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Government officials took the stand on Day 25 of the Emergencies Act hearings and it was revealed Prime Minister Trudeau's national security advisor Jody Thomas held a very negative view of the Convoy and referred to them in one email as people who “do not care about or understand democracy.

Plus, one of Canada’s most prominent banks is funding child gender transitions after donating $500,000 to the McMaster Pediatric Gender Diversity Program.

And, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has made good on her promise to rehaul Alberta Health Services’ leadership and has fired 11 members of the department’s board.

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The waters have been further muddied when it comes to what the government’s controversial Bill C-11, dubbed Trudeau’s online censorship bill, will actually be doing. The Chair of the CRTC Ian Scott is now walking back comments he made about the bill and what powers CRTC will have as a result.

Plus, research from Leger found that half of Canadians believe Ottawa plans on admitting too many immigrants into the country.

And the latest from the Emergencies Act hearings.

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On Wednesday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping gave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a public dressing down at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia over apparent leaks to the press. But Trudeau held firm and told Xi that, “In Canada, We believe in free and open and frank dialogue and that is what we will continue to have.”

Meanwhile here in Canada, a Conservative MP says the Liberals are benefitting from the Chinese government interfering in Canada’s elections.

Plus, on Day 23 of the Emergencies Act hearings, it was revealed that the RCMP had a plan to clear Freedom Convoy protesters without the use of the Emergencies Act but did not communicate its plan to the federal cabinet.

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On Day 22 of the Emergencies Act hearings, it was revealed that just a day prior to the Trudeau government invoking the Emergencies Act to quash the Freedom Convoy, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service told cabinet that the Convoy did not constitute a threat to national security.

Plus, Danielle Smith has made good on her promise to fire Dr. Deena Hinshaw as Alberta’s chief medical health officer.

And, if you thought climate activists couldn’t get even more annoying, get a load of this story.

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While Ontario has stopped short of bringing back a mask mandate, a couple Ontario universities have reintroduced the controversial measure and require masks be worn at all-times while indoors. However, non-compliance appears to be a huge problem.

Plus, the shortage of children’s pain and fever medication appears to be getting worse. Health Canada announced an emergency supply from the US and Australia is expected to arrive in Canadian hospitals soon.

And, a recent ruling by an Ottawa small claims court states that the Canadian Anti-Hate Network assisted the far-left extremist group Antifa.

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It’s Thursday November 10, 2022 and we’ve got you covered with all the news you need to know.

During a press conference in Vancouver on Wednesday, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre reiterated his support for peaceful Freedom Convoy protestors as the inquiry into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act continues to unfold.

And while the University of Waterloo rushed to reinstate a mask mandate on Wednesday and public health officials across Canada are considering a return to mandatory masking, doctors who work at Toronto-area hospitals told True North that a broader return of such mandates just isn’t needed.

Plus, the latest at the Emergencies Act inquiry as the mayor of the Alberta town Coutts Jim Willet testifies.

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It's Wednesday November 9, 2022 and we've got you covered with all the news you need to know.

In a last-minute announcement on Tuesday, the University of Waterloo informed students, staff and instructors that they will be required to wear masks in lectures, labs, exams and other settings citing “increases in local Covid-19 hospitalizations” and “emerging trends.”

Plus, voters in Brooks-Medicine Hat have given the nod to United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith to represent them as their MLA.And the latest in the Emergencies Act inquiry.

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It’s Tuesday November 8, 2022 and this is the True North Daily Brief. We’ve got you covered with all the news you need to know.

On Day 18 of the Emergencies Act hearings, documents revealed that Canadian intelligence officers told Prime Minister Trudeau that invoking the Emergencies Act would lead some protesters to become violent toward law enforcement officials.

Plus, as education workers in Ontario return to work today, a school board is demanding that the government discourage values such as “love of country” and “Judeo-Christian morality.”

Finally – are you struggling with high food prices? No need to fret. Chrystia Freeland says just cut your Disney+ subscription!

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True North’s Daily Brief is a daily podcast to keep you up-to-date on the news you need to know.Featuring host Anthony Furey and other True North journalists, the Daily Brief will bring you the top stories of the day and True North exclusive stories you won’t find anywhere else.

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