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The Trudeau government is expected to propose a plan to fund and reform Canada’s healthcare system when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with the premiers in Ottawa on Tuesday.

Plus, the Alberta government takes a different approach to the drug crisis in comparison to provinces like BC and Ontario, as the first of six massive recovery communities will open later this month. The Red Deer Recovery Community will be the only one of its kind in the province.

And as the Trudeau government’s online censorship bill, Bill C-11, inches closer to becoming law, Canadians have taken to social media to share their opinions.

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A new Leger poll reveals that the majority of Canadians believe many things in the country now feel broken – which is in line with one of the main narratives of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre.

Plus, Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro says the Liberal government is still intent on banning shotguns and rifles despite the government withdrawing a controversial amendment to Bill C-21.

And this past weekend, students gathered at Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario to protest the school’s ongoing mask mandate – yup, they’ve still got one!

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After public outcry and international scrutiny over the federal Liberal government’s decision to expand doctor assisted suicide to the mentally ill, Ottawa announced it will introduce a bill to delay the new rules until March 17, 2024.

Plus, the majority of Canadians say the country is headed in the wrong direction, according to a new poll.

And more prominent Canadians are speaking out about the Trudeau government’s online censorship bill, C-11.

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The Canadian federal government was inspired by fertilizer emissions reductions plans first undertaken by the European Union – which asked member states to introduce policies to reduce fertilizer use altogether. The controversial policy, when applied in countries like the Netherlands, led to widespread protests, tractor convoys and clashes with authorities.

After being canned by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, former Alberta Chief Medical Health Officer Deena Hinshaw has been hired on a six-month contract as British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer.

Plus, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says British Columbia’s permissive policies on illicit drug use have been a failure.

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In part 2 of True North’s Fertilizer Files, documents revealed the feds were aware that fertilizer emission reduction targets introduced in 2020 would unfairly target western Canada by harming farm yields, but went ahead with the policy anyway.

Plus, former defence advisor and military historian David J. Bercuson said Canada donated four Leopard-2 tanks to Ukraine because of tremendous political pressure, rather than a desire to support the country.

And small quantities of hard drugs are now “not criminal” to possess in British Columbia.

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Exclusive documents obtained by True North reveal the extent the Trudeau government is willing to go to force farmers to reduce fertilizer emissions in the name of fighting climate change.

Plus, the Trudeau government’s questionable contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company dominated the first day of parliament returning.

And Jordan Peterson’s event in Ottawa was an apparent success despite pushback from city councillors and activists attempting to cancel the event.

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The one-year anniversary of the Freedom Convoy attracted large crowds in cities across Canada over the weekend.

Plus, as rumours of a federal election continue to swirl, parliament returns for the first time in 2023 and the Trudeau government has a lot of unfinished business – including the passage of its online censorship bills and unveiling its “Just Transition” proposal.

And Hazel McCallion, the former longtime mayor of Mississauga, passes at the age of 101.

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A day after the United States and Germany each announced they would be sending tanks to the Eastern European country, Canadian officials confirmed Canada will donate battle tanks to Ukraine as well as send Canadian Armed Forces to train Ukrainian soldiers.

Plus, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has released this year’s annual rental market report and notes that in part migration continues to drive higher demand for rental space.

And Canada joined two climate coalitions last week – and an economist says one of them will definitely raise prices for consumers.

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Alberta Premier Danelle Smith is calling CBC’s reporting about her government “defamatory” and “baseless”, the broadcaster isn’t backing down. Which side will prevail?

The Bank of Canada hiked interest rates yet again on Wednesday, the eighth such move since the central bank began its recent series of increases last year.

And after being swarmed by protesters in Hamilton, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hits back saying “a handful of angry people do not define what democracy is.”

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was met with a swarm of angry protesters as he convened in Hamilton with his cabinet for a retreat. But despite all the attention, the prime minister declined to answer questions from True North.

Plus, more than 35,000 union workers at the Canada Revenue Agency want more money, and if they don’t get what they want, they’re threatening to strike during the CRA’s busiest time of the year.

And Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is accused of spreading misinformation on Twitter.

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