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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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Episodes

Journalist arrested by RCMP for questioning Freeland

The RCMP arrested Rebel News Journalist David Menzies on Monday for attempting to question Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals nearly every article in the latest issue of the Canadian Military Journal was devoted to critical race theory and disparaging “whiteness” in the military. These stories and more on The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 09, 202421 minEp. 285

Canadians will pay more for phone plans in 2024

Canadians with Rogers and Bell wireless phone plans are gifted this new year with a rate hike despite the Trudeau government’s promise to lower rates in 2019. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has had enough with federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault. And a True North exclusive reveals Canada’s foreign policy is of little significance to the Middle East, according to a new Israeli survey. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad c...

Jan 08, 202415 minEp. 284

Canada doesn’t seem to care about asylum claimants lying

A True North exclusive reveals the federal tribunal in charge of approving refugee and asylum claims says it’s not keeping track of adults who lied about their age and claimed they were unaccompanied minors upon arrival in Canada. Plus, if a Liberal MP gets his way, Senators and members of Parliament will no longer need to swear an oath of allegiance to King Charles III. And Liberals set their sights on Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis over a petition calling for Canada to leave the United Nations. ...

Jan 05, 202420 minEp. 283

The hypocrisy of an anti-Convoy Ontario NDP MPP

Once a vocal opponent of the Freedom Convoy, Ottawa NDP MPP Joel Harden is now complaining about noise bylaw tickets being handed out by police at a pro-Palestine protest. Plus, an unvaccinated veteran firefighter is suing his former employer, alleging he was misled about keeping his severance pay and pension upon resignation amid Covid-19 vaccine mandates. And the BC Supreme Court has issued an injunction to a government amendment meant to prevent open drug use at playgrounds, claiming it cause...

Jan 04, 202416 minEp. 277

Public sector surges under Trudeau

The federal public sector has grown threefold since Justin Trudeau was elected in 2015 – with record growth reported last year. Plus, while the NDP government in Manitoba is pausing its fuel tax, Alberta has reinstated the tax at a lower rate after a lengthy pause. And Ontario’s NDP is pushing for the Progressive Conservatives to create a plan for free contraceptives for all ages. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Jan 03, 202415 minEp. 281

Canadians feel worse off financially since Trudeau elected

A new Nanos poll has revealed that over half of Canadians say their personal finances are worse off today than they were in 2015, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first took office. Plus, the Saskatchewan government makes good on their promise to stop collecting the federal carbon tax on natural gas and electrical heat. And a group of concerned citizens in Abbotsford established a multi-day overnight camp to protest gender ideology in schools on a 24/7 basis. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cos...

Jan 02, 202415 minEp. 280

Predictions for 2024

It’s a special New Year's Eve edition of The Daily Brief! True North’s Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis look into 2024 and make a few predictions of their own. Will the Trudeau government back down on its ambitious immigration targets? Will Poilievre Derangement Syndrome reach a new high in 2024? Which historical figure will the far left cancel in the new year? Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin and Noah! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 202323 minEp. 279

A special Christmas edition

Merry Christmas from True North! As you unwrap your presents, celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and spend time with your loved ones, let’s take a look at the wildest Christmas-related stories of 2023. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 202318 minEp. 278

Tamara Lich is back online

After nearly two years of social media silence, Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich has reemerged online. Lich reactivated her account on X 22 months after she was barred from social media as part of a host of bail conditions. Plus, as the City of Toronto scrubs Henry Dundas from subway stations and a major square, a descendent of the influential politician is slamming the legacy media for “inaccurate” reporting. And a new poll reveals the majority of Canadians don’t think a national pharmacare...

Dec 22, 202317 minEp. 277

Terrorists thank Canada

The terrorist group Hamas thanked Canada after the Trudeau government voted in favour of a UN resolution that called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War. Plus, a national debate has been sparked after the Amber Trails School Choir sang the Canadian national anthem in Punjabi at a Winnipeg Jets game. And Alberta Premier Danielle Smith slams the federal government’s new mandate for zero emission vehicles as destructive and unachievable. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac...

Dec 21, 202314 minEp. 276

Vivek Ramaswamy thanks the Freedom Convoy

Canada’s population grew by 430,000 people in one single quarter – a spike not seen since 1957, according to the latest Statistics Canada data. Plus, Republican primaries contender Vivek Ramaswamy has thanked the Freedom Convoy and Canadian truckers for leading the way when it came to the fight against government authoritarianism. And a controversial McGill University student group that has put out pro-Hamas messaging was ordered to stop using the post-secondary school’s name in its official bra...

Dec 20, 202312 minEp. 278

Poilievre rejects amnesty for illegal immigrants

In a year-end interview with True North, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rejected “perverse incentives” for illegal immigration after the Trudeau government promised amnesty. Plus, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed she plans to run in the next federal election – and even predicted a Liberal win with Justin Trudeau as leader. And the Trudeau government announced that all new cars will have to be zero-emissions by 2035. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah ...

Dec 19, 202321 minEp. 274

Toronto renames Yonge-Dundas square to tribe linked to slave trade

Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square will now be called Sankofa Square after a vote by city council. The word Sankofa relates to a tribe known to be involved in the slave trade. Plus, 1.6 million Canadian children and youth struggle with mental health disorders and barriers to treatment which means that it could take up to 2.5 years before being seen by a professional. And the Liberal government wants to speed up permanent residency for hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants illegally residing ...

Dec 18, 202314 minEp. 273

Christian Heritage Month motion shut down

A motion to recognize the month of December as “Christian Heritage Month” was shut down in the House of Commons this week. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called Trudeau’s environment minister Steven Guilbeault a “national embarrassment” after his visit to the COP28. And Statistics Canada excludes assisted suicide from its death totals, despite it being the sixth highest cause. Tune into The Daily Brief with William McBeath and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Dec 15, 202315 minEp. 272

Another attack on Canada’s oil and gas sector

Representatives at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai have launched yet another attack on Canada’s energy sector by agreeing on a climate pledge to transition away from oil and gas. Plus, Freedom Convoy organizers are set to appear in court today to attempt to dismiss a $290 million class-action lawsuit. And a whistleblower on corporate mismanagement in the federal government’s green tech fund delivered explosive testimony to Parliament’s industry and technology committee and accused Trudeau’s in...

Dec 14, 202313 minEp. 270

Trudeau calls for a ceasefire

The Trudeau government broke with years of Canadian foreign policy by voting in favour of a non-binding UN resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Plus, despite the government’s costly carbon tax, Canada feell to 62nd out of 67 on the Climate Change Performance Index. And the Trudeau government paid $323 million for a COVID vaccine factory that never produced anything. Tune into The Daily Brief with William McBeath and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad cho...

Dec 13, 202316 minEp. 270

Trudeau’s latest climate scheme will likely increase beef prices

The Trudeau government wants to reduce how much cows burp – and this will likely raise the price of beef in Canada. Plus, the Northwest Territories wants a full exemption from carbon tax. And the University of Alberta removed a Christmas tree on campus after a student requested to light menorah for Chanukah. Tune into The Daily Brief with Andrew Lawton and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 202313 minEp. 269

How woke are the Canadian Armed Forces?

In a move to align with the Liberal government’s commitment to “inclusivity,” Canadian military bases are required to provide menstrual products, including tampons and pads, in men’s washrooms by December 15.. Plus, following a series of telephone town hall meetings, the Alberta Pension Plan Engagement Panel reports that approximately half of the participants oppose the proposed Alberta Pension Plan. And Canadians can expect to see even less in their paycheques in 2024 due to new tax hikes. Tune...

Dec 11, 202314 minEp. 268

Gondek under fire for skipping menorah lighting

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek will skip the city’s annual menorah lighting ceremony, asserting that she can’t attend because the event politically supports Israel. Plus, “white supremacy” and “colonialism” stand in the way of achieving net-zero climate targets claimed a COP28 panel of climate activists from Canada and abroad. And Greg Fergus signalled he will stay on as the House of Commons Speaker although the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois have called on him to resign. Tune into The Daily Brief...

Dec 08, 202318 minEp. 267

Liberals shut down Poilievre’s motion to ban CBC bonuses

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s motion to ban all bonuses for CBC executives after the state broadcaster’s president Catherine Tait confirmed the Crown corporation would lay off 10% of its workforce was foiled by the Liberals in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a Conservative MP was kicked out of the House of Commons after he called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a liar. And the cost of baby formula in Canada continues to rise as supply becomes more scarce. Tune into The Daily B...

Dec 07, 202318 minEp. 266

MPs call for resignation of Speaker Greg Fergus

The Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois are calling for the resignation of Speaker Greg Fergus after he appeared wearing full regalia at a partisan Ontario Liberal event. Plus, members of Toronto’s Jewish community were left stranded Monday morning when 17 out of 72 buses booked for transportation to a pro-Israel rally in Ottawa failed to show up. And a new report found that over 95% of people in developed countries have regular access to a primary care provider. However, Canada trails behind in ke...

