Ep 21: The News Scroll - January Edition

“Like, share and subscribe to our Substack page” to support our podcast.In this episode of Canadian Reformer, Daniel covers five recent stories every Canadian should know.*Note these are brief summaries. Listeners are strongly encouraged to look into each story on their own and not be quick to assume any positions by the host. Although there are many stories taking place around the world, the primary focus of these events relate to BC and Canada.*#1 Federal Court of Appeal Rules in Favor of Freedom ConvoyThe Federal Court of Appeal has rejected Ottawa’s appeal against a 2024 lower court decision that deemed the government’s use of the Emergencies Act in response to the Freedom Convoy “unreasonable.” The appellate court’s review of the 2024 Federal Court ruling found that the lower court had “correctly determined” the declaration of a public order emergency was unreasonable, noting in its Jan. 16 ruling that parts of the order infringed paragraph 2(b) and section 8 of the Charter. These sections relate to freedom of expression and protection against unreasonable search and seizure.* Article by Epoch Times* Article by National Post* Article by Notthebee – Includes video clips by Trudeau Government during the protests* Rebelnews questions Crystia Freeland at WEFCall to Action:* Email your MP. Tell them you learned out this ruling. Ask your MP if they will make a formal apology to all the peaceful protestors who were violently attacked in Ottawa. Ask your MP what will they do now that its clear an injustice has been made against its own citizens. https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search* Consider praying for our Supreme Court Justices#2 Is MAiD in Canada Murder?Canadian mother Margaret Marsilla has revealed that her 26-year-old son, Kiano V., was killed by euthanasia on December 30, 2025. She said his death was approved by Dr. Ellen Wiebe, a Vancouver abortionist and euthanasia practitioner who has ended the lives of over 400 patients. Kiano suffered from diabetes, which had resulted in visual impairment.In a separate case, an elderly Canadian woman identified only as “Mrs. B” was euthanized under Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program despite reportedly withdrawing her request hours earlier, citing religious and personal objections.* 26 year old killed by MAiD for ‘mental illness’ – Lifesitenews* Ontario Mother Speaks about her sons’s MAiD death – York Region News* 80 year old woman receives MAiD ‘against her will’* Video Report by Jonathan Van Maren - YoutubeCall to Action:* Share these stories with your neighbors and start a conversation* Get informed at https://carenotkill.ca/* Watch and share this video with MP Tamara Jansen (Posted Jan 19th, 2026)#3 Frances Widdowson Arrested at UBCHundreds of UBC and SFU students, joined by far-left activists who were not students, gathered on January 22 to protest a OneBC free speech event featuring Dr. Frances Widdowson.Posters pasted around campus prior to the group’s arrival advertised a call to mobilize against the visit as an opportunity to “stand with survivors” by protesting “against residential school deniers at UBC.” The flyers also labelled Widdowson and the OneBC party as “fascists” and “deniers,” and called on students to oppose debate or discussion with them.* Report by Drea Humphrey* Raw footage by PFT* Link to UBC 2025/26 BudgetCall to Action:* Consider praying for our universities and university students* Email your MLA. Ask them if they heard about the UBC event and the arrest of Dr. Widdowson. Tell them you want to see open debate on our publicly funded universities or have public funding removed. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members#4 Bill C-9 on hold… For Now.Members of Parliament on the House of Commons’ justice committee voted Monday in favour of pausing work on a controversial government hate crimes bill, to instead turn attention to the Liberals’ bail reform package.* Liberals and Conservatives vote to prioritize bail bill – National Post Article* Andrew Lawton shares the positive news in the house – X PostCall to action:* Email your MP. Tell them now that Bill C-9 is on hold, its time to have real bail reform to put violent criminals behind bars. Find your MP here https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search#5 BC NDP Quietly Makes Another Land Deal with First NationsThe provincial government led by the BC NDP has announced what it deems to be an important step toward protecting the environment, supporting Indigenous reconciliation, and providing stability for forestry jobs in northern Vancouver Island. But the Conservative Party of B.C. argues this same decision shows the BC NDP is quietly changing how public land is controlled, without enough public debate.Last week, the provincial government signed four ministerial orders to move forward with the Gwa’ni Land Use Planning Project, a joint plan developed with the Namgis First Nation.* Report by Dailyhive.comCall to action:* Email your MLA. Tell them you want DRIPA repealed immediately and you are not in favor of the BC government giving land to other nations. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members* Consider signing a petition to repeal DRIPA“Like, share and subscribe to our Substack page” to support our podcast.Follow us on X: https://x.com/CanadaReformers*Disclaimer: The views expressed in all podcast and written posts are solely my own and do not reflect the views of any employer or any associated organizations or groups. This disclaimer serves to protect individuals and entities from liability and create a boundary between personal and professional expression. This is a legal statement.Do you have feedback or questions for us? Did you find an error?Interested in sponsoring or advertising with us? Write to us at [email protected] to buy us a coffee? E-transfer us at [email protected] next time… God bless you, God bless Canada.Promotions/Announcements:* Have you tried Resistance Coffee?Enjoy premium coffee from a Christ-honoring, Canadian, and family-owned business. 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