Is The Globe and Mail Canadian?
Yes
Listed as Canadian-owned; registry confirmation still pending.
What we found
Fully owned by Woodbridge Company Limited, the investment holding company of the Thomson family. The Thomson family acquired full ownership in 2015 when Woodbridge purchased BCE's remaining 15% stake.
The receipt
| Verdict | Canadian-owned |
| Category | Media |
| HQ | Toronto, ON |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/woodbridge-acquires-direct-owner… secondary source — registry check pending “Woodbridge Company Limited announced it will acquire direct ownership of The Globe and Mail, and Woodbridge is the investment vehicle for Canada's Thomson family.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
More Canadian brands in Media
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Spectator | Media & Entertainment | Hamilton, Ontario | View ownership → |
| St. Catharines Standard | Media & Entertainment | St. Catharines, Ontario | View ownership → |
| The Globe and Mail Inc. | Publishing & Media | Toronto, ON | View ownership → |
| Toronto Star | Media & Entertainment | Toronto, Ontario | View ownership → |
| Winnipeg Free Press | Media & Entertainment | Winnipeg, Manitoba | View ownership → |
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