EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 1 MIN
Western Standard News Update | 25 Nov 2025
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In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down today’s top stories: Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to deliver a luncheon speech Thursday at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, where he is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with Alberta on a bitumen pipeline to northwest British Columbia; chaos in the capital as Pokémon fever hits Ottawa, with crowds lining up for the hottest new card and a fight breaking out outside a local shop; and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is rumored to be heading to Paris to become Canada’s next Ambassador to France as Trudeau-era cabinet ministers continue to be shuffled out. Plus, Carney’s ties to Brookfield are under scrutiny again, with critics highlighting that the financial giant owns more than 2,000 companies, and the National Research Council is facing backlash after spending $61,000 on a rooftop patio upgrade because the president didn’t want picnic tables. Follow the Western Standard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music.For full stories and exclusive member access, visit WesternStandard.news.
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In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down today’s top stories: Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to deliver a luncheon speech Thursday at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, where he is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding with Alberta on a bitumen pipeline to northwest British Columbia; chaos in the capital as Pokémon fever hits Ottawa, with crowds lining up for the hottest new card and a fight breaking out outside a local shop; and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is rumored to be heading to Paris to become Canada’s next Ambassador to France as Trudeau-era cabinet ministers continue to be shuffled out. Plus, Carney’s ties to Brookfield are under scrutiny again, with critics highlighting that the financial giant owns more than 2,000 companies, and the National Research Council is facing backlash after spending $61,000 on a rooftop patio upgrade because the president didn’t want picnic tables. Follow the Western Standard on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Music.For full stories and exclusive member access, visit WesternStandard.news.
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Western Standard News Update | 25 Nov 2025
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