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Ep 478Liberal MPs want Trudeau out

There’s a growing movement within the Liberal party caucus to oust Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Plus, Canada has officially added Samidoun to its list of recognized terrorist entities after facing calls from Jewish organizations and conservative politicians across Canada. And Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says he would support involuntary addiction treatment for kids and inmates. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 202415 min

Ep 477India agents linked to homicide, extortion in Canada: RCMP

The federal government expelled India’s high commissioner and five other diplomats after an RCMP report revealed that Indian government agents were linked to homicides, extortions and other violent criminal activities in Canada. Plus, the House of Commons Ethics committee grilled CTV News’ vice president over the media outlet manipulating an interview of Pierre Poilievre. And a Jewish girls’ elementary school was shot at for a second time this year during the solemn Jewish high holiday of Yom Kippur. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 202418 min

Ep 476Jewish groups call for Chow to resign after Oct 7 vigil snub

Two Iranian brothers convicted in the U.S. for illegally exporting restricted materials to Iran resettled in Canada under new identities after their sentencing. Plus, Jewish groups are urging Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to resign after missing a vigil for victims of the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel. And the United Conservative Caucus of Alberta has officially reinstated Jennifer Johnson, following a recent controversy involving a heated exchange with a transgender activist. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202417 min

Ep 475Investigating the mismanagement of the Jasper Wildfire

The ongoing investigation into the Jasper wildfire is set to intensify, with the Conservatives proposing a motion to extend the study by four additional meetings. Plus, Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s home was vandalized over his anti-BC NDP “communist” sign. And a Canadian university wants to fill 75% of its new medical school with race and sexual orientation of candidates in mind. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 202414 min

Ep 474Rustad wants to deport terrorist sympathizers

BC Conservative leader John Rustad pledged he would direct the provincial government to demand that Ottawa deports non-citizens who glorify and support terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Plus, representatives from downtown business associations across Canada are calling on the federal government to reform bail laws due to criminal activities by repeat offenders making it difficult for businesses to thrive. And the Canadian Taxpayers Federation announced on Friday that it is joining the fight against Newfoundland and Labrador’s legal bid to increase federal equalization payments. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 202414 min

Ep 473Union leadership endorses BC NDP

A recent letter from the head of the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s British Columbia regional branch urges union members to support the BC NDP over the BC Conservatives in the upcoming provincial election. Will members listen? Plus, despite allegedly planning to carry out the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham terrorist attack, a man caught in Canada with plans to kill as many Jews in New York as possible allegedly was applying for refugee status in Canada, claiming he was gay. And the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging all provincial premiers to join New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs’ federal carbon tax legal challenge. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 202417 min

Ep 472Anti-Israel protests take place on anniversary of Oct 7 terrorist attack

Will law enforcement in Canada take a tougher stance against anti-Israel protesters today on the anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack? Plus, a CBC News host has come under fire for allegedly editorializing during a broadcast of its talk-radio show Cross Country Checkup. And RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme has confirmed that the federal police force is currently investigating a scandal involving the Liberal government allegedly distributing tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to ineligible companies. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 202415 min

Ep 471Immigration may drive up rent in Canada

Immigration-driven population growth could drive rent in major cities well beyond the reach of most Canadians within the next two decades. Plus, a new poll shows that a majority of Canadians oppose the Liberal government’s plan to ban the sale of new petrol-powered cars by 2035. And the global rush for liquified natural gas continues unabated, with International Energy Agency projections predicting record demand by next year. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Wiliam McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 202415 min

Ep 470Would you attend Peterson Academy?

A new poll reveals most Canadians disagree with being called “settlers.” Plus, a Calgary radio host speaks out after being attacked for reporting on extortion and crime. And the founders of Peterson Academy believe they can shake up the education system and offer a bachelor’s-level equivalent education for US$2,000. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Issac Lamoureux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 202413 min

Ep 469Terror strikes Israel again

At least seven are dead from a terrorist shooting on the streets of Tel Aviv, which occurred as nearly 200 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rockets flew over Israel. Plus, the vast majority of Albertans living in the province’s two largest cities would like to see the immigration rate slow down. And aside from Quebec, the NDP has pulled ahead of the Liberals in the rest of Canada for voting intentions among committed voters for the next federal election. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 2, 202414 min

Ep 468Anti-Israel protests set for anniversary of deadly Oct 7 terrorist attack

As the first anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel approaches, a Montreal-based anti-Israel group plans to hold a rally outside the Israeli consulate in Canada to celebrate the “martyrs” of Hamas, the terrorist group who led the attack. Plus, the Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association has been demoted from its key role as a “participant” to a “consultant” in the federal government’s firearms buyback program after criticizing the Liberals’ approach to gun confiscation. And a coalition of disability rights organizations has launched a Charter challenge against the federal government in Ontario’s Superior Court over a section of Canada’s assisted suicide law. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 202419 min

Ep 467Criminalizing “residential school denialism”

An NDP MP has put forward a private member’s bill which seeks to criminalize QUOTE “residential school denialism,” serving up to two years imprisonment for those found guilty of violating the law. Plus, Ontario’s privacy commissioner sided with Ontario Tech University “anti-hate” researcher Dr. Barbara Perry in keeping her 300 active Canadian “far-right” hate groups list secret. And Canada’s birth rate falls to a record low and is among the countries with the lowest fertility rates in the world. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 202419 min

Ep 466The legacy media cheerleads the Trudeau gov

A breakdown of media coverage found that CBC and CTV coverage promoting expensive Liberal government policies far overshadowed the few times the outlets reported on the programs’ cost to taxpayers. Plus, Netflix is cutting its contributions to Canadian arts and film production as a way to weather the costs imposed by the Liberal government’s Online Streaming Act. And the government of Manitoba has announced an extension to the gas tax holiday, initially implemented in January of this year and slated to last until the end of September. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William MacBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202415 min

Ep 465Bloc and NDP continue to prop up Liberals

The Conservative’s non-confidence motion to topple the Trudeau government and force a snap election was voted down in the House of Commons on Wednesday, as the NDP and Bloc Quebecois voted against the measure. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has hinted at further protecting vaccination choice, property rights and legal firearm ownership in upcoming amendments to the Alberta Bill of Rights. And the NDP’s push for a national universal basic income program is thwarted at second reading in the House of Commons. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 202416 min

Ep 464CTV caught misleading Canadians about Poilievre

CTV News admitted that it broadcast a clip of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre that was spliced to make it look like he wanted to trigger an election to prevent the Liberal dental care plan. Plus, debate on the release of names of MPs accused of collaborating in foreign interference plots is not a priority for the House of Commons, according to House Speaker Greg Fergus. And Ontario Premier Doug Ford tells homeless people to “get off your A-S-S” and get a job. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzusrdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 202414 min

Ep 463Will Bloc and NDP prop up the Trudeau Liberals?

The US is urging Canada to review its immigration policies and to enforce stricter border protection after data revealed that more than 1,200 terror suspects have been stopped from crossing the northern border since 2020. Plus, as MPs debate on a non-confidence motion later today, Quebec Premier Legault shared a post accusing the Bloc Quebecois of selling out the province by propping up the Liberals. Will the Bloc and NDP grow a spine today and trigger an election? And the Royal Canadian Mounted Police lost a total of 205 firearms since 2020, including submachine guns and machine guns, according to data obtained through an access-to-information request. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 202415 min

Ep 462Eby offers “glorified rentals” to BC residents

The BC NDP’s latest 2,600 homes announcement is being touted as “glorified rentals” by realtors in the province. Plus, Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen has issued a public apology to independent journalist Kat Kanada for falsely accusing her of being influenced by the Russian government. And a Pakistani man who was arrested in Quebec near the US border over an alleged terrorist plot earlier this month is said to have raised no red flags for immigration official. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 202414 min

Ep 461Singh continues to prop up Trudeau

Despite tearing up his coalition agreement with the Liberals, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says he would back Justin Trudeau in the Conservatives’ upcoming non-confidence vote. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals one Ontario school board has prohibited the teaching of books by white authors that may contain racial slurs, including a novel by American Pulitzer prize winner John Steinbeck. And a recent report revealed that an investment firm chaired by Mark Carney is currently in talks with the Liberal government to manage billions of taxpayer funds. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202415 min

Ep 460Bloc will prop up Liberals in next week’s non-confidence vote

The Bloc Quebecois say they won’t support the Conservatives’ non-confidence motion next week. Plus, Spotify removed an episode of True North’s The Faulkner Show that featured an interview with former residential school worker Rodney Clifton claiming it promoted dangerous content. And a BC imam preaches an armed struggle against the Jewish people to Muslim youth. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 202416 min

Ep 459Who are the spies?

