On the occasion of the first edition of the Festival international de journalisme de Carleton-sur-Mer, taking place from May 19 to 23, 2023, Professor Marc-François Bernier and UNESCO-PREV co-chair Professor Marie-Ève Carignan are publishing their report titled “Rapport de recherche du sondage sur la crédibilité, la confiance et l’imputabilité des médias d’information et des journalistes du Québec.”
The report is based on a survey of a representative sample of 1,598 Quebecers via a Léger Opinion (LEO) online panel on their perception of the media and journalists in Quebec, analysed using indicators well established in the scientific literature.
The results show a growing deficit in media credibility, although a majority still believes in the accuracy of the facts reported (with the exception of the Internet), and a fragile trust overall, although still high toward the traditional media. It also appears that the Press Council is not favoured by Quebecers when it comes to the accountability of journalists.
The report is funded by the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications.
