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Is Torstar Corporation Canadian?

Yes

Listed as Canadian-owned; registry confirmation still pending.

What we found

Jordan Bitove, a Canadian investor, acquired full ownership of Torstar (publisher of the Toronto Star) in Feb 2023 following arbitration. Originally acquired via NordStar Capital LP (formed by Bitove and Paul Rivett) in.

The receipt

VerdictCanadian-owned
CategoryMedia
HQToronto, ON
Confidencehigh
EvidenceSecondary source only
Sourcehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torstar secondary source — registry check pending
“Wikipedia's Torstar page lists 'Owner: Jordan Bitove' and headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.”
Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them.

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