Toronto Star

Canada

Straight To The Point News assigned Toronto Star a political classification of Lean Left. This rating was assigned on October 28, 2026 after reviewing a sample of its coverage. The next review is due October 28, 2027.

Canada's highest-circulation daily newspaper, founded in 1892 and owned by Torstar, which NordStar Capital acquired in 2020. Its editorial positions follow the progressive "Atkinson Principles".

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STTPN rating: Lean Left

The Toronto Star is guided by its progressive Atkinson Principles and has regularly endorsed the Liberal Party. Its editorials consistently favor social programs and progressive policy.

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