Canadian Dimension – Bias and Credibility

These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation.  They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information reporting that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.

• Overall, we rate Canadian Dimension Left Biased based on pro-socialist, anti-capitalism advocacy. We also rate them Mostly Factual in reporting, rather than High, due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing and publishing slightly misleading information regarding GMOs.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1963, Canadian Dimension (CD) is described as a magazine “for people who want to change the world” CD is a forum for left-wing political thought that ranges from New Democratic Party-style social democracy to libertarian socialism.

According to their about page, “Canadian Dimension is the longest-standing voice of the left in Canada. For more than half a century, the CD has provided a forum for lively and radical debate where red meets green, socialists take on social democrats, Indigenous voices are heard, activists report from every corner of the country, and the latest books and films are critically reviewed.”

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Funded by / Ownership

Dimension Publishing LLC owns Canadian Dimension. Advertising, donations, and subscription fees generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Canadian Dimension publishes news from an anti-capitalist, pro-socialist perspective: Red Flags: Reflections on racism and radicalism. A quote from the article reads, “Capitalism lives and breathes racism. It can’t survive without it. It picks it up, cultivates it, and injects it into everything.” CD focuses on topics associated with the political left, such as climate change, Feminism, Labour, and LGBTQ rights. However, many stories do not contain hyperlinked sourcing.

When it comes to science, Canadian Dimension typically aligns with the consensus, though they offer more negative reporting when it comes to GMOs. Editorially, the CD is far left in support of socialism as they often criticize liberal politicians such as Justin Trudeau for their pro-corporate policies.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Canadian Dimension Left Biased based on pro-socialist, anti-capitalism advocacy. We also rate them Mostly Factual in reporting, rather than High, due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing and publishing slightly misleading information regarding GMOs. (8/16/2016) Updated (D. Van Zandt 05/13/2022)

Source: https://canadiandimension.com/