; Critically evaluate sources of information to ensure content is fair and balanced.

  • Ensure that facts are presented accurately

  • Correct information to the extent that facts are presented inaccurately

  • Provide context

  • Ensure that facts are clearly distinguishable from opinion or commentary; and

  • Support an open, respectful exchange of ideas.

  • Treat all others fairly without prejudice or discrimination

  • Refrain from offensive or discriminatory language

Feedback from The Public

The Globe and Mail Foundation welcomes feedback from the public on issues and conversations covered by its events or other projects. Please send an email to hello@globeandmailfoundation.com. Feedback from the public can help us address future topics and/or include perspectives that are underrepresented or otherwise important to highlight. Emails or inquiries of an offensive nature (for example, including inappropriate language or accusations) will not be answered.