In the days leading up to murderer Luka Magnotta’s transfer to a medium-security prison, Correctional Services Canada told staff not to notify the public of the move. Plus, the BC Conservatives have downplayed media speculation that there could be a merger with BC United after the latter’s leader hinted at working together to defeat the ruling NDP. And the Ontario government shut down any provincial support for decriminalization in Toronto as the city awaits on the outcome of its application. Tu...
May 17, 2024•16 min•Ep. 375
Alberta joins large chorus of critics calling for the federal Liberals to cancel its proposed capital gains tax hike. Plus, anti-Israel students in Nova Scotia are escalating their demands, now requesting free tuition, housing and a review of Judaism courses. And Pierre Poilievre proposes a bill to protect staff and patients from harm caused by illicit drug use inside of hospitals. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
May 16, 2024•17 min•Ep. 374
New documents reveal that asylum claimants who are crossing illegally into Canada are cashing in on hefty daily stipends at the expense of taxpayers. Plus, proposed changes to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act will see repeat auto thieves having their licences revoked for life, in an attempt to quash the auto theft crisis. And at a free speech event hosted by Rebel News in Toronto, journalist Glenn Greenwald challenged a Canadian audience to defend the free speech of those whose views they most oppo...
May 15, 2024•11 min•Ep. 373
An RCMP review of the federal police response to the 2022 Freedom Convoy reveals that officers were uncomfortable with the unprecedented invocation of the Emergencies Act and felt immense pressure from government officials. Plus, Pierre Poilievre is calling for an investigation into Jagmeet Singh’s brother for connection to a firm lobbying for Metro. And Edmonton police dismantle an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Alberta. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarv...
May 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 372
Despite a Liberal Minister’s attempt to disrupt the event, Rebel News successfully hosted its first Rumble Live event on Friday, which featured prominent guest Donald Trump Jr. Plus, antisemitism and far-left extremism are a common occurrence at protest encampments across Canadian universities. And anger towards government, economy and policies reaches a record high among Canadians. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
May 13, 2024•16 min•Ep. 371
Elon Musk called the Liberal government’s online harms bill, Bill C-63, an affront to the rights of Canadians. Plus,the annual March for Life saw hundreds of Canadians descend on Ottawa to demand an end to abortion Canada. And Rex Murphy, a man whose career spanned decades and whose influence touched the hearts of many, has passed away at the age of 77 after a valiant battle with cancer. These stories and more on The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad...
May 10, 2024•17 min•Ep. 370
Liberal MPs abruptly ended a committee hearing after CBC CEO Catherine Tait refused to disclose what her 2023 executive bonus would be. Plus, Canadians were outraged to find that a Toronto baseball field banned aluminum bats, the use of hard balls and home runs over safety concerns. And India’s Foreign Affairs Minister accused Ottawa of welcoming in criminals from India in the wake of the RCMP arresting three Indian nationals believed to be involved in the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh N...
May 09, 2024•15 min•Ep. 369
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is being called out for a slew of misleading social media posts alleging Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was trying to block women’s right regarding access to contraceptives. Plus, the feds announced it would approve the B.C. government’s request to recriminalize the use of illicit drugs in public spaces. And a Toronto Police Service superintendent pleads guilty to helping Black officers to cheat on their promotions exam. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurd...
May 08, 2024•13 min•Ep. 368
NDP MPPs walked out in solidarity with Independent MPP Sarah Jama on Monday as they defied the ban on a Palestinian headscarf in the Ontario legislative chamber. Plus, newly built schools in Quebec will be required to have gender-specific bathrooms and change rooms. And the Ontario Provincial Police will force all GTA drivers to take a breathalyzer test. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 07, 2024•15 min•Ep. 367
A new study finds more Canadians are choosing to live abroad due to the country’s ongoing affordability crisis. Plus, the Canadian Armed Forces left many Canadians scratching their heads after unveiling what appeared to be a new emblem for the Canadian Army. And a BC drug recovery program is raising concerns about the funding gap between his site and facilities that permit drug use. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
May 06, 2024•17 min•Ep. 366
Amid plummeting polls, a Liberal MP announced that she won’t run again, claiming she’s been the victim of threats and misogyny. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals a Palestinian group linked to the recent anti-Israel protests is a recipient of the Canada Summer Jobs funding. And despite BC backtracking on its decriminalization plans, the Trudeau government is still considering decriminalizing drugs in Toronto. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath. Learn more about...
May 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 365
After weeks of speculation, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that his party would support this year’s budget despite raising outstanding concerns. Plus, the Auditor General slammed the federal government for failing to consult with farmers on plans to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30% by the year 2030. And British Columbia’s majority NDP government opposed a bill by the BC Conservatives which would prevent biological males from competing in women’s sports categories. Tune into The Daily Brief...
May 02, 2024•20 min•Ep. 364
Conservative Leader Pierre Poliievre was kicked out of the House of Commons after he refused to withdraw a claim that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a “wacko.” Plus, the Alberta government unveiled its comprehensive plan to connect the province via a commuter rail network. And the federal government’s payment program for the vaccine-injured is getting a $36 million top up from the feds, but accessing that money is proving difficult. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay S...
May 01, 2024•13 min•Ep. 363
Young Canadians reported the second-largest decline in life satisfaction according to a new survey, making Canadians under 30-years-old the least happy cohort of their peers among other G7 nations. Plus, even if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finds himself taking a walk in the snow by Canada’s next federal election, he said that he will remain a social activist focused on causes he’s championed while in office. And London taxpayers are paying $1 million a year as asylum seekers crowd out shelter ...
Apr 30, 2024•18 min•Ep. 362
Despite British Columbia Premier David Eby previously defending the province’s drug decriminalization pilot project, he has decided to extinguish the flame. Plus, a True North exclusive debunks claims made by legacy media outlets that protesters at the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick border were connected to podcaster Jeremy Mackenzie’s fictitious meme country Diagolon. And a new poll reveals only 21% of Canadians support the Trudeau government’s latest budget. Tune into The Daily Brief with Linds...
Apr 29, 2024•14 min•Ep. 361
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared on a podcast and complained about populism and bragged about his government’s tax hikes. Plus, the Alberta government announced that nearly all of the province’s wildfires in 2024 were human-caused, stressing the need for individual action to prevent future fires. And Ontario MPP Sarah Jama was asked to leave the chamber after refusing to remove her keffiyeh. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choic...
Apr 26, 2024•17 min•Ep. 360
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre stopped in to show his support for axe-the-tax protesters who have been camped out on the border of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick since Trudeau’s carbon tax hike was implemented. Plus, for the second year in a row, Canadians’ interest in electric vehicles has declined, with fewer than half of Canadians now saying they plan to make their next car purchase an electric vehicle. And the Canadian Medical Association cautioned the federal government that increasing...
Apr 25, 2024•15 min•Ep. 359
As the City of Ottawa asks the Liberal government for an additional $32 million to house the growing surge of asylum seekers, a True North exclusive reveals half of the capital’s homeless shelters are occupied by new immigrants and refugee claimants. Plus, the Trudeau government’s gun buyback program hit another roadblock as Canada Post has refused to take up the task of collecting the firearms prohibited by the Liberals’ sweeping ban in 2020. And a 74-year-old tax expert known for her civic eng...
Apr 24, 2024•13 min•Ep. 358
A True North exclusive reveals NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has been spreading the false claim that Pierre Poilievre wants to dump “toxic waste” into waterways. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says there’s no excuse to block critical infrastructure, as three men await sentencing following guilty verdicts for their role in the Coutts border blockade. And Canada must build 1.096 houses every minute in order for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to fulfil his housing goals. Tune into The Daily Brief w...
Apr 23, 2024•18 min•Ep. 357
The Liberals will force Canadian banks to identify the carbon rebate by name when issuing direct deposits to Canadians. Plus, BC Premier David Eby defends drug decriminalization as the federal Liberals and Conservatives raise concerns over his province’s approach. And a new study reveals there is no evidence to suggest that extreme weather events are on the rise despite the assertions of climate activists and Canada’s government. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and William McBeat...
