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Tucker Carlson compares Trudeau to Mussolini, slams COVID-19 isolation facilities

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True North Wire
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Fox News personality Tucker Carlson compared Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini during a Wednesday night segment, taking aim at the Liberal government’s policy of forcing Canadians who travel abroad to quarantine in government facilities. 

“Canada, took a dramatic move towards legitimately dangerous authoritarianism,” said Carlson. 

“Trudeau’s internment policy has been in place since last month and as far as we can tell no major US network has even mentioned it, and neither has our State Department which ordinarily seems to exist to make unhappy noises about human rights violations around the world but not a word about Canada.” 

The program focused largely on a tweet by Trudeau where he announced that it was “not optional” for travellers to quarantine in government facilities should their coronavirus tests come back positive.

“If your results come back negative for COVID-19, you’ll be able to head home and finish your mandatory quarantine there. If your test results come back positive, you’ll need to immediately quarantine in designated government facilities. This is not optional,” tweeted Trudeau. 

Carlson also made mention of Conservative Party MP Michelle Rempel who criticized the government’s handling of the federal quarantine program after two women were sexually assaulted while under government supervision. 

Following reports of the sexual assault, Liberal Health Minister Patty Hajdu said that the mandatory hotel quarantine was meant to “protect Canadians.” 

“Suddenly Canada is a flagrant violator of the most basic human rights. Fail a COVID test and they will lock you up without trial. And go ahead and try to disobey, according to the Canadian government, anyone who attempts to avoid these rules (detention in a government internment facility for example) could face a million dollar fine and three years in prison,” said Carlson.

“This is Justin Trudeau’s Canada. It’s funny – Trudeau always seemed like a cheerful idiot: wearing weird costumes and yammering on about diversity. Who knew he was Mussolini?”

During a House of Commons public safety committee in March, the federal government admitted that it relied upon “incomplete data” regarding the effectiveness of mandatory hotel quarantines as opposed to at-home quarantines. 

“I will just say this, the data is incomplete internationally. We are as a world trying to figure out what the best approach is to prevent the importation of COVID-19, the combination of quarantine and testing and it is under study,” Hajdu said on March 10. 

NDP to debate phasing out Canada’s Armed Forces at policy convention

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Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
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The federal NDP are set to debate whether or not to phase out the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) at their upcoming 2021 convention. 

The policy resolution titled “Elimination of the Canadian Armed Forces” was submitted by the party’s Spadina-Fort York Electoral District Association (EDA). 

It claims that “in a world with a globalized economy traditional militaries are becoming increasingly unnecessary” and points to other countries like Costa Rica and Iceland which have allegedly “abolished their armies.” 

“An NDP government will commit to phasing out the Canadian Armed Forces,” the policy resolution states. “All members of the Canadian Armed Forces will be retrained, at the expense of the federal government, into civil service roles that help expand Canadian, provincial and municipal social services, such as expanded health care, education, community services, public transit and parks.” 

The policy also makes provisions for members of the CAF to continue receiving their full salaries and benefits until they take on their new proposed role in the civil service. 

The NDP policy convention is set to take place from April 9-11. According to convention rules, any party member can write a resolution and submit it to their EDA for consideration. All resolutions are submitted to the convention by EDA Presidents upon which they get debated and voted on by all NDP members. 

Critics have accused the NDP of propping up the Liberal government which currently holds a minority position in the House of Commons. 

Recently, the NDP revealed that it had repaid a multimillion-dollar debt it had accumulated during the 2019 federal election. The party was able to scrounge together $7.7 million to repay the loans despite the fact that fundraising has been slow through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Other policy resolutions to be debated at the convention include a motion to remove all Sir John A Macdonald statues from public spaces, abolishing Canada’s monarchy and pulling Canada out of NATO. 

True North reached out to the NDP for comment on the resolution but did not hear back by the time this article was published. 

Doug Ford plunges Ontario into third lockdown

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True North Wire
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford outlined his government’s strict new lockdown regime on Thursday afternoon, citing an “alarming surge” of recent COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. 

Ford appeared alongside the Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott, the Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams and Co-Chair of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table Dr. Adalsteinn Brown.

