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 using appeal 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.
- We rate the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy as Left-Center Biased, based on its focus on climate justice, AI regulation, and digital democracy through a progressive lens. It receives a High rating for factual reporting due to transparent funding, research credibility, and academic rigor
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.4)
Country: Canada
Press Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy is a research institution housed at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It focuses on the intersection of media, technology, and democracy, particularly in addressing how emerging technologies affect public life, governance, and rights. The staff page lists Director Taylor Owen and Deputy Director Sonja Solomun, while its Advisory Board includes prominent academics and policy experts in media and tech governance.
Read our profile on Canadian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The Centre is funded by a broad mix of academic institutions, government agencies, and foundations, all disclosed transparently on its Funders page. These include McGill University, Heritage Canada, Global Affairs Canada, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Beaverbrook Foundation, the Economic Security Project, and others. The variety and disclosure of funding sources support its credibility and academic independence.
Analysis / Bias
The Centre promotes progressive research themes on democratic resilience, misinformation, tech accountability, and climate justice. Its About page frames the organization as a “non-partisan” institution. Still, its initiatives support left-leaning democratic norms, including regulation of tech platforms, environmental justice, and human rights protections.
In “Climate Justice, AI, and Technology”, the Centre explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and environmental ethics, tying digital infrastructure to broader sustainability goals. The “Climate Delay Report” investigates the presence of climate disinformation in Canada, calling for stronger institutional responses to counteract public confusion about climate science.
The Centre also raises concerns about technology’s effects on children. In “AI Can Be a Threat to Children’s Lives: How Can We Build Safeguards?”, it outlines the dangers posed by unregulated AI and advocates for child-centered safety regulations.
The Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression is a multi-year project run by the Centre that brings together policy experts and scholars to examine how digital media harms or enables democratic discourse.
In general, they promote left-leaning policies and properly source their information.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
We rate the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy as Left-Center Biased, based on its focus on climate justice, AI regulation, and digital democracy through a progressive lens. It receives a High rating for factual reporting due to transparent funding, research credibility, and academic rigor. (D. Van Zandt (04/05/2025)
Source: https://www.mediatechdemocracy.com/
Last Updated on April 5, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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