Canal M

Name

Canal M

Legal name

Vues et Voix

Website

https://canalm.vuesetvoix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAIACAB

Non-Interactive Digital Radio (Lean-Back Streaming)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Music Streaming & Subscription Services (DSPs)

SECONDARYMPAJAIAI

Audiobook Technology & Services (Hosting/CDN, DRM, Analytics, Ad Insertion)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Audiobook Publishing & Distribution

SECONDARYMPABAHAK

News OTT & Live News Streaming Channels

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/OTT/FAST Streaming Channels & Virtual MVPDs

Keywords

• Accessible community radio
• Disability media broadcasting
• Adapted audiobook production
• French-language inclusive radio
• Audio podcast production

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government grants and funding: Canal M and Vues et Voix receive funding from multiple levels of government including the Government of Canada (Canada Council for the Arts, Broadcasting Accessibility Fund), the Government of Quebec (Emploi-Québec, Ville de Montréal), and the Canada government initiative to support Black Canadian communities.
2. Donations and charitable contributions: Vues et Voix accepts donations through CanadaHelps and Zeffy platforms. The organization marks its 50th anniversary and seeks community support for its accessible radio and audiobook mission.
3. Advertising and sponsorship: Organizations can advertise on Canal M's radio waves to reach communities of persons with disabilities, seniors, people with learning difficulties, audio book readers, healthcare professionals, and community workers. Custom partnerships are offered.
4. Studio rental and production services: Vues et Voix offers studio recording rental (with technician and optional video capture), full-service podcast/audio production in French, English, Spanish, and Innu, and custom advertising creation and broadcasting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Canal M is a French-language accessible community radio station operating 24/7, producing news, current affairs, cultural, and disability-focused audio programming for persons with disabilities and marginalized communities in Quebec and Canada. It distributes content via web streaming, digital TV, podcasts, and YouTube, supplemented by paid studio rental, turnkey audio production, and advertising services. Its parent organization Vues et Voix also produces over 20,000 adapted audiobooks in DAISY format distributed through BAnQ's SQLA.

