Canadian Publishing Industry News
4 March 2026,     TORONTO
Canadian magazine industry statistics
 
Canadian magazine statistics
Canadian magazine statistics
Made in CA freelance writer Olivia Bush has released a comprehensive overview of the magazine industry in Canada through dozens of compelling statistics – including information on revenue, number of publications, and the most popular magazines in Canada, among other facts. There are over 200 magazine publishers in Canada employing over 4,400 people. Globally, the revenue from consumer magazines is forecast to decline by 2.1% in 2026.
Other findings include:
• Just under 75% of small and medium-sized Canadian magazine publishers are profitable. 
• Over 70% of magazines in Canada are consumer magazines. 
• About 65% of Canadians read magazines at least once a month. 
• More than a third of Canadians set aside time specifically to read magazines.
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Jaded says:
Wow, Torstar really seems to be on a mission to bankrupt one magazine after another....
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Full of terrific information, Thanks!...
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