Le Journal de Québec

What Le Journal de Québec does

Le Journal de Québec is a French-language daily newspaper headquartered in Québec City, Canada, founded in 1967 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Québecor, a diversified Canadian media and telecommunications conglomerate. The publication serves general consumers in the Québec City region and broader Quebec, providing local, national, and international news coverage across sections including Actualités, Sports, Opinions, Argent, Monde, and Spectacles, with specialized local coverage of Quebec City sports teams (Remparts, Olympiques, Capitales), Quebec politics, and community events. Its editorial operation includes the investigative Bureau d'enquête unit, and it maintains a digital archive of issues dating back to 2012.

The product portfolio spans a flagship print edition delivered to subscriber homes, a digital electronic edition distributed through the PressReader platform, native iOS and Android mobile applications, and an 'Infolettres' email newsletter suite delivered up to three times daily. Adjacent products include the Hublo vertical and the Circulaires (digital flyers) section, plus cross-promotional integration with Québecor sister properties TVA Nouvelles and QUB Radio. A proprietary feature, the 'L'Indice de l'humeur Léger', measures population mood evolution and allows users to compute their own index.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue (print, digital-only, and paper + electronic bundles priced between CAD $16.99 and $35.42 per month) with advertising sold across print and digital channels. The company is privately held, has 51–100 employees, and reports no independent revenue or funding figures as a non-listed subsidiary of a larger conglomerate. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with self-serve subscription management via jemabonne.ca and the PressReader platform.

Name

Le Journal de Québec

Legal name

Le Journal de Québec Inc.

Website

https://journaldequebec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Le Journal de Québec is a French-language daily newspaper serving Québec City and surrounding regions with print, digital, mobile, and newsletter products, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Québecor since its founding in 1967.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Newspaper

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110), Newspaper Publishers (51311), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

Keywords

• Daily newspaper publishing
• Regional news media
• Digital news subscriptions
• Print newspaper delivery
• French-language journalism

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Print Newspaper Subscriptions: Home delivery of print newspaper with various subscription tiers including Monday-Saturday, Saturday-only, and paper + electronic bundles
2. Digital Subscriptions: Electronic edition subscriptions accessible via PressReader and mobile apps
3. Advertising: General advertising and promotional content across the newspaper's various sections and platforms

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Le Journal de Québec is a French-language daily newspaper that publishes and distributes regional, national, and international news content across multiple platforms. Its core products include the physical print edition (Édition papier) delivered to subscribers' homes, the digital electronic edition powered by PressReader, native mobile applications for iOS and Android, and a portfolio of email newsletters (Infolettres) delivered multiple times daily. The newspaper is headquartered in Québec City and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Québecor.

Product overview

Le Journal de Québec is a Quebec-based daily newspaper published by Québecor, offering a multi-platform news media portfolio. The core product is the physical newspaper (Édition papier) with subscription tiers including Monday-to-Saturday delivery and Saturday-only options, complemented by a full digital edition accessible via PressReader. The offering extends to mobile applications for iOS and Android, a suite of email newsletters (Infolettres) delivering news 3 times daily, specialized verticals like Hublo and Circulaires, and cross-platform integrations with sister Québecor properties including QUB radio. The product architecture is unified around the journal's content with multiple distribution channels (print, digital, mobile, email) serving the Quebec City region and broader Quebec readership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Journal de Québec (Édition papier) The flagship daily print newspaper of Le Journal de Québec, delivered physically to subscribers' homes. Covers news, sports, entertainment, opinions, and regional content for the Québec City area and broader Quebec. Available through subscription tiers including Monday-to-Saturday delivery and Saturday-only options.
• Édition électronique (Electronic Edition) Digital version of the newspaper accessible via PressReader platform, allowing subscribers to read the complete newspaper online or on mobile devices. Sold as electronic-only subscription or as part of paper+electronic bundle.
• Mobile Applications (iOS/Android) Native mobile applications for iOS and Android devices providing real-time news access, push notifications, and interactive features for subscribers. Available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Infolettres (Email Newsletters) Email newsletter products including La une du matin, La une du midi, La une du soir, Bureau d'enquête, Transactions immobilières, Vos infos à la source, Les cahiers du samedi, and Votre guide d'achat. Delivered multiple times daily on weekdays with curated content summaries.
• Hublo A specialized vertical section of the Journal de Québec website, featured in the navigation with its own branded interface and dedicated content area.
• Circulaires (Digital Flyers) Digital flyer/circular section aggregating promotional offers from local and national retailers, accessible through the Journal de Québec website.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QuébecorcoreOthersLe Journal de Québec is a subsidiary of Québecor, a major Quebec-based media conglomerate. Québecor owns multiple media properties including TVA Nouvelles, Le Journal de Montréal, and QUB Radio.
• PressReadercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for electronic edition delivery, allowing subscribers to access the digital version of the newspaper through PressReader platform
• QUB RadiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-promotional relationship with QUB Radio, another Québecor property, featuring QUB Radio branding and links on the website
• TVA NouvellesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCross-promotional and content sharing relationship with TVA Nouvelles, another Québecor media property

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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