CBC News, established in 1941, is a Canadian public news and information service that operates nationwide and covers domestic and global events from a Canadian standpoint. With a commitment to inform, educate, and engage citizens in democratic society, CBC News has journalists based in over 75 local offices across Canada and international bureaus in London, Mexico City, Mumbai, New York City, and Washington.
The organization also deploys temporary bureaus, known as pop-up bureaus, to cover stories or regions that require additional attention beyond their regular bureaus. The Editor-in-Chief, Brodie Fenlon, provides updates on the CBC News website.
CBC News emphasizes diversity and inclusion, aiming to represent all Canadians’ perspectives and experiences while fostering mutual respect and understanding across various cultures and regions. Upholding rigorous journalistic standards, CBC/Radio-Canada adheres to principles of accuracy, impartiality, fairness, and integrity as outlined in its Journalistic Standards and Practices.
The news outlet is part of The Trust Project, a global initiative promoting trustworthy journalism through transparency and ethical practices. CBC News has received Journalism Trust Initiative certification from Reporters Without Borders, recognizing its commitment to reliable and credible reporting.
To ensure transparency and accountability, CBC News publicly acknowledges and corrects errors in their reporting. Effective January 1, 2021, significant corrections or clarifications to TV, radio news reports, and online articles are openly tracked and shared with the audience.
Incorporating artificial intelligence in its operations, CBC News follows AI Principles and Practices to responsibly leverage AI technology for enhancing productivity and improving journalism quality. By labeling content appropriately, CBC News aims to help readers distinguish between breaking news, analysis, opinion pieces, and personal stories, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives and viewpoints are presented.
Readers can access CBC News content through various platforms, including the CBC News App, CBCNews.ca, CBC Radio, CBC TV, CBC Gem, and CBC Listen, providing a comprehensive and accessible news experience for audiences across Canada.