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The Daily Brief

Cosmin Dzsurdzsa www.tnc.news
True North’s Daily Brief is a daily podcast to keep you up-to-date on the news you need to know. Featuring host Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and other True North journalists, the Daily Brief will bring you the top stories of the day and True North exclusive stories you won’t find anywhere else.
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Liberal candidate apologizes for China bounty comments

A resurfaced video shows Liberal Leader Mark Carney saying that Canada will have to adjust to a market where access will depend on the “amount of carbon” in goods and services. A Liberal candidate has apologized after calling for a Conservative opponent to be turned in to Chinese authorities for a bounty. An anti-gun activist with a history of calling for stricter gun laws will be running as a Liberal candidate in Quebec. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more...

Mar 31, 202518 minEp. 585

Carney pressed on sending billions to Bermuda

Liberal Leader Mark Carney was hard-pressed to answer why he oversaw sending billions in Canadian investments to off-shoer accounts in Bermuda while he worked with Brookfield Asset Management. A recently announced Liberal candidate has a history as a climate activist, advocating for the carbon tax and calling for an end to the oil and gas industry. Canadian border officials do not have the tools necessary to crack down on illicit tobacco trafficking and organized crime. Tune into the Daily Brief...

Mar 28, 202516 min

How deep are Mark Carney's China ties?

Questions are piling up about Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Brookfield Asset Management’s ties to the communist government in China. A former Vancouver mayor who was an early advocate of drug decriminalization has thrown his hat into federal politics as a Liberal candidate. Mark Carney advisor and Century Initiative co-founded Mark Wiseman once implied that screening immigrants was a waste of time for Canada. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your...

Mar 27, 202513 minEp. 583

Will Carney accept Poilievre's French TVA debate challenge?

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has challenged his opponent Liberal Mark Carney to face off at the upcoming French TVA debate, even offering to pay Carney’s $75,000 entry fee himself. Former immigration minister Sean Fraser has decided to run for re-election after announcing his political retirement last December. Conservative candidate for Bowmanville–Oshawa North, Jamil Jivani, launched his campaign office opening, asking voters to save Canada from a QUOTE “lost decade” of Liberal governa...

Mar 26, 202512 minEp. 582

Poilievre announces 15% income tax cut

A new tax cut proposed by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promises to save modest-income Canadian families up to $1,800 a year. The NDP have opted to tour Canada with a campaign bus instead of a chartered plane as is the custom for federal parties hoping to reach Canadians across the country’s vast territory. Conservative candidate for Bowmanville–Oshawa North, Jamil Jivani, launched his campaign office opening, asking voters to save Canada from a QUOTE “lost decade” of Liberal governance. ...

Mar 25, 202512 minEp. 581

Carney calls Apr. 28 election

The federal election is underway and Canadians can expect to head to the polls on Apr. 24 to elect the next prime minister of Canada. A True North article investigates why Canada joining the European Union may not be such a great idea as some politicians and pundits have proposed. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 202519 minEp. 580

Mark Carney plans to call an election on Sunday

Insider sources are saying that Prime Minister Mark Carney will call an election on Sunday. Organizers at a Vancouver area auto show banned Tesla from the exhibit, citing “safety” concerns. Canada’s new Environment Minister Terry Duguid has said that Carney intends to keep Trudeau’s oil and gas emissions cap in place. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 202513 minEp. 579

Trump says he'd prefer Mark Carney as PM

In a recent interview, Donald Trump said he'd prefer a Liberal over a Conservative in charge of Canada, calling Pierre Poilievre "no friend" and claiming it'd be easier to deal with Prime Minister Mark Carney. One day after criticizing reporters over questions on conflicts of interest, Prime Minister Mark Carney admitted he will need to recuse himself from certain decisions. Data shows Saskatchewan has the top position in building construction and was second place in housing starts across Canada...

Mar 20, 202513 minEp. 578

Conservatives demand Carney reveals his multi-million dollar stock options to the public

Conservatives are asking Mark Carney to publicly release information on all of his multi-million dollar stock options. Prime Minister Mark Carney has claimed that he cancelled the carbon tax but in reality, the federal carbon pricing law remains in effect. Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are all facing negative economic consequences due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, while China is benefitting. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choice...

