NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says he is refusing to end his coalition with the Liberals and trigger an election until confidence is restored in the electoral system. Plus, the City of Toronto is handing out Toronto-branded crack pipes and crystal meth pipes to homeless shelters across the city. And a group assembled to oversee the search into potential grave sites identified near former residential schools has refused to work with a Hague-based missing persons organization. It’s been two years since...
May 31, 2023•16 min•Ep. 135
UCP leader Danielle Smith finished ahead in the Alberta election with 49 seats, beating NDP leader Rachel Notley who only gained 38. In her victory speech, Smith challenged the Trudeau government’s carbon tax and climate policies. Next, two Liberal ministers faced backlash over the weekend after sending out tweets celebrating drag entertainment as “one of Canada’s fundamental freedoms” and raising awareness about “Menstrual Hygiene Day.” Also, the Liberal government has yet to retrieve nearly $1...
May 30, 2023•15 min•Ep. 134
Albertans head to the polls today, as Danielle Smith’s United Conservatives have a slight edge on Rachel Notley’s NDP in the latest polls. True North will be coming to you LIVE tonight from the Big Four Building in Calgary at the United Conservative Party’s election night event. Our coverage begins on Monday May 29th at 7pm MT / 9pm ET and will be streamed at www.tnc.news. Plus, a city councillor in Pickering is taking a stand against gender ideology and has sparked the ire of radical trans acti...
May 29, 2023•14 min•Ep. 133
The City of Calgary is reinstating its Canada Day fireworks display after widespread outrage over its decision to axe the show over apparent racist and climate impacts. And Canada’s legacy media is losing its mind over Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign launch. Plus, a Liberal MP is being accused of “sleazy misinformation” after tweeting out a false claim that Conservative Pierre Poilievre would fail a security clearance. These stories and more on The Daily Brief with Rachel Em...
May 26, 2023•16 min•Ep. 132
Canadian targets of Chinese election interference have expressed disappointment in “special rapporteur” David Johnston’s findings which were first released on Tuesday. Plus, Police have charged two men with arson after a fire engulfed an over 120-year-old church in Grouard, Alberta. Over 70 churches in Canada have been vandalized, burned down or desecrated since the announcement of the apparent discovery of graves found near a residential school in Kamloops, BC. And a group of Albertan voters co...
May 25, 2023•12 min•Ep. 131
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appointed special rapporteur into foreign interference in Canadian elections, David Johnston, has advised against a public inquiry – and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lashed out at Johnston’s recommendation, saying “the report was rigged from the start and has zero credibility.” Plus, a former broadcasting director with Global News claimed that the media organization “shoved propaganda” into the faces of Canadians during the pandemic. And thousands of Calga...
May 24, 2023•17 min•Ep. 130
“Special Rapporteur” David Johnston will release his decision Tuesday on whether the federal government should hold a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s elections. Plus, the City of Calgary is cancelling its massive Canada Day fireworks show and replacing it with a light show due to climate impacts. And Liberal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault issued a veiled threat to provinces as the feds face a showdown over its Clean Electricity Standard, which would ba...
May 23, 2023•10 min•Ep. 129
United Conservative Party leader Danielle Smith has been absolved by the Ethics commissioner following an investigation into allegations that she and her office contacted Crown prosecutors regarding Covid-19 prosecutions. Plus, Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley’s proposal to hike corporate taxes would result in Alberta shedding 33,700 jobs, according to economist Jack Mintz with the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy. And a former CBC journalist claims the state broadcaster shut down...
May 19, 2023•18 min•Ep. 128
UCP leader Danielle Smith and NDP leader Rachel Notley will face off tonight at the first and only Alberta Leaders’ Debate. Plus, a video circulating on social media shows Calgary Police Services leading teenage activist Josh Alexander away in handcuffs after he was surrounded by a mob of LGBTQ activists. And the Governor General of Canada’s office racked up over $88,000 in expenses on designer fashion at the expense of taxpayers since 2017. Tune into The Daily Brief with Rachel Emmanuel and Cos...
May 18, 2023•16 min•Ep. 127
The Trudeau government unveils new bail reform legislation as violent crimes spike in major cities across the country. Meanwhile, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has a bizarre exchange with a legacy media journalist over why bail reform is needed. Plus, some cancer patients in British Columbia will soon have the option to receive radiation therapy in the US. And the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is giving the Alberta NDP’s plan to hike taxes a “failing grade.” Tune into The Daily Brief with...
May 17, 2023•18 min•Ep. 126
UCP leader Danielle Smith announced on Monday that a re-elected United Conservative Party government would pass legislation to force addicts who are a danger to themselves or others into treatment. Plus, the London Public Library is refusing to rent theatre space to an academic freedom group, claiming a planned lecture on free speech goes against the library’s policy on workplace harassment. And the Trudeau government has conceded that there could be more Chinese police stations operating in Can...
May 16, 2023•23 min•Ep. 125
People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier is running for a seat in the House of Commons in Manitoba’s Portage–Lisgar byelection. Next, Conservative and Liberal MPs are supporting Taiwan’s efforts to be given observer status at the upcoming World Health Assembly in Geneva. Also, A former senior official at CSIS has called for jail time for those involved in Chinese interference in Canadian elections for charges of treason. Tune into The Daily Brief with Rachel Emmanuel and Andrew Lawton! Lea...
May 15, 2023•15 min
Questions about the NDP’s involvement arise after protesters stormed UCP leader Danielle Smith’s campaign event, forcing the premier’s security detail to remove Smith from the room until the matter was resolved. Plus, the CRTC is being accused of using Liberal government talking points to defend the government’s controversial online censorship law, Bill C-11. And a new study reveals Canada’s historic pandemic spending resulted in some of the worst results among advanced countries. Tune into The ...
May 12, 2023•15 min•Ep. 123
The Trudeau government’s redesigned Canadian passport is under fire, as the government decided to eliminate several historical events and figures, including the Battle of Vimy Ridge and Terry Fox. Plus, the Bank of Canada has announced that they are officially considering the introduction of a central bank digital currency. And Freedom Convoy trucker Harold Jonker has been released on bail without conditions and will return to court in Ottawa on June 7. Tune into The Daily Brief with Rachel Emma...
May 11, 2023•15 min•Ep. 122
UCP leader Danielle Smith returns to the campaign trail after pausing campaign activities due to the wildfires – and announces a comprehensive public safety plan to tackle rising criminal activity. A Conservative MP roasts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a speech in the House of Commons and blames the Liberal government for underfunding the country’s military. And a Toronto-area school has decided to take down a sign featuring an appreciative message for moms ahead of Mother’s Day after a woke ...
May 10, 2023•19 min•Ep. 121
Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley says it’s appropriate for her to continue campaigning as wildfires rage on in the province’s north because Alberta is in an election period. Meanwhile, United Conservative Party leader Danielle Smith has not made any campaign announcements for the past three days. Plus, a Winnipeg high school is ending observation of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to “transition to a more inclusive practice.” And Canada expels a Chinese diplomat implicated in a scheme to intimidat...
May 09, 2023•18 min•Ep. 120
Alberta has declared a state of emergency to marshal additional resources to deal with raging wildfires across the province. Plus, as King Charles III and Queen Camila were crowned over the weekend, Canada unveiled a new design for the Canadian Royal Crown that sits atop the Canada Coat of Arms, replacing religious symbols with snowflakes and maple leaves. And Liberal Party members pass a number of resolutions at their national convention over the weekend, including calling on the government to ...
May 08, 2023•16 min•Ep. 119
The CRTC is considering banning American conservative television channel Fox News from Canadian cable packages. Plus, Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley says she’s seeking to attract “conservative” voters who aren’t sold on Danielle Smith. And despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion that he didn’t know China was targeting a Conservative MP and his family, it’s been revealed that a 2021 intelligence report on the matter was sent to the prime minister’s national security adviser. These sto...
May 05, 2023•17 min•Ep. 118
The Trudeau government is set to replace Christian and religious symbols on the crown adorning Canada’s Royal Coat of Arms with snowflakes, stars and maple leaves, on the eve of Charles III’s coronation. Plus, A Dynalife employee is accusing the Health Sciences Association of Alberta of misrepresenting United Conservative Party leader Danielle Smith to push Alberta NDP talking points and a “self-serving agenda.” And the Alberta UCP unveiled two independent reports revealing that Alberta NDP lead...
May 04, 2023•16 min•Ep. 117
A Freedom Convoy trucker has been told to turn himself in to the Ottawa Police Service as he awaits four criminal charges. Plus, as Toronto’s candidates for mayor cris-cross the city announcing their plans to combat surging crime and make Toronto safer Olivia Chow has yet to announce an anti-crime platform. And CSIS has confirmed that Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family were targeted by the Communist Chinese regime. Tune into The Daily Brief with Rachel Emmanuel and Noah Jarvis! Learn...
