The leaders of Canada’s major political parties have unanimously condemned the Hamas attacks on Israel. And a True North exclusive has revealed that a senior advisor to a Liberal cabinet minister shared an Instagram post condoning Palestinian “revolutionary violence” and using a hashtag calling for the destruction of Israel. Plus, just days after the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel which killed hundreds of Israeli civilians, jubilant pro-Palestinian protesters staged a large unsanctioned gatherin...
Oct 10, 2023•20 min•Ep. 225
As Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe prepares to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to preserve an education policy which would require parental consent for children under 16 to change their gender and pronouns at school, parents are speaking out and backing Moe. Plus, Hockey Canada has introduced a new policy for the 2023-24 minor league season and onward, citing gender identity and inclusion concerns. And as the inflation crisis worsens, Canadians are putting their grocery bill ahead of ...
Oct 06, 2023•19 min•Ep. 224
Google remains firm in removing Canadian news content after the government released the draft of the Online News Act. Plus, Canada is considering leading a UN military intervention in Haiti, even as the government slashes its defence budget. And a delegation of some of Alberta’s most prominent business leaders descended on Ottawa and warned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about his government’s decarbonization plans and their effects on cost of living. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shephe...
Oct 05, 2023•15 min•Ep. 223
Members of Parliament have elected Greg Fergus as the new Speaker of the House of Commons. Fergus is the 38th Speaker of the House. Plus, Canadian teachers are seeing a spike in violence and harassment among students in their schools, a slew of recent surveys shows. And records tabled in the House of Commons in response to a query from a Conservative MP reveal that Rideau Hall has spent $117,566 on laundry services for the Governor General since 2018. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurd...
Oct 04, 2023•16 min•Ep. 222
The CRTC – Canada's media regulator – announced on Friday that they would be requiring podcast providers, social media services and online streaming platforms to register with the government in order to reach Canadian listeners. The CRTC Chairperson described this new demand as an effort to obtain "robust public records" on podcast streamers. Elon Musk, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski and journalist Glenn Greenwald have all spoken out about the CRTC's new initiative to force podcast streamers to regi...
Oct 03, 2023•16 min•Ep. 221
A Leger poll has revealed that almost half of Canadians did not do anything to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day, which took place on Saturday Sept. 30. Plus, 602 transgender minors have had their breasts surgically removed in Canada, according to a shocking new report. And Waterloo City Council adopted an amended bylaw, which seeks to ban communications that make people “feel harassed.” Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Oct 02, 2023•14 min•Ep. 220
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s ready to use the Sovereignty Act for the first time ever to combat the Trudeau government’s incoming clean electricity regulations. Smith will be speaking at True North’ first ever, live in-person event – get your tickets here: https://truenorthevents.ca/ Plus, the University of Alberta is returning a $30,000 donation made by the family of the Ukrainian Nazi veteran, Yaroslav Hunka. And German Member of European Parliament Christine Anderson has called o...
Sep 29, 2023•14 min•Ep. 219
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a confusing apology on behalf of Canada after a Ukrainian veteran who fought under Hitler’s regime was invited to the House of Commons and recognized as a “war hero.” Plus, a women’s centre in Whistler BC is rebranding its name to “PearlSpace” to be trans-inclusive. And a True North exclusive reveals that Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland contributed to an encyclopedia that played down the 1st Galician Division’s Nazi connections. Tune into The Daily Br...
Sep 28, 2023•15 min•Ep. 218
Anthony Rota has resigned as Speaker of the House of Commons days after he honoured a Ukrainian veteran who fought with the Nazis as a “hero.” This comes as all parties, including the Liberals, called for his resignation. Is this the end of the Nazi-invite scandal? Should the government apologize? Plus, the 98-year-old former soldier of a Nazi-division in World War II who received a standing ovation in Parliament, Yaroslac Hunka, is facing an extradition push from Poland. And if the ongoing disp...
Sep 27, 2023•15 min•Ep. 217
All parties are calling for House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota to resign after he took responsibility for inviting a Nazi soldier to Parliament. But will Rota’s resignation be enough to justify such an embarrassing incident? Should the government apologize too? Plus, Pierre Poilievre taunted the CBC on Monday, hinting that he would convert the Crown Corporation’s $400 million worth of real estate holdings into housing for Canadians. And is there a future for fake meat alternatives in Canada? ...
Sep 26, 2023•18 min•Ep. 216
Jewish groups are demanding an apology after MPs gave a standing ovation to a Ukrainian veteran who served in a Nazi military unit during the Second World War while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Parliament. Plus, after days of silence surrounding the One Million March for Children, Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should “butt out” when it comes to parental rights and the debate around gender ideology in Canadian classrooms. And in response to the nationwide ...
Sep 25, 2023•18 min•Ep. 215
Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives maintain their silence on the nationwide One Million March for Children. Meanwhile, a large number of left-wing politicians, including Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh, have condemned the parental rights protest as “hateful.” Plus, a Sikh separatist on India’s most-wanted list was murdered in Winnipeg on Wednesday, according to Indian media. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Sep 22, 2023•17 min•Ep. 214
Thousands of Canadians joined a nationwide march in favour of parental rights and True North was on the ground. Plus, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says the Trudeau government’s bid to meet with the CEOs of grocery chains is a “big photo op.” And the Indian government is warning all Indian nationals and students in Canada to QUOTE “exercise utmost caution.” In addition, India has suspended visa services in Canada. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn ...
Sep 21, 2023•14 min•Ep. 212
India has rejected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusation that it was involved in the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is refusing to wade into the dispute. Plus, the One Million March for Children takes place today – as parents across Canada protest gender ideology in schools. And some more poor financial news for Canadians as Canada’s inflation rate reached 4% in August. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn ...
Sep 20, 2023•15 min•Ep. 212
Canada has expelled a diplomat from India after claiming the Indian government was involved in the murder of a Sikh activist. Plus, a new report alleges the RCMP doubted the Canadian Anti-Hate Network’s claims about the Freedom Convoy. And Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says progressives are having trouble connecting with people’s struggles. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2023•19 min•Ep. 211
The trial of Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber could last weeks longer than expected. Plus, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he is prepared to use the notwithstanding clause to defend parental rights. When will other premiers stand up for parental rights? And an Ontario man drove across the border to the U.S. in an attempt to view Canadian news, which is no longer available ever since the Online News Act passed. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay ...
Sep 18, 2023•14 min•Ep. 210
Despite complaining about financial challenges during the pandemic, new records show that the CBC has 144 corporate directors who make salaries of over six-figures annually. And in response to Meta’s decision to remove Canadian news content, the Montreal Gazette announced that its reporters will boycott the tech giant for one whole day. Meta must be shaking in their boots! Plus, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has been ordered by a Federal Court judge to unblock the founder of Rebel New, ...
Sep 15, 2023•13 min•Ep. 209
Pierre Poilievre’s use of an airplane PA system to address passengers has made the union representing WestJet’s flight attendants really upset. Plus, the Ford government is ordering the Peel District School Board to stop removing books for “equity.” And the BC Conservatives now have official party status in the legislature after a second MLA leaves the BC United Caucus to cross the floor to the Conservatives. Tune into The Daily Brief with Andrew Lawton and Harrison Faulkner! Learn more about yo...
Sep 14, 2023•15 min•Ep. 208
A Nanos poll has revealed that over half of Canadians would like to see the Trudeau government lower the number of incoming immigrants and international students, planned for 2023. And six months after British Columbia decriminalized simple possession of virtually all drugs, statistics show that drug overdoses are projected to hit an all time high in the province by the end of the year. Plus, Taiwan is offering its help to Canada to combat election interference efforts conducted by Communist Chi...
Sep 13, 2023•14 min•Ep. 207
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a tense exchange with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his trip to India for the G20 summit in New Delhi and was later lambasted by the Indian press for comments he made while there. Plus, a viral clip of Pierre Poilievre joking with passengers on the PA system of a WestJet flight has triggered singer-songwriter Jann Arden. And gamers are being forced to choose pronouns for their characters in the new hit game Starfield – and many are not happy. Tune i...
