David Menzies

Trump tells Canada what to do, US targets Cdn censors, Boomers want less migration | Rebel Roundtable

August 15th, 2025  |  1 hr 10 mins

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Today, we're looking at President Trump's comments about how the U.S. tells both Canada and Mexico 'what to do' when it comes to border security.

Plus, the U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada's Online News Act, criticizing the legislation for being an Orwellian censorship on press freedom.

And finally, a new poll has found that older Canadians are hoping to see immigration levels lowered by the federal government.

DAVID MENZIES | Ontario teachers' union votes to tackle 'anti-Palestinian racism' while Jewish students face skyrocketing harassment

August 13th, 2025  |  1 hr 5 mins

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'The resource’s scope should include anti-Palestinian racism, affirming Palestinian identity and teaching about Palestinian history,' states a motion passed by the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario at its annual general meeting.

REBEL ROUNDTABLE | Poilievre wants 'net negative' migration, Lawyers rip hiking ban, 40K jobs lost

August 8th, 2025  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Hosted by: David Menzies and Drea Humphrey (ft. The National Telegraph's Wyatt Claypool and political commentator Viva Frei)

Today, we're looking at Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for Canada to have net negative migration numbers after new arrivals to the country increased starting in 2022.

Plus, constitutional lawyers are ripping Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston's decision to ban hiking, camping and fishing in the Atlantic province over wildfire concerns.

And finally, Canada suffered a shocking loss of 40,000 jobs in the month of July — could more economic trouble be headed our way if a trade deal with the U.S. can't be reached? 

REBEL ROUNDUP | Convoy organizers face 8 years, Teen killer in custody, US wants full market access

July 21st, 2025  |  1 hr 36 mins

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Today, we're looking at Crown prosecutors seeking seven- or eight-year jail terms Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber following the longest mischief trial in Canadian history.

Plus, in sharp contrast to the stiff sentence facing the protesters, a 14-year-old boy in Toronto has been detained in custody following the unprovoked killing of a 71-year-old woman.

And finally, as part of trade negotiations, the U.S. is seeking full access to Canada's market. Could supply management and the dairy cartel finally be dismantled as part of a new trade deal?

REBEL ROUNDUP | Ron betrays Don again, Carney's conflicts of interest, Will owners respect gun grab

July 14th, 2025  |  1 hr 21 mins

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Today, we're looking at Ron MacLean's latest betrayal of Canadian icon and former Coach's Corner cohost, Don Cherry. MacLean, still with CBC, asserted that Cherry's controversial “you people” rant was an exit strategy for the longtime hockey broadcaster — leading Cherry to refute the claim in an interview with the Toronto Sun's Joe Warmington.

Plus, late last week Mark Carney's lengthy list of conflicts of interest was unveiled, with the prime minister having to recuse himself in business connected to over 100 companies.

And finally, a new report is shining light on the Liberals' concerns that law-abiding firearms owners will not respect the government's efforts at gun grabbing.

REBEL ROUNDUP | Trump threatens Canada with 35% tariffs, Carney and Eby push back, RCMP budget cuts

July 11th, 2025  |  1 hr 5 mins

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Today, we're looking at President Trump's latest threat to Canada, sending a letter warning of 35% tariffs goods that are non-compliant with the existing USMCA trade deal.

Plus, we'll look at Prime Minister Mark Carney and B.C. Premier David Eby's response to the latest tariff threat and what might come next in negotiations.

And finally, a leaked email from the RCMP shows the federal police force could be facing budget cuts amid rising crime across Canada.

REBEL ROUNDP | Trump and Carney meet, G7 summit underway, Rebels at anti-ICE riots

June 16th, 2025  |  1 hr 11 mins

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Today, we're looking at President Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting in Alberta, as leaders of the G7 and other influential nations gather for the annual summit. The two leaders plan to engage in discussions over a trade deal, with Trump suggesting he's hopeful the pair will reach an agreement.

Plus, with the summit now in full swing, our Rebel News team is on the ground in the Calgary area, covering the ins and outs of the high-level meetings after winning accreditation following the brief launch of a lawsuit against the Carney government.

And finally, Rebel reporter Alexa Lavoie was in New York this weekend, where thousands came out to demonstrate against President Trump's efforts to enforce immigration laws as part of the "No Kings" protest.

REBEL ROUNDUP | Carney commits to NATO, Islamic values are Cdn, CPC voters back Alberta separatism

June 9th, 2025  |  1 hr 10 mins

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Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Mark Carney declaring Canada will meet its 2% NATO spending target by March 2026 — with the announcement coming just weeks ahead of a NATO summit, where allies are expected to agree to a further increase in defence spending.

Plus, the PM also addressed the Muslim Association of Canada last week, where he said that Islamic values are Canadian values. Is that true? Or was Carney just pandering to the audience?

And finally, a new poll shows around half of Conservative Party of Canada voters would back an independent Alberta.

