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True North’s Daily Brief is a daily podcast to keep you up-to-date on the news you need to know.
Featuring host Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and other True North journalists, the Daily Brief will bring you the top stories of the day and True North exclusive stories you won’t find anywhere else.
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The Liberals have unveiled a two-month GST/HST tax break and a $250 working Canadians payment but some critics are saying the measures fail to address the affordability crisis.
Plus, a True North exclusive reveals the organization in charge of classifying library books across the world slapped a “transphobic works” label onto any books critical of child gender transitions.
And BC NDP Premier David Eby has appointed a former top aide and close advisor to former Alberta premier Rachel Notley as his Chief of Staff.
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The Prime Minister’s Office announced that Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault will be stepping away from cabinet amid a whirlwind of scandals surrounding his former company and false claims of Indigenous heritage.
Plus, Former prime minister Stephen Harper was officially appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation.
And Quebec Premier François Legault announced that he will be deploying the Sûreté du Québec to begin patrolling the border with the United States to prevent a potential onslaught of illegal immigrants from entering Canada.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he supports US President Joe Biden’s decision to green-light Ukraine’s firing of American-made missiles into Russian territory.
And British Columbia’s NDP Premier David Eby has announced his new cabinet and the BC Conservatives say it’s more of the same following a hotly contested election.
Plus, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he would never have signed a US-Canada trade deal, which left the possibility of 10% tariffs open.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lectured Canadians about prioritizing climate change over feeding their families ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Plus, after bungling Canada’s immigration system, Trudeau released a video on YouTube addressing the mismanaged immigration system, blaming “bad actors.”
And the RCMP has thwarted an Iranian plot to assassinate the former attorney general of Canada and minister of justice, Irwin Cotler.
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The Toronto District School Board is requesting nearly $22 million to demolish a Toronto Indigenous school and daycare and reconstruct a new one on the basis that the current structure is too emblematic of an Indigenous residential school.
Plus, the Trudeau government’s Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge is refusing to say whether or not the CBC’s outgoing CEO Catherine Tait will be receiving an exit payment for her time at the public broadcaster.
And while the Trudeau government begins to curb the number of study permits it issues, the number of international students filing asylum claims is skyrocketing, many of which are suspected to have been filed on fraudulent grounds.
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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed a new “border czar” who promises to be tough on illegal immigration and has challenged Canada to secure the US-Canada border amid high levels of terrorist suspects being caught.
Plus, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is proposing a new global carbon tax on maritime shipping.
And Toronto food banks see unprecedented demand, surpassing the city’s population.
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Two Ottawa youth have been arrested in connection with an alleged terrorist attack targeting a pro-Israel rally on Parliament Hill.
Plus, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming national security advisor Mike Waltz is a frequent critic of the Liberal government and has expressed excitement at the possibility of Pierre Poilievre replacing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
And not even a day after small business advocates disclosed that the carbon tax rebate for small businesses would be taxed, the Liberals backtracked on their position and removed the tax.
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Canadians are up in arms following various municipalities implementing woke initiatives at Remembrance Day ceremonies that featured lengthy land acknowledgments, pro-Palestine activism and overlooked the true importance of the day — honouring fallen soldiers.
Plus, a new survey on campus free expression has found that 63% of Canadian undergraduate students fear professional consequences for expressing their honest thoughts and opinions during class.
And former Liberal finance minister Bill Morneau is calling for Canada to reconsider core Liberal policies, such as the oil and gas emissions cap.
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Toronto Metropolitan University announced it will be walking back plans to allocate 75% of available spots at its new medical school for “equity-deserving admissions pathways.”
Plus, the NDP Manitoba government is slashing educational standards for teachers.
And Canadian taxpayers are paying even more for expenses incurred by the Prime Minister’s Office under the Trudeau government.
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X CEO Elon Musk celebrated his “free speech platform’s” victory over legacy and corporate media on Thursday after X became the number one free news application in Canada.
Plus, Canada’s healthcare spending is projected to reach a record $372 billion this year, marking a sharp rise over the past two years.
And a Dominican man deported for fentanyl trafficking re-entered the U.S. illegally via Vermont with help from a smuggler in Canada.
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In the wake of Trump’s re-election, Quebec Premier François Legault warned of a potential surge of migrants moving northward, urging the federal government to strengthen border controls.
Plus, a convicted terrorist is currently teaching a social justice course at Carleton University.
And Peel police declared the Hindu solidarity rally in Brampton unlawful after weapons were “observed.”
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Donald Trump will reclaim the White House following an election victory late Tuesday night. Is this the greatest political comeback in history?
Plus, Edmonton police are seeking help to identify suspects in a “hate-motivated” arson and mischief at the Holy Rosary Church in Central Edmonton.
And Andrew Feinstein, an ex-South African MP, is urging anti-Israel activists to remake poppies in Palestinian flag colours for Remembrance Month.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called on premiers across Canada to eliminate provincial sales taxes on new homes under $1 million.
Plus, nearly half of all human trafficking cases reported in Canada over the last decade have occurred within five major cities, according to Statistics Canada.
And nearly half of Canadians are choosing to forgo medical care because they don’t want to face overwhelming wait times.
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United Conservative Party leader and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will remain at the helm of the party after she secured 91.5% support in a leadership review at the party’s Annual General Meeting on Saturday.
Plus, the Ontario city of Mississauga has declared December Christian Heritage Month and is urging Premier Ford to follow.
And the Trudeau government spent $1.7 million on podcasts with barely any listeners.
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Despite claims by NDP Leader Jagmet Singh that he does not support the Trudeau government, his party will continue to prop up the government and will refuse to support attempts to trigger an early election.
Plus, newly re-elected British Columbia Premier David Eby has been attempting to court some BC Conservative MLAs to become the next Speaker.
And Liberal cabinet ministers are opposed to a Liberal party caucus vote via secret ballot on whether or not members support Justin Trudeau as their leader, while backbenchers say it’s the only way forward for an increasingly divided party.
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Government-appointed special interlocutor on residential schools Kimberly Murray released her final report on Tuesday, and is again calling for those who question the residential schools narrative in Canada to be fined or jailed, as well as tracked by the feds.
Plus, Canada will need to nearly double its military spending to fulfil its NATO commitment of 2% of GDP by 2032 according to the federal budget watchdog.
And Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s office confirmed that he would release the identities of all MPs “deemed to have knowingly participated in foreign interference,” if elected.
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In a recent press conference, investigative journalist Sam Cooper and Independent MP Kevin Vuong accused four officials of being involved in a foreign interference scheme.
Plus, a True North exclusive reveals the planning behind a Parks Canada exhibit that smears Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A Macdonald.
And the Edmonton Police Service confirmed it was investigating an alleged sexual assault involving an Uber driver.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced that he would eliminate the federal sales tax on new homes worth less than $1 million if elected.
Plus, according to a new report, the number of Canadians relying on food banks is up 90% since 2019,
And online hackers managed to access the personal financial data of hundreds of Canadians through the tax preparation company H&R Block to scam the Canada Revenue Agency out of millions of dollars.
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The Ontario government proposed legislation that would ban medical school seats from going to international students to make room for students in Canada. This follows the Trudeau government reducing its immigration targets after allowing a record amount of migrants into the country.
Plus, almost one in two small businesses reported crime or safety-related issues in 2024, marking a sharp increase from the previous year.
And most parents are left confused by a year-old change to how grades are represented on report cards in British Columbia.
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In a surprise announcement, the Liberal government has pledged to reduce Canada’s annual immigrant intake to 365,000 people by the year 2027.
Plus, Quebec’s Ministry of Education has suspended the teaching licenses of 11 elementary school teachers for imposing their “Islamist” religious views on students in public schools.
And Toronto police have arrested two individuals alleging they wore medical masks to conceal their identity while taking part in anti-Israel demonstrations preventing employees from entering their places of work.
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Seems ironic Parks Canada is doing a "colonialism" tour at the same time they are annexing more land https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2024/07/agreement-signed-new-national-park-reserve-prince-edward-island
wonder who is behind it. guess who wants to shut down alberta oil.