The Daily Brief

Meta may have won out in its battle against the Trudeau government’s Online News Act, according to a new study by the Media Ecosystem Observatory. Plus, convicted terrorist Omar Khadr’s appeal to drop war crime convictions and reverse a guilty plea for crimes he committed when he was 15 years old was shot down by the U.S. Supreme Court. And instances of antisemitism stemming from anti-Israel protests across Canada have prompted a petition aiming to outlaw popular slogans heard at anti-Israel rallies as hate speech. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A True North exclusive reveals Canadian taxpayers have been billed over $30 million to enrich diversity, equity and inclusion consultants across all federal departments since 2019. Plus, the Conservatives hope to rally the NDP to remove House Speaker Greg Fergus and trigger a non-confidence vote in the House of Commons. And hospitals are struggling as homeless people stay twice as long and cost more than double to support. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jewish community in Toronto rallied around a young student who felt too unsafe to walk to school. Plus, an immigration lawyer warns Canada that taking in Gazan refugees presents “serious security risks.” And a new study reveals Canada is heading for a prolonged decline in living standards. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the capital gains tax could harm physician recruitment and retention in Canada. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 engagement and youth empowerment has surprisingly become the most notorious woman in Quesnel, B.C. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 shockwaves through Canada’s tech sector, with sweeping increases to capital gains taxes being the main cause for concern. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 federal government may have with Alberta municipalities. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Columbia’s wokest prison. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, with a focus on addressing climate change effects. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Three NDP MPs, Charlie Angus, Rachel Blaney, and Carol Hughes, have declared they will not seek re-election. Plus, a city council meeting in British Columbia became chaotic over a controversial residential schools book published by True North, sparking calls for the mayor’s resignation. And former leader Erin O’Toole says the Conservatives lost the last federal election by being on the “wrong side of public opinion on the vaccine mandate issue.” Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Justin Trudeau doesn’t get rid of the carbon tax, Canadians will get rid of him. That was the message from Ontario Premier Doug Ford on the heels of a hike to the beleaguered tax. Plus, Queen’s University introduced a lottery system for medical school admissions to enhance diversity, in an effort to fast-track admissions for black and Indigenous students. And pro-Palestinian protests in Toronto led to clashes with police and multiple arrests after demonstrators made inflammatory statements and the event turned unruly. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admits there’s been a “massive spike” in immigration “far beyond what Canada has been able to absorb.” Plus, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek has downplayed the chorus of boos she received during a Calgary Flames puck drop. And Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said there’s a “worrying trend” of prescription opioids seeping into the illegal market as she announced two new organizations to help those struggling with addiction. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands of Canadians from across the country took to the streets to protest the Trudeau government’s carbon tax – and True North was on the ground. Plus, Canada’s population has seen its most rapid growth in over six decades, with new data from Statistics Canada revealing an unprecedented surge largely driven by temporary immigration. And housing starts in Canada continue to fail to meet demand as costs and demand soar, according to new data from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At least four Canadian premiers are requesting an audience with the House of Commons finance committee to urge the federal government to axe the carbon tax increase coming into effect Monday. Plus, the Trudeau government has spent $42 million on its gun confiscation scheme without a single firearm purchased. And taxpayers were billed over $115 million to accommodate asylum seekers in hotels in Niagara Falls last year. Are asylum seekers being treated better than Canadians these days? Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians across the country are planning on protesting the federal carbon tax in a push to pressure the Liberals to abandon the unpopular climate policy. Plus, Greece’s Prime Minister said he wants to purchase Canadian liquefied natural gas as several projects are nearing completion while on a historic visit to Ottawa. Does Justin Trudeau believe there’s a business case? And Tucker Carlson isn’t only adept at drawing crowds in Alberta – he’s also good for business, according to one Alberta credit union. Tune into The Daily Brief with Harrison Faulkner and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A True North exclusive reveals the ombudsman overseeing Canada’s public broadcaster recently ruled that a report linking conservative US commentator Ben Shapiro to extremists and far-right groups was “sustainable” and fair. Plus, despite the Ontario government’s attempts to weed out far-left terms from government, a study found that the public school system was riddled with references to critical race theory and similar ideas. And Canada was ranked dead last among 10 high income countries when it comes to access to primary care physicians. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Billionaire and Tesla owner Elon Musk offers his help to a Canadian doctor targeted for opposing lockdowns. Plus, supporters of Take Back Alberta stood by the organization’s founder as they descended on Elections Alberta’s Edmonton headquarters on Friday. And a Liberal MP admitted his party plays political games when it comes to support for Ukraine. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MPs rejected a Conservative motion of non-confidence against the Trudeau government, with 204 voting against and 116 in favour, including all Liberal, NDP, Green, and Bloc Quebecois members. Plus, Canada Border Services Agency revealed 28,145 active warrants for failed refugee claimants. And the federal government plans to set targets for temporary resident admissions, aiming to reduce their proportion to 5% of the population within three years, starting in September. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s largest public sector union is rejecting claims before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal that it has promoted and engaged in antisemitism. Plus, a Fraser Institute study warns that Trudeau’s plan to ban new gas/diesel vehicles by 2035 could strain Canada’s power grid, needing 15.3% more electricity in 11 years. And homeowners in Calgary are bracing for an even higher-than-expected property tax increase this year, with Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek blaming the significant hike on the provincial government. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jewish groups are livid about a radical anti-Israel NDP motion that was passed in the House of Commons on Monday. Plus, the Nova Scotia Legislature unanimously passed a motion that opposed the April 1st carbon tax. And the majority of newcomers to Canada are shocked by the cost of living, 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

Radio-Canada’s headquarters in Montreal was vandalized by far-left extremists in response to a documentary about gender transition therapy for minors. Plus, Rebel News journalist David Menzies was arrested by Toronto police while covering a pro-Palestinian protest outside a Liberal fundraiser. And a True North exclusive reveals officials from Veterans Affairs complained that Canada’s military structure is dominated by white men and based on a tradition of racism. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland praised the development of 330-square-feet micro studio units starting at $1,700 a month as “affordable.” Plus, the Supreme Court of Canada said it will not hear an appeal challenging Manitoba’s lockdown restrictions filed by several churches. And former National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux and former MP Costas Menegakis are vying to be the next Conservative candidate for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s housing strategy has gained international recognition, with British Tory MP Sir Simon Clarke endorsing it in the UK parliament as a model for his own party. Plus, a constable with Toronto Police Services caused a stir over comments made during a community meeting last month that residents should leave their keys accessible to auto thieves as a means to prevent them from being harmed in a home invasion. And the list of premiers joining the revolt against the carbon tax is quickly growing, with most of Justin Trudeau’s provincial counterparts now calling for a halt to the impending tax hike. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzusrdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiple groups are urging the federal government to form a new expert panel to review the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Plus, a former Canadian Human Rights Tribunal chair is alarmed by Justin Trudeau’s Online Harms bill, warning of severe penalties for hate-motivated crimes and speech. And half of Canadians now find immigration levels too high, marking a significant shift from just over a year ago when only 21% felt the same. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A True North exclusive reveals the Conservative candidate for the Ottawa-riding of Orleans says he is a conservative despite previously donating to the Liberals and even working for a former Liberal cabinet minister. Plus, despite laying off hundreds of employees, declining revenue, and low viewership, Canada’s state broadcaster dished out $14.9 million in bonuses to its staff. And another premier tells Justin Trudeau to scrap the upcoming hike to the federal carbon tax. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi announced that he will be running to become the leader of the Alberta NDP. Plus, the Trudeau government had initially created a proposal to raise Canada’s annual immigration rate to one million permanent residents per year, according to newly obtained internal documents. And Ontario’s Queen’s University says it’s investigating a break and enter incident after a Palestinian flag was raised on the flagpole atop of its clock tower last week. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices