National NewsMedia Council

Site: Toronto

Record #: MET0806
Last Full Update: 13 Aug 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-340-1981
Toll Free Phone 1-844-877-1163
E-Mail info@mediacouncil.ca
Website http://www.mediacouncil.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Considers complaints about member publications regarding accuracy, journalistic standards and ethics in gathering and reporting the news in print and online media including
  • alleged errors of fact
  • failure to credit work of others
  • failure to give opportunity to respond to criticism
  • bias based on sexism
  • racism or other discrimination
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Canada
Boundaries Canada
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up 
 
General public may submit complaints, news organizations and publications may be members
Application Call, email or visit website </br> 
Complaint process and form available online, contact complaints@mediacouncil.ca
Languages English, French
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
199 Bay St
Suite 4000
Toronto, ON
Canada M5L 1A9
Intersection Church St and Front St E
Mailing Address 199 Bay St 
Suite 4000 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5L 1A9
Physical Access Unknown; contact for information

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading Consumer Protection / Complaints
Service Categories Newspaper Complaints

Agency Overview