Prime Time

Daily Brief

Daily Brief is all about the news that drives our country's political discussions. From local school boards to the House of Commons to the United Nations, host David Akin reports on the day's top events and how they're shaping politics across Canada. Daily Brief is broadcast live five days a week from our Sun News studio in the nation's capital and promises a fresh political twist on the stories you need to know.

On Air

Newfoundland

Monday to Friday 8:30 - 9:30PM

Atlantic

Monday to Friday 7 - 8PM

Eastern

Monday to Friday 6 - 7PM

Central

Monday to Friday 5 - 6PM

Mountain

Monday to Friday 4 - 5PM

Pacific

Monday to Friday 3 - 4PM

About David Akin

An Ottawa insider like none other, David Akin is a renowned journalist, blogger and digital media pioneer who was named one of the "100 Most Influential People in Ottawa" by the Hill Times. His 25-year broadcasting career includes stints with CTV National News, the Globe and Mail and the National Post, as well as a Gemini Award and National Newspaper Award citation of merit. His blog, On The Hill, is one of the most widely read political blogs in Canada.