The band was formed in 1994 by vocalist/guitarist Marty Ballentyne, drummer William Aubut, bassist Zane Kryzanowsky, and guitarist Darryl Lavallee.
",[4] and rave reviews from online sites helped to create a buzz around the band, and major labels began attending shows.
[6] While radio never embraced the group, MuchMusic, particularly the shows Going Coastal, The New Music and Loud, were big supporters of the band, and Breach of Trust performed live in the Much studios on two occasions.
Aubut, Stutsky and Zabolotney left the band and it became inactive until early 2007, when Ballentyne, Cheechoo and singer/guitarist Donovan Bruyere performed at the 2007 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards in Edmonton, and at various other shows until the end of 2009.
In May, 2022, the band's Facebook page changed its name to "The Illusion of Certainty," and Ballentyne announced upcoming shows featuring any former Breach of Trust member that wished to participate.