Western Standard News Update | Iran war hits airfares as Canada loses 84,000 jobs | 13 Mar 2026

In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down the stories making headlines across Canada. Rising fuel costs linked to the Iran war are pushing up airfare prices, Canada lost 84,000 jobs in February, and Liberal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson is facing backlash over housing comments. Meanwhile, Ontario’s government is planning legislation that would exempt Premier Doug Ford and cabinet from freedom of information rules, and a Calgary murder suspect has been arrested in British Columbia.Catch the full update and follow Western Standard on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts.