April 5 Show Segments

8:30 – The Legislative Secretary Responsible for Saskatchewan Ukraine Relations, Terry Dennis, is leading a small delegation to Germany April 10-13. Working with the Embassy of Canada in Berlin, the delegation will meet with displaced Ukrainians and refugee-serving organizations to determine additional supports Saskatchewan can provide to those fleeing the war in Ukraine. Dennis joins Gormley to discuss the delegation’s trip to Germany and the supports Saskatchewan will be providing Ukraine.
LIVE: Terry Dennis, the Legislative Secretary Responsible for Saskatchewan Ukraine Relations

9:00 – Hour of the Big Stories…. Open lines!

10:00 – Will Canada’s increased defense spending actually make us more safe? According to David Pugliese, who writes about national defense in the Ottawa Citizen, that’s not necessarily the case given Ottawa’s reputation for wasting tax dollars earmarked for defense. With NATO pushing Canada and other members to meet their commitments of 2% GDP in defense spending, and the Trudeau Liberals vowing to meet or even exceed that target, Pugliese joins Gormley to discuss how Canada can ensure those funds are not wasted like previous defense projects.
LIVE: David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen reporter covering National Defence

11:00 – According to a survey done by the Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan, Canadians are becoming divided, some even saying they don’t talk to certain friends or family anymore over issues like COVID and politics. Jason Disano, director of the Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the U of S joins Gormley to discuss the findings from the phone survey and the issues that are dividing people. Are there certain topics you just don’t discuss with family and close friends? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know!
LIVE: Jason Disano, director of the Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan

12:00 – SaskPower is pumping the brakes on the installation of smart meters in the province because of a shortage of one key component – microchips. Some farmers and rural customers had been notified that they would get a smart meter this spring, but due to the ongoing global supply chain issues, residents will be waiting longer for their smart meter install. Director of Customer Care & Billing with SaskPower, Sheldon Smith, joins John with more information on how many people are impacted by the delay and when they might finally get their smart meters.
LIVE: Sheldon Smith, Director of Customer Care & Billing with SaskPower