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• Danielle Smith defends upcoming Ben Shapiro interview

  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

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• Liberals select Mark Carney as leader, next PM

  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

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• Trump offers one month tariff reprieve for USMCA-compliant goods

  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

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• Trump accuses Trudeau of using tariffs to stay in power

  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

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• Canada hits back with retaliatory tariffs

  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

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