The Daily Brief

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...

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 signe...

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...

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 ex...

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 popu...

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 smal...

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 expres...

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.  Tune into Th...

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 Vermo...

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.” Tune into T...

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 Palestini...

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 ov...

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 bar...

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 Liber...

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...

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 as...

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...

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 f...

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...

Liberal MPs emerged from their latest caucus meeting steadfast in their support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau only a day after a petition to oust the Liberal Party of Canada leader was leaked to the media.   Plus, the Trudeau government plans to roll out a “colonialism” apology tour, beginning with the wildfire-ravaged Jasper National Park.  And police unions across Canada blast Trudeau for mi...

As British Columbians await the final provincial election vote count, BC Conservative Leader John Rustad challenged a CBC host for doubting the presence of pornography in schools as well as fears over rising crime. Plus, the Liberal government announced a series of changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers program hoping to encourage businesses to hire more Canadian workers. And Canada dropped in r...

Susan Holt’s Liberal Party of New Brunswick has won the province’s 2024 election, marking a significant shift in leadership and ending Blaine Higgs’ pursuit of a third consecutive term. Plus, former B.C. premier Christy Clark is considering a post-Trudeau Liberal leadership bid. And the Trudeau government will soon ban flavoured vaping products nationally. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzs...

Voters in British Columbia went to the polls on Saturday but the election is too close to call as the NDP and Conservatives are neck-and-neck. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals Danielle Smith’s former campaign manager is organizing “two thousand Muslims” to support the premier at the upcoming AGM. And police arrest two in connection with a shooting at a Jewish Girls’ elementary school in Toront...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will have to reshuffle his cabinet once again in the wake of four cabinet ministers announcing that they won’t be seeking reelection. This comes as Trudeau faces a growing movement within the Liberal caucus calling for him to step down as leader. Plus, Vancouver police arrested a repeat offender for allegedly assaulting a woman tourist outside of the city’s cruise shi...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of “lying” during Trudeau’s testimony at the public inquiry into foreign interference on Wednesday, in which Trudeau alleged the Conservative leader didn’t have the proper security clearance to be briefed on foreign interference by law enforcement. Plus, United Conservative Party members will have an opportunity to oust Alb...