What it is
PoliDesk is a free daily political briefing for Canada, Ontario, Toronto and the world. Every morning at 7:00 (Toronto time) it picks the five political stories that the most news outlets are covering, and shows each one in a short card with links to the original reporting.
How stories are chosen
About every ten minutes PoliDesk reads public news feeds, keeps the political stories and groups reports about the same event. At 7:00 it ranks those groups by how many different outlets covered them, how recent they are and whether they have a photo, keeps a mix of regions, and makes sure at least one Canadian story is included. Nothing is written by hand and nothing is paid for.
Where the news comes from
Al Jazeera, BBC News, CBC News, CBC Toronto, CBC World, CTV News, Global News, Global News Toronto, NPR, Policy Options, The Conversation, The Guardian, Toronto Star. Every card links to the original articles; PoliDesk shows only headlines and short summaries.
Why it's short
Many people avoid the news because it feels endless and draining. A briefing with a clear end, a streak for showing up, and a one-question check at the end is meant to keep you informed without the doom-scrolling.
More
Browse every story from the last three days under “All stories” in the app, or read past briefings.