The Evan Bray Show - Heather Exner-Pirot - January 6th, 2026

Loading player...
President Trump has made it clear he intends for the United States to capitalize on Venezuela’s oil sector. How much of a concern is that for Canada, given the U.S. is our largest energy customer?

Evan Bray is joined by Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, to talk oil markets, timelines, and what Canada can be doing now to prepare for the changes this may set in motion.
6 Jan 12PM English Canada News Commentary

Other recent episodes

Beyond the books: Regina Public Library CEO retires

After more than two decades leading the Regina Public Library, CEO Jeff Barber is retiring this fall. He joins Evan to look back at how the library has changed during his tenure, what he’s most proud of and what he sees ahead for RPL as it prepares for new leadership.
29 Sep 12PM 15 min

Saskatchewan potash: Expanding beyond the U.S.

Saskatchewan potash is in the spotlight, with Canpotex announcing a $500-million investment at the Port of Vancouver to help move more Saskatchewan potash to overseas markets, just days after Donald Trump said the U.S. is looking at buying potash from Belarus instead of Canada. Steve Halabura, CEO of Buffalo Potash…
29 Sep 12PM 14 min

Nuclear power on the prairies

Saskatchewan is continuing to move toward nuclear power, with the province expected to make another announcement today about the future of nuclear energy. At the same time, a new report argues Saskatchewan could build out nuclear without putting the full cost on SaskPower customers by striking a “grand bargain” with…
29 Sep 11AM 14 min