First Portuguese-language newspaper in Canada
Jornal Luso-Canadiano, founded by Henrique Tavares Belo in 1959, was the first Portuguese-language newspaper in Canada. According to the website casacomum.org, it was an independent weekly publication created by the Portuguese democratic opposition in Canada.
We do not have information on when it ceased operations, but we do know that the publication was still published in 1969.
A Voz de Portugal, first published in Montreal in 1961, became the second Portuguese-language publication in Canada. It remains as the oldest newspaper still in operation serving a Portuguese community in Canada. Many claim that it was the first publication in the Portuguese language in Canada. If you have clarification on this matter, we would love to hear from you.
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About The Author
Paulo Pereira
Paulo Pereira has worked in community media for over 20 years. He started as a reporter for Sol Portugues. Later, he became Editor of Team Desportivo, Director of Flash News, Director of Jornal da Aliança, Director of Luso-Ontario Magazine, and Editor at Correio da Manha Canada's newspaper. Paulo Pereira is also a co-founder of Associacao Migrante de Barcelos where he volunteered for many years as Secretary and Sporting Director. He also volunteered for Casa do Benfica de Toronto for close to a decade as member of the Board in roles such as Public Relations Director and Vice-President for Sports and Culture. Currently, he is the President of Project First Nations, a not-for-profit organization. In November of 2023, he was elected as a member of the Portuguese Community Council, representing the District of Toronto, which includes Ontario, Manitoba and Nunavut. In 2025, he received the King Charles III Coronation Medal from Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Arif Virani.