May 03, 2023•16 min•Ep. 116
Alberta’s 31st election campaign officially kicked off with UCP leader Danielle Smith promising a flood of tax relief measures if she is reelected while NDP leader Rachel Notley says she’ll protect Albertans’ pensions and fix the healthcare crisis. Also, a Federal NDP MP tries to cancel a French-British Columbian historical figure Father Edmond Maillard saying that using his name in the title of a new electoral riding is “unconscionable.” Next, Danielle Smith is declining to say whether she’ll c...
May 02, 2023•18 min•Ep. 115
The Public Service Alliance of Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government, ending the national strike that disrupted services for Canadians for nearly two weeks. Plus, former Ontario PC MPP and federal Conservative leadership candidate Roman Baber announced that he will seek the Conservative nomination in the riding of York Centre. And Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is chastising the Alberta NDP leader over Rachel Notley’s attempts to criticize the government for its new Calgary...
May 01, 2023•20 min•Ep. 114
The Trudeau government’s online censorship bill passed the final stage of voting in the Senate and received royal assent and became law. Also, CBC President Catherine Tait requested to meet with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to discuss his campaign promise to defund the public broadcaster. Next, as public servants continue to strike leaving serious disruptions to the Canadian economy, there is no word from the government about using the Emergencies Act or back-to-work legislation to end t...
Apr 28, 2023•14 min•Ep. 113
As federal workers continue to demand more money, government records obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation reveal that the federal government gave 802,043 raises to workers between 2020 and 2022. Plus, retired Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie said he’s supporting a Liberal vying to replace him, following a controversial Conservative nomination process in which his daughter lost, one candidate was disqualified, and two Electoral District Association executive members resigned. And the Alber...
Apr 26, 2023•15 min•Ep. 112
During a speech at the University of Ottawa on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed that his government never forced anybody to get vaccinated despite legislating some of the strictest vaccine mandates in the world throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. And Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and other prominent women are calling out Canadian male politicians for prancing around in high heels in an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence. Plus, it’s only a matter of time before the Tr...
Apr 25, 2023•17 min•Ep. 111
The Public Service Alliance of Canada plans to ramp up its ongoing strike today as negotiations with the federal government continue to break down. Plus, many Canadians are questioning the government’s agreement with Volkswagen, which sees the car maker receiving up to $13 billion in grants and subsidies courtesy of taxpayers. And at a time when countries are looking to lessen their dependence on Russian and Chinese oil, the majority of Canadians support growing our oil and gas sector. Tune into...
Apr 24, 2023•13 min•Ep. 110
A senior executive at Google appeared before a parliamentary committee on Thursday and indicated that the tech giant has not decided how it will respond if the government’s controversial online news act becomes law. Plus, Former Liberal MP Han Dong is seeking $15 million in damages from Global News over its reporting alleging Dong was part of China’s interference network. And a major heist at Pearson Airport in Toronto has left a major bank out $22 million. These stories and more on The Daily Br...
Apr 21, 2023•18 min•Ep. 109
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation heavily criticized the demands made by The Public Service Alliance of Canada, saying federal employees are “out of touch” and are asking for too much while Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. Plus, the CBC wants 12-year-olds to read a book about a transgender teen who takes a job moonlighting as a drag queen at a “local club.” And the Independent Press Gallery is calling on Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley to commit to allowing independent journalists to...
Apr 20, 2023•23 min•Ep. 108
The federal government has not been able to reach a deal with the Public Service Alliance of Canada and as a result, a strike began at midnight today. Plus, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes aim at “American billionaire” Elon Musk for labelling the CBC as a “Government-funded media” on Twitter, filings with the United States’ Federal Election Commission show that CBC CEO Catherine Tait donated to the presidential campaign of Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016. And Alberta’s ...
Apr 19, 2023•19 min•Ep. 107
The official Twitter account of the CBC said it will be “pausing” its activity on Twitter after the platform labeled it a “government-funded media” outlet – and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come to the defence of the state broadcaster, accusing Pierre Poilievre of attacking “independent media organizations.” Plus, days after criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for limiting reporters to one question per media availability, Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley had security kick out at leas...
Apr 18, 2023•18 min•Ep. 106
