EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 2 MIN
Western Standard News Update | $885 million on health for illegal immigrants, refugees | 27 Jan 2026
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In this Western Standard News Update, reporter Leah Mushet breaks down the stories Canadians are watching closely this week. Ottawa has spent nearly $885 million on health services for illegal immigrants and refugee claimants, including coverage beyond what many provinces provide to citizens.In Surrey, City Council has unanimously called on the federal government to declare a national emergency as violent extortion incidents surge across the city.The update also covers the announcement of Team Canada’s flag bearers for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, alongside new revelations that Ottawa’s Two Billion Trees program spent nearly half a billion dollars while falling far short of its planting targets.
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In this Western Standard News Update, reporter Leah Mushet breaks down the stories Canadians are watching closely this week. Ottawa has spent nearly $885 million on health services for illegal immigrants and refugee claimants, including coverage beyond what many provinces provide to citizens.In Surrey, City Council has unanimously called on the federal government to declare a national emergency as violent extortion incidents surge across the city.The update also covers the announcement of Team Canada’s flag bearers for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, alongside new revelations that Ottawa’s Two Billion Trees program spent nearly half a billion dollars while falling far short of its planting targets.
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Western Standard News Update | $885 million on health for illegal immigrants, refugees | 27 Jan 2026
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