“I know pulling the emergency brake will be difficult on many people across the province, but we must try and prevent more people from getting infected and overwhelming our hospitals. Our vaccine rollout is steadily increasing, and I encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. That is our best protection against this deadly virus,” said Ford. 

The new rules include a ban on indoor events and reduces the limit of outdoor gatherings to five people only “except for gatherings with members of the same household (the people you live with) or gatherings of members of one household and one other person from another household who lives alone.” 

Beginning on Saturday, April 3 the lockdown will go into effect for at least four weeks.  

In-person shopping is also restricted to a 50% capacity for supermarkets and other essential stores like pharmacies and 25% maximum capacity for all other retailers including big box outlets. Meanwhile, personal care services like salons have been prohibited altogether. 

Ford also announced that indoor dining would be banned until further notice as well as outdoor dining. Restaurants are being ordered to only operate by way of take-out, drive-through or delivery. 

Other new measures include the shutting down of indoor and outdoor sport activities and a 15% capacity on funerals, weddings and religious services. 

“Implementing a provincewide emergency brake was not an easy decision to make and is not one we take lightly. As we continue to vaccinate more Ontarians, the end is in sight, but right now these necessary measures will help to stop the spread of variants in our communities, protect capacity in our health care system, and save lives,” said Minister Elliott. 

Ford also announced a pause of Ontario’s back to school framework, however, schools will remain open for in-person learning following Easter celebrations. 

“During the emergency shutdown, schools will remain open for in-person learning with strict safety measures in place. The spring break will continue as planned for the week of April 12. In order to support working families, child care will remain open during the shutdown. Child care settings will continue to adhere to stringent health and safety measures so that they remain safe places for children and staff,” wrote a government press release. 

De-Alienating the West

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Andrew Lawton
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The Andrew Lawton Show is taking an in-depth look at western alienation and the growing push for independence in Alberta. Andrew sits down with Alberta activist Danny Hozak, People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier and Wildrose Independence Party interim leader Paul Hinman to talk about Alberta’s upcoming referendum, the state of the province, and what independence might look like.

Courtice retirement home locked seniors in rooms, removed door handles: report

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True North Wire
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A retirement home in Courtice, Ont. confined its residents in their rooms by removing the door handles, according to a report by the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA). 

In a recently released report, inspectors found that White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence confined and abused patients while the residence was dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19 earlier this year.

White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence “failed to comply with certain sections of the Retirement Homes Act related to protection against abuse and neglect of residents, as well as confinement,” according to inspector Michele Davidson. 

The report also claims the residence provided false or misleading information to inspectors. The RHRA says action may be taken against the company that operates the residence.

“In the meantime, the home will take corrective action by committing to an action plan that will address these concerns. This includes comprehensive re-education of all staff on zero tolerance on resident abuse and neglect, the No Restraint Policy and confinement, as well as fire safety and the whistleblowing policy,” the RHRA said.

“Additionally, the home will re-educate the management team of all appropriate measures to take during a COVID-19 outbreak.”

In February, CP24 and CTV News Toronto obtained a report from the company, Verve Senior Living, which admits door handles were removed on a “small” number of doors. The general manager of the home had been put on leave after the incident.

Tens of thousands of long-term care residents in Ontario have been confined to their rooms for over a year in Ontario, with many deprived of any access to their families. 

Long-term residents have complained of being treated like prisoners and near-abusive treatment as care homes limited contact between staff, residents and family members.

Xinhua News Agency acquires True North

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True North Wire
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Canada’s number one independent news source will soon be reaching a new audience: Communist China! 

On April 1, 2021, China’s leading state-run press agency Xinhua News Agency announced the multi-billion dollar acquisition of True North. 

True North founder Candice Malcolm said it’s time to face the music, embrace the inevitable and welcome the Chinese government with open arms.

“Like the Globe and Mail, True North welcomes our new Communist overlords. All hail Xi Jinping,” said Malcolm.

President and Editor-in-chief of Xinhua He Dong said True North’s recent coverage of China was too critical, and that the Chinese media giant felt obliged to act by purchasing the Canadian outlet. 

“Frankly, we weren’t too happy with True North’s coverage of the Chinese Government or Xi Jinping,” He said.