REBEL ROUNDUP | Nearly 1M newcomers so far in 2025, Terror in the US, Carney meeting premiers

June 2nd, 2025  |  1 hr 12 mins

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Today, we're looking at new figures from Statistics Canada revealing over 800,000 new immigrants arriving in Canada through the first quarter of 2025. With millions more of visas set to expire later this year — and questions over how many of those individuals will voluntarily depart — how much more can the country sustain?

Plus, a suspect has been detained in Colorado after he yelled “Free Palestine!” while using a makeshift flamethrower to attack a group rallying for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

And finally, Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with Canada's premiers in a first ministers meeting this week in Saskatoon, where tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States are expected to be at the top of the agenda.

REBEL ROUNDUP | Walk For Israel confrontation, 'Leaders' back pro-Hamas thugs, Rebels catch Liberals

May 26th, 2025  |  1 hr 2 mins

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Today, we're looking at the confrontation between attendees at the annual Walk For Israel in Toronto and the pro-Hamas crowd that turned out to protest the annual event.

Plus, controversy erupted over the decision to allow the pro-Hamas crowd to march alongside the pro-Israel rally, allowing the counterdemonstrators to blare music and yell at the Israeli supporters.

And finally, Rebel News reporter Alexa Lavoie is in Ottawa as members of Parliament return to the House of Commons, where she caught up with some Liberal MPs on their way into the building.

REBEL ROUNDUP | Canada headed for recession, Trump's missile defence plan, GTA crime wave

May 21st, 2025  |  1 hr 31 mins

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Today, we're looking at a warning from TD Bank's chief economist, who says Canada is heading for a recession and forecasted 100,000 jobs could be lost in the country.

Plus, President Trump announced the U.S. would be developing a "golden dome" missile defence technology — and apparently Canada is interested in joining in what could be a modernizing of North America's air-defence systems.

And finally, a crime wave is whipping through the Greater Toronto Area, but the city's top officials seem to be more concerned with other issues instead of residents' safety.

REBEL ROUNDUP | Trump's big announcement, Libs say they'll cut immigration, Hate crimes against Jews

May 12th, 2025  |  1 hr 11 mins

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Today, we're looking at President Donald Trump's unveiling of his "big announcement" — the signing of an executive order aimed at lowering drug prices in the United States, a task delivered to his Health and Human Services department, headed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney is claiming his Liberal government will make cuts to immigration, but what does that really mean? Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in the United Kingdom, Labour PM Keir Starmer is also claiming his government will tighten restrictions on immigration following a strong performance from Nigel Farage's Reform UK party in recent elections.

And finally, new data reveals that 40% of hate crimes in Toronto are committed against Jews, as protests supportive of Hamas continue in the city following the terror group's Oct. 7 attack against Israel and amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

REBEL ROUNDUP | Separatism rising in Sask & Alberta, Carney's Bermuda tax haven, Unemployment rises

May 9th, 2025  |  1 hr 9 mins

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Today, we're looking at the rising separatist movement in Alberta and Saskatchewan, with new polling data showing around 25% to 30% support for the motion prior to the election — only for that number to have climbed to 36% following Mark Carney and the Liberals' fourth straight consecutive electoral victory.

Plus, Rebel boss Ezra Levant took a short trip to Bermuda, where he investigated Carney's firm, Brookfield Asset Management's ties to the notorious tax haven.

And finally, unemployment in Canada is nearing 7% and the Bank of Canada warned yesterday that a prolonged trade war poses a serious threat to the national economy.

REBEL ROUNDUP | Trump to meet Carney, Albertans identify as 'Alberta First', Canada falls in freedom

May 5th, 2025  |  1 hr 42 secs

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Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Mark Carney's expected first in-person meeting with President Donald Trump, following the U.S. leader's continued comments about making Canada the 51st state during an interview with NBC's Meet The Press this past weekend.

Plus, one in four Albertans identify themselves as Albertan first and Canadian second, according to a new poll. Will another Liberal victory drive even more Albertans to see themselves as Alberta firsters?

And finally, Canada has experienced another decline in its freedom rankings, this time for press freedom — something that isn't likely to come as a surprise to regular Rebel News viewers, given the way the government treats independent press outlets.

EZRA LEVANT | Radical transgenders get preferential treatment—at the expense of taxpayers

April 25th, 2025  |  33 mins 57 secs

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Taxpayers are burdened by the preferential treatment given to transgender individuals in Canada—something has to give.

REBEL ROUNDUP | Montreal cops arrest journalist, Poll shows Cons lead, Poilievre's justice reform

April 14th, 2025  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Today, we're looking at the arrest of an independent journalist by police in Montreal. Rebel News reporter Alexa Lavoie was on the scene, capturing footage of the incident and launching a support campaign for Natasha Graham at SaveNatasha.com.

Plus, a new poll from Mainstreet Research is showing the Conservatives in the lead among decided and leaning voters. Could momentum be shifting away from the Liberals and back towards the Conservatives with the election just two weeks away?

And finally, Pierre Poilievre is pledging to invoke the notwithstanding clause to bring about stricter sentences for those convicted of violent crimes.