This page is for you if you have a story, document, tip or lead that could help BuzzLayer deliver trustworthy Canadian journalism. Whether you work in tech, policy, cybersecurity or startups, or you have witnessed something the public should know, we want to hear from you. Here you’ll find what makes a strong tip, how to contact us securely, what happens after you submit, and how we protect your confidentiality.
What makes a good tip for BuzzLayer?
A good tip is specific, verifiable and connected to Canadian technology, innovation, digital policy, politics, business or public-interest stories. The most valuable tips help us explain complex issues without spin.
We look for developments that affect Canadians — policy changes at the federal or provincial level that shape the internet, privacy, competition or innovation; unreported security breaches or cybersecurity risks that touch Canadian institutions or citizens; startup news with broader economic or social implications; and cultural angles where technology meets Canadian identity, regulation or lived experience. A strong tip often includes a clear “who, what, when, where, why” and suggests why BuzzLayer readers should care. Even a small piece of information, like a leaked memo or a pattern we haven’t noticed, can be the start of a significant story.
How should I send in my tip?
Use any of our dedicated tip lines: tips@buzzlayer.org for investigative and news tips, newsdesk@buzzlayer.org for general newsroom submissions, and press@buzzlayer.org for press releases or media inquiries. Include as much context as possible.
When you send a tip, tell us your name (if you are comfortable sharing) and the best way to reach you. Describe the tip’s relevance to Canada and to BuzzLayer’s coverage areas. Attach any supporting documents, screenshots, recordings, emails or links, but only if you have the legal right to share them. If you are unsure whether material is sensitive, you can outline the nature of the tip first and we will discuss next steps. For security, avoid sending highly confidential documents via unencrypted email without prior arrangement — contact us first to establish secure communication. You can also reach our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead Priya Sharma directly at priya.sharma@buzzlayer.org if your tip involves fact-checking or source verification concerns.
What happens to my tip after I submit it?
Every tip is reviewed by a member of our newsroom, typically led by Managing Editor Maya Singh. If the tip fits our editorial mission, it is assigned to a named writer and routed through our Standards & Fact-Checking desk, overseen by Priya Sharma, for verification before any publication.
We treat tips with the same rigour as our regular reporting: we verify sources, cross-check documents, and assess the credibility of the information. If we have questions, we will reach out to you, provided you included a way to be contacted. We cannot personally reply to every tip, but every submission is read. For tips that do not lead to a story, we may still hold them for future reference, especially if the tip describes a developing situation. Our verification process is detailed in our Fact-Checking Policy and our Sources & Standards page.
Confidentiality is important. You may request that we protect your identity, and we will respect those wishes to the fullest extent permitted by law. If you want to remain anonymous, please tell us explicitly; we will not publish your name or other identifying details without your permission. In some cases we may ask to verify your identity privately before using the tip. For whistleblowers or highly sensitive material, we can arrange encrypted communication — email tips@buzzlayer.org with “Secure contact request” in the subject line and we will respond with options.
How this works in practice
Imagine you work at a Canadian software company and discover that a popular productivity app is silently transmitting user location data to a third party without clear consent. You have a copy of the app’s privacy policy from six months ago and a recent version that differs in a key clause. You email tips@buzzlayer.org with a brief description, attach both documents, and note that the change was not publicly announced. Our cybersecurity & privacy editor Laura Martinez reviews the tip, consults with our Standards desk, and reaches out to you to confirm details and discuss how to verify the data flows. We then research the company, check Canadian privacy regulations (PIPEDA), and contact the company for comment. If all checks out, we publish a story with clear attribution of the documents and your role, respecting any confidentiality request. You receive a copy of the article before publication if you agreed to that arrangement. The result is a factual, public-interest report that helps readers understand a hidden privacy risk.
Who are we and how is BuzzLayer funded?
BuzzLayer is an independent Canadian digital news publisher owned and operated by Northern Beacon Media Inc., an Ontario corporation (company number 1003194827). Our registered office is at Unit 12, 95 King Street East, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4. Our Editorial mission is trustworthy Canadian journalism that helps readers understand complex issues without spin or oversimplification.
Funding comes from display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships and content licensing. Every piece of commercial content is clearly labelled; affiliate links are disclosed. Commercial relationships never determine our editorial conclusions. For full details, see our Ownership & Funding page and our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
If you have concerns about how we handle tips or any other editorial matter, our Editor-in-Chief Alex Nguyen is responsible for editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections. You can reach him at alex.nguyen@buzzlayer.org or +1 416 555 0220.
What if I need to correct something?
If you believe BuzzLayer has published inaccurate information — whether based on a tip or any other reporting — please send a correction request to corrections@buzzlayer.org. We treat corrections seriously and will review the issue promptly under our Corrections Policy.
Our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead Priya Sharma oversees the process. When we confirm an error, we update the article, add a correction notice, and clearly note the change. We also appreciate tips that help us improve accuracy before publication.
In short
Whether you have a document, a lead, a suspicion or an observation, your tip can help BuzzLayer produce accurate, public-interest journalism for Canadian readers. We promise to treat every submission seriously, verify the facts, respect your confidentiality, and follow our editorial standards from start to finish.