Product overview

Canal M is an accessible radio station operated by the nonprofit organization Vues et Voix. The core product is a 24/7 live radio broadcast distributed via the web, digital television, and cable/satellite providers across Quebec and Canada, supplemented by an on-demand podcast library. Canal M's programming is organized into 39 named shows including flagship programs such as 'Aux Quotidiens' (news magazine, 6,100+ segments), 'On Lit Pour Vous' (newspaper readings), 'Sans Détour' (disability press review, 1,500+ segments), 'Folie Douce' (mental health), 'Mission Vision' (visual impairment), and 'L'Heure où l'Arc-en-ciel se Lève' (LGBTQ+ issues). Content is also organized into 12 thematic categories (disability types, seniors, Indigenous, cultural diversity). A companion production arm offers studio rental, turnkey audio production (in French, English, Spanish, and Innu), and advertising services. The parent organization Vues et Voix additionally produces adapted audiobooks distributed through BAnQ's SQLA. The platform is WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliant and features a built-in accessibility feedback mechanism. Since 2023, Canal M also distributes select video content with closed captions on YouTube.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canal M Live Radio Broadcast Live 24/7, 7-day-a-week French-language radio broadcast distributed via the web and digital television across Quebec and Canada, reaching listeners through cable, satellite, and streaming providers including Bell, Rogers, Vidéotron, Telus, and 20+ others. Targets persons with disabilities, seniors, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ communities, and other marginalized groups in Quebec and Canada.
• Podcast / On-Demand Audio Library Archived audio programs and podcasts available on-demand on Canal M's website and on third-party podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, with text transcripts available since February 2024. Library contains 13,000+ podcast episodes and segments across all shows. Targets persons with disabilities and Francophone audiences in Quebec and Canada.
• Studio Rental Recording studio rental service at Canal M's wheelchair-accessible studio for creating podcasts or other audio content, including an on-site technician and optional video recording capability. Targets organizations, podcast producers, and content creators needing accessible professional studio facilities.
• Turnkey Audio Production End-to-end podcast or audio content production service, from conception through post-production, available in French, English, Spanish, and Innu languages. Targets organizations, businesses, and content creators needing full-service multilingual audio production.
• Advertising Creation and Distribution Custom advertising creation and broadcast on Canal M's radio waves, targeting audiences including people with disabilities, seniors, people with learning difficulties, audiobook readers, healthcare professionals, and community workers. Custom partnerships offered. Targets businesses and organizations seeking reach into the accessibility community.
• Vues et Voix Adapted Audiobook Production Vues et Voix, Canal M's parent organization, produces adapted audiobooks for people with perceptual disabilities, learning difficulties, or reduced agility, providing adapted books in DAISY format through BAnQ's SQLA service to over 12,000 subscribers. Over 20,000 audiobooks have been recorded and made available free of charge. Targets persons with perceptual, motor, or learning disabilities.
• Canal M Accessible Digital Platforms Canal M and Vues et Voix websites and digital platforms built to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, compatible with screen readers, with an accessibility policy in place since 2016. Includes accessibility feedback mechanism and consent management platform developed to be accessible to visually impaired users. Targets persons with disabilities accessing Canal M content online.
• Accessibility Feedback Mechanism A feedback system allowing users to report accessibility difficulties encountered when interacting with Canal M or Vues et Voix, or to comment on the accessibility plan. Contact options include email, phone, mail, social media, and an anonymous Office form. Targets all Canal M and Vues et Voix users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 audiobooks produced and made freely available to 12,000 subscribers through BAnQ's SQLA
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville de MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Montreal is a key government partner supporting the mission of Canal M and Vues et Voix in accessible broadcasting and inclusive media production in Quebec's largest city.
• Gouvernement du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Quebec government provides funding and support through various programs, including participation in Quebec Accessibility Week (Semaine québécoise des personnes handicapées, June 1-7).
• Groupe 3737minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner contributing to inclusive media and community programming initiatives.
• PME Montréal Centre-VilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness association supporting small and medium enterprises in central Montreal, potentially supporting the organization's social economy mission.
• OHDIO / Radio-CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanal M has increased partnerships including with OHDIO/Radio-Canada to foster inclusion and expand reach of accessible programming across the Francophone audience.
• Office des personnes handicapées du Québec (OPHQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec's disability office is a key strategic partner working to advance accessibility and inclusion in media through Canal M's programming.
• Regroupement des aveugles et amblyopes du Montréal métropolitain (RAAMM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAAMM is a key community partner representing persons with visual impairments in the Montreal metropolitan area, collaborating on accessible media and advocacy.
• Fondation INCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINCA (Innovation,Nc for Canadians who are blind) Foundation collaborates on programming related to visual impairment and blindness, including youth programming featured on Canal M.
• AlterGocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlterGo is a key partner in adapted sports and recreation, collaborating on coverage of events like the Défi Sportif AlterGo and parasports programming.
• AMI-TélécoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAMI-Télé is a collaborative media partner sharing content and personnel with Canal M, with staff such as Julie Châtelain working for both organizations.
• CKVL 100.1 FMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCKVL is a Montreal radio station partner for media collaboration and content sharing.
• CKIA 88.3 Radio urbaineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCKIA is a Quebec City community radio partner collaborating on urban radio content and community programming.
• BAnQ (Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBAnQ hosts the Service québécois du livre adapté (SQLA) which distributes over 20,000 adapted audiobooks produced by Vues et Voix to approximately 12,000 subscribers with disabilities.
• Institut Nazareth et Louis-BrailleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized rehabilitation center for persons with visual impairments, providing expertise and collaboration on accessibility and blindness-related programming.
• Institut des troubles d'apprentissageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing expertise and partnership for programming related to learning disabilities and attention disorders.
• COPHAN (ensemble pour l'inclusion)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education in Quebec, partnering on educational and inclusion-related programming.
• SportcomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports communication organization supporting adapted and Paralympic sports coverage on Canal M.
• La Maison de JonathanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization supporting families and children, collaborating on programming related to family and childhood disability topics.
• Centre d'action bénévole de MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal volunteer action center supporting community engagement and volunteer-driven accessible programming.
• Accès Bénévolat Centre d'action bénévole Est de MontréalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEast Montreal volunteer center supporting community outreach and accessibility initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Radio Centre-Ville / CIBL: Montreal-based French-language community radio (CKIN FM/CIBL) comparable to Canal M as a multilingual, alternative broadcaster with a track record of hiring animators with disabilities (e.g., Fulgence Bla previously worked at both CIBL and Canal M).
• CKIA 88.3 Radio urbaine: Quebec City-based community radio station with a similar nonprofit, community-oriented broadcasting model emphasizing diversity and underrepresented voices. Directly comparable French-language Quebec community radio and an existing Canal M channel partner for content collaboration.
• CHOQ-FM: Toronto-based multilingual community radio (OLR) station similar in mandate to Canal M, serving diverse and marginalized communities with nonprofit, multi-platform distribution including cable and web streaming.
• CJAM 99.1 FM: University of Windsor community radio station offering alternative, multicultural programming comparable in nonprofit structure, volunteer-driven model, and emphasis on underrepresented communities in Canada.
• CISM 89.3 FM: Université de Montréal campus/community radio station offering French-language community programming with similar nonprofit, multilingual, alternative broadcast positioning in the Montreal market.
• CKUT 90.3 FM: McGill University campus/community radio station in Montreal with a similar nonprofit, multilingual, community-led programming model. Comparable as a Montreal-based alternative broadcaster serving diverse communities on cable, satellite, and web streaming.
• AMI (Accessible Media Inc.) / AMI-Télé: Canada's primary English-language accessible broadcaster offering AMI-tv and AMI-audio. Direct peer in accessibility-focused media — comparable as a complementary French/English accessible broadcasting service for persons with disabilities, and an existing partner to Canal M sharing content and personnel.

Broad incumbents

• CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind): Major Canadian nonprofit serving persons with visual impairments, with overlap in accessible media production and advocacy for blind Canadians. Comparable through its Foundation INCA partnership with Canal M and shared accessibility media mission.
• Galaxie (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation): CBC's commercial-free curated music and spoken-word audio service broadcasting via cable and satellite across Canada. Comparable as a larger Canadian audio distribution platform while serving distinct (general vs. disability-focused) programming mandates.

Regional players

• Voix de la Sagouine / CKVL 100.1: CKVL 100.1 FM is a Montreal-area French-language radio station listed as a Canal M content-sharing partner. Comparable as a Quebec French-language broadcaster operating on similar cable/web distribution infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/canal_m
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@canalm_radio
• Facebookfacebook.com/canalmradio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canalmradio
• Instagraminstagram.com/canalm_radio

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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