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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Latest episode

Jan 19, 2026

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No leadership review for Higgs – for now 01.08.2023

Disgruntled members of the New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party have failed the first step in triggering a leadership review of Higgs – with the party president saying they did not submit enough valid letters to initiate the process. Plus, a Milton man who was charged with second-degree murder for killing an armed home invader had the murder charge dropped on Monday. And a Peel District Sc...

Former NDP candidate throws support behind Poilievre 31.07.2023

A former NDP candidate throws his support behind Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and accuses Jagmeet Singh of being a “lapdog” for Justin Trudeau. Plus, Justin Trudeau’s new heritage minister pledges to continue the government’s fight against big tech. And Canada reports the highest police-reported crime rate since 2007. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa! Learn more about your a...

Another Canadian comedian cancelled by woke mob 28.07.2023

Several venues have cancelled bookings by Canadian comedian Ben Bankas ahead of an anticipated cross-Canada tour after he posted a skit of Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow on social media. Plus, a TDSB trustee is calling on the school board to suspend all dealings with a controversial DEI consultancy following the suicide of a long-time principal. And the Toronto Police Association is slamming Mayor Oliv...

RCMP spends millions to study how its racist 27.07.2023

In an attempt to revive decreasing popularity and embed the Liberal government with fresh faces ahead of a return to Parliament this fall, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his new picks for a cabinet on Wednesday. Plus, the RCMP has set aside over $15 million in taxpayer funding to collect “race-based data” and study how the profession is systemically racist towards minorities. And a Windso...

Comedian cancelled for “offensive joke” 26.07.2023

Top doctors and scientists have taken to the British Medical Journal to call on Canada to launch an inquiry into “major pandemic failures.” Plus, the Ontario government will review the circumstances surrounding the recent suicide of a Toronto District School Board principal who sued the school board after a confrontation which occurred during a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” training session....

Trudeau govt poll accuses Canadians of intolerance 25.07.2023

A study commissioned by the Trudeau government claims Canadians who are worried about liberty and values taught to kids are “intolerant.” Plus, another violent incident takes place near a Toronto drug injection site this month. And many parents feel that their children are ill-prepared and lack the financial literacy to build a healthy financial future amid economic uncertainty. Tune into The Dail...

Is Trudeau the worst PM in recent history? 24.07.2023

A recent survey by Research Co reveals 30% of Canadians consider Justin Trudeau the worst prime minister of the last 55 years. Do you agree? Plus, the Greater Essex County District School Board has issued a statement in response to one of its teachers being caught on tape berating Muslim students for skipping an LGBTQ pride day. Also, could Canada be heading for another heated trade dispute with o...

Protesters chase Trudeau out of Belleville 21.07.2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was forced to cut an appearance in Belleville, Ont. short after protesters swarmed his motorcade. Plus, the University of Guelph’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology is looking to hire a new assistant professor – but eligible applicants must “identify” as black or Indigenous. And a majority of Canadians believe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s spending priorities...

Another teacher berates Muslim students over LGTBQ opposition 20.07.2023

Two days after Ontario Provincial Police issued a rare public advisory, convicted sex offender Lauriston Maloney and his wife Amber Maloney have been arrested. Why was a convicted sex offender allowed to be near children in the first place? Plus, an elementary school teacher in Windsor, Ontario was caught on tape berating Muslim students for skipping the school’s LGBTQ pride day, telling them thei...

OPP warns of sex offender living in daycare for autistic kids 19.07.2023

The Ontario Provincial Police are warning residents in Essa Township that a man convicted of child sex crimes lives at a childcare centre for kids with autism. Plus, Fox News host Laura Ingraham blasts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for lecturing Muslim parents concerned with gender ideology in schools. And businesses that specialize in “human composting” burial practices and edible insect meat alt...

Elon Musk mocks Justin Trudeau 18.07.2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets a rude welcome from attendees at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax. Plus, billionaire Elon Musk mocks Trudeau over his comments on gender ideology when lecturing members of Calgary’s Muslim community. And Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Toronto’s plan to decriminalize hard drugs is the “craziest thing” he’s ever heard. Tune into The Daily Brief w...

Trudeau’s immigration policies having drastic impact on Canada 17.07.2023

The Trudeau government’s immigration policies are having a drastic impact on Canadians’ standard of living and the housing market. The government’s latest plan includes a goal to welcome 465,000 new immigrants in 2023 with that target raising to 485,000 the next year and to 500,000 by 2025. Plus, Governor General Mary Simon goes on yet another pricey international junket and taxpayers are on the h...

Trudeau lectures Muslims concerned with gender ideology in schools 14.07.2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lectured members of Calgary’s Muslim community concerned about gender ideology in schools, saying “there is an awful lot of misinformation and disinformation” fuelled by “the American right wing.” Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith mandated several key ministers to bolster the province’s energy and fertilizer industries. And An Ontario NDP MPP from Hamilton attended...

