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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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