Apr 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 356
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says the prospect of never owning a home and becoming a forever renter is a liberating experience. Plus, recent immigrants to Canada are voicing concerns about high immigration levels and are more likely to support the Conservatives than any other party, according to a recent Leger poll. And legal scholars are sounding the alarm about the Liberals’ online harms bill. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Apr 19, 2024•13 min•Ep. 355
A True North exclusive reveals a Royal Military College chaplain who was hailed by the Canadian military as an LGBTQ champion on Transgender Day of Visibility has been suspended following an alleged groping request. Plus, the RCMP confirmed it executed a search warrant of the office of an ArriveCan app contractor on Tuesday as a partner with GC Strategies was brought before the House of Commons to answer questions from MPs on the scandal. And the Liberal government’s 2024 federal budget has sent...
Apr 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 354
The Liberals unveiled a $40 billion deficit and $115 billion in new spending over the next five years with no plans to balance the budget. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals how a GTA elementary school is selling pride-themed swag in its “School Spirit” shop. And the Parti Québécois is calling for another referendum on Quebec independence. These stories and more on The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2024•17 min•Ep. 353
A pro-Israel media watchdog is taking aim at CBC Kids for being an “unfettered platform for anti-Israel accusations.” Plus, figures showing the expenditures for MPs were released in late March, showing that NDP leader Jagmeet Singh spends the most of all party leaders, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre spends much less than his counterparts. And the majority of Canadians believe private enterprise could deliver faster healthcare services. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzurdzsa a...
Apr 16, 2024•20 min•Ep. 352
The Conservative party’s plan to tie immigration numbers to available jobs and homes could result in a lower or higher immigration target, according to the Conservative immigration critic Tom Kmiec. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is not considering a ban on transgender change rooms or women’s prisons. And in 2024, electric vehicles were harder to sell than gas-powered cars. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Apr 15, 2024•14 min•Ep. 351
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the foreign interference inquiry that CSIS intelligence briefings regarding potential election interference in 2019 weren’t “sufficiently credible information” to act on. Plus, Canada’s premiers may meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the carbon tax after an opposition motion, unexpectedly backed by the NDP and Bloc Québecois, passed. And Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced legislation requiring provincial approval for future deals the ...
Apr 12, 2024•15 min•Ep. 350
Canada’s chief intelligence officer expressed significant alarm over a court verdict asserting IP addresses are shielded against undue searches. Plus, Quebec’s Premier, Francois Legault, warned of a possible “referendum” should the federal authorities fail to curb the influx of temporary immigrants to the province. And culturally sensitive food, venting sessions about toxic masculinity, and a magazine about intersectionality are among the many DEI initiatives taxpayers are funding at British Col...
Apr 11, 2024•15 min•Ep. 349
CSIS officials confirmed during the foreign interference commission that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received briefings on foreign election meddling before the 2019 election. Plus, insults, offensive remarks, and off-colour jokes won’t get Canadians in trouble with the Liberal government’s controversial online hate speech bill, according to Justice Minister Arif Virani. And Trudeau unveiled an updated defence policy, committing to an extra $73 billion for military expenditure over 20 years, wi...
Apr 10, 2024•20 min•Ep. 348
A Rebel News journalist was arrested during an Israeli vigil outside City Hall in Toronto while questioning pro-Palestinian protesters. Plus, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of “lighting Canada’s economy on fire” during a press conference in Mississauga, Ontario. And Toronto’s contentious “rain tax” has been delayed until 2027, with public meetings to discuss the stormwater charge cancelled amid rising opposition. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin D...
Apr 09, 2024•19 min•Ep. 347
As reported by True North, a study found that in Canada, Jewish groups more often condemn violence against Muslims than Muslim groups do against Jews. Plus, ex-NDP MLA Gwen O’Mahony switches to B.C. Conservatives for the upcoming election, citing shifts in NDP policies that she says have abandoned the party’s original principals. And Ford Canada recently announced layoffs and has delayed the launch of its Oakville electric vehicle plant to 2027, after getting a $590 million government subsidy. T...
Apr 08, 2024•13 min•Ep. 346
