# The 50 largest media companies and publishers in Canada

Tamtam tracks 79 media companies and publishers headquartered in Canada. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Thomson Reuters, Bell and Rogers Communications. Their median headcount is 835. Half of them were founded in 1979 or later. The most common headquarters are Toronto (28) and Montreal (15).

This selection of Canadian media companies and publishers includes large established groups alongside younger firms. The industries represented range from telecommunications and broadcast media to software development and printing services. Prominent companies include Thomson Reuters, which provides news and information tools for professionals; Bell, a communications company offering wireless, internet, and TV services; Rogers Communications, another significant communication services provider; and CBC/Radio-Canada, the national public broadcaster.

A notable pattern among these companies is the concentration of headquarters in major urban centers, particularly Toronto and Montreal. For instance, Toronto hosts Thomson Reuters, Rogers Communications, CBC, and Bell Media, while Montreal is home to Bell, TC Transcontinental, Cogeco Inc., and Radio-Canada. This geographic clustering suggests a centralized media and publishing landscape within Canada.

🇨🇦 Canada · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Thomson Reuters](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/thomson-reuters) (thomsonreuters.com)<br>It offers news and information tools for professionals in legal, regulatory, and tax sectors, helping them navigate complex environments. | Software Development | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 36,640 |  |
| 2 | [Bell](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bell-montreal) (letstalk.bell.ca)<br>A leading Canadian communications company offering advanced wireless, internet, TV, media, and business services, as well as supporting social and economic prosperity | Telecommunications | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 34,053 | 1880 |
| 3 | [Rogers Communications](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rogers-communications) (rogers.com)<br>Provider of communication services, supporting everyday connections and ensuring seamless connectivity for work and personal needs, with a focus on customer satisfaction | Telecommunications | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 28,500 |  |
| 4 | [CBC/Radio-Canada](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cbc-radio-canada) (cbc.radio-canada.ca)<br>Canadian public broadcaster promoting Canadian culture through diverse programming in multiple languages, supporting creative work and job opportunities in television production | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Ottawa | 14,336 |  |
| 5 | [CBC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cbc-toronto) (cbc.ca)<br>Canada's national public broadcaster provides a wide range of radio, television, internet, and satellite services, offering diverse regional and cultural perspectives | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 6,848 | 1932 |
| 6 | [Bell Media](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bell-media) (bellmedia.ca)<br>Leading media and entertainment company with diverse assets in premium video, audio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media; committed to keeping Canadians entertained and informed. | Entertainment Providers | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 6,682 |  |
| 7 | [Wattpad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wattpad) (company.wattpad.com)<br>Innovative social storytelling platform empowering diverse Gen Z writers with a global community engaging in original stories, driving the future of entertainment | Software Development | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 4,872 | 2006 |
| 8 | [TC Transcontinental](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tc-transcontinental) (tctranscontinental.com)<br>A leader in flexible packaging and printing, specializing in French-language educational publishing Committed to quality, innovation, and responsible business practices | Printing Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 4,587 | 1976 |
| 9 | [Cogeco Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cogeco-inc) (corpo.cogeco.com)<br>Provides internet, video, and phone services to residential and business customers in Canada and the United States, plus operates radio stations. | Telecommunications | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 4,305 | 1957 |
| 10 | [Radio-Canada](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/radio-canada) (ici.radio-canada.ca)<br>Radio-Canada is the national public broadcaster of Canada Offering a wide range of radio, TV, internet, and satellite services to Canadians | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 3,172 | 1936 |
| 11 | [Spin Master](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/spin-master) (spinmaster.com)<br>Global children's entertainment company creating toys, digital games, and original content including popular brands and preschool franchises. | Manufacturing | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 3,140 |  |
| 12 | [Corus Entertainment](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/corus-entertainment) (corusent.com)<br>Development and delivery of diverse multimedia content including television, radio, digital platforms, and streaming services for global audiences. | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 2,864 | 1999 |
| 13 | [SSENSE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ssense) (ssense.com)<br>A global technology platform offering luxury fashion and cultural content, driving innovation in e-commerce with high growth and profitability | Retail | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 1,441 | 2003 |
| 14 | [Rogers Sports & Media](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rogers-sports-and-media) (rogerssportsandmedia.com)<br>A dynamic sports and media company in Canada, focusing on innovation, diversity, inclusivity, and community impact through digital-first and data-driven approaches | Media Production | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 1,436 |  |
| 15 | [Postmedia Network Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/postmedia-network-inc) (postmedia.com)<br>A Canadian news media company with over 120 brands delivering engaging content across print, online, and mobile platforms to millions weekly | Newspaper Publishing | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 1,303 |  |
| 16 | [Valnet](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/valnet) (valnetinc.com)<br>A digital media investment company with over 25 authoritative brands in entertainment, sports, technology, automotive, gaming, and travel verticals Specializes in property growth | Internet Publishing | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 1,191 |  |
| 17 | [Pornhub](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pornhub-montreal)<br>An international adult entertainment company offering a variety of pornographic websites, virtual reality porn, and hosting annual Pornhub Awards | Entertainment Providers | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 1,190 |  |
| 18 | [The Globe and Mail](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-globe-and-mail) (theglobeandmail.com)<br>Provides comprehensive coverage of Canadian national, international, and business news through print and online platforms since 1844. | Newspaper Publishing | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 1,123 | 1844 |
| 19 | [Metroland Media Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metroland-media-group) (metroland.com)<br>A Southern Ontario publisher of daily newspapers and community news websites, committed to community journalism and creating custom marketing plans | Media Production | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 1,058 | 1981 |
| 20 | [Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chartered-professional-accountants-of-canada-cpa-canada) (cpacanada.ca)<br>Support Canadian CPAs through regulation collaboration, professional development, public interest advocacy, and international accounting profession strengthening efforts. | Accounting | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 1,058 | 2013 |
| 21 | [La Presse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-presse) (lapresse.ca)<br>A leading French-language news source in Canada, offering diverse coverage across digital platforms and receiving awards for quality journalism and design | Media and Telecommunications | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 1,051 |  |
| 22 | [Stingray](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stingray) (stingray.com)<br>A global music, media, and technology company offering TV broadcasting, streaming, radio, business services, advertising, and digital solutions worldwide | Technology, Information and Media | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 999 | 2007 |
| 23 | [Groupe TVA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-tva) (tva.ca)<br>A creative powerhouse in television, cinema, postproduction, and magazines, pushing boundaries and valuing creativity, agility, and self-improvement to create top-notch content | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 962 |  |
| 24 | [TVO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tvo) (tvo.org)<br>TVO is a digital learning and media organization that provides impactful education products, current affairs, documentaries, and award-winning children's content | Online Audio and Video Media | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 920 | 1970 |
| 25 | [STAR MEDIA GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/star-media-group) (torstar.com)<br>Leading media portfolio including newspapers, websites, and innovative tablet apps Embracing digital and mobile media opportunities with a passion for news and content | Newspaper Publishing | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 835 |  |
| 26 | [CTV News](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ctv-news) (ctvnews.ca)<br>Leading Canadian news organization with a network of national, international, and local news operations providing trusted news through multiple platforms | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 809 |  |
| 27 | [Atomic Cartoons](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atomic-cartoons) (atomiccartoons.com)<br>An award-winning animation studio with locations in Vancouver, Ottawa, and LA, creating, producing, and financing animation for distribution across platforms | Animation and Post-production | 🇨🇦 Vancouver | 806 | 1999 |
| 28 | [Quebecor](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/quebecor) (quebecor.com)<br>Leading Canadian integrated communications company combining telecommunications, media, entertainment, publishing, cultural product distribution, event production, and community involvement. | Telecommunications | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 745 | 1950 |
| 29 | [Sun Media](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sun-media) (sunmedia.ca)<br>Canada's largest newspaper publisher providing local news and information to over 105 million readers weekly in urban markets and communities | Newspaper Publishing | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 730 | 1996 |
| 30 | [Harlequin](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/harlequin) (harlequin.com)<br>Global publisher of women's books with over 1,300 authors, offering a wide variety of genres in multiple languages to readers worldwide | Book and Periodical Publishing | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 728 | 1949 |
| 31 | [Toronto Star](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/toronto-star) (thestar.com)<br>Canada's largest daily newspaper, with over 6 million weekly readers Thestarcom is a highly visited newspaper website in Canada | Newspaper Publishing | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 721 | 1892 |
| 32 | [Nelson](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nelson) (linktr.ee)<br>A Canadian education publisher offering innovative K-12 solutions, including a digital learning platform, focused on accessibility, engagement, and critical thinking development | Education | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 718 |  |