Mar 19, 202512 minEp. 577

Carney's daughter wrote about receiving therapy at shuttered Tavistock clinic

An exclusive report reveals that one of Mark Carney’s daughters attended the controversial Tavistock transgender clinic for therapy. The Alberta government said it’s hoping to put more protections in place for free speech on university campuses. A new study shows that by 2023 Canada was taking in five times as many immigrants than the number of houses being constructed. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Mar 18, 202511 minEp. 756

Taxpayers to fund former PM Trudeau's lifetime perks

As a former prime minister, Justin Trudeau is now eligible for a lifetime of perks including an RCMP security detail and a special pension. The BC NDP has proposed a new bill to grant themselves emergency powers in response to U.S. tariffs. Some Canadians showed up to boo Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his way out of the Prime Minister’s Office. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 202513 minEp. 575

Business leaders weary as unelected PM Carney sworn in

Unelected central banker Mark Carney moves into the Prime Minister’s Office, leaving business leaders wondering what’s next for Canada's economy. Ottawa plans on temporarily lifting sanctions on Syria’s interim government despite the war-torn country being currently led by a listed terror group.BC Conservative leader John Rustad said it’s time to allow university students to opt out of paying union fees after a Conservative club was banned. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geo...

Mar 14, 202512 minEp. 574

Ruby Dhalla wants a full refund from the Liberal party

Former Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla wants the $350,000 she fundraised for the Liberals refunded after she was disqualified from the race. A new report warns of the looming dangers a digital loonie would pose to the constitutional freedoms of Canadians. Two Abbotsford, B.C. school trustees were censured by their school board for defending girls’ sports on social media. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Mar 13, 202516 minEp. 573

Results show Canada's ultra-rich selected Mark Carney to lead

Liberal leadership data shows Mark Carney pulled the most backers from ridings home to Canada’s wealthiest neighbourhoods. U.S. authorities are considering enforcing a rule requiring Canadians to register with the government and submit fingerprints if they stay in the country longer than 30 days. A new True North exclusive delves into the BC Conservative’s recent troubles and why three MLAs are pledging to form their own right-wing party. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayt...

Mar 12, 202516 minEp. 572

Danielle Smith defends upcoming Ben Shapiro interview

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her planned interview with U.S. commentator Ben Shapiro. The Ontario justice ministry was unable to say whether a convicted pedophile was behind bars after recently being arrested. Almost half of Canadians are willing to explore private healthcare options. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 202513 minEp. 571

Liberals select Mark Carney as leader, next PM

The Liberals overwhelmingly backed Mark Carney as the party’s new leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s replacement as prime minister. A website offers foreign mothers Canadian birthright citizenship for their newborns, charging up to $35,000 for their services. Ottawa announced a new immigration path promising to grant legal status to thousands of illegal immigrants working in the construction sector. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about you...

Mar 10, 202513 minEp. 570

Trump offers one month tariff reprieve for USMCA-compliant goods

U.S. President Donald Trump will be omitting goods covered by the USMCA trade deal from being impacted by tariffs for one month. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said that while tariffs are in effect she will not be signing any new pipeline deals with the U.S. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed any suggestion that he wants to use the tariff crisis to run for re-election. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Mar 07, 202521 minEp. 569

Trump accuses Trudeau of using tariffs to stay in power

After a phone conversation about the escalating U.S.-Canada tariff dispute, U.S. President Donald Trump alleged that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was using the situation to bolster his political position. Alberta announced it would roll out its plan for “compassionate intervention” programs for drug addicts. Following a short decline in support, the Conservatives seem to be reclaiming their lead over the Liberals just days ahead of selecting their new leader. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Mar 06, 202513 minEp. 568

Canada hits back with retaliatory tariffs

Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs after the Trump administration enacted a 25% blanket tariff on Canadian goods Tuesday. The federal government acknowledged it has no national system to track individuals released on bail. Elections Ontario is conducting an investigation after a whistleblower’s exposé alleged weaknesses in the province’s voting system. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 05, 202516 minEp. 567

Harper slams Carney's claim that he saved Canada's economy

Stephen Harper called out Mark Carney for falsely taking credit for Canada’s post-recession recovery. Atlantic Canada holds over $400 billion in untapped natural gas, but environmental policies block its access. A new study has found that transgender individuals with depression may worsen their mental health by pursuing sex change surgery as a solution. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 04, 202514 minEp. 566

Carney questioned about his remaining board positions

Despite claiming to have cut ties with international boards to avoid conflicts, a new report reveals that Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney remains involved with several organizations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada won’t bar the U.S. President from the 2025 G7 summit despite NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s demands. The UK prime minister declined to condemn Donald Trump’s remarks about making Canada the 51st state. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux!...