Sep 12, 2023•13 min
The Conservatives wrapped up three-day convention in Quebec City and convention delegates voted in favour of two resolutions which took aim at gender ideology. Plus, a number of Liberal cabinet ministers crashed the Conservative convention – and Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez denounced Pierre Poilievre’s convention speech as “republican” and “far-right.” And two speaking events featuring Dr. James Lindsay have been deplatformed from ticketing site Eventbrite. Tune into The Daily Brief with A...
Sep 11, 2023•14 min•Ep. 205
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre called out Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet for their “climate hypocrisy.” Plus, the Trudeau government announced the launch of a public inquiry into foreign interference into Canada’s elections and appointed Quebec judge Marie-Josée Hogue to lead the inquiry. And surprise, surprise – Canada’s state broadcaster could get millions as a result of the Trudeau government’s Online News Act. Tune into The Daily Brief wi...
Sep 08, 2023•12 min•Ep. 204
As the inflation crisis continues to worsen, the Bank of Canada announced Wednesday that it would be holding its interest rate steady at 5%. Plus, a judge ruled no jail time for a man convicted of a gun crime because his great-grandfather’s experiences as a residential school survivor. And a non-binary teacher in Quebec is demanding school children to use gender neutral language. Tune into The Daily Brief with Andrew Lawton and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Sep 07, 2023•14 min•Ep. 203
The trial of Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber commenced on Tuesday morning in an Ottawa courthouse. Plus, a retired army commander says “climate change” warrants a new disaster relief force. And despite the shut down of the illegal Roxham Rd. border crossing, the number of asylum and refugee claimants entering Canada has surged. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 06, 2023•15 min•Ep. 202
As Covid zero zealots call for a return to mandatory masking, two infectious disease specialists say a return to masking is not needed. Plus, Conservative Party of Canada members will be voting on resolutions to make candidate nominations fairer and more transparent and to ban lobbyists from serving on the party’s governing body. True North will be in Quebec City to provide in-depth coverage of the convention! And one year after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shut down the idea of supplying Germa...
Sep 05, 2023•14 min•Ep. 201
Following a report that found there’s a surplus of at least one million more non-permanent residents living in the country than what official estimates claimed, the Trudeau government will revise its methods for counting them. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is blaming the Trudeau government’s bungling of the immigration file for the reason behind opening the Greenbelt. Plus, Alberta issued two electrical grid alerts in less than a week due to heavy demand and low output from renewable ener...
Sep 01, 2023•13 min•Ep. 200
Several pastors and an owner of a cafe have been acquitted of public health charges relating to violating Alberta’s Covid-19 rules and lockdown orders or have had their charges dropped. Plus, Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government in Ontario has doubled down on funding for Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and left-wing groups. And Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s popularity continues to surge as a new poll indicates Poilievre is even leading among young voters. Tune in...
Aug 31, 2023•14 min•Ep. 199
The recent decision by Meta to block news links in Canada in response to the Online News Act has not deterred Canadians from using Facebook, according to a recent data analysis. Plus, the Trudeau government has issued an LGBTQ travel advisory for the United States - an advisory that is usually reserved for authoritarian states in which homosexuality is criminalized. And disgruntled New Brunswick PC Party members have failed to trigger a leadership review of Blaine Higgs over his support for pare...
Aug 30, 2023•14 min•Ep. 198
Despite Canada’s ongoing housing crisis, the Trudeau government plans to admit 900,000 international students this year. Plus, while Canadians struggle to make ends meet, a Liberal Minister is under fire for showing off her extravagant seafood meal on social media. How out of touch are the Trudeau Liberals? And Statistics Canada dedicated an entire podcast episode obsessing over drag queen story times. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Andrew Lawton! Learn more about your ad ch...
Aug 29, 2023•15 min•Ep. 197
A judge has stalled the deportation of a U.K. man accused of “serious criminality” because of the wrong pronouns used in a document. And Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says parents should have the final say about what is taught to children. Plus, a new study finds paper straws are higher in cancer-causing chemicals than plastic straws. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Elie Cantin-Nantel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 28, 2023•17 min•Ep. 196
