Podcast appearances and mentions of Lindsay Shepherd

Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, where we discuss the most pressing policy issues shaping CanadaIn this episode, Patrice Dutil, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, sits down with Lindsay Shepherd, the author of the new children's book "A Day with Sir John A."Shepherd discusses her motivation for writing the book, which aims to introduce Canada's first Prime Minister to a young audience in a positive and engaging way. Shepherd shares how the recent controversies surrounding Sir John A. Macdonald's legacy inspired her to create a fictionalized story that allows children to learn about his vision and accomplishments. She also reflects on her own experiences as a public figure and academic who has faced backlash, and how that has shaped her perspective.Be sure to share and subscribe to Inside Policy Talks for more insightful discussions on the key policy challenges shaping our nation!

Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this special feature episode of Inside policy, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director in the domestic policy program here at MLI, is joined by Christopher Dummitt, Professor of History at Trent University, National Post columnist, and MLI Senior fellow, as well as Lindsay Shepherd, Researcher, Author, public intellectual and MLI contributor.In two separate segments, they discuss the state of intellectual discourse in the Canadian educational and university landscape, and in our public sphere more broadly, finding that censoriousness and ideological conformity, are characteristic, and that this detracts from the quality of public discourse, education, and the advancement of knowledge in our society.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller said that he expects the nearly 5 million people living in Canada with visas poised to expire by the end of next year to leave the country voluntarily. Plus, Alberta will invoke the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act to counter the Liberals' oil and gas emissions cap. And the police chief of London Ontario is sounding the alarm on “safe supply” drugs fuelling the black market. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Royal Canadian Navy will do away with its official marching song after many years over concerns of its lyrics which refer to colonialism and lack examples of diversity. Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will abide by the International Criminal Court's decision to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. And Montreal will end the practice of adding fluoride to its water system following a petition supported by Robert F Kennedy Jr. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Prime Minister's Office announced that Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault will be stepping away from cabinet amid a whirlwind of scandals surrounding his former company and false claims of Indigenous heritage. Plus, Former prime minister Stephen Harper was officially appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the Alberta Investment Management Corporation. And Quebec Premier François Legault announced that he will be deploying the Sûreté du Québec to begin patrolling the border with the United States to prevent a potential onslaught of illegal immigrants from entering Canada. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Ottawa youth have been arrested in connection with an alleged terrorist attack targeting a pro-Israel rally on Parliament Hill. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming national security advisor Mike Waltz is a frequent critic of the Liberal government and has expressed excitement at the possibility of Pierre Poilievre replacing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. And not even a day after small business advocates disclosed that the carbon tax rebate for small businesses would be taxed, the Liberals backtracked on their position and removed the tax. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto Metropolitan University announced it will be walking back plans to allocate 75% of available spots at its new medical school for “equity-deserving admissions pathways.” Plus, the NDP Manitoba government is slashing educational standards for teachers.  And Canadian taxpayers are paying even more for expenses incurred by the Prime Minister's Office under the Trudeau government.  Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Noah Jarvis!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of Trump's re-election, Quebec Premier François Legault warned of a potential surge of migrants moving northward, urging the federal government to strengthen border controls. Plus, a convicted terrorist is currently teaching a social justice course at Carleton University. And Peel police declared the Hindu solidarity rally in Brampton unlawful after weapons were “observed.” Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United Conservative Party leader and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will remain at the helm of the party after she secured 91.5% support in a leadership review at the party's Annual General Meeting on Saturday. Plus, the Ontario city of Mississauga has declared December Christian Heritage Month and is urging Premier Ford to follow. And the Trudeau government spent $1.7 million on podcasts with barely any listeners. