Le Journal de Montreal media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places Le Journal de Montreal on the right. We have seen it on 93 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Le Journal de Montreal biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Le Journal de Montreal on the right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Le Journal de Montreal left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places Le Journal de Montreal on the right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is Le Journal de Montreal reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for Le Journal de Montreal are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What Le Journal de Montreal has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Le Journal de Montreal’s own report linked underneath.
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asTrump Says He Got a Washington "Permanent Check" on Greenland Security (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order mandating state agencies to develop recommendations for strengthening AI safety laws. The order calls for a team of experts to propose new regulations within two months, potentially including a 'kill switch' for AI programs.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asGavin Newsom Signs a Decree to Impose Security Measures on AI in California (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated that U.S. President Donald Trump clearly wants dialogue with North Korea. Lee also confirmed that South Korea will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asTrump "Clearly" Wants to Dialogue with North Korea, Says South Korean President (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Lambeth Palace has revoked an award given to Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi. The honour was for reconciliation and interfaith co-operation, but resurfaced comments from 2007 about Osama bin Laden led to its withdrawal.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asAnglican Church Wins Award for Muslim Religious Honouring Bin Laden (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Global freshwater reserves have fallen significantly, with the World Meteorological Organization reporting 2025 as one of the driest years for river flows in 35 years. The UN warns the water cycle is becoming more unpredictable, potentially exacerbated by El Niño.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asThe Water Cycle Has Become "More Irregular and Unpredictable", According to the United Nations (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asMacklemore Donates His Winnings From Ed Sheeran's Tour (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asA New Species of Wild Cat Discovered in Bolivia, a First in 100 Years (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asTrump Threatens to Stop Trade with the EU Due to Its Proposed Association with Canada (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum to identify and remove Canadian-origin goods from U.S. federal civil government procurement. The move escalates an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asTrump Signs Memorandum to Exclude Canadian Products From Government Procurement (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
The U.S. House Oversight Committee voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Reports differ on whether the vote was unanimous, and Black's lawyers denounced the resolution as a complete abomination.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asEpstein Case: Billionaire Leon Black Found Guilty of Contempt by US Congress (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding in the Bahamas was funded by Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, who is close to Vladimir Putin. Kremlev paid for hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses, including renting a private island. National security experts expressed alarm.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it as"The Appearances Are Dreadful": the Festivities of Donald Trump Son's Wedding Paid for by Putin's Close Friend (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it as"Free Palestine" on Stage: Finneas Withdraws From Ed Sheeran's Tour (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has stated that there will be no negotiations with the United States until Iran's conditions are met. He responded to US President Donald Trump's statements about being open to negotiations, asserting that the balance of power regarding oil and the straits has changed.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asIran Responds to Trump and Rejects Any Discussion with the United States (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asPentagon Recognises "Penury" of Ammunition with the War in Iran (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on a select group of Canadian products, including motorboats and steel, while simultaneously removing tariffs on others like cement and toilet paper. The measures are part of an escalating trade war between the two nations.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asTrade War: Canadian Products Hit by a 50% Surcharge upon Entry Into the United States (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asUkraine Will Take "De-Escalation Measures" if Russia Does the Same, Says Zelensky (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Canada is offering priority access to tax rulings for investors committing $1 billion or more to the economy. The move, announced by Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, aims to reduce risk and encourage major projects.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asThree Factors that Could Flow From the Carney Canadian Investment Summit (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed optimism regarding a resolution with the United States concerning Greenland. A high-level working group has been established to explore enhanced security and defense cooperation in the Arctic territory.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asGreenland: "Optimistic" Danish Government Leader on Discussions with Americans (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asCould AI Destroy Humanity? A "Canular", According to Donald Trump (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
Le Journal de Montreal reported it asCould AI Destroy Humanity? A "Canular", According to Donald Trump (opens Le Journal de Montreal in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
- Quebecor MediaMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
- QuebecorMedia Conglomerateparent group
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Canada
- Official site
- journaldemontreal.com
- Seen publishing on
- journaldemontreal.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 93
- Reports listed
- 97
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
97 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 34 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and Le Journal de Montreal ran the story anyway.
Across the 93 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Le Journal de Montreal’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 21 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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