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The Armed Forces has been deploying “gender advisors”
An annual report by the Department of National Defence reveals the Canadian Armed Forces has been deploying full-time “gender advisors” to Ukraine and other international military operations.
Plus, the Durham Regional Police Association is adding to the growing number of people and organizations calling for an election and for the prime minister to step down.
And the Alberta NDP have held onto a Lethbridge seat in the party’s first electoral test since Naheed Nenshi became the leader.
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The declining Canadian dollar
For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian dollar has dipped below 0.70 USD in value.
Plus, according to a new poll, the majority of Canadians want an election now following Chrystia Freeland’s resignation.
And a London councillor who frequently criticizes the city’s approach to addressing the homelessness crisis has had her pay suspended for “harassing” a bureaucrat by quoting his tweet.
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Trump continues to troll Canada
US President-elect Donald Trump criticized Chrystia Freeland’s resignation from cabinet, calling her “toxic” and mocking Justin Trudeau as the “governor” of America’s “51st state.”
Plus, tucked away in the Liberal government’s fall economic statement is a commitment to throw an additional nearly 600 million dollars over three years in taxpayer funds to confiscate guns from law-abiding firearms owners.
And a top NDP official has said his party is willing to defeat the Liberals in a confidence vote if Justin Trudeau hasn’t resigned by next February or March, a timeline that happens to coincide with leader Jagmeet Singh’s pension eligibility.
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Another embarrassing byelection loss for Trudeau
The federal government’s fall economic statement blew past the previously announced “fiscal guardrail” that was supposed to keep the deficit below $40 billion.
Plus, the federal Conservatives have delivered another blow to the Liberals, clinching a decisive victory in the Cloverdale–Langley byelection.
And Canada Post employees were ordered back to work as negotiations reached an impasse.
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Freeland resigns and calls out Trudeau’s “costly political gimmicks”
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced her resignation from Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, taking aim at “costly political gimmicks” on the eve of the government’s fall economic update.
Plus, small businesses are feeling crushed by the Canada Post strike as their costs soar.
And Alberta unveils its border security plan with sheriff-led patrols and a “red zone.”
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Featuring host Cosmin Dzsurdzsa 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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