The True North Briefing newsletter delivers a curated digest of essential Canadian news, markets context and explainers directly to your inbox every weekday, with occasional special editions for major developments. It is produced by the editorial team at True North Brief, an independent Canadian digital news publisher owned by Great Lakes Press Ltd. Subscriptions are free, and you can sign up using the form below or by emailing info@truenorthbrief.com.
What does the True North Briefing newsletter contain?
Each edition opens with a rundown of the top national stories, followed by concise briefs on politics, business, markets, technology and public‑interest items that matter to Canadian readers. The markets section, overseen by Markets & TSX Editor Michael Foster, includes key index moves, commodity prices and sector trends explained without jargon. Economy Correspondent Emily Anderson provides context on monetary policy, inflation and employment data when relevant.
Beyond the daily round‑up, the newsletter features explainers on complex issues — from federal budget mechanics to regulatory changes — written so you can grasp the core stakes quickly. Sponsored content, if included, is clearly labelled, and all affiliate links are disclosed. Every item is fact‑checked by Rachel Miller’s standards team before inclusion, ensuring the same reliability you find on the website.
How often will I receive it?
The True North Briefing is published every weekday morning, typically sent by 7:00 a.m. Eastern time. Special editions are issued when a major breaking story, election result or market event warrants immediate, carefully reviewed context. You will never receive more than one edition per day unless a special dispatch is necessary, and you can adjust your preferences or unsubscribe at any time.
Who curates the newsletter?
The newsletter is curated by the full editorial team under Editor‑in‑Chief Daniel Campbell, who oversees editorial standards and publication decisions. Managing Editor Sarah Mitchell coordinates the daily newsroom, selects the headline stories and commissions the briefings. Each edition is reviewed by an editor before sending, ensuring consistency with our mission: trustworthy Canadian journalism that helps readers understand complex issues without spin or oversimplification. Meet the full team on our team page.
What you can expect from us
You can expect a newsletter that respects your time. Every item is written by a named journalist, edited and fact‑checked before publication. AI‑assisted tools may support research or drafting, but a human editor approves every piece. The newsletter carries no clickbait, no speculative headlines and no undisclosed sponsored content. Commercial relationships — including display advertising, affiliate links and newsletter sponsorships — never determine editorial conclusions, and any sponsored material is clearly labelled. For full details on our advertising and affiliate practices, see our advertising and affiliate disclosure.
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How is my privacy protected?
Your personal information is handled in accordance with our privacy policy, which details what data we collect, how we use it and your rights under Canadian privacy law. We use a reputable email service provider that stores your data securely within Canada. You may request access to, correction of or deletion of your data at any time by contacting our privacy team at privacy@truenorthbrief.com.
How is sponsorship disclosed?
Any sponsored content, commercial partnership or newsletter sponsorship is clearly labelled as such in the edition. Affiliate links are marked with a disclosure statement. Our advertising and affiliate disclosure page explains the principles guiding these relationships: they never influence editorial selection or tone, and readers can always tell the difference between independent journalism and paid material.
Questions or concerns?
If you have questions about the newsletter — subscription issues, content feedback, sponsorship inquiries or anything else — please visit our contact page for the appropriate email address or phone number. For editorial concerns, you can reach Editor‑in‑Chief Daniel Campbell directly at daniel.campbell@truenorthbrief.com or +1 613 555 0152. We aim to respond to all inquiries within one business day.