The Daily Brief

As Canadian cities deal with an unprecedented wave of violent crimes, Statistics Canada data shows that every province except Manitoba and Quebec saw a decline in the number of police officers.

Plus, citing a rise of hate and violence against “2SLGBTQI-plus communities,” the Ontario NDP introduced a bill on Tuesday to designate safety zones of 100 meters around venues where drag queens read to kids.

And the federal government is defending its use of the Emergencies Act in Federal Court this week, facing a challenge by the Canadian Constitution Foundation and Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s legal team is telling CBC News to retract a recent news story about contact her office has had with Justice officials over Coutts border blockade charges, saying the outlet is seeking to revive a “manufactured controversy.”

Plus, a violent attack on a transit bus in Surrey over the weekend is deemed a terrorist attack by the RCMP.

And the prime minister’s official residence at 24 Sussex was closed following the discovery of walls filled with dead rodents.

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Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is defending the controversial carbon tax – while admitting that households are paying more even with the rebate payments.

Plus, following the violent assault of Chris Elston, also known as Billboard Chris, at a trans rights rally in Vancouver, Vancouver Police are seeking witnesses and investigating the incident.

And amid allegations of “racism” by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, suspected public office holders, and the People’s Republic of China, a new poll reveals that Chinese Canadians are more likely to believe that the Communist Chinese regime actively interfered in Canada’s elections.

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The Liberal government struck down debate in the House of Commons on the internet censorship law, Bill C-11, to ram the legislation through parliament. The bill was passed in the House of Commons on Thursday evening and will now head back to the Senate for debate.

Plus, the Carousel Theatre for Young People in Vancouver is advertising a “Junior Drag Camp” for kids aged 7-11 and a “Teen Drag Camp” for ages 12-17 this summer.

And former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole has announced he will not seek re-election in the next federal election.

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The Alberta NDP says Danielle Smith is “unfit” to remain premier after a phone call between her and Artur Pawlowski was released in which she offers to help the controversial street preacher with his criminal charges.

Plus, the Conservatives are criticizing the Trudeau government’s bail reforms after several recent attacks in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver – and propose a new bill to reform the Criminal Code.

And five people have been arrested at two camps in the area where the disputed Coastal GasLink pipeline is under construction in British Columbia.

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The Trudeau government unveiled its latest budget on Tuesday and revealed that it plans to push back plans to balance the budget, and is projecting deficits until the year 2028.

Plus, a Bloc Quebecois MP said in the House of Commons that it was worth violating the free speech rights of Canadians with Bill C-11 if it means that content made in Quebec gets promoted online.

And Albertans concerned with Elections Alberta’s use of electronic voting machines in the upcoming provincial election have retained legal counsel.

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Former Liberal MP Han Dong said he plans to take legal action against Global News following a report that alleges he advised the Chinese regime to keep Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig in custody.

Plus, with a looming recession on the minds of Canadians and as families struggle to make ends meet, the Trudeau government is expected to table its latest budget today.

And Ontario reported the largest share of residents ditching their home province for Alberta in 2022.

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This isn’t a terrible April Fool’s Joke – Canadians can expect things to get even more expensive as two major federal tax hikes will go into effect on April 1.

Plus, following a hotly contested nomination race, Arpan Khanna will represent the Conservatives as the candidate for the Conservative stronghold of Oxford in a by-election later this year.

And Trustees on the Waterloo Region District School Board were left virtually speechless last week by a series of parents concerned with the board’s policies on gender ideology and the age-inappropriate books contained in school libraries.

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In this special edition of The Daily Brief, the True North team covers the Canada Strong and Free Network Conference in Ottawa where appearances have been made by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

Plus, the House of Commons votes in favour of calling a public inquiry into foreign election interference as allegations against the Liberal Party continue to pile up.

Next, as US President Joe Biden arrives in Ottawa to meet with the prime minister, sources revealed that the Trudeau government has finally reached a deal with the United States that will allow Canada to close the illegal border crossing at Roxham Road.

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A new report based on national security sources alleges that Liberal Han Dong MP advised a Chinese diplomat to prevent the freeing of the two Michaels – and he’s now resigned from the Liberal caucus.

Plus, the Alberta NDP is promising to create a Somali curriculum if elected in the province’s spring general election.

And US President Joe Biden will arrive in Ottawa on Thursday, and in addition to meeting with the Prime Minister, Biden will meet with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and other party leaders as well.

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