The judge in charge of Canada’s foreign interference inquiry admitted she’s not prepared to publicly reveal the names of MPs accused of being foreign government collaborators. Plus, the Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling for an “end to the carbon tax on diesel” and demanding that the Trudeau government shift its focus onto green solutions proven to work instead of piling extra fees onto families. And a new analysis of Canada’s indebtedness shows that during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s time in office, the national debt has doubled to over $1.232 trillion. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 202414 min

Ep 458Another embarrassing byelection loss for Trudeau

The Liberal party has lost yet another safe seat in the LaSalle––Émard—Verdun byelection, losing to the Bloc Québécois candidate. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals Canadian military officials wanted a hate crime investigation into soldiers vandalizing tampon dispensers mandated in male washrooms. And a former Pentagon official slammed Canada’s NATO failure, arguing that Canada should not be in the G7. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 202421 min

Ep 457Trump survives second assassination attempt

Former U.S. president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told supporters he was safe and unharmed after a second apparent assassination attempt on his life ahead of the upcoming U.S. elections. Plus, provincial leaders reject the Trudeau government’s plan to relocate asylum seekers. And Jagmeet Singh backs down on support for the Trudeau government’s carbon tax. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 202419 min

Ep 456Liberals force provinces to accept asylum seekers

The Liberals want to redistribute tens of thousands of asylum seekers to provinces that have lower migrant populations whether they like it or not. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals the Liberal government used taxpayer funds to pay for a research study that promoted exposing kids to “polyamory” as being healthy and positive for children’s development. And a 58-year-old Ontario woman is distraught after the Ontario Provincial Police charged her with assault with a weapon for accidentally spraying a neighbour during a water gun fight. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 202417 min

Ep 455Alleged ISIS terrorist was granted student visa

A Pakistani man arrested in Quebec in an alleged terror plot to massacre New York City Jews entered Canada last year on a student visa, according to Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Plus, Oshawa City Council will soon meet to change a downtown street name because of the namesake’s alleged connection to the establishment of residential schools in Canada. However, some historians doubt the accuracy of claims made by activists. And following the end of the Liberal-NDP coalition, nearly half of Canadians support an early election according to a new poll. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202414 min

Ep 454Canada’s deteriorating electric vehicle strategy

Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently blasted federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, accusing him of delaying an election only so he can secure his government pension. Plus, Swedish battery developer and manufacturer Northvolt AB announced it will be delaying plans to construct a battery plant in Canada that has already received billions in subsidies as consumer interest continues to decline. And a Liberal MP’s tweet targeting a journalist for being critical of the Liberal’s media subsidies faced widespread backlash on social media. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202417 min

Ep 453Could things get any worse for Trudeau?

The remaining Coutts Four protesters have been sentenced to over six years each in prison. Plus, more bad news for Justin Trudeau as five Liberal chiefs of staff are slated to abandon the ailing party. And Conservatives want answers after the arrest of an alleged terrorist at the U.S. border. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 202415 min

Ep 452Another alleged ISIS terrorist arrested in Canada

A Toronto-area man was arrested in connection with a terror investigation while he was heading toward Roxham Road with plans to illegally enter the United States. Plus, Molson Coors and its Canadian operations have announced the termination of all diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. And Parks Canada spent four years and $10,000 to cull one frog. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 202414 min

Ep 451LGBTQ community turns on Trudeau

LGBTQ activists are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down from running in the next federal election, claiming that his lack of support is putting their community at risk. Plus, York Catholic District School helped transition a child without parental knowledge. And Calgary city councillors and Mayor Jyoti Gondek are furious with the Alberta government after the province announced they would pull $1.53 billion in funding for the city’s Green Line LRT project. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 202416 min

Ep 450Singh breaks up with Trudeau

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced an end to his NDP-backed coalition government with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party. Plus, opioid deaths in Alberta have reached their lowest level since before the pandemic, according to the province’s most recently released data on opioid-related fatalities in May. And the Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate again, bringing it to 4.25%. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 202415 min

