Cosmin Dzsurdzsa

The Daily Brief

News EN ↓ 778 episodes

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.

Author

Cosmin Dzsurdzsa

Category

News

Podcast website

www.tnc.news

Latest episode

Jan 19, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Could things get any worse for Trudeau? 10.09.2024

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 m...

Another alleged ISIS terrorist arrested in Canada 09.09.2024

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 She...

LGBTQ community turns on Trudeau 06.09.2024

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 t...

Singh breaks up with Trudeau 05.09.2024

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 i...

Conservatives target the working-class 04.09.2024

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 Prem...

Canada prioritizes DEI and “misinformation” in WHO global pandemic treaty 03.09.2024

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 a...

Poilievre pushes Singh to trigger an election 30.08.2024

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 woma...

The end of BC United? 29.08.2024

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 so...

Trudeau’s failed two billion trees initiative 28.08.2024

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 hand...

Trudeau cracks down on TFW program 27.08.2024

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 i...

Rail strike comes to a halt 26.08.2024

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 Ontari...

When will the rail strike come to an end? 23.08.2024

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...

Unprecedented rail shutdown paralyzes Canadian economy 22.08.2024

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 i...

CBC’s Kamala-mania 21.08.2024

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...

Is the Senate really “independent?” 20.08.2024

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...

Government media handouts impede impartial reporting 19.08.2024

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...

Canadians want to defund the CBC 16.08.2024

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 f...

Do you support government subsidies for the media? 15.08.2024

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 a...

“A new virus?” 14.08.2024

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...

More bonuses for CBC execs 13.08.2024

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 Libera...

Another venue cancels women’s rights event 12.08.2024

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...

Liberals blame everything on the “far-right” and Trump 09.08.2024

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. Tun...

How did an alleged ISIS militant enter Canada? 08.08.2024

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 t...

Could Online Harms Bill result in arrests for social media comments? 07.08.2024

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 Ca...

Veterans speak out about the abysmal state of the military 06.08.2024

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...

Listen to the The Daily Brief podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.