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Postmedia

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company headquartered in Toronto that publishes newspapers, digital news sites, and related media products.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Postmedia is a Canadian news media company that publishes newspapers and digital news products across Canada. It was formed in 2010 from Canwest's assets and is now majority-owned by American investors.

What it is

Postmedia Network Canada Corp. is the holding company for Postmedia Network Inc., and it operates more than 130 brands across print, online, and mobile platforms. It is the largest publisher by circulation of paid English-language daily newspapers in Canada, with key titles including the *National Post* and *Financial Post*.

Why it matters

Postmedia is a major force in Canada’s English-language news media landscape, reaching readers through national, regional, and local publications. Its consolidation of newspaper assets from Canwest in 2010 reshaped the industry, and its majority American ownership remains a point of interest for Canadian media watchers.

Key details

Headquartered at 365 Bloor Street East in Toronto, Ontario, Postmedia publishes across print, web, tablet, and smartphone platforms. The company’s portfolio spans major urban newspapers, regional titles, and community publications, making it a central player in Canadian news gathering and distribution.

In short

  • Postmedia is Canada’s largest English-language newspaper publisher.
  • It owns over 130 brands including the National Post and Financial Post.
  • Formed in 2010 from the restructuring of Canwest’s publishing assets.
  • Majority-owned by American investors.
Canadian angle

Postmedia is one of Canada’s largest newspaper publishers and a major part of the country’s English-language news media landscape, with many well-known national and regional titles.[1][7][11]

Quick questions

What is Postmedia?
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company that publishes newspapers and digital news products across Canada.
Who owns Postmedia?
Public company materials describe Postmedia as majority-owned by American investors, and Postmedia Network Canada Corp. is the holding company for Postmedia Network Inc.
When was Postmedia founded?
Postmedia was formed in 2010 from Canwest's newspaper and publishing assets.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postmedia_Network
    Supports: General description, ownership, size, and key publications.
  2. Postmedia — https://www.postmedia.com/investors-governance/
    Supports: Holding-company structure, brand count, and corporate description.
  3. Postmedia — https://www.postmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Annual-Information-Form-2014-1.pdf
    Supports: Business activities and Canadian market operations.
  4. LinkedIn — https://ca.linkedin.com/company/postmedia-network-inc.
    Supports: Headquarters location and corporate profile details.
  5. Matrix BCG — https://matrixbcg.com/blogs/brief-history/postmedia
    Supports: Formation history and incorporation timing.
  6. MarketScreener — https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/POSTMEDIA-NETWORK-CANADA--42378696/company/
    Supports: Corporate profile, headquarters, and brand examples.
  7. Postmedia — https://www.postmedia.com/2011/10/27/about-postmedia-network/
    Supports: Largest English-language paid daily newspaper publisher claim and platform scope.
  8. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/postmedia-network-inc
    Supports: Canadian context, size, titles, and 2010 acquisition history.