Vues et Voix
Vues et Voix is a Montréal-based Canadian registered charity, founded in 1976, that operates Canal M, a 24/7 accessible French-language radio station, and produces over 20,000 DAISY audiobooks for the Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA) at BAnQ, serving persons with disabilities and the broader francophone public across Canada.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersMontréal, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Vues et Voix does
Vues et Voix is a Canadian registered charity (numéro de charité 119003937RR0001) founded in 1976 and headquartered in Montréal, Québec, that operates as an accessible francophone media and audio production organization. Its core product is Canal M, a French-language community radio station launched in 1986 that broadcasts 24/7 via web streaming and carriage on the basic French service of 25+ Canadian cable and satellite providers (Bell, Vidéotron, Cogeco, Rogers, Shaw Direct, Telus, among others), with programming focused on disability, inclusion, culture, and current affairs. The organization also produces adapted audiobooks in DAISY format, with 20,000+ audiobooks recorded and distributed to the 12,000 subscribers of the Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA) at Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ), and offers B2B production services including studio rental, turnkey podcast/audio production in French, English, Spanish, and Innu, and customized on-air advertising. Its technology stack centers on WCAG 2.1 AA-compliant web platforms, a wheelchair-accessible radio studio, DAISY audiobook production infrastructure, Icecast-based streaming, and exploratory use of generative AI tools for content reformulation and AI-assisted transcription and subtitling (not yet production-accurate as of 2025-2026).
The business model is a hybrid non-profit / social-economy model funded through four streams: (1) charitable donations via Zeffy and CanadaHelps, including a 50th-anniversary campaign; (2) government and public grants from Ville de Montréal, Gouvernement du Québec, Emploi Québec, Conseil des arts du Canada, Fonds pour l'accessibilité de la radiodiffusion (BAF-FAR), and the Government of Canada; (3) corporate and foundation sponsorships (Fondation Mirella et Lino Saputo, Fondation St-Hubert, Industrielle Alliance, RBA Groupe financier, etc.); and (4) fee-based production services and on-air advertising on Canal M. The organization reports that 38% of contractual collaborators and 13% of employees are persons with disabilities, and it has held special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2014. Distribution combines self-serve web/podcast streaming, channel partnerships with cable and satellite carriers, and the BAnQ/SQLA institutional channel for adapted audiobooks.
Vues et Voix firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vues et Voix
- Legal name
- Vues et Voix
- Website
- https://vuesetvoix.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Vues et Voix is a Montréal-based Canadian registered charity, founded in 1976, that operates Canal M, a 24/7 accessible French-language radio station, and produces over 20,000 DAISY audiobooks for the Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA) at BAnQ, serving persons with disabilities and the broader francophone public across Canada.
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Vues et Voix industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Accessible Broadcasting and Audio Production
- NAICS
- Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Sound Recording Studios (51224), Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)
- SIC
- Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Radiotelephone Communications (4812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Audiobook Self-Publishing & Production Services (Narration, Studio, ACX-style) (MPAJAJAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Special Education & Accessibility-Optimized Media (UDL, AAC, Captioning) (EDAGALAH), Interpretation, Captioning & Accessibility Services (Live Translation, ASL, WCAG) (THAHAOAL)
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Where Vues et Voix is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montréal
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vues et Voix business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Charitable donations: Donation-driven revenue via the 'Faire un don' call-to-action using Zeffy and CanadaHelps; charity number 119003937RR0001. Donations support operations and the 50th-anniversary campaign.
- Government and public grants: Funding from Ville de Montréal, Gouvernement du Québec, Emploi Québec, Conseil des arts du Canada, Fonds pour l'accessibilité de la radiodiffusion (BAF), and the Government of Canada 'Supporting Black Canadian Communities' initiative.
- Corporate and foundation sponsorships: Sponsorship and partner support from Fondation Mirella et Lino Saputo, Fondation St-Hubert, Industrielle Alliance groupe financier, RBA Groupe financier, PME Montréal centre-ville, and Groupe 37 37.
- Production services revenue: Fee-based professional services including studio rental (with on-site technician and optional video capture), turnkey podcast/audio production in French, English, Spanish and Innu, and customized advertising creation and on-air broadcast.
