Canadian Publishing Industry News
7 December 2023,     WESTMOUNT, QUEBEC
Reader's Digest Canada Closing
 
Cover of first Canadian edition
Cover of first Canadian edition
The Canadian edition of Reader's Digest Canada will shutting down  because of “declining ad sales revenues, increased production and delivery costs and changes in consumer reading habits,” employees were told. Reader's Digest Canada  said they had “worked diligently to address these challenges and find new ways of operating,” but that “after extensive review the difficult decision was made to wind down the Canadian business.” The Canadian operation  will continue to publish until March 31, 2024, and that the websites will remain in operation “for a certain period” with “basic support”.  Reader’s Digest has been described as Canada's most read monthly magazine, with three million readers. Reader’s Digest Magazines Ltd. also publishes a French edition, Sélection, as well as Best Health Canada, Our Canada and More Our Canada.
End of a publishing era in Canada
End of a publishing era in Canada

Milestones for Canadian edition 
December 1946: The Birth of the Canadian Edition
The Reader’s Digest Association announces a Canadian French-language edition, scheduled for release in July of the following year.
 
1976: A Foundation to Promote Canadian Journalism
Reader’s Digest Magazines Canada establishes a foundation to promote high-quality journalism. Since that time, the foundation has given away $3.6 million in grants.
 
2001:The Most Trusted!
In a Roper poll, Reader’s Digest Canada is named the country’s most trusted magazine brand—a status it has held almost every year since.
 
January 2008: Reader's Digest was Named the Most Influential Magazine
An expert panel convened by Masthead, the periodical industry’s watchdog, names Reader’s Digest Canada the most influential magazine in the country’s publishing history.
 
2017: 70th Birthday!
Reader’s Digest Canada turns 70 and thanks all of you! Here’s to enjoying our past, present and future—together!
 
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