An editorial can be described as an opinionated article written by a journalist or a group of journalists. This article differs from other news items as it projects an exclusive point of view or a policy in the garb of a non-objective opinion product. It may contain, sometimes, assertions that could be deemed as non-factual or even controversial. It does not guarantee unbiased and objective views like other newspaper stories.

The Canadian is one such editorially independent national newspaper in Canada which does not run solely for the purpose of profit making. It is committed to defend the public interest in the nation by taking a critical stance to media coverage. It is always seeking invitations to editorials on particular issues that can cover both politics as well as cultural and social issues. It welcomes submission on diverse topics to help inspire a debate on public interests such as the exploration of vital cultural, social and environmental issues. Through various competitions and incentives, it motivates competent journalists to explore issues that may intersect nations, societies and global institutions. The editorials it promotes cover the ever changing scenarios in the economic and political institutions in the world. They analyse social classes and ethnic groups covering a broad spectrum of mass communication and diverse cultures.

These editorials can help assess the effect of social transformation on the lives of people. In many democratic nations of the world, free exchange of ideas keeps getting asserted. Editorials can add voice to promote the traditional stands on current issues. Journalists play a very important role as thought developers in such societies. They are also capable of inspiring and informing people, whether they are speaking during times of elections or talking about the effects of global warming. The topics could also be on protest movements or politically motivated violence or they could range from immigration to censorship.

The Canadian is also persistent in probing through its supply chain of writers by asking open-ended questions so that they can single out important changes that could improve the quality of reporting in an international arena. It is also looking out for ways to suggest how the training programs of university journalism could be devised to help improve the quality of international editorial writing.

There is a shift that has taken place even in the world of advertising. Consumers want more of advertorials than infomercials today. Readers are also keen on reading editorials.

Quality journalism can convey the value of editorial teams to the publishers. The Canadian is regularly pursuing writers from various backgrounds to help inspire constructive public debate across several communities all over the world and hint at a progressive social change through their editorials. It has now become Canada’s new socially progressive newspaper.