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Will Mark Carney’s “dangerous and divided” message resonate in Alberta? Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine his remarks, the reaction to The Really Big Show’s Pete Hoekstra interview, and the choices facing Canada on trade, energy and investment.In this October 16, 2026 livestream replay, the hosts discuss Canada–EU cooperation, Europe’s response to Chinese imports, immigration changes, Mélanie Joly’s dispute with Stelco and Cleveland-Cliffs, and U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer’s comments on Canada’s China policy.Also in the show: Toyota’s Ontario plans, Doug Ford and electricity imports, LNG and oil pipelines, housing-department bonuses, First Nations financial reporting, David Eby’s election record and land-transfer questions, Ukraine funding, and Jensen Huang on innovation. The show closes with history, viewer comments and a look ahead to election coverage.Watch the full Pete Hoekstra interview discussed in this episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LncaizMKE7YCHAPTERS0:00 Countdown3:32 Welcome and election coverage plans7:09 Viewer feedback and independent media11:38 Carney’s Alberta remarks20:20 Hoekstra interview fallout and political interference27:44 Canada–EU cooperation: what’s in the proposal?31:23 Europe, China and industrial competition37:29 Express Entry and immigration levels40:10 Joly, Stelco and the investment dispute52:12 Jamieson Greer on Canada’s China policy55:25 Mexico–U.S. trade talks and tariffs59:23 Toyota’s Ontario manufacturing plans1:01:18 Doug Ford and U.S. electricity imports1:04:48 LNG, oil discounts and pipeline opportunities1:12:56 Housing bonuses and dropped targets1:19:06 First Nations financial reporting1:20:31 Ferry procurement and buying Canadian1:23:09 Independent journalism and interview credit1:25:56 Eby faces questions on land transfers and his record1:33:10 Quebec and the oath to the Crown1:33:46 Trump, Zelenskyy and Ukraine funding1:41:14 Germany’s tax increases1:42:59 Jensen Huang on Elon Musk and AI1:44:29 The hosts react to a flying-car clip1:48:38 History and Huang’s message to Britain1:51:05 Napoleon, the Cuban Missile Crisis and Disney1:58:24 Dictionary Day, classic TV and viewer chat2:07:24 Election coverage update and closing remarksSupport The Really Big Show: https://thereallybigshow.ca/support/Visit our website: https://thereallybigshow.ca/Subscribe for Canadian news, interviews and commentary with Jim Csek and Iain Burns.This program includes news clips, analysis, opinion and humour. Political assessments are the speakers’ views.#MarkCarney #CanadianPolitics #Alberta

Canadian leaders are facing a cold, harsh reality on trade, jobs and the economy. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine Pete Hoekstra's warning about Canadian involvement in U.S. politics, Mark Carney's approach to Europe and the growing pressure on Canada's steel industry.In this full episode of The Really Big Show, the hosts discuss immigration and wages, Chrystia Freeland's memoir, Mélanie Joly's response to Stelco, Doug Ford's trade outlook, reports involving TD and BMO, AI data centres and electricity demand, and federal housing promises. They also review highlights from the B.C. leaders' debate, including childcare and taxation, before closing with international politics and this day in history.Watch our full interview with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LncaizMKE7YCHAPTERS00:00 Countdown and opening montage02:47 Welcome, weather and viewer comments07:05 Hoekstra's warning and Canadian media coverage18:06 Trump's comments on Canada and tariffs19:20 Carney, Europe and the middle-power proposal23:25 Europe and U.S. economic power27:14 Immigration, population growth and wages34:00 Freeland's memoir and trade negotiations40:50 Stelco, Joly and calls for nationalization52:23 Doug Ford and the outlook for U.S. tariffs1:03:38 Canadian banks and U.S. debanking reports1:14:46 AI data centres and electricity demand1:19:18 Canada's digital competitiveness1:20:13 Investment announcements and auto exports1:24:53 Major projects and consultation1:31:25 Housing targets and Build Canada Homes1:39:20 Questions about prosecution independence1:41:26 Rideau Hall procurement report1:45:53 Airline passenger protections1:47:34 B.C. leaders' debate: childcare, taxes and performance1:58:14 Alice Weidel on Germany and Ukraine2:01:20 This day in history and closing conversation2:13:22 OutroWhich issue should Canadian leaders address first? Share your thoughts in the comments.Support The Really Big Show:https://thereallybigshow.ca/support/More interviews and stories:https://thereallybigshow.ca/Subscribe for more interviews, Canadian news and political commentary with Jim Csek and Iain Burns.#CanadianPolitics #CanadaUSRelations #TheReallyBigShow

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The Really Big Show is a Canadian news show done differently. We move past the talking points to discuss the news of the day through a distinctly Canadian lens, providing the analysis and commentary you won’t find in mainstream soundbites. Hosted by Jim Csek and Iain Burns, we translate rhetoric into reality with a common-sense approach to the stories affecting Canada, British Columbia, and our local region. Live every weekday at 9 AM PST, Noon EST. Watch or listen on KelownaNow.com, YouTube, X, and all major podcast platforms

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