True North Brief, published by Great Lakes Press Ltd., respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. This policy outlines how we handle copyright claims, image rights, and takedown requests in accordance with Canadian copyright law, our editorial standards, and the terms of use that govern this site.
What content does True North Brief own?
True North Brief owns the copyright to all original articles, photographs, graphics, and multimedia produced by our editorial team. This includes work by named writers such as Daniel Campbell, Sarah Mitchell, and their colleagues, as well as editorial layouts, data visualizations, and proprietary briefings.
Copyright in these works is held by Great Lakes Press Ltd. (Corporations Canada number 1478293‑6). Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or republication of our content without prior written permission is prohibited. For guidance on permitted uses, please refer to our Terms of Use.
How do we use images and third-party content?
We rely on licensed images, fair dealing, and properly attributed third-party content to enhance our reporting. Sources include stock photography agencies, Creative Commons‑licensed works, and permissions granted by rights holders.
Wherever possible, image credits are provided in captions or metadata. If you believe an image or other material on True North Brief infringes your copyright, please contact us promptly using the procedure below. We also encourage readers to review our Sources & Standards page for more detail on our attribution practices.
How can I submit a copyright takedown request?
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on True North Brief without authorization, send a written notice to copyright@truenorthbrief.com with the details described below.
Your notice should include: (a) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (b) proof that you own or are authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder; (c) the specific URL or location of the allegedly infringing material; (d) your contact information (name, address, phone number, email); and (e) a statement made in good faith that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. We will review the request, remove or disable access to the material if warranted, and notify the relevant user, who may submit a counter‑notice in accordance with the Copyright Act (Canada). For full legal terms, see our Terms of Use.
What you can expect from us
We take all copyright claims seriously and respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically within five business days. Our standards team, led by Rachel Miller (Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead), coordinates with the Editor‑in‑Chief and legal counsel when necessary.
We will investigate each claim, maintain records of correspondence, and act in good faith to resolve disputes. We also strive to keep our editorial and commercial practices transparent — you can read more about how we operate in our Editorial Policy and Ownership & Funding disclosures.
Questions or concerns?
If you have any questions about this policy or need to report a copyright issue, please contact our editorial team at copyright@truenorthbrief.com or use the general contact form at /about-us/contact/. We are committed to addressing concerns promptly and fairly.