Who Owns National Post?

The National Post was founded in 1998 by Conrad Black's Hollinger Inc. as a conservative-leaning national newspaper to compete with the established Globe and Mail. The newspaper was built around the Financial Post, a business publication that Black had acquired from Sun Media in 1997.

The National Post launched with significant financial investment and ambitious plans to become Canada's premier national newspaper. The paper featured high-profile columnists, investigative journalism, and a distinctive conservative editorial perspective that differentiated it from competitors.

Despite its strong journalism and ambitious launch, the National Post struggled financially from its inception. In 2000, Conrad Black's Hollinger Inc. sold the newspaper to Canwest Global Communications as part of a broader divestment of newspaper assets.

Under Canwest ownership, the National Post continued to face financial challenges as the newspaper industry struggled with declining circulation and advertising revenues. When Canwest filed for creditor protection in 2010, the National Post was acquired by the newly formed Postmedia Network along with other Canwest newspaper properties.