Dec 06, 202318 minEp. 265

CBC cuts jobs despite government handouts

Seven hundred journalists will be out of a job soon after the CBC confirmed it was cutting up to 10% of its workforce due to financial difficulties despite a landmark $100 million deal with Google for the legacy media. Plus, Nova Scotia’s volunteer fire services is demanding a federal carbon tax exemption as it faces evermore stringent budget constraints. And patients seeking assisted suicide in Canada are mostly “privileged white people,” according to Trudeau Foundation fellow and medical ethic...

Dec 05, 202319 minEp. 264

Vipond trash talks Alberta while at COP28

Covid lockdown and masking advocate Dr. Joe Vipond is back in the news again and this time it’s because he was trash-talking Alberta while at the COP28 summit in Dubai. And Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has won the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party. Plus, international students seeking asylum in Canada has become an explosive trend, with the number more than doubling over the last five years. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Sehpherd! Learn more about your ad ...

Dec 04, 202316 minEp. 263

Will Muslim organizations in Canada condemn Hamas?

A True North exclusive reveals out of six major Muslim organizations in Canada contacted, only one bothered to reply and condemn Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre in Israel and the terrorist organization itself. Plus, the commander of the Royal Canadian Navy is warning that serious challenges threaten to derail its readiness commitments for 2024 and beyond. And Google has agreed to pay Canadian legacy media publishers $100 million per year after a lengthy negotiation with the federal government over Bill C...

Dec 01, 202321 minEp. 262

Another right-wing event falls victim to cancel culture

One day before the event was set to happen, the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre cancelled a booking for a November 29 speaking tour stop featuring German Member of European Parliament Christine Anderson and Dutch activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek. Plus, the NHL’s selective theme policy has left fans and commentators shaking their heads. And the vast majority of Canadians believe that the housing crisis and Canada’s crumbling health care system are being fuelled by high levels of immigration. Tune...

Nov 30, 202317 minEp. 261

Guilbeault misleads Canadians about Sovereignty Act

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault wasted no time responding to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s invocation of the Sovereignty Act by misleading Canadians on his government’s net-zero electricity. Plus, Canadian high school sports teams are awash with white privilege and racism. At least, that’s the conclusion made by a team of academics in a paper published to the Sports Coaching Review. And life expectancy in Canada dropped for the third consecutive year in 2022. Tune into The Daily Brief ...

Nov 29, 202314 minEp. 260

Trudeau’s new comms expert was a radical lockdown advocate

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new communications and marketing expert was radically pro-lockdown and pro-vaccine mandate during the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, Montreal Jewish leaders are sounding the alarm about a “frightening” rise in antisemitism after a Jewish community centre was attacked with a Molotov cocktail. And ahead of this week’s United Nations COP28 summit in Dubai, one of the key architects behind the Paris Agreement – to which Canada is a signatory – said that breaking the law was...

Nov 29, 202320 min

Is antisemitism rampant in Toronto schools?

A Toronto elementary school teacher was placed on home assignment following a series of arrests by the Toronto Police Service’s Hate Crimes Unit in relation to an alleged anti-semitic property attack targeting a Chapters Indigo book store. Plus, Alberta’s 44 wind farms operated at 0.3% capacity last Wednesday, leading many to question how effective wind power actually is. And Canada’s Revenue Agency paid $63 million to a company it now accuses of carousel fraud. Tune into The Daily Brief with Co...

Nov 27, 202311 minEp. 258

Trudeau lavishes legacy media with more bailout money

Two people are dead after a vehicle exploded on the American side of the Canada-U.S. border at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, N.Y. New York Gov. said there was “no indication” that the incident was related to terrorism, despite earlier media reports. Plus, in their latest fall economic statement, the Liberals lavished the legacy media with $129 million more in bailout funds. And a True North exclusive reveals more people than ever, from people working two jobs to students, are turning to f...

Nov 24, 202314 minEp. 256

Public school teacher, academics arrested in antisemitic attack

The Toronto Police Service Hate Crime Unit has arrested eleven individuals in connection with an alleged antisemitic property attack targeting a book store. The suspects include a public school teacher and faculty from York University. Plus, Victoria City Councillor Susan Kim has issued a formal apology for signing her name on an open letter that denied sexual violence at the hands of Hamas following the Oct. 7 attack against Israel. And a three-day retreat by the Liberal government in Charlotte...

Nov 24, 202312 minEp. 257
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