Ep 449Conservatives target the working-class

As footage of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau getting into a heated exchange with a unionized steelworker garnered thousands of views, the Conservative Party of Canada released a new ad aimed at expanding its effort to connect with working-class Canadians. Plus, five emergency rooms in British Columbia had to shut down after not having enough doctors available over the long weekend. And Alberta Premier Danielle Smith decried Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent appointment of two senators as undemocratic and opposed to the province’s best interests. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 202417 min

Ep 448Canada prioritizes DEI and “misinformation” in WHO global pandemic treaty

Canada’s contribution to the World Health Organization’s global pandemic treaty called for social media censorship of “misinformation” and a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion when fighting the next pandemic. Plus, a senior staffer blames a $1 million ad campaign to introduce leader Kevin Falcon for BC United’s financial woes. And a new poll reveals Canadians doubt the Liberal government’s ability to screen Gazan refugees amid rising security concerns. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 3, 202416 min

Ep 447Poilievre pushes Singh to trigger an election

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the federal NDP, to resign or stop supporting the Liberal government and trigger an early fall election. Plus, international students at Algoma University are protesting failed grades, demanding fairness after being accused of cheating, with study permits nearing expiration. And Stacy Clarke, Toronto’s first black woman superintendent, has been demoted for two years after admitting to helping six black constables cheat on exams. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 202416 min

Ep 446The end of BC United?

In a stunning turn of events, BC United suspended its campaign in this fall’s provincial election with leader Kevin Falcon resigning from his role to support the rival BC Conservatives. Plus, the Trudeau government says Muslims and Indigenous people are more impacted by wildfires due to racism and colonialism. And conservative journalist Chris Rufo’s appearance at an Alberta conference triggers some sponsors to pull their support. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 202416 min

Ep 445Trudeau’s failed two billion trees initiative

Five years after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to plant two billion trees by the year 2030, the Liberal government is barely a quarter of the way there. Plus, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he regrets bowing down to censorship requests from the Biden government during the Covid-19 pandemic. And former Alberta premier and immigration minister Jason Kenney called the Liberal government’s handling of immigration “gross mismanagement.” Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 202415 min

Ep 444Trudeau cracks down on TFW program

Canada imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and steel and aluminum. And nearly half a million Canadians are accessing employment insurance benefits as unemployment surges. Plus, after admitting more than one million temporary foreign workers in Canada, the Trudeau government is cracking down on the program, pledging to bring fewer foreign workers in while strengthening restrictions. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 202417 min

Ep 443Rail strike comes to a halt

The Canada Industrial Relations Board has legally mandated the return to work rail workers across the country, requiring binding arbitration in the dispute involving Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. Plus, former President Donald Trump claims there’s an “invasion” of illegal immigrants crossing into the US from Canada. And CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn isn’t going anywhere despite calls for his resignation over an anti-Israel post. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 202414 min

Ep 442When will the rail strike come to an end?

The work stoppage of Canada’s two main railway companies is likely to lead to major supply chain issues as Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. haul a combined total of $1 billion worth of goods daily. When will the strike end? Plus, a security guard was left with serious injuries after being stabbed by a homeless man who had a warrant out for his arrest. And Ontario Premier Doug Ford blasted the Liberal government as the “biggest drug dealer” in Canada over its so-called safe supply program. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 202415 min

Ep 441Unprecedented rail shutdown paralyzes Canadian economy

Canada’s two largest railways are on strike in an unprecedented shutdown that will affect Canada’s supply chain and commuter trains. Plus, the City of Toronto celebrated “Undocumented Residents Day” with a panel of radical pro-illegal immigration activists. And taking a page from Alberta, the Doug Ford government is cracking down on “safe” injection sites and shifting its focus to recovery. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 202412 min

Ep 440CBC’s Kamala-mania

A True North exclusive reveals the CBC reported 68 stories on Kamala Harris’ campaign despite its mandate to cover predominantly Canadian content. Plus, Justin Trudeau’s newly appointed “independent” Senator donated to the Liberals over 220 times. And the Toronto Police Association are demanding answers from all levels of government after a repeat violent offender with a warrant for his arrest and a deportation order injured three police officers. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 202415 min

Ep 439Is the Senate really “independent?”

