This initiative was born from a strong conviction: academic integrity in the humanities and social sciences (HSS) must be defended within a neutral, credible, and open framework. In a Canadian context marked by linguistic and cultural diversity, but also by persistent ideological tensions, it is necessary to create a space where reflection on scientific misconduct can unfold without being hindered by political polarizations.

From its foundation, the project was built around a principle of anonymity designed to protect collaborators against ad hominem attacks and ideological divisions. This anonymity allows attention to shift from persons to ideas, from affiliations to principles, and ensures that debate remains focused on scientific rigor and collective responsibility. However, some founding members have chosen to forgo this principle, believing that responsibility for the message should be publicly embodied. Their decision illustrates a dual dynamic: protecting neutrality through anonymity, while also affirming responsibility through visibility. This articulation reflects the project's maturity and its desire to combine prudence with commitment.

Our mission is to build a bilingual platform that serves as a reference for researchers, students, publishers, and institutions. It rests on two major objectives: strengthening editorial integrity by proposing transparent frameworks, typologies of misconduct, and practical tools; and critically addressing contemporary challenges related to artificial intelligence, which is transforming writing, revision, and dissemination practices. These objectives reflect a desire to preserve the credibility of research while anticipating the technological and social changes affecting scholarly publishing.

Our openness to dialogue is essential. We invite external voices to contribute, share their experiences, and clarify sensitive points. Feedback, whether anonymous or publicly acknowledged, enriches collective reflection and adds weight to the debate. It helps highlight concrete cases related to academic integrity in Canada and contributes to maintaining a sound and healthy spirit in research and publishing.

This initiative aims to be a space of trust and dialogue, where academic integrity is discussed in a principled manner. It combines anonymity and responsibility, neutrality and commitment, to affirm that scientific integrity is a universal value, independent of ideological divisions, but carried by actors who fully embrace the strength of the founding message.