LEFT BIAS
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 appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate The Canadian Women’s Foundation as left-biased based on holding Progressive Liberal advocacy views. We also rate them as Mostly Factual, with a strong advocacy voice but occasional sourcing limitations in fact pages and one-sided reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.8)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.3)
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is a national nonprofit based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that funds and advocates for gender equity initiatives across the country. Founded in 1991, the foundation supports programs related to gender-based violence, economic security, leadership, and inclusion. According to its About Us page, the foundation’s mission is to “advance gender equality in Canada” by investing in community-led solutions and advocating for systemic change.
Read our profile on the Canadian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and is funded through a combination of public donations, institutional grants, and corporate sponsorships. It publishes a detailed list of supporters, including corporate partners such as L’Oréal, Canadian Tire, BMO, and The Body Shop. The organization is transparent about its financial supporters and donor network, and discloses its annual reports and governance structure on its site.
Analysis / Bias
The Foundation is not a news source, but it produces fact sheets, opinion content, and educational material that advocate for systemic change through a progressive lens. It focuses on intersectional feminism, climate justice, economic equity, and anti-violence policy.
Examples of its advocacy content include:
- “Online Hate and Cyberviolence”, which discusses gendered digital harassment and promotes regulatory and cultural shifts to address misogyny online.
- “Gender and Climate Change” frames the climate crisis as disproportionately affecting women and marginalized communities, calling for equity-based climate solutions.
- “Women’s Poverty” critiques Canada’s economic systems and recommends structural supports to reduce poverty among women, particularly Indigenous and racialized communities.
The Foundation’s “Our Work” page outlines initiatives that explicitly seek to dismantle patriarchal systems and build feminist frameworks of leadership and economic justice. Language used across the site is emotionally resonant and activist-driven, clearly aligning with progressive feminist values.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Canadian Women’s Foundation as left-biased based on holding Progressive Liberal advocacy views. We also rate them as Mostly Factual, with a strong advocacy voice but occasional sourcing limitations in fact pages and one-sided reporting. (D. Van Zandt 05/27/2025)
Source: https://canadianwomen.org/
Last Updated on May 27, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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