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 electric vehicle. And the Canadian Medical Association cautioned the federal government that increasing the capital gains tax could harm physician recruitment and retention in Canada. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 prohibited by the Liberals’ sweeping ban in 2020. And a 74-year-old tax expert known for her civic engagement and youth empowerment has surprisingly become the most notorious woman in Quesnel, B.C. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in order for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to fulfil his housing goals. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 activists and Canada’s government. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 answer questions from MPs on the scandal. And the Liberal government’s 2024 federal budget has sent shockwaves through Canada’s tech sector, with sweeping increases to capital gains taxes being the main cause for concern. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Liberals unveiled a $40 billion deficit and $115 billion in new spending over the next five years with no plans to balance the budget. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals how a GTA elementary school is selling pride-themed swag in its “School Spirit” shop. And the Parti Québécois is calling for another referendum on Quebec independence. These stories and more on The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pro-Israel media watchdog is taking aim at CBC Kids for being an “unfettered platform for anti-Israel accusations.” Plus, figures showing the expenditures for MPs were released in late March, showing that NDP leader Jagmeet Singh spends the most of all party leaders, while Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre spends much less than his counterparts. And the majority of Canadians believe private enterprise could deliver faster healthcare services. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Conservative party’s plan to tie immigration numbers to available jobs and homes could result in a lower or higher immigration target, according to the Conservative immigration critic Tom Kmiec. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is not considering a ban on transgender change rooms or women’s prisons. And in 2024, electric vehicles were harder to sell than gas-powered cars. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the foreign interference inquiry that CSIS intelligence briefings regarding potential election interference in 2019 weren’t “sufficiently credible information” to act on. Plus, Canada’s premiers may meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the carbon tax after an opposition motion, unexpectedly backed by the NDP and Bloc Québecois, passed. And Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has introduced legislation requiring provincial approval for future deals the federal government may have with Alberta municipalities. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada’s chief intelligence officer expressed significant alarm over a court verdict asserting IP addresses are shielded against undue searches. Plus, Quebec’s Premier, Francois Legault, warned of a possible “referendum” should the federal authorities fail to curb the influx of temporary immigrants to the province. And culturally sensitive food, venting sessions about toxic masculinity, and a magazine about intersectionality are among the many DEI initiatives taxpayers are funding at British Columbia’s wokest prison. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CSIS officials confirmed during the foreign interference commission that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received briefings on foreign election meddling before the 2019 election. Plus, insults, offensive remarks, and off-colour jokes won’t get Canadians in trouble with the Liberal government’s controversial online hate speech bill, according to Justice Minister Arif Virani. And Trudeau unveiled an updated defence policy, committing to an extra $73 billion for military expenditure over 20 years, with a focus on addressing climate change effects. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Rebel News journalist was arrested during an Israeli vigil outside City Hall in Toronto while questioning pro-Palestinian protesters. Plus, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of “lighting Canada’s economy on fire” during a press conference in Mississauga, Ontario. And Toronto’s contentious “rain tax” has been delayed until 2027, with public meetings to discuss the stormwater charge cancelled amid rising opposition. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As reported by True North, a study found that in Canada, Jewish groups more often condemn violence against Muslims than Muslim groups do against Jews. Plus, ex-NDP MLA Gwen O’Mahony switches to B.C. Conservatives for the upcoming election, citing shifts in NDP policies that she says have abandoned the party’s original principals. And Ford Canada recently announced layoffs and has delayed the launch of its Oakville electric vehicle plant to 2027, after getting a $590 million government subsidy. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three NDP MPs, Charlie Angus, Rachel Blaney, and Carol Hughes, have declared they will not seek re-election. Plus, a city council meeting in British Columbia became chaotic over a controversial residential schools book published by True North, sparking calls for the mayor’s resignation. And former leader Erin O’Toole says the Conservatives lost the last federal election by being on the “wrong side of public opinion on the vaccine mandate issue.” Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Justin Trudeau doesn’t get rid of the carbon tax, Canadians will get rid of him. That was the message from Ontario Premier Doug Ford on the heels of a hike to the beleaguered tax. Plus, Queen’s University introduced a lottery system for medical school admissions to enhance diversity, in an effort to fast-track admissions for black and Indigenous students. And pro-Palestinian protests in Toronto led to clashes with police and multiple arrests after demonstrators made inflammatory statements and the event turned unruly. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admits there’s been a “massive spike” in immigration “far beyond what Canada has been able to absorb.” Plus, Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek has downplayed the chorus of boos she received during a Calgary Flames puck drop. And Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said there’s a “worrying trend” of prescription opioids seeping into the illegal market as she announced two new organizations to help those struggling with addiction. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thousands of Canadians from across the country took to the streets to protest the Trudeau government’s carbon tax – and True North was on the ground. Plus, Canada’s population has seen its most rapid growth in over six decades, with new data from Statistics Canada revealing an unprecedented surge largely driven by temporary immigration. And housing starts in Canada continue to fail to meet demand as costs and demand soar, according to new data from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At least four Canadian premiers are requesting an audience with the House of Commons finance committee to urge the federal government to axe the carbon tax increase coming into effect Monday. Plus, the Trudeau government has spent $42 million on its gun confiscation scheme without a single firearm purchased. And taxpayers were billed over $115 million to accommodate asylum seekers in hotels in Niagara Falls last year. Are asylum seekers being treated better than Canadians these days? Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians across the country are planning on protesting the federal carbon tax in a push to pressure the Liberals to abandon the unpopular climate policy. Plus, Greece’s Prime Minister said he wants to purchase Canadian liquefied natural gas as several projects are nearing completion while on a historic visit to Ottawa. Does Justin Trudeau believe there’s a business case? And Tucker Carlson isn’t only adept at drawing crowds in Alberta – he’s also good for business, according to one Alberta credit union. Tune into The Daily Brief with Harrison Faulkner and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices