Western Standard News Update | Ruling Upheld: Emergencies Act Illegal | 16 Jan 2026

In this Western Standard News Update, Chief Editor Dave Naylor breaks down the federal court ruling that declared the Liberal government’s use of the Emergencies Act during the Freedom Convoy to be unlawful.Canada also reaches a new tariff deal with China covering both canola and electric vehicles, prompting sharp criticism from Ontario Premier Doug Ford as he calls for immediate support for the domestic auto sector.Plus, we share audio of an Alberta teacher berating conservative voters and check in with Toronto reporter Jeremy Borg as a major blizzard shuts down the city — 27 years after the storm that forced officials to call in the army for help.Follow Western Standard on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts — and visit WesternStandard.News for full coverage.