Welcome to True North Brief (truenorthbrief.com), an independent Canadian digital news and briefing publisher owned and operated by Great Lakes Press Ltd., a federal corporation. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our website, content, and services. By using the site, you agree to these terms; if you do not agree, please do not use the site.
What do these Terms of Use cover?
These Terms of Use set out the legally binding rules for anyone who visits or interacts with True North Brief. They cover your rights and responsibilities, our ownership of content, limitations on liability, and the governing law that applies to any disputes. Reading them helps ensure a clear and fair relationship between you and Great Lakes Press Ltd.
True North Brief delivers clear, practical coverage of Canadian news, politics, business, markets, technology and public-interest stories. All content is for general informational and journalism purposes only and does not constitute medical, financial, legal or professional advice. You should not rely solely on our articles when making decisions that affect your health, finances or legal rights.
Who owns the content on True North Brief?
All text, graphics, images, headlines, layouts, and other original material published on truenorthbrief.com are owned by Great Lakes Press Ltd. or its licensors and are protected by Canadian and international copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content without our prior written permission, except as allowed under fair dealing provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act.
If you believe any material on the site infringes your copyright, please see our Copyright & Takedown Policy for instructions on submitting a notice. That page explains how we handle claims and the steps we take to address valid concerns promptly.
What are your responsibilities when accessing the site?
You agree to use True North Brief only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not disrupt, damage, or impair the functionality or security of the site. You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the site, servers, or databases, and you must not introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access for any user who violates these terms or engages in behaviour that we reasonably consider harmful to the publication, its staff, or other readers. If you create an account (for example, to subscribe to our Newsletter), you are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.
What is our liability for the information we publish?
True North Brief and Great Lakes Press Ltd. provide content on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We aim for accuracy and timeliness — every article is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor, and fact-checked before publication — but we cannot guarantee that all information is error-free, complete, or current at all times. You use the site and its content at your own risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. In no event shall Great Lakes Press Ltd., its editors, contributors, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the site. This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for fraud or for death or personal injury caused by negligence where such exclusion is not permitted by applicable law.
How do we handle external links?
Our articles and pages may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Great Lakes Press Ltd. We provide these links for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, monitor, or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site.
You acknowledge that True North Brief is not liable for any loss or damage caused by your use of external links. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
What about sponsored and commercial content?
True North Brief is funded through display advertising, affiliate links, newsletter sponsorships, content licensing, and other commercial arrangements. Sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled, and affiliate links are disclosed in accordance with Canadian competition and advertising law. Commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions; our editorial independence is governed by our Editorial Policy and Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
What you can expect from us
We are committed to trustworthy Canadian journalism that helps readers understand complex issues without spin or oversimplification. Every article is reviewed by a human editor before publication. AI-assisted tools may support research, drafting, formatting, or headline options, but they never replace human editorial judgement. Our AI & Automation Policy sets out the specific safeguards in place. We also maintain a dedicated Fact-Checking Policy and a Corrections Policy led by Rachel Miller, our Standards & Fact-Checking Lead.
Which laws govern these terms?
These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any dispute arising from or relating to your use of True North Brief shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Ontario, sitting in Ottawa. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Questions or concerns?
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, or if you wish to report a potential violation, please contact our legal team by email at legal@truenorthbrief.com or by mail to Great Lakes Press Ltd., 200-440 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X6, Canada. You may also reach the Editor-in-Chief, Daniel Campbell, at daniel.campbell@truenorthbrief.com or +1 613 555 0152.
For privacy-related inquiries, please review our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. For complaints about editorial content, see our Complaints Procedure. For general inquiries, contact us at info@truenorthbrief.com.