Is Documentary Channel Canadian?
Yes
Listed as Canadian-owned; registry confirmation still pending.
What we found
Owned by CBC (82%) and others; Corus sold its 53% stake to CBC in 2007.
The receipt
| Verdict | Canadian-owned |
| Category | Media & Entertainment |
| HQ | Toronto, Ontario |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://playbackonline.ca/2006/05/29/cbc-20060529/ secondary source — registry check pending “CBC buys into doc channel, purchasing a 53% controlling stake from Corus, pending CRTC approval, to hold an 82% equity stake.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
More Canadian brands in Media & Entertainment
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bravo Canada | Media & Entertainment | Toronto, Ontario | View ownership → |
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