Partners & Supporters

Meaningful civic change doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when people, organizations, and communities work together—while respecting independence, integrity, and public trust.

We collaborate with partners and supporters who share our commitment to democracy, accountability, transparency, and public education. Our partnerships are built on mutual respect, clear boundaries, and a shared belief that informed Canadians are essential to a healthy society.

Who We Partner With

We work with a wide range of partners, including:

  • Community and grassroots organizations

  • Educators, researchers, and academic institutions

  • Non-profits and public-interest groups

  • Journalists, creators, and independent media

  • Technologists, designers, and civic innovators

  • Supporters and donors who believe in accountable governance

Partnerships may be local, regional, or national—online or on the ground.

What We Look For in Partnerships

We welcome partnerships that align with the following principles:

Non-Partisanship & Editorial Independence

  • No affiliation with political parties or candidates

  • No influence over our research, reporting, or commentary

  • Clear separation between funding, collaboration, and editorial decisions

Our credibility depends on independence—and it is non-negotiable.

Education, Inclusion & Transparency

  • Commitment to accessible public education

  • Respect for diverse perspectives and lived experiences

  • Transparent goals, roles, and expectations

  • A focus on empowering people—not manipulating opinion

We prioritize partnerships that build understanding rather than division.

Community Impact & Public Trust

  • Efforts that strengthen communities and civic participation

  • Ethical engagement with audiences and stakeholders

  • Respect for accuracy, consent, and accountability

  • A people-first approach to social impact

Trust is earned, not assumed.

Ways to Partner With Us

Education & Civic Learning

  • Co-create workshops, learning resources, or curricula

  • Support youth, newcomer, and community civic education

  • Collaborate on media literacy initiatives

Media & Content Collaboration

  • Cross-promotion of public-interest content

  • Guest appearances, interviews, or expert contributions

  • Creative collaborations that blend education and storytelling

Satire and analysis are welcome—so long as facts and ethics come first.

Community Advocacy & Outreach

  • Partner on issue-based campaigns or public forums

  • Support people-facing advocacy initiatives

  • Help amplify underreported community stories

Skills-Based & Capacity Support

  • Pro-bono or in-kind support (legal, tech, design, research, media)

  • Infrastructure, tools, or operational support

  • Strategic guidance and mentorship

These contributions help us stay sustainable and effective.

Supporters & Funders

We are grateful for supporters who believe in:

  • Independent, non-partisan public-interest work

  • Open access to civic education

  • Accountability without fear or favor

Support does not buy influence. Financial or in-kind contributions do not grant editorial control, messaging authority, or political positioning.

How We Maintain Integrity

To protect public trust, we:

  • Clearly disclose partnerships where appropriate

  • Maintain internal ethical and editorial standards

  • Decline partnerships that compromise independence

  • Regularly review collaborations for alignment and impact

Our responsibility is first and always to the public.

Let’s Work Together

If your organization, group, or initiative shares our values and wants to strengthen civic engagement, public accountability, and informed participation in Canada, we’d love to explore collaboration.

Together, we can expand reach, deepen impact, and help build a more informed, engaged, and empowered Canada—one partnership at a time.