B.C. backtracks on decriminalization of hard drugs

In the days leading up to murderer Luka Magnotta’s transfer to a medium-security prison, Correctional Services Canada told staff not to notify the public of the move. Plus, the BC Conservatives have downplayed media speculation that there could be a merger with BC United after the latter’s leader hinted at working together to defeat the ruling NDP. And the Ontario government shut down any provincial support for decriminalization in Toronto as the city awaits on the outcome of its application. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta joins large chorus of critics calling for the federal Liberals to cancel its proposed capital gains tax hike. Plus, anti-Israel students in Nova Scotia are escalating their demands, now requesting free tuition, housing and a review of Judaism courses. And Pierre Poilievre proposes a bill to protect staff and patients from harm caused by illicit drug use inside of hospitals. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New documents reveal that asylum claimants who are crossing illegally into Canada are cashing in on hefty daily stipends at the expense of taxpayers. Plus, proposed changes to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act will see repeat auto thieves having their licences revoked for life, in an attempt to quash the auto theft crisis. And at a free speech event hosted by Rebel News in Toronto, journalist Glenn Greenwald challenged a Canadian audience to defend the free speech of those whose views they most oppose. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An RCMP review of the federal police response to the 2022 Freedom Convoy reveals that officers were uncomfortable with the unprecedented invocation of the Emergencies Act and felt immense pressure from government officials. Plus, Pierre Poilievre is calling for an investigation into Jagmeet Singh’s brother for connection to a firm lobbying for Metro. And Edmonton police dismantle an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Alberta. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite a Liberal Minister’s attempt to disrupt the event, Rebel News successfully hosted its first Rumble Live event on Friday, which featured prominent guest Donald Trump Jr. Plus, antisemitism and far-left extremism are a common occurrence at protest encampments across Canadian universities. And anger towards government, economy and policies reaches a record high among Canadians. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk called the Liberal government’s online harms bill, Bill C-63, an affront to the rights of Canadians. Plus,the annual March for Life saw hundreds of Canadians descend on Ottawa to demand an end to abortion Canada. And Rex Murphy, a man whose career spanned decades and whose influence touched the hearts of many, has passed away at the age of 77 after a valiant battle with cancer. These stories and more on The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and William McBeath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberal MPs abruptly ended a committee hearing after CBC CEO Catherine Tait refused to disclose what her 2023 executive bonus would be. Plus, Canadians were outraged to find that a Toronto baseball field banned aluminum bats, the use of hard balls and home runs over safety concerns. And India’s Foreign Affairs Minister accused Ottawa of welcoming in criminals from India in the wake of the RCMP arresting three Indian nationals believed to be involved in the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is being called out for a slew of misleading social media posts alleging Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was trying to block women’s right regarding access to contraceptives. Plus, the feds announced it would approve the B.C. government’s request to recriminalize the use of illicit drugs in public spaces. And a Toronto Police Service superintendent pleads guilty to helping Black officers to cheat on their promotions exam. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NDP MPPs walked out in solidarity with Independent MPP Sarah Jama on Monday as they defied the ban on a Palestinian headscarf in the Ontario legislative chamber. Plus, newly built schools in Quebec will be required to have gender-specific bathrooms and change rooms. And the Ontario Provincial Police will force all GTA drivers to take a breathalyzer test. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study finds more Canadians are choosing to live abroad due to the country’s ongoing affordability crisis. Plus, the Canadian Armed Forces left many Canadians scratching their heads after unveiling what appeared to be a new emblem for the Canadian Army. And a BC drug recovery program is raising concerns about the funding gap between his site and facilities that permit drug use. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices