Toronto Sun – Media Bias

Overview

The Toronto Sun is a daily tabloid-format newspaper published in Toronto, Ontario. Part of the Sun Media chain and owned by Postmedia Network, it delivers coverage on politics, crime, sports, and local affairs. The paper is widely recognized for its conservative editorial stance and provocative headlines.

Political Bias Rating

The Toronto Sun is rated as having a Right political bias by several media watchdogs:

• AllSides: Right bias — View Source
• Ad Fontes Media: Right bias — Bias Chart
• Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC): Right bias — Read MBFC Profile

Ownership

The Toronto Sun is owned by Postmedia Network Inc., a Canadian media conglomerate that owns dozens of news outlets nationwide. Postmedia is majority-owned by U.S.-based hedge funds, which has prompted scrutiny about foreign influence and editorial direction.

Despite these concerns, the Toronto Sun continues to serve as a key source of conservative commentary and tabloid-style coverage in Canada.

Notable Coverage Tendencies

• Focuses on law and order, taxes, immigration, and criticism of liberal government policies.
• Features sharp editorial pieces and opinion columns from right-leaning contributors.
• Often uses punchy, sensational headlines to attract a broad audience.

Sample Headlines

• “Trudeau’s Carbon Tax Will Squeeze Canadian Families, Critics Say”
• “Rising Crime Rates Spark Demands for Tougher Policing in Toronto”
• “Government Handouts Aren’t a Solution, They’re a Problem”

Sources Used

• AllSides Toronto Sun Profile — AllSides
• Ad Fontes Media Chart — Ad Fontes
• Media Bias/Fact Check — MBFC

Trust Rating

The Toronto Sun is rated as having High Factual Reporting by MBFC. While it uses a tabloid format and often expresses strong conservative views, it follows standard editorial practices, cites credible sources, and maintains a transparent correction policy. It remains a trusted source for right-leaning perspectives in Canada.

Related Outlets

• National Post
• CBC News
• Toronto Star