LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Canadian Affairs Left-Center biased for its policy-forward, non-endorsement posture and left-leaning presentation of viewpoints, and High for factual reporting given its stated standards, generally careful sourcing, and absence of documented fact-check failures.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.4)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.2)
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Canadian Affairs was founded in 2023 by publisher-editor Lauren Heuser. The outlet positions itself as a subscriber-supported, digital-first newsroom focused on concise, under-covered Canadian issues and is registered as a Qualified Canadian Journalism Organization (QCJO). Its team works remotely across Canada and publishes a mix of straight news, analysis, and editorials guided by a formal Editorial Policy. The site also maintains university partnerships highlighted on the About page and offers paid access via its Subscribe page.
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Funded by / Ownership
Canadian Affairs is wholly owned by founder Lauren Heuser, with no outside investors, and monetized through digital subscriptions and QCJO-linked tax credits as described on the About and Subscribe pages.
Analysis / Bias
Canadian Affairs combines reported features with clearly labeled commentary, and it explicitly commits to independence, accuracy, fairness, and attribution in its Editorial Policy.
Straight-news coverage such as Saskatchewan launches wellness buses to expand addiction care presents government actions, program details, outcome metrics, and stakeholder quotes (e.g., Prairie Harm Reduction and local health authorities). The website also curates news from AFP.
Editorials show a measured, issues-first approach without party endorsements, for example, Editorial: What we hope to see this ‘momentous’ election assessing policy visions across parties, and Editorial: Pay equity measures are only part of the solution discussing gender-pay dynamics via mainstream research. The overall tone is pragmatic and policy-centric, with a slight tilt toward social progress themes and institutional reform. Sourcing is generally strong and policy-documented; while some essays reference data or scholarship without extensive outbound links, the newsroom’s framework and practice support a High factual rating.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Canadian Affairs Left-Center biased for its policy-forward, non-endorsement posture and left-leaning presentation of viewpoints, and High for factual reporting given its stated standards, generally careful sourcing, and absence of documented fact-check failures. (D. Van Zandt 09/14/2025)
Source: https://www.canadianaffairs.news/
Last Updated on September 14, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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