- On-air advertising on Canal M: Custom advertising partnerships on Canal M radio targeting specific community audiences (blind/visually impaired, persons with disabilities, seniors, audiobook readers, healthcare professionals, community workers).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | On-air advertising on Canal M |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Studio rental and turnkey production services |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Adapted audiobooks (DAISY format) |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels11 records
Vues et Voix product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vues et Voix operates Canal M, a 24/7 accessible French-language community radio station devoted to disability, accessibility, culture, and inclusion, distributed via web streaming and 25+ Canadian cable and satellite carriers. It also produces adapted DAISY-format audiobooks delivered free of charge to 12,000 subscribers of the Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA) at BAnQ, with 20,000+ audiobooks recorded to date. Complementary offerings include studio rental, turnkey podcast/audio production in French, English, Spanish, and Innu, and customized on-air advertising creation.
Product overview
Vues et Voix operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its flagship accessible radio station Canal M (launched 1986), which functions as the core product and distribution channel. Layered on top are multiple content modules — radio shows (e.g., Aux Quotidiens, Mission Vision, Sans Détour, Folie Douce, Inclusion Inc., Au-delà des limites, Y voir clair, L'Heure où l'arc-en-ciel se lève, Afrique Caraïbes, Kwé Bonjour, Sourdes et courageuses, Vivement les femmes) and podcasts (e.g., Le balado des 10%, Inclusion Inc.) — that share Canal M's production and streaming infrastructure. Complementary service lines include the Livres Audio / Audio Books Production business (with partners such as the Service québécois du livre adapté since 2018), Studio Rental, Turnkey Audio Production, and Advertising Creation and Broadcasting. Together these offerings position Vues et Voix as an integrated accessible media and audio production organization serving the visually impaired, disability, and broader inclusion communities in Quebec.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Canal M, la voix de l'inclusion: Radio station of Vues et Voix, broadcast 24/7 on web and digital television, producing and airing inclusive programming, podcasts and audio magazines on disability, accessibility, culture and inclusion.
- Aux Quotidiens
- On lit pour vous
- Des livres plein les oreilles
- Mission Vision
- Folie douce
- Marie raconte
- Porte-parole
- Vivement les femmes
- Afrique Caraïbes
- Inclusion inc.
- Sans Détour
- Au-delà des limites
- L'heure où l'arc-en-ciel se lève
- Y voir clair
- Une famille aux quatre coins du monde
- Pis toi, ta journée?
- Troubles neurologiques
- Revue de presse Handicap et inclusion
- L'homme en noir
- Capable
- Le balado des 10%
- Kwé, Bonjour
- Affirmations
- Nouveaux départs
- Sourdes et courageuses
- La quête vers la sobriété
- Les Héros Anonymes
- Pis après?
- Ensemble pour toustes
- Vivement les femmes
- Afrique Caraïbes
- Ça prendra l'temps que ça prend : Quête d'un bègue
- L'insolence du quotidien
- Rares: La loterie génétique
- Regards sur l'itinérance
- En route vers les Paralympiques
- Environnement musical
- Hors-Série
- Images et mots, à voix haute!
- On lit pour toi
- Los maestros dell classico
- Le handicap visuel à l'ère de l'IA
- Kwe Bonjour
- M L'été
- Conférence sur le handicap à l'ère de l'intelligence artificielle 2025
- Le balado des 10%
- Les Héros Anonymes
- Pis Après ?
Products and services
- Canal M Accessible Radio Station A 24/7 accessible French-language community radio station devoted to disability, accessibility, culture, and inclusion, broadcast on the web and on the basic French service of 25+ Canadian cable and satellite providers (Bell, Vidéotron, Cogeco, Shaw Direct, Telus, Rogers, etc.) for Canadian listeners.
- Adapted DAISY Audiobook Production Service Production of adapted DAISY-format audiobooks in Vues et Voix studios, delivered free of charge to 12,000 subscribers of the Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA) at Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) for persons with perceptual, motor, or learning disabilities; over 20,000 audiobooks have been recorded to date.
- Studio Rental Service Rental of professional audio recording studios (studios A and B) at the Montréal headquarters, with on-site technician and optional video capture, for outside producers and content creators seeking accessible production facilities.
