The Evan Bray Show

A Conservative MP's Response to the Prime Minister's Speech at the World Economic Forum

Many have applauded Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum for outlining global instability and the need for middle powers to act, but some critics say it lacked concrete plans and timelines on issues like Canada’s economy, defence, and sovereignty. One of those critics is Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative MP for Calgary Nose Hill and Critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, who has argued that the speech needs to be backed by clear action, not just rhetoric. She joins Evan now to discuss her concerns.

I Got Bills: How Saskatchewan Residents are Feeling About their Finances

A new MNP Consumer Debt Index shows Saskatchewan residents are bracing for a difficult 2026, with 72% expecting the cost of living to rise. The survey also found Saskatchewan residents are more financially stretched than any other province, with half saying they are within $200 of not being able to pay their monthly bills. To talk about these findings Evan welcomes Pamela Meger, Regina-based Licensed Insolvency Trustee with MNP LTD. to the show.

Do You Support the Legalization of Drugs Other than Marijuana? What a New Poll Finds

A recent poll by Research Co. shows that most Canadians — about 65% — support keeping marijuana legal. Support for legalizing other currently banned drugs, however, remains very low. To discuss these and other findings, Mario Canseco, President of Research Co., joins Evan.

The Growing Health and Biotech Sector: Introducing a One of a Kind Sask. Entrepreneur

Brent Zettl is a pioneering entrepreneur in the cannabis industry, having co-founded Prairie Plant Systems, CanniMed Ltd., and CanniMed Therapeutics, and leading both to become Canada’s first licensed producers of medical cannabis. He is now the founder and CEO of ZYUS Life Sciences Inc., which is developing a new opioid‑alternative pain treatment. Brent joins us today to discuss his career, Saskatchewan’s growing health and biotech sector, and ZYUS’s exciting innovations.

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