Western Standard News Update | CSIS flagged security risks on immigration decades ago | 27 Jan 2026

In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor highlights the major political flashpoints shaping Western and national debate. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos dispute with U.S. officials reignites questions over Canada’s approach to global power and influence, while early CSIS warnings about immigration and national security resurface in Ottawa. Meanwhile, Liberal MPs pause the Bill C-9 committee process despite demanding urgent passage, and a packed rally at Calgary’s Big Four renews calls for a referendum on Alberta independence. Follow Western Standard across platforms for ongoing coverage and fearless Western journalism.