Western Standard - April 27, 2026


Western Standard News Update ｜ Carney announces $25B wealth fund for major projects ｜ 27 Apr 2026

Topics
Carney wealth fund announcement
Mentioned
YouTube Music King Charles Dave Naylor Mark Carney
Compelled speech, the new threat to free expression in Canada CORY MORGAN： Alberta's rural internet boondoggle

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Length

1 minute

Words per minute

118.99

Word count

231

Sentence count

14


Summary

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We don t make the powerful comfortable. We make them answer no scripts, no gatekeepers, no permission needed. If you re done with polished spin and state-approved storylines, stand with the voice of western canada.

Transcript

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00:00:00.000 From the Western Standard, here's your news update.
00:00:08.120 I'm your host, Western Standard Chief Editor Dave Naylor, and here's what you need to know.
00:00:14.700 Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday Canada will create a $25 billion sovereign wealth fund to pay for so-called major projects.
00:00:24.660 The egg farmers of Canada say the issue of supply management is one of national security.
00:00:32.320 Shell has bought Calgary-based ARC Resources for a whopping $22 billion.
00:00:40.500 Conservatives are demanding answers into the $300 million Prescribe It boondoggle.
00:00:48.000 And King Charles is set to land in the United States on Monday to start a high-stakes royal tour.
00:00:53.920 It comes as the would-be assassin from the Saturday night White House correspondence dinner is to appear in court for the first time.
00:01:03.460 And that's it for now. Join us the next time for more Western Standard news updates.
00:01:08.940 You can follow us on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Podcasts.
00:01:14.640 And don't forget to visit our website at westernstandard.news.
00:01:19.040 Have a great day.
00:01:23.920 you've heard the headlines you've watched the narrative shift and you can feel it when the
00:01:32.380 truth is being rewritten in real time but not here we don't make the powerful comfortable
00:01:38.740 we make them answer no scripts no gatekeepers no permission needed if you're done with polished
00:01:46.140 spin and state-approved storylines stand with the voice of western canada join us today
00:01:53.300 Go to westernstandard.news.