From Canada: Ethics in Journalism 1: We are disciplined in our efforts to verify all facts.
2: We seek documentation to support the reliability of those sources and their stories, and we are careful to distinguish between assertions and fact. 3: When we make a mistake, whether in fact or in context, and regardless of the platform, we correct* it promptly and in a transparent manner, acknowledging the nature of the error. 4: We give people ...that are publicly accused or criticized opportunity to respond before we publish those criticisms or accusations. 5: We make a genuine and reasonable effort to contact them, and if they decline to comment, we say so. 6: We take special care when reporting on children .. 7: We do not allow our own biases to impede fair and accurate reporting. jc's comment: the above points are excerpted from http://www.caj.ca/?p=1776 No attempt is being made to imply any connection to any report by any Patracar from any function in Toronto. jc