EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 1 MIN
Western Standard News Update | 2 Dec 2025
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In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down today’s top stories: newly released federal statistics show more than 16,000 Canadians died through medically assisted suicide in 2024, continuing a sharp year-over-year increase. Plus, the Governor General’s office is facing criticism after seeking corporate sponsorship to help finance a multi-million-dollar hockey rink at Rideau Hall; the RCMP is under scrutiny for buying 973 Chinese-made drones now labeled high-security risks—replacements could cost up to $34 million; and U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the nation at noon MST with an expected update on potential military action in Venezuela. Also, Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to speak at the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting in Ottawa, where pipelines and energy policy are expected to dominate discussions. Follow the Western Standard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music.For full stories and member-exclusive access, visit WesternStandard.news.
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In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down today’s top stories: newly released federal statistics show more than 16,000 Canadians died through medically assisted suicide in 2024, continuing a sharp year-over-year increase. Plus, the Governor General’s office is facing criticism after seeking corporate sponsorship to help finance a multi-million-dollar hockey rink at Rideau Hall; the RCMP is under scrutiny for buying 973 Chinese-made drones now labeled high-security risks—replacements could cost up to $34 million; and U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the nation at noon MST with an expected update on potential military action in Venezuela. Also, Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to speak at the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting in Ottawa, where pipelines and energy policy are expected to dominate discussions. Follow the Western Standard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music.For full stories and member-exclusive access, visit WesternStandard.news.
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