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- Overall, we rate CIC News as Least Biased leaning Left due to its coverage favoring liberal immigration frameworks and mild critical tone toward conservative immigration policies. We rate them High for factual reporting based on strong sourcing practices, the absence of failed fact checks, and a clear separation of legal services promotion from factual immigration reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: Canada
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
CIC News is an online publication focused on Canadian immigration news, policies, and related topics. According to their About page, the site was founded in 1996 and is operated by the Campbell Cohen Immigration Law Firm, one of Canada’s largest immigration law firms. CIC News aims to provide timely updates on Canadian immigration procedures, legal developments, and advice for newcomers.
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Funded by / Ownership
CIC News is owned and operated by the Campbell Cohen Immigration Law Firm. Revenue generation appears to primarily come through indirect promotion of the firm’s services rather than through advertising. Their Partners page lists strategic partnerships with immigration-focused service providers, including moving companies, settlement organizations, and education consultants. This indicates that CIC News serves partly as a lead generator for Campbell Cohen’s legal services and related immigration support businesses.
Analysis / Bias
CIC News primarily reports on immigration policies, legal updates, and newcomer experiences in Canada. Articles are straightforward, focusing on factual reporting with practical advice, such as in “How Newcomers Can Save Money in Canada” and “New Report Shows Recent Trends in US Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada”. These articles avoid sensationalism and are sourced from Canadian government data and credible studies.
When covering politics, the site shows a slight lean leftward. For example, their comparison of immigration policies ahead of the 2025 election neutrally describes Liberal Party proposals as more welcoming, while framing Conservative proposals as more restrictive without significant commentary. Additionally, the article “Donald Trump May Now Be Inadmissible to Enter Canada” highlights potential legal barriers to Trump’s entry into Canada in a factual manner, though the story selection could appeal to left-leaning audiences critical of Trump.
Overall, CIC News maintains a high factual standard, consistently sourcing information from official Canadian government communications, immigration policy reports, and reputable institutions. However, occasional topic selection and framing suggest a mild preference for liberal immigration policies and social inclusion narratives.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate CIC News as Least Biased leaning Left due to its coverage favoring liberal immigration frameworks and mild critical tone toward conservative immigration policies. We rate them High for factual reporting based on strong sourcing practices, the absence of failed fact checks, and a clear separation of legal services promotion from factual immigration reporting. (D. Van Zandt 04/27/2025)
Source: https://www.cicnews.com/
Last Updated on April 27, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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