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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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Trudeau's legacy lives on in Mark Carney's cabinet picks

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his Liberal minority government cabinet. During the election, Carney pledged to scale back immigration but experts say his plan fails to address temporary immigration and those who overstay their visas. A Liberal-government funded ad campaign promoting mass immigration in Victoria, B.C. is rife with anti-Canadian and pro-DEI messaging. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

May 14, 202521 minEp. 615

Alberta's first official separation referendum question

The Alberta Prosperity Project has announced the official separation referendum question it hopes to pose to citizens. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a freeze on the industrial carbon tax. The BC NDP government is prohibiting non-Indigenous people from accessing the Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 202514 minEp. 614

Another riding flips Liberal

Another riding has flipped to the Liberals nearly two weeks after the election. The federal NDP are attempting to have Prime Minister Mark Carney bypass Parliament rules and grant them official party status even though they don’t have the required number of seats. Reporters Without Borders released its global press freedom index and Canada has fallen several places, now ranking 21st. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

May 12, 202515 minEp. 613

First North American Pope Leo XIV elected to lead the Catholic Church

After a two-day conclave, the first ever North American Pope Leo XIV has emerged as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Experts in constitutional law have affirmed that First Nations treaty rights would be respected if Alberta separated from Canada but added that they have no veto power over the province’s decision. Elections Canada revealed that over 800 ballots went uncounted after a returning officer mistakenly left them behind in a Metro Vancouver office. Learn more about your ad choice...

May 09, 202517 minEp. 612

Poilievre's campaign turned down Joe Rogan podcast appearance

Podcast host Joe Rogan expressed frustration with Pierre Poilievre’s campaign team in a recent episode, revealing that they declined his request to have the Conservative leader on his show. Elections Canada told True North that it warned the Liberals about ballot padding concerns in 2024 as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre may face off 200 protest candidates in his race to be re-elected. The plan to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs by increasing exports to Europe seems to be ineffective as ...

May 08, 202514 minEp. 611

Trump brings up '51st state' while meeting with Carney

U.S. President Donald Trump stuck by his stance that Canada should become the 51st state in his first meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shut down attempts by Ontario Premier Doug Ford to weigh in on Alberta’s sovereignty movement. One Vancouver city councillor has proposed banning the sale of “gun-shaped lighters” citing public safety concerns. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

May 07, 202520 minEp. 610

Could Mark Carney risk Canada's AAA credit rating?

A major credit rating agency released a forecast warning that Canada could lose its AAA credit rating should the Carney Liberals implement the spending promised in their platform. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has sent a letter to newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney demanding federal funding for several major provincial projects. The Alberta NDP has voted to split from its federal counterpart after its crushing defeat in the general election. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and ...

May 06, 202516 minEp. 609

Mark Carney is heading to the White House on Tuesday

Prime Minister Mark Carney will be meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House tomorrow. Alberta has filed a constitutional challenge to Ottawa’s net-zero electricity regulations. Conservative MP Damien Kurek has announced his intention to step down from his seat in Battle River–Crowfoot to trigger a byelection and allow Pierre Poilievre to be re-elected to Parliament. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

May 05, 202518 minEp. 609

Prime Minister Mark Carney to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at White House

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump held a call together after the Canadian election and pledged to have a meeting at the White House. Ontario Premier Doug Ford renewed his attack on Pierre Poilievre while calling for tougher bail laws and a hardline stance on crime. While Doug Ford distanced himself from Pierre Poilievre and criticized the federal Conservative campaign, BC Conservative Leader John Rustad doubled down on his support praising Poilievre’s message and calling...

May 02, 202513 minEp. 607

The PPC tipped the scales towards the Liberals in a few key Ontario ridings

A handful of Ontario ridings saw the PPC tip the scales towards the Liberals, costing the Conservatives wins. Alberta’s UCP government is making it far easier to trigger referendums—including on whether Alberta will separate from Canada. According to an Abacus Data poll, voters over the age of 60 prioritized how parties would handle Trump, not improving the cost of living in Canada. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

May 01, 202513 minEp. 606

Jamil Jivani blasts Doug Ford for sabotaging federal Conservatives

Conservative MP-elect Jamil Jivani blasted Ontario Premier Ford, accusing him of sabotaging the Conservative’s campaign. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called for a “reset” to the relationship between Ottawa and her province following news that the federal Liberals won a minority government. The National Post reports that Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said that he’s willing to cooperate with the Liberals for at least one year. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and...

Apr 30, 202515 minEp. 605

Liberal Mark Carney wins election with a minority government

Mark Carney has formed a minority government after winning Canada’s 45th federal election. Jagmeet Singh says he'll step down as NDP leader once an interim replacement is selected. In a surprising turn of events, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in Carleton. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 202512 minEp. 604

Liberal candidate facing backlash over anti-elderly posts

Vancouver police have revealed that the man in custody after allegedly driving into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, subsequently killing 11, had a long history of police and mental health interactions. Liberal candidate Nell Thomas is facing mounting backlash just days before the election after past social media posts about the elderly and China resurfaced, prompting her to claim the comments were taken out of context. The Conservatives are vowing to restore access to nicotine pouches at ...

Apr 28, 202517 minEp. 603

Carney called out for misleading Canadians about call with Trump

Liberal Leader Mark Carney was caught misleading Canadians about his call with U.S. President Donald Trump. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre vowed to give police and judges the power to dismantle tent cities and charge offenders—while offering treatment and housing to those battling addiction. A majority of Canadians oppose the Liberals’ plan to ban gas and diesel cars by 2035, calling it unrealistic and costly amid backlash from taxpayers and the auto industry. Tune into The Daily Brief wit...

Apr 25, 202514 minEp. 602

Carney expected to balloon the federal budget while Canadians want cuts

Liberal Leader Mark Carney wants to outspend former prime minister Trudeau by 130 billion dollars, even as most Canadians demand cuts, not more government bloat. A record 7.3 million Canadians headed to advance voting—despite Easter weekend commitments and ballot shortages at some polling stations.CBC’s Rosemary Barton falsely claimed remains of Indigenous children were found at residential schools, contradicting her own network’s correction that no remains have been confirmed. Tune into The Dai...

Apr 24, 202520 minEp. 601

China accused of targetting Conservatives ahead of election

Beijing targets Conservative candidate Joe Tay with fake wanted posters in its latest election interference campaign. Conservative Leader Piere Poilievre vows to slash the deficit by 70%—while the Liberal plan would pile on even more debt than former prime minister Justin Trudeau. Liberal candidate and former health minister Yaara Saks tried to smear her Jewish opponent with a swastika—now Jewish voters are demanding she apologize. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis!...

Apr 23, 202520 minEp. 600

Most Canadians don't trust Carney to fix the deficit

Most Canadians don’t believe that Liberal Leader Mark Carney would balance the budget if he’s elected prime minister. Liberal leader Mark Carney promoted a nuclear company owned by Brookfield Asset Management while discussing potential energy investments. The recent landmark ruling on the legal definition of a woman in the U.K. has brought renewed attention to Canada’s own laws on the matter. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Apr 22, 202511 minEp. 599

Immigration axed as topic from English federal leaders' debate

The Leaders Debates Commission has released its program for Thursday night’s English debate, and immigration will not be on the agenda. The Green Party has been excluded from participating in the federal leaders' debates after strategically deciding to pull candidates from ridings where Conservatives are leading. A new poll shows most Canadians believe that consumers are paying the price when it comes to the industrial carbon tax. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight!...

Apr 17, 202512 minEp. 598

Liberal incumbent candidate's homophobic social media posts resurface

An exclusive report has unearthed homophobic and shocking past comments made by Liberal incumbent candidate Ryan Turnbull. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made his second podcast appearance during the campaign to discuss his policies, family life and the future he envisions for Canada. A pro-NDP group bussed out activists to stage a protest outside of North Island–Powell River Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn’s campaign office. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvi...

Apr 16, 202519 minEp. 597

Carney refuses to fire staff behind button-planting scheme

Mark Carney won’t fire staff behind a secret scheme to brand Conservatives as election deniers—he's apologized and quietly reassigned them instead. Preston Manning has asked Canada’s ethics commissioner to review Mark Carney’s campaign promises, calling them “unethical bribes” tied to CBC funding boosts and taxpayer rebates before the election. Thirty-three top Canadian business leaders have thrown their support behind Pierre Poilievre, backing his economic plan in a joint letter under the banne...

