Off the Record

Canadians entered 2025 with the breaking news of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plans to resign, sparking widespread reactions from politicians across the political spectrum. As Trudeau prepares to step down, the Liberal Party of Canada is gearing up for a leadership race to choose his successor.

Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada and impose looming 25% tariffs dominated headlines, raising concerns as the country faces a leadership vacuum and lacks a voice at the negotiating table.

In other news, Ottawa has unveiled a new plan to combat climate change: banning vehicle idling year-round, with significant fines for offenders.

Tune in to Off the Record with guest host Kris Sims, alongside Isaac Lamoureux and Cosmin Dzsurdzsa.

A number of politicians in Canada likely got a lump of coal for Christmas this year. From Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s various scandals to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doubling down on the carbon tax, 2024 had no shortage of naughty politicians.

But it wasn’t all bad news in 2024 as the rise of the conservative movement was seen in provinces across the country.

Tune into Off the Record, guest host Kris Sims, Noah Jarvis and William McBeath.

Canadians are witnessing the fall of Justin Trudeau as even his own MPs are starting to call for his resignation. To make matters worse for Trudeau, latest polling shows an overwhelming majority of Canadians want an election now.

Luckily for Trudeau, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh seems to really want his pension. Despite constantly complaining about Trudeau, Singh continues to prop up the government. Of course, to nobody’s surprise, Singh says he will trigger an election in the new year – after he qualifies for his taxpayer-funded pension.

Plus, President-elect Trump continues to troll Canada about becoming the “51st state” and some Canadians just can’t seem to take a joke.

These stories and more on Off the Record with guest host Kris Sims, William McBeath and Noah Jarvis!

It’s been a heck of a week for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. First he mocked critics of the carbon tax by claiming only those with mansions and indoor swimming pools feel the effects of the punitive tax. Then he insulted President-elect Donald Trump amid tense trade relations between Canada and the U.S. by strutting his self-proclaimed feminism.

Plus, taxpayers are funding the tab for a federal department’s real estate portfolio to the tune of $186 million over the past decade.

And Trudeau’s desperate attempt to bounce back in the polls is falling flat with Canadians, with many believing the government’s “tax holiday” and $250 rebate won’t help with the sky-high cost of living and will just add to the federal deficit.

Tune into Off the Record with guest host Kris Sims, Noah Jarvis and Isaac Lamoureux!

A True North exclusive revealed that a survey, organized by “anti-hate” researchers at Ontario Tech University, was sent to all Canadian soldiers asking them if they have purchased extremist merchandise such as a ‘Make Canada Great Again’ hat, all in an effort to root out extremists inside the Armed Forces. Should this really be a priority for our military? Is it any wonder there’s a recruitment crisis?

Plus, amid dozens of Christian churches in Canada being burned down in recent months, politicians across Canada are finally standing up for Christians.

And after a human rights commission fined a rural township for “discrimination” after voting not to recognize June as Pride Month, its mayor is refusing to capitulate to the sanction he called an act of “extortion.”

These stories and more on Off the Record with Harrison Faulkner, Isaac Lamoureux and Cosmin Dzsurdzsa.

U.S. President-elect Trump’s pledge to impose a 25% tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico has many Canadians on edge. While many want the Trudeau government to address Trump’s concerns, mainly as it relates to our immigration system, one thing is abundantly clear – this is all Justin Trudeau’s fault.

Plus, despite concerns from economists and business groups, the Trudeau government is moving forward with its emissions cap on the oil and gas sector. In response, Alberta has invoked the Sovereignty Act. What will happen next?

Can’t afford your groceries or heat your home? According to the feds, it’s not because of the country’s lagging economy, but rather a lack of vibes – or as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland put it –a “vibecession.”

Tune into Off the Record with Rachel Parker, Isaac Lamoureux and William McBeath!

The Liberals have unveiled a two-month GST/HST tax break and a $250 working Canadians payment. Is Justin Trudeau trying to bribe Canadians amid his lagging poll numbers? Wouldn’t it just have been easier to scrap the carbon tax instead?

Plus, while at another international junket, Trudeau lectured Canadians about prioritizing paying the carbon tax over feeding your kids. How out of touch is this guy?

And the re-elected NDP government in BC unveiled its cabinet earlier this week, showing BC residents that they can expect more of the same radical leftist ideas that have plagued the province for the last few years.

These stories and more on Off the Record with guest host Kris Sims, Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis!

Hold on to your wallet, folks – Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is at COP29 and has proposed yet another carbon tax. Guilbeault said the Canadian government is “very supportive” of the concept of creating a new levy on emissions caused by maritime transportation. Here we go again…

Plus, the DOGE is coming! President-Elect Trump and X owner Elon Musk have unveiled more details about the Department of Government Efficiency. How will this all work out?

And mama mia! A teacher’s union in Ontario is calling for the resignation of a group of four trustees after they spent $50,000 in travel expenses on a trip to Italy over the summer to procure artwork for St. Padre Pio Secondary School in Brantford.

These stories and more on Off the Record with guest host Kris Sims, Isaac Lamoureux and William McBeath!

Donald J. Trump was elected as the 47th US President – and the leftist activists in the media and in politics became unhinged. From a CBC panelist accusing Trump of using “Hitler’s playbook” to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland reassuring Canadians that “Canada will be absolutely fine,” the left just can’t handle Trump winning again.

Plus, Indian unrest is spreading onto the streets - and not just the streets of Mumbai or Delhi. Canadians just need to travel to Brampton and Surrey to see Hindu and Sikh activists battle it out over a foreign conflict.

And Ryerson University (or TMU) backtracks on its racist DEI policy for its medical school after prioritizing only “racialized” or “equity-deserving” applicants.

These stories and more with Harrison Faulkner, Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux!

Despite pulling out of the coalition agreement between the Liberals and the NDP, Jagmeet Singh says he will continue to prop up the government and will not trigger an early election. What is he so afraid of? It’s becoming increasingly clear that it’s not only the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois that want an election, Canadians do too.

Plus, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation revealed that dozens of federal departments have launched podcasts at the expense of taxpayers. Once salary expenses are factored in, these podcasts that nobody listens to have cost taxpayers millions of dollars.

And Joe Biden called Trump supporters “garbage.” Did Biden just help seal a win for the Republicans? We make our predictions for the US election!

Tune into Off the Record with guest host Kris Sims, Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis!