Western Standard News Update | Hidden carbon tax set to spike gas prices | 15 Jan 2026

In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor highlights the major political stories unfolding across Canada. A new report from the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation reveals a hidden federal carbon tax will add 7 cents to a litre of gasoline this year, while hundreds of Canada Revenue Agency employees have filed fraud allegations against a colleague.Internationally, Prime Minister Mark Carney signs a new energy deal in China without securing a removal of tariffs on Canola, and a Canadian citizen has been reported killed in the violent uprising in Iran. Meanwhile in Ottawa, a briefing note states the CBC must be used to bolster social cohesion.Follow for more Western Standard updates across Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, and WesternStandard.news