Long-time political commentator Charles Adler’s appointment to the Senate has been met with much criticism and questions concerning the Upper Chamber’s so-called independence. Plus, despite median household incomes rising slightly in 2022, new data shows Canadians got significantly poorer when accounting for inflation. And a new study reveals Canada’s debt is “much worse” than the government lets on. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 202415 min

Ep 438Government media handouts impede impartial reporting

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to lavish the media sector with taxpayer funding, a majority of Canadians say that government subsidies prevent the news media from reporting the news neutrally. Plus, under the Trudeau government, the number of six-figure salaries at the CBC have more than doubled. And Elections Alberta cited the NDP for inflating memberships during its recent leadership race. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 202413 min

Ep 437Canadians want to defund the CBC

An exclusive True North poll reveals that most Canadians want to see the Canadian Broadcasting Centre defunded to some degree. Plus, police have determined a tent fire at an immigration protest in Prince Edward Island was not set by the government or racist Canadians as protesters initially claimed. And as British Columbians head towards a fall election, BC United wants to eliminate income taxes for 60% of the province. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 202414 min

Ep 436Do you support government subsidies for the media?

Support to increase government subsidies for the media is highest among young Canadians according to a new poll commissioned by the True North Centre for Public Policy. Plus, U.S. Homeland Security is tightening the rules for asylum seekers at the Canadian border. And Canada’s two major railways will come to a halt next week if a strike goes ahead. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 202414 min

Ep 435“A new virus?”

The federal workplace health and safety regulator wants Canadian businesses to prepare a pandemic plan for the possibility of a “new virus” that could lead to food or fuel disruptions in the most extreme scenarios. Plus, the number of building permits given the green light in June declined by a whopping 13.9 percent despite federal pledges to increase the housing supply. And Canada leads the world when it comes to approving citizens for assisted suicide in comparison to other nations that have legalized the practice. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202415 min

Ep 434More bonuses for CBC execs

After announcing mass layoffs, executives at CBC are swimming in luxurious bonuses paid for by Canadian taxpayers despite performance woes at the top public broadcaster. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mocked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Stanley Cup record. And a new poll reveals Canadians prefer Mark Carney as new Liberal leader over Justin Trudeau. However, Carney’s addition to the Liberal cabinet may not be enough to regain support from voters. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 202414 min

Ep 433Another venue cancels women’s rights event

The downtown Victoria, B.C. event venue Ambrosia Banquet has cancelled a panel discussion titled “Vancouver Island Speaks! Detransing Canada,” which was scheduled for September 14, 2024. Plus, a Port Coquitlam imam is under investigation for alleged hate speech against Jews and Christians in a sermon. And Canada is on track to surpass 500,000 new permanent residents this year. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 202416 min

Ep 432Liberals blame everything on the “far-right” and Trump

A Liberal MP blamed the “far-right” and Donald Trump after Liberal and NDP committee antics caused victims of domestic assault to storm out of committee in tears. Plus, the group in charge of organizing Ottawa’s annual Pride parade pledged to join a boycott of Israel in support of Palestine. And the majority of Canadians don’t want to see the Olympics hosted in Canada, according to a new poll. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 202416 min

Ep 431How did an alleged ISIS militant enter Canada?

The Conservatives want to hold emergency committee meetings in response to two men charged with multiple terrorism offences. The meetings are to determine how one of the men charged was able to enter the country given his previous alleged ties with ISIS. Plus, the United Nations fired 9 UNRWA workers over their involvement in the Oct. 7 terrorist attack – and yet the Trudeau government continues to fund them. And Ontario Premier Doug Ford has a message for Ontario residents: “Don’t be pooping on beaches.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 202414 min

Ep 430Could Online Harms Bill result in arrests for social media comments?

Critics of the Liberal’s online harms bill claim that a video of a UK man being arrested by police for social media comments foreshadows what could happen in Canada. Plus, Venezuelans across Canada are protesting the shady election of incumbent President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist regime and they are not happy with Canada’s official statement on the fiercely contested ballot results. And 47% of Canadians think it’s time that the federal government downsized and reduced the number of public sector workers. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 202414 min

Ep 429Veterans speak out about the abysmal state of the military

In an interview with Canadian psychologist and author Dr. Jordan Peterson, Mark Norman, Lieutenant-General J.O. Michel Maisonneuve, and his wife Barbara Maisonneuve, spoke out about the state of the military and how DEI policies are contributing to low levels of retention and recruitment. Plus, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says Ottawa will not be granting residency status to illegal immigrants. And Canadian insolvencies have steadily been on the rise, hitting a four-year high in the second quarter of this year. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 6, 202417 min