The Daily Brief

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. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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 Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.fm/adchoices

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 Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 statement. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 admitted that he wouldn’t balance the provincial budget if he’s re-elected. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll shows that Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre would beat the Liberals in a federal election even if they were led by Mark Carney. Plus, the New Democrats may be gearing up to call a snap election as early as March 10, according to an internal memo sent out to MPs by the party’s national campaign director. And Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has confirmed his plans to reduce immigration levels to Stephen Harper-era levels and deport those who break Canada’s laws while on temporary visas, in an exclusive interview with Juno News co-founder Candice Malcolm. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new Leger poll indicates that the gap between the Conservatives and Liberals would disappear if Mark Carney were to square off against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in a general election. Plus, Canada’s premiers travelled to Washington, D.C. to negotiate with Republican senators, lawmakers and business groups in the hopes of persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to rescind his pledge to impose crippling tariffs on Canadian imports. And the University of Waterloo is currently limiting the hiring of several science, technology, engineering and mathematics research chairs to only candidates who “self-identify” as women or another gender minority. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Canadian international aid group bankrolled by nearly $180 million from Global Affairs Canada since 2015 counts four Liberal party donors in its leadership—including a CEO who once ran for a Liberal nomination under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Plus, reports indicate that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance warning him that his home state of Ohio would feel the impact of tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel. And in an interview with True North, New Blue Ontario Leader Jim Karahalios explained that his provincial party was “the only alternative” in the upcoming provincial election. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pierre Poilievre vowed to repurpose foreign aid in order to build a permanent Arctic base and increased patrols, as part of his plan to increase Canada’s northern defence. Plus, a government-funded abortion group brags about aborting an immigrant’s six-month-long pregnancy. And President Trump followed through on his threat to tariff Canadian steel and aluminum. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s national public sector workers union is calling on the feds to forcibly take ownership of any “nationally important” company that threatens to move its operations to the U.S. Plus, leaked docs show the B.C. NDP was aware that a significant amount of “safe supply” drugs were being diverted for illegal distribution. And despite Quebec politicians rejecting the idea of a coast-to-coast pipeline, a new poll reveals the majority of Quebecers support it. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global Affairs Canada is listed as a major contributor to the charity wing of the UK’s BBC in 2023-2024, money that was primarily used for DEI initiatives in Africa. Plus, BC Premier David Eby says he’s looking to fast-track 18 energy and natural resource projects to reduce reliance on the U.S. And a councillor who was sanctioned for a sign calling the residential mass graves claim a “hoax” is asking the Supreme Court of PEI to hear his case. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to ratchet up penalties for criminals trafficking fentanyl if his party forms government. Plus, a new advocacy group composed of Canadian entrepreneurs aims to address some of Canada’s most pressing issues by recommending actionable policies informed by input from fellow innovators and business leaders. And the threat of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked a surge in national pride among Canadians. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True North has launched the first part of a new investigative series exposing the agenda laid out by Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney in his 2021 book “Values” including his plans for a carbon tax. Plus, the Canadian dollar hit its lowest value point in over two decades as it dipped below 68 cents USD before bouncing back to 69 cents. And the BC Supreme Court ruled against the shipping company Purolator after it sought to overturn a prior decision which required compensation for fired employees who refused to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada has been granted a one-month reprieve from U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per-cent tariffs on all Canadian imports after a series of negotiations took place Monday between Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Plus, a new poll reveals Americans would prefer to buy Canadian oil and gas, and wrongly name Saudi Arabia as their current top supplier. And the Trudeau government is yet again defending its use of the Emergencies Act during the pandemic. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada hit back at the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order imposing a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian products. Plus, the Liberals are touting 400,000 members amid its leadership race but the party is still reviewing the eligibility of sign-ups. And a recent study revealed that only 2% of university job ads are merit-based and not based on diversity, equity and inclusion. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBC/Radio-Canada’s new CEO, Marie-Philippe Bouchard, is warning that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s pledge to defund the state broadcaster is an “existential threat” to its survival. Plus, the Conservatives have launched a Jagmeet Singh pension countdown clock. And a new poll reveals most Canadians don’t think a new Liberal leader will scrap carbon tax despite their claims. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An exclusive True North poll reveals nearly half of young Canadian men would take U.S. citizenship from Trump if offered. Plus, the Trump Administration hinted at implementing its proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports in two phases that could begin within days, with another round of tariffs coming in April. And Jagmeet Singh may prop up the Liberals again, hinting that he might support the Liberals’ work relief program in response to U.S. tariffs. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The foreign interference inquiry released its long-awaited final report, concluding there was no evidence that anybody “acted in bad faith”. Plus, Canadian Retired Lt.-Gen. Michel Maisonneuve shared his thoughts with True North about whether or not Canada could meet its NATO spending targets. And former Brampton, Ont. Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla says if she becomes the next Liberal leader – and prime minister – everyone in Canada illegally will be gone. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Conservative Party of Canada is calling on Liberal leadership candidates to oppose Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s alleged plan to stack the Senate with Liberal partisans shortly before his resignation. Plus, the majority of British Columbia’s newly minted NDP cabinet ministers and parliamentary secretaries have published either empty work calendars or have outright refused to disclose them – potentially flouting requirements under freedom of information laws. And the Liberal Party of Canada has indicated it will not be allowing Liberal MP Chandra Arya to run in the upcoming leadership race. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Trudeau’s trade minister is warning Canadians to “bear the sacrifice” of the government’s response to U.S. tariffs. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith ranked the highest in a new provincial report card on fiscal management. And over half of Canadians are feeling “financially paralyzed” as costs continue to rise, according to a new RBC study. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump used his World Economic Forum special address to say that his administration could do without Canadian energy or imports from its auto and lumber sectors. Plus, Chrystia Freeland has reversed her support for both the capital gains tax increase and the carbon tax now that she’s running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. And a former school trustee is appealing an Alberta court ruling that upheld her expulsion from the Red Deer Catholic school board over a controversial meme. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hitting back at a reporter’s question over the U.S. gender policy, Pierre Poilievre says he is only aware of two genders. Plus, Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland quietly scrubs her World Economic Forum ties from the internet. And Ottawa parents are sounding the alarm over the diversion and reselling of so-called “safe supply” drugs. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reconvene Parliament immediately, citing a national “emergency.” Plus, Iranian Canadians told the federal foreign interference commission that the government needs to crack down on officials from Iran freely entering and living in Canada. And Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the blame for incoming tariffs lies squarely on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s shoulders. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump did not impose 25% tariffs on Canada on day one of the presidency. However, the president says he will impose tariffs on February 1st. Plus, one of the carbon tax’s most ardent supporters now says he’s willing to replace it with another measure instead of taxing consumers directly. And Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz is calling on the four remaining Canadian banks in a United Nations banking alliance created by Liberal leader hopeful Mark Carney to abandon ship. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani will be travelling to Washington, D.C., to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration and begin setting the groundwork for a potential Conservative government’s relationship with the U.S. Plus, Jean Charest and Rachel Notley have been announced as part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s new Canada-U.S. relations council. And Calgary City Council voted to maintain pay increases for themselves despite the affordability crisis in the city. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney officially launched his campaign in Edmonton, Alberta where he banned independent media from covering the event. Plus, the Liberal government is officially taking applications for $3,000 tax-free payments per adult from the 4,782 Palestinian refugees who have been fast-tracked onto a temporary resident pathway. And, the Leaders’ Debates Commission has now raised the bar for who can participate in the next federal leadership debate, which will likely only affect Maxime Bernier and the People’s Party. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will not seek re-election as a member of Parliament in the upcoming federal election, ending a 17-year political career. Plus, Alberta is leading the way when it comes to preventing crime by announcing court-ordered 24/7 electronic monitoring for repeat offenders deemed a public safety risk. And Trudeau and Canada’s premiers convened to discuss Canada’s response to President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming tariffs, highlighting the reciprocal trade relationship between the two G7 economies. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Pierre Poilievre government would not shy away from using retaliatory tariffs to fight back against Donald Trump’s trade threats, said the Conservative leader. Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney billed himself as a political outsider in a recent appearance on the U.S. late-night The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. A ranking of high-income countries revealed that Canada came second last when it came to healthcare system performance. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sources close to Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney are downplaying photos from 2013 showing the former Bank of Canada governor alongside convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has hinted at the possibility of an early provincial election, citing the looming 25% tariffs proposed by President-elect Donald Trump. Former BC Premier Christy Clark has backed out of her Liberal leadership bid after publicly walking back claims that she was never a member of the federal Conservatives. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Liberals’ upcoming leadership race could become a foreign actor free-for-all if the party doesn’t fix its lax membership rules. Texas Senator Ted Cruz has said that the Freedom Convoy was the beginning of the end for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled his ambitious Fortress Am-Can plan, to accelerate Canadian energy exports to the United States. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian premiers, led by Doug Ford, head to Washington in February to fight Trump’s 25% tariffs and threats of economic force. Government jobs grew 20% since the pandemic, driving federal payroll costs to $69.5 billion and sparking taxpayer outrage. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s approval hits rock bottom as councillors propose freezing their pay until 2030. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CBC is being sued to the tune of $875,000 for penning allegedly harmful articles about an Ottawa detective who was disciplined for investigating infant COVID vaccine deaths. The BC Conservatives have called on Elections BC to investigate suspected irregularities in ballots cast in the Surrey-Guildford riding and whether non-citizens voted in the 2024 election. Another Liberal MP has thrown their hat in as a potential candidate to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the party. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices