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0:11 - The 2026 winter Olympics kick off this weekend! 7:17 - Mark Carney announces plans to ‘transform’ Canada’s auto sector. 16:20 - Our weekly economics recap with Dr. Eric Kam. 25:32 - What are your thoughts on Mark Carneys plans for the Canadian auto sector? 35:17 - Canada lagging behind U.S. in adopting drones for spraying in agriculture, ag groups say. 44:48 - Super Bowl 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Russell Milk is a remote sensing specialist at Olds College Centre of Innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Dr. Eric Kam is an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Exner-Pirot is the director of energy, natural resources and environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Carney scraps EV mandate for emissions reduction plan and incentive for cars under $50K. 9:02 - We take your calls and texts on the EV plan. 13:54 - Alberta legislation could pave way for two-tiered health-care system, new report says. 22:59 - Danielle Smith says Alberta will withhold funding for judges without more input on selection. 36:01 - We take your calls and texts on the Justice system. 51:07 - We continue with your calls and texts on the day. 1:00:25 - Ultra processed foods like sodas and sweets should be regulated like cigarettes. 1:11:14 - Costco's beloved rotisserie chicken gets roasted in lawsuit over preservatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meera Raman is a retirement and financial planning reporter for the Globe and Mail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Gearhardt is a psychology professor University of Michigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn King is the president of the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Andrew Longhurst is a senior researcher with the CCPA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Collier is an Assistant Professor of Management at Radford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marianne Hladun is the Prairies Regional Executive Vice-President for the Public Service Alliance of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - Danielle Smith says Alberta will withhold funding for judges without more input on selection. 7:58 - We take your calls and texts on the province threatening to withhold funding for judges. 19:49 - We continue with your calls and texts. 26:37 - Federal union warns Canadians will be affected by public service job cuts. 38:21 - We take your calls and texts on Federal Unions. 46:04 - Could your electric vehicle pose a cybersecurity risk? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Caouette is principal at MC Consulting and Founder of Pocket Lobbyist.  Colin Aitchison is the director, Western Canada with Enterprise Canada and formerly a staff member with the Kenney and Smith governments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:11 - The case for hybrid work is clear, so why are so many employers ignoring it? 10:56 - Should we move back to working in the office? We take your calls and texts. 20:46 - We continue with your calls and texts. 30:49 - Iran weighs nuclear diplomacy with U.S., Foreign Ministry official says. 40:48 - Calgary among diminishing number of locations cold enough to host Winter Olympic Games. 54:34 - Jason Kenny says 'Alberta UCP caucus has 'no business' signing separation vote petition'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices