Yes—for conventional and discretionary television revenue. The CRTC reports that large ownership groups accounted for 88% of that sector's revenue in 2025.
The CRTC's 2024–25 broadcasting-sector report says large ownership groups accounted for 88% of total conventional and discretionary television revenues in 2025, while large radio groups accounted for less than half of radio revenues.
Yes—for conventional and discretionary television revenue. The CRTC reports that large ownership groups accounted for 88% of that sector's revenue in 2025.
Canadian television is highly concentrated by revenue among large ownership groups.
The 88% figure does not mean those companies own 88% of all Canadian media, all television stations, or all news audiences. Radio and newspapers have different ownership patterns.
Media concentration is a real issue, but the strongest public claims are the precise ones. This lets Canadians see where concentration is demonstrably high without exaggerating it across every media sector.
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Fact check: Do a few large companies control most Canadian television revenue? What Canadian evidence actually shows.
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Short answer
Yes—for conventional and discretionary television revenue. The CRTC reports that large ownership groups accounted for 88% of that sector's revenue in 2025.
What's true
Canadian television is highly concentrated by revenue among large ownership groups.
What's wrong or missing
The 88% figure does not mean those companies own 88% of all Canadian media, all television stations, or all news audiences. Radio and newspapers have different ownership patterns.
What the evidence shows
The CRTC's 2024–25 broadcasting-sector report says large ownership groups accounted for 88% of total conventional and discretionary television revenues in 2025, while large radio groups accounted for less than half of radio revenues.
Why it matters to Canadians
Media concentration is a real issue, but the strongest public claims are the precise ones. This lets Canadians see where concentration is demonstrably high without exaggerating it across every media sector.
Key evidence or evidence note
The factual baseline prioritizes Statistics Canada, IRCC, federal law and CRTC data. Broad claims are qualified where Canadian datasets do not support a single universal rate or ownership measure.
Review status
Confidence: High · Last reviewed: September 6, 2026 · Narrative ID: NAR-20260906-019