Cosmin Dzsurdzsa

The Daily Brief

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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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Cosmin Dzsurdzsa

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Jan 19, 2026

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Canadian embassy in Israel was closed during Hamas terrorist attack 13.10.2023

Despite the government’s claim that it was operational, the Canadian embassy in Israel was in fact closed during Hamas’ brutal attack. Plus, Toronto police arrest three men over alleged threats at a Jewish high school. And the federal government’s travel vaccine mandate is back in court. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

‘Anti-racism’ training for city councillors? 12.10.2023

Calgary City Council members could soon have to undergo perpetual anti-racism training as the city pursues an amendment to its Code of Conduct for elected officials. Plus, a True North exclusive sheds light on how many Israelis are being confined to their homes as Hamas continues its brutal attack on Israel. And Western University is teaching its students and staff how to become “anti-racists.” Tu...

Two Canadians dead after Israel attack 11.10.2023

Two Canadians are dead and one is missing after Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack in Israel. And an Air Canada pilot has been taken “out of service” for vehement anti-Israel messaging displayed publicly and on social media. Plus, Canadian soldiers are seeking donations to cope with the high cost of living. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad...

Political leaders support Israel while pro-Hamas protests take place across Canada 10.10.2023

The leaders of Canada’s major political parties have unanimously condemned the Hamas attacks on Israel. And a True North exclusive has revealed that a senior advisor to a Liberal cabinet minister shared an Instagram post condoning Palestinian “revolutionary violence” and using a hashtag calling for the destruction of Israel. Plus, just days after the deadly Hamas attacks on Israel which killed hun...

Parents back up Moe’s parental rights policy 06.10.2023

As Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe prepares to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to preserve an education policy which would require parental consent for children under 16 to change their gender and pronouns at school, parents are speaking out and backing Moe. Plus, Hockey Canada has introduced a new policy for the 2023-24 minor league season and onward, citing gender identity and inclusi...

Google still plans to remove Canadian news content 05.10.2023

Google remains firm in removing Canadian news content after the government released the draft of the Online News Act. Plus, Canada is considering leading a UN military intervention in Haiti, even as the government slashes its defence budget. And a delegation of some of Alberta’s most prominent business leaders descended on Ottawa and warned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about his government’s deca...

The Governor General takes Canadians to the cleaners 04.10.2023

Members of Parliament have elected Greg Fergus as the new Speaker of the House of Commons. Fergus is the 38th Speaker of the House. Plus, Canadian teachers are seeing a spike in violence and harassment among students in their schools, a slew of recent surveys shows. And records tabled in the House of Commons in response to a query from a Conservative MP reveal that Rideau Hall has spent $117,566 o...

The CRTC is requiring podcast providers to register with the government 03.10.2023

The CRTC – Canada's media regulator – announced on Friday that they would be requiring podcast providers, social media services and online streaming platforms to register with the government in order to reach Canadian listeners. The CRTC Chairperson described this new demand as an effort to obtain "robust public records" on podcast streamers. Elon Musk, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski and journalist Gl...

Did you recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day? 02.10.2023

A Leger poll has revealed that almost half of Canadians did not do anything to recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day, which took place on Saturday Sept. 30. Plus, 602 transgender minors have had their breasts surgically removed in Canada, according to a shocking new report. And Waterloo City Council adopted an amended bylaw, which seeks to ban communications that make people “feel harassed.” Tune...

Smith threatens feds with Sovereignty Act 29.09.2023

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s ready to use the Sovereignty Act for the first time ever to combat the Trudeau government’s incoming clean electricity regulations. Smith will be speaking at True North’ first ever, live in-person event – get your tickets here: https://truenorthevents.ca/ Plus, the University of Alberta is returning a $30,000 donation made by the family of the Ukrainian Na...

Trudeau refuses to personally apologize for Nazi-invite scandal 28.09.2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a confusing apology on behalf of Canada after a Ukrainian veteran who fought under Hitler’s regime was invited to the House of Commons and recognized as a “war hero.” Plus, a women’s centre in Whistler BC is rebranding its name to “PearlSpace” to be trans-inclusive. And a True North exclusive reveals that Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland contributed to a...

Liberals throw Rota under the bus – what’s next? 27.09.2023

Anthony Rota has resigned as Speaker of the House of Commons days after he honoured a Ukrainian veteran who fought with the Nazis as a “hero.” This comes as all parties, including the Liberals, called for his resignation. Is this the end of the Nazi-invite scandal? Should the government apologize? Plus, the 98-year-old former soldier of a Nazi-division in World War II who received a standing ovati...

Will Rota’s resignation be enough? 26.09.2023

All parties are calling for House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota to resign after he took responsibility for inviting a Nazi soldier to Parliament. But will Rota’s resignation be enough to justify such an embarrassing incident? Should the government apologize too? Plus, Pierre Poilievre taunted the CBC on Monday, hinting that he would convert the Crown Corporation’s $400 million worth of real esta...

Nazi soldier given standing ovation by MPs 25.09.2023

Jewish groups are demanding an apology after MPs gave a standing ovation to a Ukrainian veteran who served in a Nazi military unit during the Second World War while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Parliament. Plus, after days of silence surrounding the One Million March for Children, Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should “butt out” when it comes to parental rig...

Poilievre silent as progressives condemn nationwide parental rights march 22.09.2023

Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives maintain their silence on the nationwide One Million March for Children. Meanwhile, a large number of left-wing politicians, including Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh, have condemned the parental rights protest as “hateful.” Plus, a Sikh separatist on India’s most-wanted list was murdered in Winnipeg on Wednesday, according to Indian media. Tune into The Dai...

Thousands take part in the One Million March for Kids 21.09.2023

Thousands of Canadians joined a nationwide march in favour of parental rights and True North was on the ground. Plus, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says the Trudeau government’s bid to meet with the CEOs of grocery chains is a “big photo op.” And the Indian government is warning all Indian nationals and students in Canada to QUOTE “exercise utmost caution.” In addition, India has suspended...

Thousands of Canadians take part in the One Million March for Kids 20.09.2023

India has rejected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s accusation that it was involved in the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom is refusing to wade into the dispute. Plus, the One Million March for Children takes place today – as parents across Canada protest gender ideology in schools. And some more poor financial news for Canadians as Canada’s inflation rat...

Canada accuses India of assassination of Khalistani activist 19.09.2023

Canada has expelled a diplomat from India after claiming the Indian government was involved in the murder of a Sikh activist. Plus, a new report alleges the RCMP doubted the Canadian Anti-Hate Network’s claims about the Freedom Convoy. And Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says progressives are having trouble connecting with people’s struggles. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah...

When will other premiers stand up for parental rights? 18.09.2023

The trial of Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber could last weeks longer than expected. Plus, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he is prepared to use the notwithstanding clause to defend parental rights. When will other premiers stand up for parental rights? And an Ontario man drove across the border to the U.S. in an attempt to view Canadian news, which is no longer available...

Montreal Gazette reporters boycott Facebook for one whole day 15.09.2023

Despite complaining about financial challenges during the pandemic, new records show that the CBC has 144 corporate directors who make salaries of over six-figures annually. And in response to Meta’s decision to remove Canadian news content, the Montreal Gazette announced that its reporters will boycott the tech giant for one whole day. Meta must be shaking in their boots! Plus, Environment Minist...

A rising Conservative movement in BC? 14.09.2023

Pierre Poilievre’s use of an airplane PA system to address passengers has made the union representing WestJet’s flight attendants really upset. Plus, the Ford government is ordering the Peel District School Board to stop removing books for “equity.” And the BC Conservatives now have official party status in the legislature after a second MLA leaves the BC United Caucus to cross the floor to the Co...

Canadians want Trudeau to reduce immigration targets 13.09.2023

A Nanos poll has revealed that over half of Canadians would like to see the Trudeau government lower the number of incoming immigrants and international students, planned for 2023. And six months after British Columbia decriminalized simple possession of virtually all drugs, statistics show that drug overdoses are projected to hit an all time high in the province by the end of the year. Plus, Taiw...

Another disastrous India trip for Trudeau 12.09.2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a tense exchange with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his trip to India for the G20 summit in New Delhi and was later lambasted by the Indian press for comments he made while there. Plus, a viral clip of Pierre Poilievre joking with passengers on the PA system of a WestJet flight has triggered singer-songwriter Jann Arden. And gamers are being forced to...

Conservative members take aim at gender ideology 11.09.2023

The Conservatives wrapped up three-day convention in Quebec City and convention delegates voted in favour of two resolutions which took aim at gender ideology. Plus, a number of Liberal cabinet ministers crashed the Conservative convention – and Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez denounced Pierre Poilievre’s convention speech as “republican” and “far-right.” And two speaking events featuring Dr. J...

CBC could get MILLIONS because of C-18 08.09.2023

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre called out Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet for their “climate hypocrisy.” Plus, the Trudeau government announced the launch of a public inquiry into foreign interference into Canada’s elections and appointed Quebec judge Marie-Josée Hogue to lead the inquiry. And surprise, surprise – Canada’s state broadcaster coul...

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