Mar 03, 202513 minEp. 565

Ford wins third consecutive majority

After calling an election to “secure a mandate” for Ontario’s response to the threat of U.S. tariffs, Doug Ford got what he asked for, securing a third consecutive majority government victory in Ontario. Plus, after releasing a 35-year-old suspect accused of stabbing two children, the RCMP have finally pressed aggravated assault charges over the incident. And a B.C. Conservative MLA under fire for saying that “zero” residential school graves have been confirmed in Kamloops is standing by her sta...

Feb 28, 202521 minEp. 564

Taxpayers advocacy group sues CBC

A taxpayers group is suing the CBC for refusing to disclose how much taxpayer money it spent on advertising over five years. Plus, Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney falsely claimed he had nothing to do with his investment firm moving to New York. And the Supreme Court of Canada announced that it would be leaving the social media platform X and would only release further communications on other platforms. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about ...

Feb 27, 202512 minEp. 563

Is Mark Carney the last champion of DEI?

As he positions himself to become the next likely prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney is increasingly presenting himself as the last champion of diversity, equity and inclusion in an era where public and private support for such measures is waning. Plus, a new petition is calling on the Toronto District School Board to reverse its decision to rename three schools named after Sir John A Macdonald, Egerton Ryerson, and Henry Dundas. And Doug Ford outlined $40 billion in new spending promises and...

Feb 26, 202516 minEp. 562

Singh finally gets his pension

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has kept the government afloat long enough to get his pension. Plus, Ruby Dhalla has officially filed an appeal against her disqualification from the Liberal leadership race – however, the Liberals have rejected her appeal. And a six-year-old child is in critical condition after suffering multiple stab wounds in downtown Halifax. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine!Singh finally gets his pension Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Feb 25, 202513 minEp. 561

Ruby Dhalla gets booted from Liberal Leadership Race

Former Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla says the establishment was threatened by her candidacy and that’s why the Liberal Party of Canada abruptly disqualified her candidacy to become leader. Plus, in the wake of trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., Liberal voters in Canada are most likely to perceive the U.S. as an “enemy.” And a new study reveals Winnipeg, Lethbridge and Kelowna are some of North America’s most dangerous cities. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux!...

Feb 24, 202511 minEp. 560

B.C. admits "safe supply" failure

The Canadian military said it's investigating after a Warrant Officer posted an AI photo of Ontario Premier Doug Ford wearing a 51st state and accused him of selling out Ontario to "fascists.” One component of British Columbia’s safe supply program is officially over after the government admitted hard drugs were being diverted for criminal distribution. And sources say that the Liberal government plans on letting the funding for a group dedicated to search for residential school graves expire. T...

Feb 21, 202519 minEp. 559

Canada’s airlines are deeply invested in DEI

From Air Canada’s mandatory “microaggression” and “allyship” training to WestJet’s “genderless” uniforms and all-female flight crews, Canada’s airlines are all in on DEI policies. Plus, the largest video game retailer in the world is threatening to leave Canada and France, suggesting that “wokeness” could be one of the ailments signalling a departure. And the Conservatives are demanding that Mark Carney disclose any conflicts of interests before the Liberal leadership race concludes. Tune into T...

Feb 20, 202513 minEp. 558

What exactly is Carney’s position on the carbon tax?

Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney said he wants to end the consumer carbon tax on April 1st but insists that a levy on industry would boost Canada’s competitiveness. Ontario voters were treated to a fiery leaders’ debate as competing parties traded barbs, with a particular focus on Premier Doug Ford’s record. And Global Affairs Canada has another spending scandal with new data showing the department spent half a million dollars on decorative art. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsu...

Feb 19, 202517 minEp. 557

Poilievre reveals what a Conservative government would look like

From boosting Canada’s stagnant energy sector to restoring historic figures to places of honour, Pierre Poilievre used a mix of familiar ideas and new proposals to reveal what a Conservative government would look like at a rally in Ottawa. Plus, Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney admits he is an elitist and globalist but claims that’s exactly what Canada needs. And most Canadians believe sharing pronouns or gender identity may be counterproductive or entirely ineffective. Tune into The Dai...

Feb 18, 202512 minEp. 556
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