“In an ideal world, all Canadians should be willing to ignore China’s actions, whether it be the complete disregard for human rights or its belligerent trade practices – like the Canadian Prime Minister, but one can dream.”

By purchasing True North, and paying off the handful of independent journalists left in Canada, Xinhua said that even skeptical, independent-minded Canadians will soon gain a newfound respect for the Chinese Communist Government. Canadians can look forward to True North’s rosey new editorial coverage in the coming weeks. 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also praised the acquisition. 

“We welcome this positive development and increased diversity of Canada’s news landscape. As I’ve mentioned before, China is the country I admire the most,” Trudeau said glowingly.

“Our government will swiftly ensure that True North is admitted into the Parliamentary Press Gallery, and that the new Chinese-owned True North begins receiving media subsidies as soon as possible,” said a Liberal government spokesperson.

True North viewers can look forward to the same type of groundbreaking coverage they have been familiar with in recent years – but with some Xi Jinping-esque swaggery. 

For example, True North’s The Andrew Lawton Show will continue to operate – but Andrew Lawton will be relocated to Xinjiang in an undisclosed camp, where Chinese officials promise he’ll be “looked after.”

Disclaimer: This article is FAKE NEWS. Happy April Fool’s Day from your freedom-loving, communist-hating friends at True North.

FUREY: Schools are not superspreaders of COVID-19

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True North Wire
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Based on what the mainstream media is reporting and the government’s data, many Canadians believe kids are superspreaders of COVID-19 and schools are hotbeds for the virus.  But this is simply not the case. 

Many pediatric experts and health officials are pushing for schools to remain open and the government data – particularly in Ontario – is flawed. 

Anthony Furey discusses in his latest video.

Total federal deficit for 2020-2021 will be $363.4 billion: PBO

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True North Wire
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The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) estimates the 2020-2021 federal budget deficit will be $363.4 billion and warns Canada’s fiscal outlook could get worse.

In a report released Wednesday, the independent office predicted the Trudeau government’s unprecedented spending will raise Canada’s debt-to-GDP ratio to the highest it’s been in over fifty years.

“PBO projects budgetary deficits of $363.4 billion and $121.1 billion in 2020-21 and 2021-22, respectively. Relative to the size of the economy, the deficit in 2020-21 amounts to 16.5 percent of GDP—the largest budgetary deficit since the beginning of the series in 1966-67,” the report reads.

“Based on Finance Canada and PBO estimates, we calculate that total federal COVID-19 response measures will amount to $331 billion.”

During the coronavirus pandemic, the Trudeau government spent at a historical rate as government-enforced lockdowns were imposed. While pandemic funding was used to replace income for millions of Canadians, it was also used to give paid leave and free furniture for federal employees.

At the same time, the deficit continues to expand due to non-pandemic expenses such as giving pay raises to MPs.

To accommodate the spending, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has proposed raising the debt ceiling from $1.168 trillion to $1.831 trillion.

According to the PBO, Canada’s debt will begin to gradually decline starting next year at the current rate, but warns the situation could worsen if the government does not restrain spending.

The PBO’s report does not include the three-year stimulus plan the government will launch in April which will cost between $70-100 billion.

In a statement, Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux says the stimulus plan may help the economy if used wisely, but warns it may only create bigger problems if the Trudeau government chooses to use the funding on permanent projects.

“However, the Government’s $70 to $100 billion earmark for stimulus spending and potential budget measures pose an upside risk to our economic outlook and will increase the deficit,” he said.

“Should measures in the upcoming budget translate into new permanent programs that are deficit financed, the sustainable debt-to-GDP trajectory we project over the medium- and long-term could be reversed.”

The federal government is set to unveil their budget on April 19, 2021.

US zoo to vaccinate animals before most Canadian adults receive first dose

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Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
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A US zoo is on track to vaccinate its at-risk animals before many Canadian adults can expect to get their first COVID-19 shots.

Conservative MP and Health Critic Michelle Rempel Garner slammed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Twitter in response to the news, saying that it was an example of how badly the Liberals have botched Canada’s vaccine response. 

“Most Americans aged 16 and over will have access to a vaccine in the next week or two. In Canada, that milestone is far away. In fact, these zoo animals in the United States might have access to a vaccine before many Canadian adults will. That’s how badly Trudeau has failed,” tweeted Rempel Garner on Wednesday. 

According to ABC 7 News, the Oakland Zoo plans on vaccinating all of its primates and other species such as big cats. The zoo is expecting to receive 100 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by the veterinary drug company Zoetis. 

Critics have accused the Trudeau government of failing Canadians by not securing enough vaccines on time. As of March 30, 2021, data shows that Canada currently places 65th in the world for cumulative COVID-19 vaccinations per 100 people. 

With only 14.5 people vaccinated out of 100, Canada is currently behind countries like Romania, Greece and Morocco when it comes to vaccinations. Meanwhile the US places 21st with 44.13 people vaccinated out of 100. 

A recent announcement by Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommended that provinces halt the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for those under the age of 55 because of blood clot issues detected in its use. 

Despite the announcement, Prime Minister Jusitin Trudeau has urged Canadians to take whatever vaccine they’re first offered. 

“I understand how challenging this can be for Canadians. The science is evolving as we get more and more data experts are refining and shifting their recommendations,” said Trudeau. 

“The bottom line for Canadians is the right vaccine for you to take is the very first vaccine that you are offered.”

Last week, Ontario Premier Doug Ford described the federal vaccine approach as “becoming a joke” and blamed the Trudeau government for failing to acquire enough shots. 

“We do not have enough vaccines from the federal government and it’s a joke. Fifty-fifth in the world,” said Ford. 

Over a dozen Canadian academics sign declaration condemning Chinese sanctions

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Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
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Over a dozen Canadian academics have signed onto an international solidarity statement condemning China’s latest retaliatory sanctions targeting researchers and university professors from Western nations. 

To date over 740 academics have signed the declaration which continues to gain support online.  

Among the Canadians to have added their name to the document include:  

Lynette Ong, University of Toronto, Thomas Bruce, University of Toronto, Emile Dirks, University of Toronto, Michael Lambek, University of Toronto, C. D. Alison Bailey, University of British Columbia, Leo K. Shin, The University of British Columbia, Manfred Elfstrom, University of British Columbia, Okanagan, Christopher Rea, University of British Columbia, Tsering Shakya, University of British Columbia, Timothy Brook, University of British Columbia, Josephine Chiu-Duke, The University of British Columbia, Shannon Walsh, University of British Columbia, HsingChi von Bergmann, The University of British Columbia, Pitman Potter, University of British Columbia, Charles Burton, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Andre Laliberte, University of Ottawa, Marie Leduc, Independent Researcher, Canada. 

On March 26, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced a spat of sanctions targeting scholars and their families who are speaking out against China’s human rights abuses against the Uyghur minority in the nation’s Xinjiang region. 

“The sanctions are the latest escalation of a process of constraining academic debate that has occurred over the last few decades, and that has included attempts to malign individual non-Chinese scholars in the Party-state-controlled Chinese media or deny them entry to China, as well as persecution of scholars and the closing of spaces for free academic enquiry in the Hong Kong SAR (special administrative region),” the solidarity statement writes. 

“The structurally most vulnerable victims of academic persecution have been Chinese scholars whose criticism of the government has exposed them in some cases to extremely serious measures including disciplinary action, dismissal, enforced disappearance, criminal punishment, and inhumane treatment during incarceration.”

The declaration goes on to call on the Chinese government to revoke the “unjustified sanctions” and for universities to stand up to China’s “intimidation strategy.” 

So far, the Chinese government has targeted academics from the UK and the EU in retaliatory sanctions. No Canadian academic has been sanctioned by China to date. However, China has targeted politicians in Canada with sanctions including Conservative Party MP Michael Chong. 

“There’s a clear message there: They’re giving the Liberal cabinet a pass on sanctions because they were good boys and girls who abstained from the motion recognizing a Uyghur genocide,” said Chong in an interview. 

In February, an opposition motion to declare that China’s human rights abuses constituted an ongoing genocide was passed through the House of Commons receiving unanimous support barring Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet, who abstained from voting on the matter. 

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