Les Affaires media bias and reliability
Les Affaires is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 152 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Les Affaires biased?
Les Affaires is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Les Affaires left or right?
Les Affaires is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is Les Affaires reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Les Affaires. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Les Affaires has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Les Affaires’s own report linked underneath.
A global Microsoft outage disrupted access to services including Outlook and Teams, affecting government departments in Queensland, Australia. While patient care and emergency services were reported as unaffected, communication channels were crippled.
Les Affaires reported it asMicrosoft's Failure: Early Signs of "Improvement" (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
The US government collected over $12 billion in revenue from Venezuela's natural resource exports in the first nine months of this year, according to a confidential KPMG report. This financial control began after US forces intervened in Venezuela in January.
Les Affaires reported it asWashington Paid US$12 Billion to Venezuela for Its Natural Resources (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States no longer requires a deal with Iran. He directed Vice President JD Vance to shift his focus to combating corruption and crime in Democrat-led cities and states.
Les Affaires reported it asOil Goes up, Trump "Doesn't Need a Deal" with Iran (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has ordered Vice President JD Vance to stop diplomatic negotiations with Iran, stating the US no longer requires a deal. Trump directed Vance to instead lead a federal task force investigating alleged corruption in Democratic-led states and cities.
Les Affaires reported it asOil Goes up, Trump "Doesn't Need a Deal" with Iran (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Canadian Tire Corporation reported an increase in third-quarter profit compared to the previous year. The company also announced a rise in its quarterly dividend, which will now be $1 per share.
Les Affaires reported it asCanadian Tire Corporation Announces Strong Results for the Third Quarter of 2026 and an Increase in Annual Dividend (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Oil prices rebounded from recent lows as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz intensified, raising fears of supply disruptions. While diplomatic efforts offered some hope, escalating tensions in the region underpinned market sentiment.
Les Affaires reported it asOil on the Rise in the Face of the Diplomatic Stalemate Between Washington and Tehran (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for immediate and drastic cuts to fossil fuel emissions to prevent catastrophic climate change. He warned that climate change fuels geopolitical instability, hunger, and displacement, impacting peace and poverty eradication efforts.
Les Affaires reported it asCOP31: for the Extinction of Fossil Fuels, "Like Dinosaurs" (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Prime Minister Mark Carney is travelling to four countries for international summits focusing on defence and trade. A meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is a central part of the agenda, alongside discussions on global security and new trade agreements.
Les Affaires reported it asStatement by Prime Minister Carney on Remembrance Day (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced a new immigration levels plan aimed at increasing predictability and clearing backlogs. The plan sets targets for permanent and temporary residents through 2029, with a specific focus on making long-term temporary residents permanent.
Les Affaires reported it asMinister Metlege Diab to Make Announcement in Dieppe (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated he supports a quarter-point interest rate increase in December. He also indicated that a half-point hike could be considered if October inflation data is worse than anticipated, warning that failing to follow through on expected hikes risks the Fed's credibility.
Les Affaires reported it asFed: Central Banker Announces He Will Vote to Raise Key Rates in December (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Payments Canada has launched its new real-time rail national payment system. The system is designed to facilitate faster, secure, and real-time exchange, clearing, and settlement of payments for participating members.
Les Affaires reported it asWealthsimple Among the First Financial Institutions to Offer the Real-Time Payment System in the Canadian Market (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
The Canadian federal government has released details on how its promised $600 million for Canadian content will be allocated. The Canada Media Fund will receive the largest portion of the funding, with other allocations for independent production funds and local news.
Les Affaires reported it asBudget 2026: Masters at Home - Minister Miller Announces $600 Million in Targeted Support for Canada's Audio and Audio-Visual Sectors (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed multiple ballistic and cruise missiles launched by Houthi rebels toward Riyadh and other regions. Civil Defense issued emergency warnings in several areas, including the capital.
Les Affaires reported it asSaudi Arabia Intercepts Missiles and a Building in Aramco Is Damaged (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for six military operations targeting Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh's Khalid International Airport and Aramco oil facilities. The group stated the attacks were in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on civilian areas in Yemen.
Les Affaires reported it asThe Houthis Reportedly Targeted Riyadh Airport and Saudi Oil Sites (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned eight Canadian businesses, accusing them of aiding Iranian entities in circumventing financial sanctions. Some firms are also alleged to have assisted Ryan Wedding, accused of running a drug trafficking ring.
Les Affaires reported it asSanctions Against Iran: Washington Targets Eight Canadian Companies (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government welcomes any steps to restore free trade with the United States. The comments follow the US midterm elections, which saw Democrats gain control of both the House and Senate, with some indicating a priority to repeal tariffs.
Les Affaires reported it asFree Trade: Carney Welcomes American Openings (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Canada's unemployment rate increased to 6.7% in October as the economy lost 4,700 jobs. This marks the third month in a row of job losses, with private sector employment falling by 53,000 positions.
Les Affaires reported it asThe Unemployment Rate Rose to 6.7% in October in the Country (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Canada's federal budget includes a significant allocation of $11.2 billion over four years to combat homelessness, with the stated aim of ending it within a decade. The budget also focuses on affordability and national sovereignty.
Les Affaires reported it asOttawa Wants to End Homelessness Within 10 Years (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, in Moscow to discuss strengthening ties, including a potential gas pipeline. Rezaei delivered a message from Iran's Supreme Leader and the meeting also covered regional security.
Les Affaires reported it asPutin Receives the Head of Iranian Security, the Installation of Gas Pipelines Mentioned (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's Security Council, in Moscow. Rezaei conveyed a message from Iran's Supreme Leader, the content of which was not disclosed. The meeting took place at the Kremlin.
Les Affaires reported it asPutin Receives the Head of Iranian Security, the Installation of Gas Pipelines Mentioned (opens Les Affaires in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Les Affaires. We asked on 9 November 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Les Affaires.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Canada
- Seen publishing on
- lesaffaires.com
- Access
- Free to read
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
- 152
- Reports listed
- 159
- We could read
- 2
- First seen
- 6 August 2026
157 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 2 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. Les Affaires has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 152 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Les Affaires’s on 3 of them. Overall it filed a median of 21 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 14 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 14 November 2026. Ratings pulled 9 November 2026.
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