The Evan Bray Show - Paul Martin - January 5th, 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. Venezuela sits on some of the largest proven oil reserves in the world, mostly heavy crude, making it a key player in global energy markets. Evan is joined by Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, Paul Martin to talk about what this might mean for oil prices and the Canadian economy.
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