How does Postmedia's AI copyright dispute involve the National Post?
Timeline for National Post
Mentioned in: Globe and Mail, Postmedia sue Anthropic
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The National Post is an English-language Canadian newspaper based in Toronto and owned by Postmedia. Conrad Black launched it in 1998, using the acquired Financial Post as the foundation for a new national daily. Its first editor was Ken Whyte. A contemporary Senate statement records the first edition on 27 October, placing the paper's origins in the expansion of Black's newspaper businesses. [Senate record](https://sencanada.ca/en/content/sen/chamber/361/debates/094db_1998-11-19-e).
Postmedia lists The National Post and Financial Post among its national brands, alongside a network of regional newspapers. The Post reaches readers through its newspaper and nationalpost.com. Its publishing group states editorial priorities that include public service, free enterprise and the strength of Canadian communities. Those are Postmedia's declared principles for its journalism. [Brand list](https://www.Postmedia.com/brands/); [Editorial mission](https://www.Postmedia.com/editorial-mission-statement/).
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.