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 prote...

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 mo...

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. Vi...

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 provinci...

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 D...

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 Gr...

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 en...

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...

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 sto...

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 arr...

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 he...

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 Dzurd...

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...

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 dru...

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 w...

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 acce...

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 whi...

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 2...

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....

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 ele...

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 pr...

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...

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 a...

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. Tun...

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...