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Le Journal de Montréal

Le Journal de Montréal is a French-language daily tabloid newspaper published in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Le Journal de Montréal is a French-language daily tabloid newspaper published in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1964, it is owned by Quebecor Media and covers provincial and local news, including sports, arts, and justice. It is recognized as a prominent French-language tabloid in Canada.

History

Le Journal de Montréal was established in 1964 in Montreal. It has become one of the major daily newspapers in Quebec and is recognized as a prominent French-language tabloid in Canada.

Content and coverage

The newspaper focuses on provincial and local news, including sports, arts, and judicial reporting. It is also known for opinion columns and investigative journalism.

Ownership and operations

Le Journal de Montréal is owned by Quebecor Media, with Pierre-Karl Péladeau identified as owner through that company. Its headquarters are located at 4545 rue Frontenac in Montreal.

Circulation and significance

Sources describe it as the largest-circulation newspaper in Quebec and the largest French-language daily in North America. It is also described as Canada's largest tabloid newspaper.

Key facts

  • Founded in Montreal in 1964 as a French-language tabloid.
  • Owned by Quebecor Media; Pierre-Karl Péladeau is the owner.
  • Covers local and provincial news with emphasis on sports, arts, and justice.
  • Largest-circulation newspaper in Quebec and largest French-language daily in North America.
  • Headquarters at 4545 rue Frontenac in Montreal.
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Canadian context

It is a major French-language newspaper in Quebec and a significant part of Canada’s print media landscape, especially for readers in Montreal and francophone audiences.

Frequently asked questions

What is Le Journal de Montréal?
It is a French-language daily tabloid newspaper published in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
When was Le Journal de Montréal founded?
It was founded in 1964.
Who owns Le Journal de Montréal?
It is owned by Quebecor Media, with Pierre-Karl Péladeau identified as the owner through that company.
What kind of news does it cover?
It focuses mainly on local and provincial news, especially sports, arts, and justice.
Where is its headquarters?
Its head office is at 4545 rue Frontenac in Montreal.

References

  1. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Journal_de_Montr%C3%A9al
    Supports: Founding year, format, publisher, headquarters, ownership, and coverage focus.
  2. Wikipedia (English) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Journal_de_Montr%C3%A9al
    Supports: Language, publication city, ownership, circulation claims, headquarters, and coverage focus.
  3. BAnQ — https://www.banq.qc.ca/plateformes-numeriques/le-journal-de-montreal/
    Supports: Tabloid format and publication since 1964.
  4. PressReader — https://www.pressreader.com/fr/newspapers/n/le-journal-de-montreal
    Supports: Country, language, and newspaper identification.