| 33 | [SJC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sjc-toronto) (stjoseph.com)<br>Leading Canadian communications organization offering full-production content, advertising technology, print infrastructure, and iconic media brands for clients across North America | Marketing Services | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 698 | 1956 |
| 34 | [WildBrain](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wildbrain) (wildbrain.com)<br>A global entertainment company creating top content for kids and families, including hit series, TV channels, licensing, and iconic brands like Peanuts and Teletubbies | Entertainment Providers | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 692 |  |
| 35 | [Sportsnet](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sportsnet) (sportsnet.ca)<br>Canada's leading sports media brand offers multimedia content including TV channels, radio, website, app, and podcasts covering NHL, MLB, NBA, soccer, tennis, wrestling, and more | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 650 | 1998 |
| 36 | [Canwest](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/canwest) (canwest.com)<br>A leading international media company in Canada with diverse holdings in television, newspapers, online properties, and international assets like radio stations and a political magazine | Media Production | 🇨🇦 Winnipeg | 617 | 1974 |
| 37 | [Mining Doc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mining-doc) (miningdoc.tech)<br>The company provides a platform for individuals in the mining industry to share knowledge, ask questions, connect with others, and empower learning | Mining | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 612 | 2020 |
| 38 | [MINING.COM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mining-com) (mining.com)<br>Leading digital news site for global mining sector, with over 11 million monthly page views, 200,000+ subscribers, mobile-friendly platform, and award-winning marketing and editorial content | Online Audio and Video Media | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 608 | 2008 |
| 39 | [Black Press Media](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/black-press-media) (blackpressmedia.com)<br>Leading independent media organization in Canada, with strong presence in British Columbia and beyond, offering localized news coverage and serving diverse communities with award-winning journalism | Media and Telecommunications | 🇨🇦 Surrey | 570 | 1975 |
| 40 | [OEG Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oeg-inc) (oeg.ca)<br>A leading organization in North America specializing in sports, entertainment, retail cannabis, and hospitality industries | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇦 Edmonton | 569 | 1979 |
| 41 | [MEM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mem-toronto) (meminc.ca)<br>A leading unscripted production group in Toronto since 2014, creating original, high-rated content for global viewers on various platforms | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 554 | 2014 |
| 42 | [TC Media](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tc-media) (tctranscontinental.com)<br>Leading provider of media and interactive marketing solutions in Canada, offering print and digital content in French and English for various industries and consumers | Advertising Services | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 544 | 1976 |
| 43 | [Cogeco Media](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cogeco-media) (cogecomedia.com)<br>Ownership and operation of 23 radio stations across Quebec and Ontario, providing diverse programming and leading radio news services. | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 538 |  |
| 44 | [theScore](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/thescore) (scoremediaandgaming.com)<br>A subsidiary of PENN Entertainment, the company empowers sports fans through personalized digital media, sports betting products, live scores, news, stats, and betting information | Spectator Sports | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 536 | 2012 |
| 45 | [Blue Ant Media](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/blue-ant-media) (blueantmedia.com)<br>International media company producing and distributing diverse premium content, operating multiple streaming and pay TV channels worldwide from Toronto headquarters. | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 536 | 2011 |
| 46 | [National Film Board of Canada](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/national-film-board-of-canada) (nfb.ca)<br>Public producer of documentaries, animation, interactive stories, promoting gender equity and Indigenous-led projects with award-winning Canadian creators. | Movies, Videos, and Sound | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 527 | 1939 |
| 47 | [Pelmorex](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pelmorex) (pelmorex.com)<br>An international weather content and technology company providing hyper-local weather data, climate information, and alert systems globally | Information Services | 🇨🇦 Oakville | 519 | 1989 |
| 48 | [Entertainment One](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/entertainment-one) (entertainmentone.com)<br>Talent-driven studio specializing in development, acquisition, production, financing, and distribution of scripted, unscripted, and podcast content worldwide. | Entertainment Providers | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 492 |  |
| 49 | [Pattison Media](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pattison-media) (pattisonmedia.com)<br>A leading Canadian media company with over 90 years of experience in radio and television broadcasting, dedicated to serving listeners, viewers, advertisers, and communities | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Kamloops | 467 | 1965 |
| 50 | [TFO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tfo) (tfo.org)<br>A public Franco-Ontarian media producing and broadcasting educational multimedia content for children, teenagers, and adults, with a collaborative and innovative work environment | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 443 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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