Apr 15, 202517 minEp. 596

Mark Carney doubles down on Trudeau's internet censorship laws

While on the campaign trail, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has doubled down on internet censorship programs introduced by his predecessor former prime minister Justin Trudeau. A global organization representing Sikhs put out a list of demands for federal parties this election which includes preferential immigration and faith-based waivers of workplace safety requirements. Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet has blasted Mark Carney for not caring about Quebec. Tune into the Daily Brief with...

Apr 14, 202516 minEp. 595

Mark Carney vows to defend access to puberty blockers

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has vowed to continue public access to gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers “without exception.”Liberal candidate Peter Yuen deflected questions regarding his ties to pro-Beijing organizations. A Liberal MP who was stripped of his license to practice law was an early advocate of the Liberal government’s catch-and-release justice reform. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Apr 11, 202515 minEp. 594

Are the Conservatives gaining momentum in the polls?

New polling numbers show the federal election race tightening, with the Carney Liberals barely holding on to a lead as the Conservatives close the gap. A second major police union in Ontario throws its support behind Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, citing rising crime and concerns with the Liberal government. Liberal candidate Gregor Robertson compared Pierre Poilievre’s rally crowds to the Freedom Convoy, sparking backlash from the Conservative camp. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac L...

Apr 10, 202511 minEp. 593

Carney refuses to condemn China's election meddling on his behalf

Former prime minister Stephen Harper joined Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in Edmonton to offer his official endorsement ahead of the 2025 federal election. Liberal Leader Mark Carney dodged questions from reporters on why a Chinese foreign interference operation was boosting him to the Chinese diaspora in Canada. A recent poll delved into whether Canadian unity is at stake should the Liberals win the federal election. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Alex Zoltan! Learn ...

Apr 09, 202515 minEp. 592

Election watchdog flags China-linked campaign to boost Mark Carney

Canada’s election interference watchdog flagged a coordinated campaign by a Chinese state media outlet promoting coverage of Liberal Leader Mark Carney. The candidate nominated by the Liberals to replace disgraced MP Paul Chiang was videotaped singing an anthem glorifying communist China. A new real estate study found that most Canadians desire single-detached homes and not condos when buying a new house. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad ...

Apr 08, 202513 min

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stands by Aaron Gunn

In a French-language interview, Liberal Leader Mark Carney was stumped when asked if he still buys U.S. products, admitting that he doesn’t know because others do his grocery shopping for him. After being ditched by the Liberals, former Alberta NDP MLA Rod Loyola said he would run as an independent in Edmonton Southeast. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is standing by Vancouver Island Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn after the legacy media and activist groups called for his removal. Tune in...

Apr 07, 202515 minEp. 590

Are Canadians losing interest in Mark Carney?

An exclusive poll shows that support for Mark Carney may be wavering as his campaign struggles to deal with recent scandals. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has invited Quebec Premier François Legault to unite against federal overreach. Liberal Leader Mark Carney refuses to repeal the controversial “no more pipelines” Bill C-69. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 202513 minEp. 589

Poilievre's "biological clock comments rooted in facts

Legacy media slammed Pierre Poilievre for highlighting how Canada’s housing crisis is forcing millennials to delay having kids—despite previously reporting on the same issue themselves. Pierre Poilievre pledges to scrap the Liberals' automatic alcohol tax hikes and roll rates back to 2017 levels. A Georgetown, Ontario pub is facing online backlash for hosting a Liberal event with Marc Carney. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Apr 03, 202511 minEp. 588

Liberal MP who made China bounty comments steps down

Liberal candidate Paul Chiang resigned after allegations he urged handing Conservative Jay Tay to China for a bounty. A taxpayers' advocacy group is warning that Mark Carney’s plan to make the government a housing developer will only make the market riskier and more expensive. Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro opposed U.S. tariffs on Canada, backing Premier Danielle Smith’s fight for Alberta’s economy. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Alex Zoltan! Learn more about your ad c...

Apr 02, 202512 minEp. 587

Hong Kong activists ask RCMP to investigate Liberal MP who made bounty comments

A civil rights group urges the RCMP to investigate Liberal candidate Paul Chiang after he suggested kidnapping Conservative candidate Joe Tay for a Chinese bounty. Women’s groups are pressuring Liberal Leader Mark Carney to restore the federal gender minister role after its removal from the interim cabinet. A left-wing U.S. professor known for warning of an impending "fascist dictatorship" is joining the University of Toronto. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Lea...

Apr 01, 202512 minEp. 586
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