The Evan Bray Show - General Rick Hillier - January 6th, 2026

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Saturday the United States launched a dramatic military operation in Venezuela on Saturday, carrying out airstrikes and capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. This unprecedented U.S. military operation in Venezuela highlights how sudden actions in the Americas can affect regional stability. To talk about what Canada needs to be thinking about through a military lens, Evan is joined by General Rick Hillier, former Canadian Chief of the defence staff.
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