The Daily Brief

U.S. President Donald Trump will be omitting goods covered by the USMCA trade deal from being impacted by tariffs for one month. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said that while tariffs are in effect she will not be signing any new pipeline deals with the U.S. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has dismissed any suggestion that he wants to use the tariff crisis to run for re-election. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis!

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After a phone conversation about the escalating U.S.-Canada tariff dispute, U.S. President Donald Trump alleged that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was using the situation to bolster his political position. Alberta announced it would roll out its plan for “compassionate intervention” programs for drug addicts. Following a short decline in support, the Conservatives seem to be reclaiming their lead over the Liberals just days ahead of selecting their new leader.

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Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs after the Trump administration enacted a 25% blanket tariff on Canadian goods Tuesday. The federal government acknowledged it has no national system to track individuals released on bail. Elections Ontario is conducting an investigation after a whistleblower’s exposé alleged weaknesses in the province’s voting system. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine!

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Stephen Harper called out Mark Carney for falsely taking credit for Canada’s post-recession recovery. Atlantic Canada holds over $400 billion in untapped natural gas, but environmental policies block its access. A new study has found that transgender individuals with depression may worsen their mental health by pursuing sex change surgery as a solution. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight!

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Despite claiming to have cut ties with international boards to avoid conflicts, a new report reveals that Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney remains involved with several organizations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada won’t bar the U.S. President from the 2025 G7 summit despite NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s demands. The UK prime minister declined to condemn Donald Trump’s remarks about making Canada the 51st state. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux!

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After calling an election to “secure a mandate” for Ontario’s response to the threat of U.S. tariffs, Doug Ford got what he asked for, securing a third consecutive majority government victory in Ontario. Plus, after releasing a 35-year-old suspect accused of stabbing two children, the RCMP have finally pressed aggravated assault charges over the incident. And a B.C. Conservative MLA under fire for saying that “zero” residential school graves have been confirmed in Kamloops is standing by her statement. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis!

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A taxpayers group is suing the CBC for refusing to disclose how much taxpayer money it spent on advertising over five years.

Plus, Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney falsely claimed he had nothing to do with his investment firm moving to New York.

And the Supreme Court of Canada announced that it would be leaving the social media platform X and would only release further communications on other platforms.

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As he positions himself to become the next likely prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney is increasingly presenting himself as the last champion of diversity, equity and inclusion in an era where public and private support for such measures is waning.

Plus, a new petition is calling on the Toronto District School Board to reverse its decision to rename three schools named after Sir John A Macdonald, Egerton Ryerson, and Henry Dundas.

And Doug Ford outlined $40 billion in new spending promises and admitted that he wouldn’t balance the provincial budget if he’s re-elected.

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has kept the government afloat long enough to get his pension.

Plus, Ruby Dhalla has officially filed an appeal against her disqualification from the Liberal leadership race – however, the Liberals have rejected her appeal.

And a six-year-old child is in critical condition after suffering multiple stab wounds in downtown Halifax.

Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine!Singh finally gets his pension

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Former Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla says the establishment was threatened by her candidacy and that’s why the Liberal Party of Canada abruptly disqualified her candidacy to become leader.

Plus, in the wake of trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., Liberal voters in Canada are most likely to perceive the U.S. as an “enemy.”

And a new study reveals Winnipeg, Lethbridge and Kelowna are some of North America’s most dangerous cities.

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