CBC goes after hit film ‘Sound of Freedom’ 13.07.2023

The Bank of Canada raises its key interest rate to 5% – the tenth hike since March 2022 and the highest it’s been since 2001. Plus, in a recent interview on CBC Radio, pop culture columnist Radheyan Simonpillai described the success of the new hit film “Sound of Freedom” can be attributed to QUOTE “Xenophobic, Pro-Trump, Pro-Life types.” And a new report revealed the government’s unprecedented spe...

More parents are speaking out against gender ideology in schools 12.07.2023

The majority of Canadians are concerned about losing access to news after the Trudeau government’s Online News Act became law last month. Plus, Windsor parents, students and allies gathered in front of NDP MPP Lisa Gretzky’s office to protest against the local public school board’s controversial gender policy. And Ontario wants wind and solar to make up a larger share of its power grid despite man...

Will Danielle Smith blacklist the CBC? 11.07.2023

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is reconsidering doing interviews with CBC after the state broadcaster published a false and damaging report about her. Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Latvia, visiting Canadian troops stationed on a NATO mission – and took the opportunity to lecture them about climate change and disinformation. And the Trudeau government has hired nearly 100,00 new federa...

Trudeau fails to woo crowd at Calgary Stampede 10.07.2023

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as both leaders attended the Calgary Stampede over the weekend. And Canadians from across the country are feeling the impact of the Trudeau government’s second carbon tax at the gas pumps. Plus, the Canadian Armed Forces are struggling to recruit new members – their solution? More woke policies. Tune into The Daily Brie...

Trudeau’s “grocery rebate” falls flat with Canadians  07.07.2023

Did the Trudeau Liberals remove food price tags in a photo op lauding the government’s grocery rebate payment? Plus, the founder of the Don’t Delete Parents campaign predicts parents will push New Brunswick premier Blaine Higgs to victory if a leadership review unfolds. And former prime minister Stephen Harper calls for stronger global ties between Hungary and conservative parties. Tune into The D...

CBC News “regrets” misleading Canadians 06.07.2023

In response to Meta’s decision to block Canadian news content from their platforms as a retaliation measure to the passage of the Online News Act, Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez announced that the Government of Canada will be pulling all advertising from Meta’s social media platforms. Plus, CBC News has significantly altered a story it published earlier this year claiming Alberta Premier Daniel...

Is Canada’s military in shambles? 05.07.2023

In a recent report published by the Department of National Defence, three unclassified audits have exposed serious gaps and weaknesses in the readiness of the Canadian military across the land, sea, air and space domains. Plus, the Commissioner of Correctional Services Canada refutes Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino’s claim that he didn’t know about Paul Bernardo’s transfer to a medium-secur...

Canadians are not interested in EVs 04.07.2023

A Liberal MP from Atlantic Canada has publicly criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax hike and the impact of his government’s energy policies on the region’s economy. Plus, former interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen warns the Iranian regime is influencing Canadian bureaucrats. And Canadians are not interested in buying an electric vehicle despite the Trudeau government’s best...

New Brunswick parents rally behind Higgs 30.06.2023

A campaign is launched in support of New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Premier Blaine Higgs and his new parental rights policy. And in response to the Trudeau government’s Online News Act, Google announced on Thursday that it would be blocking Canadian news links across its platforms. Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being accused of playing politics in his response to New Brunswick’s p...

Is that a dead crow? Canadians roast NCC new art installation 29.06.2023

A public opinion tracking survey commissioned by Global Affairs Canada revealed fewer than half of Canadians think taxpayer money should fund international aid. Plus, is that a dead crow? The National Capital Commission’s new public art installation is being roasted by Canadians on social media – with many calling it ugly and comparing it to trash. And ignoring fierce opposition from teachers, par...

LGBTQIA2S+ or 2STNBGC? 28.06.2023

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should “butt out” of New Brunswick’s gender identity policy debate and “let parents raise kids.” Plus, the CBC updates its LGBTQIA2S+ acronym to 2STNBGC. Having a tough time keeping up with the latest woke gender acronyms? Don’t worry, we all are. And Planned Parenthood has been suspended from Saskatchewan schools after...

Not respecting pronouns is a human rights violation? 27.06.2023

In her second attempt to become mayor of Canada’s largest city, former NDP Olivia Chow beat a crowded slate of candidates, garnering 37% of the vote. Plus, Ottawa’s Carleton University says refusing to use one’s preferred “they/them,” “ze/zir,” “xe/xir,” and “e/em” pronouns is a violation of its human rights policy, and has an online portal to report incidents of misgendering. And Alberta Premier...

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