- Turnkey Audio Production (Production clé en main) End-to-end audio production service handling recording, editing, mixing, and delivery in French, English, Spanish, and Innu, for clients seeking produced podcast, audiobook, or radio content without in-house production capability.
- Canal M On-Air Advertising Creation and Broadcasting Custom advertising creation and on-air broadcast on Canal M, offered to advertisers and organizations wishing to reach Canal M's audience of blind/visually impaired listeners, persons with disabilities, seniors, audiobook readers, healthcare professionals, and community workers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 20,000 audiobooks recorded and made available to 12,000 SQLA subscribers at BAnQ since 1976
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Vues et Voix
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Vues et Voix technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability6 records
Feature7 records
Vues et Voix partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- OHDIO / Radio-CanadacoreStrategic partnership referenced in Vues et Voix's accessibility plan and partner list. OHDIO/Radio-Canada content (e.g., 'Ça prendra l'temps que ça prend : Quête d'un bègue' and 'L'insolence du quotidien') is distributed via Canal M.
- Office des personnes handicapées du Québec (OPHQ)corePartnership with the Québec government agency responsible for disability policy. OPHQ's training on welcoming and interacting with persons with disabilities has been completed by all Vues et Voix staff.
- Regroupement des aveugles et amblyopes du Montréal métropolitain (RAAMM)coreRAAMM partnered on the organization of the 2025 virtual conference 'Handicap visuel à l'ère de l'IA' and is identified as a strategic partner for accessibility advancement.
- Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) / Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA)flagshipLong-standing flagship partnership: Vues et Voix records audiobooks in its studios and makes them available free of charge to the 12,000 subscribers of the Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA) at BAnQ. Over 20,000 audiobooks have been recorded through this collaboration.
- Ville de MontréalcoreMunicipal partner supporting Vues et Voix's mission of information and inclusion for persons with disabilities.
- Gouvernement du QuébeccoreProvincial government partner (also via Emploi Québec) supporting the mission of accessibility and inclusion.
- Défi Sportif AlterGocoreOfficial partner since the 2025-2026 period; Canal M produces a dedicated podcast on the Défi Sportif, runs weekly and daily chronicles, and interviews athletes and representatives.
- Niviti Communications (Capable podcast)minorCanal M acts as a broadcasting and distribution partner for the 'Capable' podcast, which focuses on entrepreneurship and disability and includes an LSQ accessibility dimension.
- Audition QuébecminorCollaborative partnership to select which Canal M programs are subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
- Fondation INCA (INCA Foundation)minorDisability-sector partner (foundation for the blind) collaborating on programming and inclusion initiatives.
- COPHAN (ensemble pour l'inclusion)minorCoalition partner in the disability and accessibility ecosystem in Quebec.
- Institut des troubles d'apprentissageminorPartner organization supporting awareness of learning disabilities in Canal M programming.
- Institut Nazareth & Louis BrailleminorSpecialized partner for visual impairment services, listed among Canal M partners.
- SportcomminorQuebec sports media partner listed among Canal M partners, supporting coverage of adapted and parasport content.
- CKVL 100.1 FMminorCommunity radio partner in the Vues et Voix/Canal M media ecosystem.
- AMI TéléminorAccessible television partner in Quebec's disability media ecosystem.
- PME Montréal centre-villeminorLocal business development partner listed among Canal M partners.
- Groupe 37 37minorCommunity/media partner listed among Canal M supporters.
- Emploi QuébeccoreGovernment employment partner supporting Vues et Voix's accessible employment programs.
- AlterGominorPartner organization for adapted sports and active leisure, linked to the Défi Sportif AlterGo initiative.
- La Maison de JonathanminorDisability/community partner in the Canal M ecosystem.
- Accès Bénévolat / Centre d'action bénévole de MontréalminorVolunteer engagement partners for Vues et Voix's volunteer-led audiobook and broadcast production.
- CKIA 88.3 Radio urbaineminorCommunity radio partner in Quebec City's broader media ecosystem.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Vues et Voix competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- CKVL 100.1 FM: Community radio station in Vues et Voix's Quebec media ecosystem and listed as a Canal M channel partner. Comparable as a French-language community radio but without Vues et Voix's disability-and-accessibility focus.
Broad incumbents
- Audible (Amazon): World's largest audiobook producer and platform. Comparable in the audiobook production and distribution business model, but operates at vastly larger scale and lacks Vues et Voix's specialized adapted (DAISY) and accessibility focus.
- Radio-Canada (CBC/Radio-Canada / OHDIO): Canada's national French-language public broadcaster. OHDIO programming is distributed through Canal M and a strategic partnership is referenced in Vues et Voix's accessibility plan, making Radio-Canada a complementary public broadcaster rather than a direct competitor.
- Accessible Media Inc. (AMI): Canada's national accessible broadcaster, operating AMI-tv, AMI-audio, and AMI This Week. Comparable because it serves similar disability audiences with audio/video content, and is identified as a channel partner of Vues et Voix; however, it is a much larger, English-focused, cross-Canada incumbent.
Direct peers
- Learning Ally: US non-profit that produces and lends audiobooks in accessible formats for people with learning disabilities, blindness, or visual impairment. Direct peer in specialized accessible audiobook production and distribution.
- National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS): Canadian non-profit providing accessible audiobook and e-book lending to print-disabled Canadians. Operates as a direct comparator in the accessible-audiobook production and library-distribution space.
- Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) / Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA): Quebec's national library and the operator of the adapted-audiobook service (SQLA) for which Vues et Voix produces DAISY audiobooks. Direct peer in the production and distribution of accessible French-language audiobooks to print-disabled Quebecers.
- Bookshare: International accessible ebook and audiobook library serving people with reading barriers. Direct peer in the adapted-content library business, with similar DAISY/audiobook workflows and library-distribution model.
Emerging players
- INCA Foundation (CNIB / Fondation INCA): Canada's primary foundation for blind and partially sighted Canadians, with a growing media and accessible-content mandate. Listed as a Canal M partner; overlaps on accessible content and community programming for the visually impaired.
Others
- Regroupement des aveugles et amblyopes du Montréal métropolitain (RAAMM): Montreal-based advocacy group for blind and visually impaired persons. Strategic partner that co-organized Vues et Voix's 2025 conference on AI and visual disability; comparable in serving the same community but primarily as an advocacy and services organization rather than a media producer.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights8 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Vues et Voix leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Vues et Voix subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Vues et Voix funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
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Frequently asked questions about Vues et Voix
What does Vues et Voix do?
Vues et Voix operates Canal M, a 24/7 accessible French-language community radio station devoted to disability, accessibility, culture, and inclusion, distributed via web streaming and 25+ Canadian cable and satellite carriers. It also produces adapted DAISY-format audiobooks delivered free of charge to 12,000 subscribers of the Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA) at BAnQ, with 20,000+ audiobooks recorded to date. Complementary offerings include studio rental, turnkey podcast/audio production in French, English, Spanish, and Innu, and customized on-air advertising creation.
Is Vues et Voix a public or private company?
Vues et Voix is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Vues et Voix founded?
Vues et Voix was founded in 1976. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Vues et Voix based?
Vues et Voix is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Vues et Voix make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Charitable donations are the primary driver. The others are government and public grants, corporate and foundation sponsorships, production services revenue and on-air advertising on Canal M.
Who are Vues et Voix's main competitors?
CKVL 100.1 FM is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Audible (Amazon), Radio-Canada (CBC/Radio-Canada / OHDIO) and Accessible Media Inc. (AMI). Direct peers are Learning Ally, National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS), Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) / Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA) and Bookshare. INCA Foundation (CNIB / Fondation INCA) is listed as an emerging player. Regroupement des aveugles et amblyopes du Montréal métropolitain (RAAMM) is listed as an others.
Does Vues et Voix have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vues et Voix.
What industry is Vues et Voix in?
Vues et Voix's product category is Accessible Broadcasting and Audio Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJAJAJ, Audiobook Self-Publishing & Production Services (Narration, Studio, ACX-style), with a secondary code of EDAGALAH, Special Education & Accessibility-Optimized Media (UDL, AAC, Captioning). Its NAICS code is 516 and its SIC code is 4833.