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On this special episode of our show, we take it the swearing in ceremony for the updated Cabinet. Canadian Politics 101's JB joins us with a scoop about an upcoming confidence motion. We also talk about: * The US and Canada Adjust Their GHG Reduction Targets Upward * Canada's GHG Emissions Decrease The Daily Beaver Morning Show is broadcast LIVE (most of the time), weekdays at 7-ish a.m....

On Episode 536 of our show, we explore... Well, I think we ALL know what we'll explore today! We explore whether Freeland's resignation represents the end of Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister. We also talk about: * That TV President Takes a Swing at Freeland * Fund Core Services From Core Funding * Liberals Hold a Meeting * Chrystia Freeland Does Not Get Confused * A Staged Transfer of Power? * The...

On Episode 535 of our show, we explore the next of Housing Minister Sean Fraser announcing publicly that he will not run in the next election when, during the LIVE show, lands the bombshell news of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's departure from Cabinet.  We also talk about: * Trump-Freeland Tensions; Are Reports Accurate? * Scrimshaw on Fraser's Departure * On Liberals: "This Is Getting...

On Episode 534 of our show, we explore issues related to housing prompted by Ontario Premier Doug Ford's seeming push to criminalize poverty and homelessness by musing aloud about abusing of the notwithstanding clause to clear out encampments and fining the unhoused up to $10,000. We also talk about: * True Patriot Love?!? * We Are Being Worked Hard * That TV President Backtracks on 'The Price of...

On Episode 533 of our show, Mr. Beaver comes with sound effects, today. We explore issues pertaining to conservative leaders freelancing, showing The TV President their hands, and playing cards way too early. We also talk about: * PM Trudeau Ruffles Feathers by Referencing the US Election Result * Pierre Pomme Calls Rate Cut a "Panic" Move; the House Laughs * Iran's New Chastity Law * "That Whipla...

On Episode 532 of our show, Mr. Grizzly is hibernating today, so Mr. Beaver is solo. What with a Bank of Canada interest rate decision expected today, we will explore topics related to cold hard cash. We also discuss the Canadian Civil Liberties Association warning about resorting to pre-emptive (ab)use of the Charter's notwithstanding clause to override rights. We also talk about: * Swimmers Who...

On Episode 531 of our show, we explore a major consequence of the shifting global foreign affairs chessboard, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. We also talk about: * Syria Update * Tareq Haddad on CBC's "The Current" * Home * Hope; Looking Forward * Beavers in the UK! * US Manhunt Concludes * 'John Q': Canadian Connection * Fall Economic Statement, December 16th * GST, $250 Cheques, and...

On Episode 530 of our show, we explore a major consequence of the shifting global foreign affairs chessboard, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. We also talk about: * Mr. Beaver's Adventures: Road Trip Gone Wrong *The World Has Shifted * Israel Takes Preemptive Action * "Butchers vs Islamists * How It Went Down * Going Home * Tareq Haddad on Syria's Rebirth * Bob Rae on Gathering Evidence and...

On Episode 529 of our show, we explore a trio of stories related in some way to the 35th commemoration of The Polythechnique Shooting during which 14 women had their lives taken by a lone gunman. We remember: Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richa...

On Episode 528 of our show, we explore some of the consequences stemming from Canada's Leader of the Official Opposition steadfastly refusing to obtain his NSICOP-level security clearance, including putting his own MPs at risk by severely restricting his ability to take any action to protect them. Then, we discuss both Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent auditions...

On Episode 527 of our show, we explore a bit of Parliamentary upheaval here at home and a whole whack of it around the world We also talk about: * Snow Squall Warning  * New Behaviour Alert: A Muted Poilièvre? * Max Fawcett on Poilievre's Indifferent Lying * Singh Defies PeePee * Civics: The Speaker  * Supplementary Estimates * South Korea: A Few Hours of Martial Law * France: No Confide...

On Episode 526 of our show — as we've not had a live show since last Thursday, this one is super packed — we explore the sudden and unannounced meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President-Elect Donald Trump that got tongues wagging. Mr. Beaver has visions of ketchup being thrown against a wall at Stornoway. We also talk about: * "Wheels Up!" * The Meeting, According to Dominic LeBl...

On Episode 63 of The True North Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 525 of That Daily Beaver Morning Show), we talk with Réjean Mayer, one of the contestants on the 8th season of The Great Canadian baking show on CBC, about his experience and the demands of being a reality TV competition contestant. The Daily Beaver Morning Show is broadcast LIVE (most of the time), weekdays at 7-ish a.m. Easter...

On Episode 523 of our show, we explore our Premiers having absolutely no poker face and being all-around unhelpful by talking just too damn much. We also talk about: * "Your Act Hasn't Changed Much" * Our Premiers Are the Problem: You Talk Too Much * Trump vs Sheinbaum * Wannabe PM Doug Ford States the Obvious: "We Need a Plan!!!" * Danielle Smith: "There's Always One" * Singh's Clever Move t...

On Episode 522 of our show, we explore several political leaders running in different directions, freelancing, negotiating in public, and being all-around unhelpful, following the President-elect's musing aloud about tariffs. We also talk about: * NS Elections: Supermajority * Tariff Panic * Poilievre: My Plan Is to Say "We Need a Plan to Put Canada First" (See What I Did There?) * Political Liter...

On Episode 521 of our show, it's voting day in Nova Scotia; we recap the campaign. We also talk about: * Changes at Crier Media * Mandates, Missions, and Brands * Era$$$ Tour  * The EU Steps Up on Ukraine * Ceasefire: 'The Strategic Balance Has Shifted in the Region' * Montreal "Riot" Update * NATO's 70th Parliamentary Assembly * Lisa Raitt vs David Cochrane: Not a Good Look * Tariff Man Retu...

On Episode 520 of our show, Mr. Beaver actually disagrees with the Liberals's policy approach on the $250 cheques. We also talk about: * Méxican President Sheinbaum Shifts on Auto Parts * CDS Jennie Carignan Sends a Message * COP 29 Summit * Trans Obsessed * PM Attends Taylor Swift Concert (Lecce Too) * Montreal "Riot": Where Was Pierre? * Flashback: Erin O'Toole on GST Cuts * $250 Cheque Fine Pri...

On Episode 519 of our show, we explore a few stories highlighting public personalities who have seen their respective chessboards suddenly shift, from Matt Gaetz to Pat King, and from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We also talk about: * Vaccines Work * CAF Anti-Vaxx Lawsuit Thrown Out * Gaetz of Hell * Pat King Verdict Today * Keith Stewart:...

On Episode 518 of our show, we explore the federal government's decision to offer at two-month GST vacation. Mr. Beaver also a tad exasperated with Premier Doug Ford (he gets a little swear-y). We also talk about: * Measels Outbreak in New Brunswick * Jagmeet Overreaches * Good Politics, Bad Policy? * Transgender Day of Remembrance * Men's Breast Cancer * Boissonneault Steps Aside from Cabinet * T...

On Episode 517, Mr. Grizzly starts off the show and Mr. Beaver joins later. We explore how the Conservative Party of Canada is making a mockery of the House of Commons and representative politics, as well as severely restricting caucus freedom. We also talk about: * Andrew Scheer * If Mr. Grizzly Were Speaker * Crickets * Randy Boissonneault * Filibuster Follies * Control Freak: Poilièvre's N...

On Episode 516 of our show, we bring a bit of international  sabor  as we explore a few stories from around globe, specifically touching on the fact that Putin's invasion of Ukraine is now on its 1,000th day. We also talk about: * Mr. Beaver Got His Shots * RWNJ International: Marine Le Pen in Court for Embezzlement * "You Do Not Get to Redraw Borders, Unilaterally" * New Zeala...

On Episode 515 of our show, we explore reported tensions within the Conservative Party of Canada as frustrated MPs balk at the iron grip control freak Pierre Poilièvre, who is muzzling them, putting words in their mouths without their consent, not to mention having them monitored and surveilled for "punishment" if they commit political crimes (according to PeePee) such as "fraternizing" with MPs o...

On Episode 514 of our show, we explore a few stories related to labour, including a strike at Canada Post. We also discuss a few sports stories as the 111th Grey Cup approaches [apologies for any audio issues]. We also talk about: * Setting a New Bad Labour Precedent? * Will Canadians Notice the Canada Post Strike? * Running a Business vs a Service * Focus Nova Scotia: Debate * Focus Nov...

On Episode 513 of our show, we explore a variety of stories from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick [apologies for the audio issues from minutes 52–58]. We also talk about: * RIP John Horgan * Harper to Chair AIMCo * Getting Mad Because Math: GDP Per Capita * Premier Holt Meets PM Trudeau * Increasing Access to Abortion in New Brunswick * Marit Stiles on The Homes Ontario initia...

On Episode 512 of our show, we explore what may be to come, one week after the US election [apologies for the audio issues]. We also talk about: * The New First Lady * The Unforeseen Split Ticket * There Will Be Some Resistance * Possible Exodus/Québec Immigration * A Possible Path to Pivot * Trudeau: "MVP of the Week" * A Few Points of Light * Harper Coming to AIMCo? * Sean Fraser on St...