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live From Glendale, Arizona for Tucker Carlson Live Event Trudeau's brother says he believes Trump is 'genuine,' urges Canadian government workers to quit https://nationalpost.com/news/trudeaus-brother-supports-trump Kyle Kemper, the half-brother of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR MONEY Taxpayers applaud Ford government's falling deficits, call for quicker return to balance https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/taxpayers-applaud-ford-government%E2%80%99s-falling-deficits,-call-for-quicker-return-to-balance Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director of The Canadian Taxpayers Federation taxpayer.com RFK Jr. partners with Trump to Make America Healthy Again https://mailchi.mp/0348955a6358/rfk-jr-partners-with-trump-to-make-america-healthy-again Larry Sharpe, National Organizing Director for American Values 2024, the RFK Junior SuperPac, is a former teacher and US Marine who ran for New York Governor in 2018 as a Libertarian. Larry is a management consultant who has trained and coached hundreds of executives, entrepreneurs, leaders, employees, lawyers and reps from dozens of organizations all over the world. https://www.mahanow.org Government appointee calls to censor, track and criminalize “residential school denialism” https://tnc.news/2024/10/30/censor-track-criminalize-residential-school-denialism/ Lindsay Shepherd -author, contributor at True North Canadian Ex-Pat Living in Arizona Reveals Why He and Entire Family Fled Canada Jim “Anonymous” Well known Canadian family business in entertainment industry. Moved his entire family to Arizona during COVID. Involved in local Arizona politics and attending Tucker Carlson Live Event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Government-appointed special interlocutor on residential schools Kimberly Murray released her final report on Tuesday, and is again calling for those who question the residential schools narrative in Canada to be fined or jailed, as well as tracked by the feds. Plus, Canada will need to nearly double its military spending to fulfil its NATO commitment of 2% of GDP by 2032 according to the federal budget watchdog. And Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's office confirmed that he would release the identities of all MPs “deemed to have knowingly participated in foreign interference,” if elected. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ontario government proposed legislation that would ban medical school seats from going to international students to make room for students in Canada. This follows the Trudeau government reducing its immigration targets after allowing a record amount of migrants into the country. Plus, almost one in two small businesses reported crime or safety-related issues in 2024, marking a sharp increase from the previous year. And most parents are left confused by a year-old change to how grades are represented on report cards in British Columbia. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal MPs emerged from their latest caucus meeting steadfast in their support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau only a day after a petition to oust the Liberal Party of Canada leader was leaked to the media.   Plus, the Trudeau government plans to roll out a “colonialism” apology tour, beginning with the wildfire-ravaged Jasper National Park.  And police unions across Canada blast Trudeau for misleading Canadians on the handgun freeze, Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voters in British Columbia went to the polls on Saturday but the election is too close to call as the NDP and Conservatives are neck-and-neck. Plus, a True North exclusive reveals Danielle Smith's former campaign manager is organizing “two thousand Muslims” to support the premier at the upcoming AGM. And police arrest two in connection with a shooting at a Jewish Girls' elementary school in Toronto. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of “lying” during Trudeau's testimony at the public inquiry into foreign interference on Wednesday, in which Trudeau alleged the Conservative leader didn't have the proper security clearance to be briefed on foreign interference by law enforcement. Plus, United Conservative Party members will have an opportunity to oust Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at the party's upcoming annual meeting. And a petition that calls for Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to be fired over her snub of a vigil for the victims of the October 7th terrorist attack has reached 11,000 signatures. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ongoing investigation into the Jasper wildfire is set to intensify, with the Conservatives proposing a motion to extend the study by four additional meetings. Plus, Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's home was vandalized over his anti-BC NDP “communist” sign. And a Canadian university wants to fill 75% of its new medical school with race and sexual orientation of candidates in mind. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will law enforcement in Canada take a tougher stance against anti-Israel protesters today on the anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack? Plus, a CBC News host has come under fire for allegedly editorializing during a broadcast of its talk-radio show Cross Country Checkup. And RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme has confirmed that the federal police force is currently investigating a scandal involving the Liberal government allegedly distributing tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to ineligible companies. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll reveals most Canadians disagree with being called “settlers.” Plus, a Calgary radio host speaks out after being attacked for reporting on extortion and crime. And the founders of Peterson Academy believe they can shake up the education system and offer a bachelor's-level equivalent education for US$2,000. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Issac Lamoureux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An NDP MP has put forward a private member's bill which seeks to criminalize QUOTE “residential school denialism,” serving up to two years imprisonment for those found guilty of violating the law. Plus, Ontario's privacy commissioner sided with Ontario Tech University “anti-hate” researcher Dr. Barbara Perry in keeping her 300 active Canadian “far-right” hate groups list secret. And Canada's birth rate falls to a record low and is among the countries with the lowest fertility rates in the world. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Conservative's non-confidence motion to topple the Trudeau government and force a snap election was voted down in the House of Commons on Wednesday, as the NDP and Bloc Quebecois voted against the measure. Plus, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has hinted at further protecting vaccination choice, property rights and legal firearm ownership in upcoming amendments to the Alberta Bill of Rights. And the NDP's push for a national universal basic income program is thwarted at second reading in the House of Commons. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CTV News admitted that it broadcast a clip of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre that was spliced to make it look like he wanted to trigger an election to prevent the Liberal dental care plan. Plus, debate on the release of names of MPs accused of collaborating in foreign interference plots is not a priority for the House of Commons, according to House Speaker Greg Fergus. And Ontario Premier Doug Ford tells homeless people to “get off your A-S-S” and get a job. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzusrdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC NDP's latest 2,600 homes announcement is being touted as “glorified rentals” by realtors in the province. Plus, Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen has issued a public apology to independent journalist Kat Kanada for falsely accusing her of being influenced by the Russian government. And a Pakistani man who was arrested in Quebec near the US border over an alleged terrorist plot earlier this month is said to have raised no red flags for immigration official. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bloc Quebecois say they won't support the Conservatives' non-confidence motion next week. Plus, Spotify removed an episode of True North's The Faulkner Show that featured an interview with former residential school worker Rodney Clifton claiming it promoted dangerous content. And a BC imam preaches an armed struggle against the Jewish people to Muslim youth. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The judge in charge of Canada's foreign interference inquiry admitted she's not prepared to publicly reveal the names of MPs accused of being foreign government collaborators. Plus, the Canadian Trucking Alliance is calling for an “end to the carbon tax on diesel” and demanding that the Trudeau government shift its focus onto green solutions proven to work instead of piling extra fees onto families. And a new analysis of Canada's indebtedness shows that during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's time in office, the national debt has doubled to over $1.232 trillion. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former U.S. president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told supporters he was safe and unharmed after a second apparent assassination attempt on his life ahead of the upcoming U.S. elections. Plus, provincial leaders reject the Trudeau government's plan to relocate asylum seekers. And Jagmeet Singh backs down on support for the Trudeau government's carbon tax. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Pakistani man arrested in Quebec in an alleged terror plot to massacre New York City Jews entered Canada last year on a student visa, according to Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Plus, Oshawa City Council will soon meet to change a downtown street name because of the namesake's alleged connection to the establishment of residential schools in Canada. However, some historians doubt the accuracy of claims made by activists. And following the end of the Liberal-NDP coalition, nearly half of Canadians support an early election according to a new poll. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently blasted federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, accusing him of delaying an election only so he can secure his government pension. Plus, Swedish battery developer and manufacturer Northvolt AB announced it will be delaying plans to construct a battery plant in Canada that has already received billions in subsidies as consumer interest continues to decline. And a Liberal MP's tweet targeting a journalist for being critical of the Liberal's media subsidies faced widespread backlash on social media. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Toronto-area man was arrested in connection with a terror investigation while he was heading toward Roxham Road with plans to illegally enter the United States. Plus, Molson Coors and its Canadian operations have announced the termination of all diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. And Parks Canada spent four years and $10,000 to cull one frog. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced an end to his NDP-backed coalition government with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal party. Plus, opioid deaths in Alberta have reached their lowest level since before the pandemic, according to the province's most recently released data on opioid-related fatalities in May. And the Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate again, bringing it to 4.25%. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As footage of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau getting into a heated exchange with a unionized steelworker garnered thousands of views, the Conservative Party of Canada released a new ad aimed at expanding its effort to connect with working-class Canadians. Plus, five emergency rooms in British Columbia had to shut down after not having enough doctors available over the long weekend. And Alberta Premier Danielle Smith decried Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent appointment of two senators as undemocratic and opposed to the province's best interests. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a stunning turn of events, BC United suspended its campaign in this fall's provincial election with leader Kevin Falcon resigning from his role to support the rival BC Conservatives. Plus, the Trudeau government says Muslims and Indigenous people are more impacted by wildfires due to racism and colonialism. And conservative journalist Chris Rufo's appearance at an Alberta conference triggers some sponsors to pull their support. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five years after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to plant two billion trees by the year 2030, the Liberal government is barely a quarter of the way there. Plus, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he regrets bowing down to censorship requests from the Biden government during the Covid-19 pandemic. And former Alberta premier and immigration minister Jason Kenney called the Liberal government's handling of immigration “gross mismanagement.” Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canada Industrial Relations Board has legally mandated the return to work rail workers across the country, requiring binding arbitration in the dispute involving Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Kansas City and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. Plus, former President Donald Trump claims there's an “invasion” of illegal immigrants crossing into the US from Canada. And CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn isn't going anywhere despite calls for his resignation over an anti-Israel post. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The work stoppage of Canada's two main railway companies is likely to lead to major supply chain issues as Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. haul a combined total of $1 billion worth of goods daily. When will the strike end? Plus, a security guard was left with serious injuries after being stabbed by a homeless man who had a warrant out for his arrest. And Ontario Premier Doug Ford blasted the Liberal government as the “biggest drug dealer” in Canada over its so-called safe supply program. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to lavish the media sector with taxpayer funding, a majority of Canadians say that government subsidies prevent the news media from reporting the news neutrally. Plus, under the Trudeau government, the number of six-figure salaries at the CBC have more than doubled. And Elections Alberta cited the NDP for inflating memberships during its recent leadership race. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support to increase government subsidies for the media is highest among young Canadians according to a new poll commissioned by the True North Centre for Public Policy. Plus, U.S. Homeland Security is tightening the rules for asylum seekers at the Canadian border. And Canada's two major railways will come to a halt next week if a strike goes ahead. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal workplace health and safety regulator wants Canadian businesses to prepare a pandemic plan for the possibility of a “new virus” that could lead to food or fuel disruptions in the most extreme scenarios. Plus, the number of building permits given the green light in June declined by a whopping 13.9 percent despite federal pledges to increase the housing supply. And Canada leads the world when it comes to approving citizens for assisted suicide in comparison to other nations that have legalized the practice. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The downtown Victoria, B.C. event venue Ambrosia Banquet has cancelled a panel discussion titled “Vancouver Island Speaks! Detransing Canada,” which was scheduled for September 14, 2024. Plus, a Port Coquitlam imam is under investigation for alleged hate speech against Jews and Christians in a sermon. And Canada is on track to surpass 500,000 new permanent residents this year. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critics of the Liberal's online harms bill claim that a video of a UK man being arrested by police for social media comments foreshadows what could happen in Canada. Plus, Venezuelans across Canada are protesting the shady election of incumbent President Nicolas Maduro's socialist regime and they are not happy with Canada's official statement on the fiercely contested ballot results. And 47% of Canadians think it's time that the federal government downsized and reduced the number of public sector workers. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Guilbeault says the implication that the federal government could have done more to fight the wildfire that ravaged Jasper, Alta. is “simply not true.” Plus, a new study shows Canadians are spending more on taxes than food, shelter and clothing combined. And Aaviral photo of a man apparently defecating in front of a gas pump in Brampton, is sparking outrage online. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Liberal party's devastating loss in the Toronto—St.Paul's byelection, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for another round of byelections to be held on Sept. 16. Plus, a national pro-life group is asking Health Canada to pull an abortion pill off of the market after reviewing the government's adverse reactions reporting system. And an inmate serving a near 8-year sentence escapes from a healing centre in Edmonton. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Liberal government intended to “use all tools” at its disposal to implement drug decriminalization nationally, according to an internal memo. Plus, multiple wildfires force thousands to evacuate Jasper, Alberta. And an Ottawa councillor resigned as a Conservative candidate due to an impaired driving charge. Tune into The Daily Brief with Andrew Lawton and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new interim director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service authored a report maligning concerns about gender ideology as a domestic security threat. Plus, Ford plans to build large Super Duty trucks at an Ontario production plant it had originally intended to use for electric vehicles. And Elections Canada wants to change rules for the political nomination process in the wake of foreign interference, including measures to bar non-citizens from voting in party candidate nominations. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executives at a British Columbia library decided to ban “Grave Error: How the Media Misled Us (and the Truth about Residential Schools),” a book debunking the political narrative that hundreds of graves were supposedly discovered at former residential schools, before conducting a review of its contents. Plus, the Trudeau government's directive to banks to relabel the carbon tax rebates landing in some Canadians' bank accounts is being criticized as an attempt at putting “lipstick on a pig.” And Donald Trump's running mate Ohio Senator J.D. Vance has a history of chiming in on Canadian politics, including by voicing support for the Freedom Convoy. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former US President Donald Trump is “safe” after a suspected assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally – and True North was on the ground. Plus, an all-ages nude swimming club in the Toronto area changes its rules after social media outrage. And Pierre Poilievre vows to close drug injection sites near schools and playgrounds. Tune into the Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CBC quietly approved another round of bonuses for its executives and non-unionized staff, despite recent layoffs and struggling viewership. Plus, a recent report by the federal budget watchdog revealed that Canada will miss its NATO spending requirement by even more than the Liberals projected in the latest budget. And Canadians remain proud of the national flag but pride in the economy is at an all time low, according to a new survey. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of British Columbia youth advocates are aiming to open a tuition-free independent school by September 2025. Plus, newcomers are considering relocating provinces and even leaving Canada due to rising housing costs, according to a new survey. And Canada has the third-highest household debt in the world, trailing only Switzerland and Australia and far exceeding any other G7 country, according to a Desjardins report. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent poll revealed that majority of Canadians believe the country is “broken” ahead of Canada Day. Plus, a petition wants to prevent Ontario Catholic schools from flying Pride flags indoors. And former defence minister Harjit Sajjan accused the media of racism over reports he prioritized Afghan Sikh rescues over Canadian citizens. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson was arrested in Calgary moments after delivering a speech on censorship and government overreach. Plus, a recently updated animal-human influenza pandemic agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. lists vaccine mandates, border measures and travel restrictions as part of its mandate. And the head at a public library in British Columbia boasted that applications from white people were wholly disregarded when hiring for every executive position except her own. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What truly drives collaboration between sales reps and designers? Today, we cut through the noise to explore how technology and simplified processes can foster better partnerships.Join us as we hear from industry experts Lindsey Shepherd, owner of Full Circle, and Tom Caterino, principal at Contract Sources in Boston, as they share how they use technology and unique approaches to communication to create harmonious and impactful relationships that deliver real results for their businesses and people.But wait, there's more! Alexandra also examines survey results from the North American Independent Rep Council (NAIRC), hosted by Jeff Carlson, on the use of specification services and technology by independent rep groups. The results may surprise you.The Design Pop is an Imagine a Place Production (presented by OFS)Connect with Alexandra on LinkedInFollow The Design Pop on LinkedInLearn more about Alexandra Tseffos and The Design Pop