The Daily Brief

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump held a call together after the Canadian election and pledged to have a meeting at the White House. Ontario Premier Doug Ford renewed his attack on Pierre Poilievre while calling for tougher bail laws and a hardline stance on crime. While Doug Ford distanced himself from Pierre Poilievre and criticized the federal Conservative campaign, BC Conservative Leader John Rustad doubled down on his support praising Poilievre's message and calling for unity across conservative parties nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A handful of Ontario ridings saw the PPC tip the scales towards the Liberals, costing the Conservatives wins. Alberta's UCP government is making it far easier to trigger referendums—including on whether Alberta will separate from Canada. According to an Abacus Data poll, voters over the age of 60 prioritized how parties would handle Trump, not improving the cost of living in Canada. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative MP-elect Jamil Jivani blasted Ontario Premier Ford, accusing him of sabotaging the Conservative's campaign. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called for a “reset” to the relationship between Ottawa and her province following news that the federal Liberals won a minority government. The National Post reports that Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said that he's willing to cooperate with the Liberals for at least one year. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Carney has formed a minority government after winning Canada's 45th federal election. Jagmeet Singh says he'll step down as NDP leader once an interim replacement is selected. In a surprising turn of events, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in Carleton. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver police have revealed that the man in custody after allegedly driving into a crowd at a Filipino street festival, subsequently killing 11, had a long history of police and mental health interactions. Liberal candidate Nell Thomas is facing mounting backlash just days before the election after past social media posts about the elderly and China resurfaced, prompting her to claim the comments were taken out of context. The Conservatives are vowing to restore access to nicotine pouches at convenience stores, pledging to reverse Trudeau-era restrictions that critics say unfairly punished adults trying to quit smoking. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal Leader Mark Carney was caught misleading Canadians about his call with U.S. President Donald Trump. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre vowed to give police and judges the power to dismantle tent cities and charge offenders—while offering treatment and housing to those battling addiction. A majority of Canadians oppose the Liberals' plan to ban gas and diesel cars by 2035, calling it unrealistic and costly amid backlash from taxpayers and the auto industry. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal Leader Mark Carney wants to outspend former prime minister Trudeau by 130 billion dollars, even as most Canadians demand cuts, not more government bloat. A record 7.3 million Canadians headed to advance voting—despite Easter weekend commitments and ballot shortages at some polling stations.CBC's Rosemary Barton falsely claimed remains of Indigenous children were found at residential schools, contradicting her own network's correction that no remains have been confirmed. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beijing targets Conservative candidate Joe Tay with fake wanted posters in its latest election interference campaign. Conservative Leader Piere Poilievre vows to slash the deficit by 70%—while the Liberal plan would pile on even more debt than former prime minister Justin Trudeau. Liberal candidate and former health minister Yaara Saks tried to smear her Jewish opponent with a swastika—now Jewish voters are demanding she apologize. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most Canadians don't believe that Liberal Leader Mark Carney would balance the budget if he's elected prime minister. Liberal leader Mark Carney promoted a nuclear company owned by Brookfield Asset Management while discussing potential energy investments. The recent landmark ruling on the legal definition of a woman in the U.K. has brought renewed attention to Canada's own laws on the matter. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Leaders Debates Commission has released its program for Thursday night's English debate, and immigration will not be on the agenda. The Green Party has been excluded from participating in the federal leaders' debates after strategically deciding to pull candidates from ridings where Conservatives are leading. A new poll shows most Canadians believe that consumers are paying the price when it comes to the industrial carbon tax. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An exclusive report has unearthed homophobic and shocking past comments made by Liberal incumbent candidate Ryan Turnbull. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made his second podcast appearance during the campaign to discuss his policies, family life and the future he envisions for Canada. A pro-NDP group bussed out activists to stage a protest outside of North Island–Powell River Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn's campaign office. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Carney won't fire staff behind a secret scheme to brand Conservatives as election deniers—he's apologized and quietly reassigned them instead. Preston Manning has asked Canada's ethics commissioner to review Mark Carney's campaign promises, calling them “unethical bribes” tied to CBC funding boosts and taxpayer rebates before the election. Thirty-three top Canadian business leaders have thrown their support behind Pierre Poilievre, backing his economic plan in a joint letter under the banner of Friends of Free Enterprise Canada. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While on the campaign trail, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has doubled down on internet censorship programs introduced by his predecessor former prime minister Justin Trudeau. A global organization representing Sikhs put out a list of demands for federal parties this election which includes preferential immigration and faith-based waivers of workplace safety requirements. Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet has blasted Mark Carney for not caring about Quebec. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has vowed to continue public access to gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers “without exception.”Liberal candidate Peter Yuen deflected questions regarding his ties to pro-Beijing organizations. A Liberal MP who was stripped of his license to practice law was an early advocate of the Liberal government's catch-and-release justice reform. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New polling numbers show the federal election race tightening, with the Carney Liberals barely holding on to a lead as the Conservatives close the gap. A second major police union in Ontario throws its support behind Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, citing rising crime and concerns with the Liberal government. Liberal candidate Gregor Robertson compared Pierre Poilievre's rally crowds to the Freedom Convoy, sparking backlash from the Conservative camp. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former prime minister Stephen Harper joined Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in Edmonton to offer his official endorsement ahead of the 2025 federal election. Liberal Leader Mark Carney dodged questions from reporters on why a Chinese foreign interference operation was boosting him to the Chinese diaspora in Canada. A recent poll delved into whether Canadian unity is at stake should the Liberals win the federal election. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Alex Zoltan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's election interference watchdog flagged a coordinated campaign by a Chinese state media outlet promoting coverage of Liberal Leader Mark Carney. The candidate nominated by the Liberals to replace disgraced MP Paul Chiang was videotaped singing an anthem glorifying communist China. A new real estate study found that most Canadians desire single-detached homes and not condos when buying a new house. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a French-language interview, Liberal Leader Mark Carney was stumped when asked if he still buys U.S. products, admitting that he doesn't know because others do his grocery shopping for him. After being ditched by the Liberals, former Alberta NDP MLA Rod Loyola said he would run as an independent in Edmonton Southeast. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is standing by Vancouver Island Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn after the legacy media and activist groups called for his removal. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An exclusive poll shows that support for Mark Carney may be wavering as his campaign struggles to deal with recent scandals. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has invited Quebec Premier François Legault to unite against federal overreach. Liberal Leader Mark Carney refuses to repeal the controversial “no more pipelines” Bill C-69. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legacy media slammed Pierre Poilievre for highlighting how Canada's housing crisis is forcing millennials to delay having kids—despite previously reporting on the same issue themselves. Pierre Poilievre pledges to scrap the Liberals' automatic alcohol tax hikes and roll rates back to 2017 levels. A Georgetown, Ontario pub is facing online backlash for hosting a Liberal event with Marc Carney. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal candidate Paul Chiang resigned after allegations he urged handing Conservative Jay Tay to China for a bounty. A taxpayers' advocacy group is warning that Mark Carney's plan to make the government a housing developer will only make the market riskier and more expensive. Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro opposed U.S. tariffs on Canada, backing Premier Danielle Smith's fight for Alberta's economy. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Alex Zoltan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A civil rights group urges the RCMP to investigate Liberal candidate Paul Chiang after he suggested kidnapping Conservative candidate Joe Tay for a Chinese bounty. Women's groups are pressuring Liberal Leader Mark Carney to restore the federal gender minister role after its removal from the interim cabinet. A left-wing U.S. professor known for warning of an impending "fascist dictatorship" is joining the University of Toronto. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A resurfaced video shows Liberal Leader Mark Carney saying that Canada will have to adjust to a market where access will depend on the “amount of carbon” in goods and services. A Liberal candidate has apologized after calling for a Conservative opponent to be turned in to Chinese authorities for a bounty. An anti-gun activist with a history of calling for stricter gun laws will be running as a Liberal candidate in Quebec. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal Leader Mark Carney was hard-pressed to answer why he oversaw sending billions in Canadian investments to off-shoer accounts in Bermuda while he worked with Brookfield Asset Management. A recently announced Liberal candidate has a history as a climate activist, advocating for the carbon tax and calling for an end to the oil and gas industry. Canadian border officials do not have the tools necessary to crack down on illicit tobacco trafficking and organized crime. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton Demaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions are piling up about Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Brookfield Asset Management's ties to the communist government in China. A former Vancouver mayor who was an early advocate of drug decriminalization has thrown his hat into federal politics as a Liberal candidate. Mark Carney advisor and Century Initiative co-founded Mark Wiseman once implied that screening immigrants was a waste of time for Canada. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has challenged his opponent Liberal Mark Carney to face off at the upcoming French TVA debate, even offering to pay Carney's $75,000 entry fee himself. Former immigration minister Sean Fraser has decided to run for re-election after announcing his political retirement last December. Conservative candidate for Bowmanville–Oshawa North, Jamil Jivani, launched his campaign office opening, asking voters to save Canada from a QUOTE “lost decade” of Liberal governance. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Alex Zoltan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new tax cut proposed by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre promises to save modest-income Canadian families up to $1,800 a year. The NDP have opted to tour Canada with a campaign bus instead of a chartered plane as is the custom for federal parties hoping to reach Canadians across the country's vast territory. Conservative candidate for Bowmanville–Oshawa North, Jamil Jivani, launched his campaign office opening, asking voters to save Canada from a QUOTE “lost decade” of Liberal governance. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal election is underway and Canadians can expect to head to the polls on Apr. 24 to elect the next prime minister of Canada. A True North article investigates why Canada joining the European Union may not be such a great idea as some politicians and pundits have proposed. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insider sources are saying that Prime Minister Mark Carney will call an election on Sunday. Organizers at a Vancouver area auto show banned Tesla from the exhibit, citing “safety” concerns. Canada's new Environment Minister Terry Duguid has said that Carney intends to keep Trudeau's oil and gas emissions cap in place. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent interview, Donald Trump said he'd prefer a Liberal over a Conservative in charge of Canada, calling Pierre Poilievre "no friend" and claiming it'd be easier to deal with Prime Minister Mark Carney. One day after criticizing reporters over questions on conflicts of interest, Prime Minister Mark Carney admitted he will need to recuse himself from certain decisions. Data shows Saskatchewan has the top position in building construction and was second place in housing starts across Canada. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservatives are asking Mark Carney to publicly release information on all of his multi-million dollar stock options. Prime Minister Mark Carney has claimed that he cancelled the carbon tax but in reality, the federal carbon pricing law remains in effect. Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are all facing negative economic consequences due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, while China is benefitting. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An exclusive report reveals that one of Mark Carney's daughters attended the controversial Tavistock transgender clinic for therapy. The Alberta government said it's hoping to put more protections in place for free speech on university campuses. A new study shows that by 2023 Canada was taking in five times as many immigrants than the number of houses being constructed. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a former prime minister, Justin Trudeau is now eligible for a lifetime of perks including an RCMP security detail and a special pension. The BC NDP has proposed a new bill to grant themselves emergency powers in response to U.S. tariffs. Some Canadians showed up to boo Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his way out of the Prime Minister's Office. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unelected central banker Mark Carney moves into the Prime Minister's Office, leaving business leaders wondering what's next for Canada's economy. Ottawa plans on temporarily lifting sanctions on Syria's interim government despite the war-torn country being currently led by a listed terror group.BC Conservative leader John Rustad said it's time to allow university students to opt out of paying union fees after a Conservative club was banned. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Liberal leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla wants the $350,000 she fundraised for the Liberals refunded after she was disqualified from the race. A new report warns of the looming dangers a digital loonie would pose to the constitutional freedoms of Canadians. Two Abbotsford, B.C. school trustees were censured by their school board for defending girls' sports on social media. Tune into the Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal leadership data shows Mark Carney pulled the most backers from ridings home to Canada's wealthiest neighbourhoods. U.S. authorities are considering enforcing a rule requiring Canadians to register with the government and submit fingerprints if they stay in the country longer than 30 days. A new True North exclusive delves into the BC Conservative's recent troubles and why three MLAs are pledging to form their own right-wing party. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her planned interview with U.S. commentator Ben Shapiro. The Ontario justice ministry was unable to say whether a convicted pedophile was behind bars after recently being arrested. Almost half of Canadians are willing to explore private healthcare options. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Liberals overwhelmingly backed Mark Carney as the party's new leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's replacement as prime minister. A website offers foreign mothers Canadian birthright citizenship for their newborns, charging up to $35,000 for their services. Ottawa announced a new immigration path promising to grant legal status to thousands of illegal immigrants working in the construction sector. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian military said it's investigating after a Warrant Officer posted an AI photo of Ontario Premier Doug Ford wearing a 51st state and accused him of selling out Ontario to "fascists.” One component of British Columbia's safe supply program is officially over after the government admitted hard drugs were being diverted for criminal distribution. And sources say that the Liberal government plans on letting the funding for a group dedicated to search for residential school graves expire. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Air Canada's mandatory “microaggression” and “allyship” training to WestJet's “genderless” uniforms and all-female flight crews, Canada's airlines are all in on DEI policies. Plus, the largest video game retailer in the world is threatening to leave Canada and France, suggesting that “wokeness” could be one of the ailments signalling a departure. And the Conservatives are demanding that Mark Carney disclose any conflicts of interests before the Liberal leadership race concludes. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney said he wants to end the consumer carbon tax on April 1st but insists that a levy on industry would boost Canada's competitiveness. Ontario voters were treated to a fiery leaders' debate as competing parties traded barbs, with a particular focus on Premier Doug Ford's record. And Global Affairs Canada has another spending scandal with new data showing the department spent half a million dollars on decorative art. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Clayton DeMaine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices