EXHIBIT 23.1


                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

The Board of Directors
Hollinger Inc.

We consent to the use of our report dated April 1, 2003, except as to note 29
which is as of June 19, 2003 other than note 29e), which is as of August 25,
2003 and to "Comments by Auditors for U.S. Readers on Canada - U.S. Reporting
Differences" dated April 1, 2003 included herein and to the reference to our
firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus. The "Comments by Auditors
for U.S. Readers on Canada - U.S. Reporting Differences" refers to changes in
accounting policies for the adoption of the provisions of new accounting
standards for earnings per share, income taxes, and goodwill and intangible
assets and to retroactive adjustments.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Toronto, Canada
September 17, 2003