Murray Wood: Saskatchewan NDP might be better off with a new name
While Carla Beck has been trying to bring the Saskatchewan NDP closer to the centre, Murray Wood says the federal NDP ha...
8:30 – Ottawa’s deal with a graphite mine could be the template Canada needs to crack China’s grip on critical minerals. Mark Selby, chief executive of Toronto-based Canada Nickel Co., joins Evan to talk about the challenges facing the industry and what he hopes happens next.
Listener Question: Do you think the federal government is doing enough to be a real competitor with China?
9:00 – The 2028 provincial election might seem far away, but for some, there’s always work to be done. Dr. Michael Boda, Chief Electoral Officer for Saskatchewan, released two major post-election reports reviewing the 30th general election and how it was run. He joins Evan to discuss what he found and the recommendations made for the next election.
LQ: What changes would you like to see in the provincial election?
9:30 – As Saskatchewan welcomes the Roughriders back to the province as Grey Cup champions, Evan chats with Rob Vanstone, Saskatchewan Roughriders historian, about how this win will go down in the history books!
10:00 – Canadian snowbirds heading south of the border for the winter are reporting they are having no problems crossing the border into the U.S., so Evan catches up with Laurie Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University, to fact-check what measures Canadians travelling into the U.S. might expect at the border.
LQ: How have your travel experiences been lately, if you’ve crossed the U.S. border?
10:30 – A recent court ruling in British Columbia has raised new questions about the security of private property ownership in Canada. The ruling is causing concern for landowners as their property rights could be impacted. Dwight Newman, constitutional law professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law and Canada research chair in rights, communities and constitutional law, joins Evan to explain the landmark decision and how it’s even possible.
LQ: Do you own private property? Does this ruling worry you?
11:00 – What do you think of this ruling out of B.C., giving control over the town of Richmound to an Indigenous community in a way that could potentially force homeowners off their properties? Should there be a line drawn between reconciliation and causing harm to people’s lives today? Or is this a fair decision? Call Evan to weigh in at 1-877-332-8255.
11:15 – Saskatchewan’s farmland has long been seen as one of the province’s most valuable resources, but now concerns are growing about issues with foreign landownership. Bill Prybylski, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), joins Evan to share why APAS are sounding the alarm and asking the government for help when it comes to foreign landownership.
LQ: Is foreign landownership in Saskatchewan concerning to you?
11:30 – A condition called giant cell arteritis can cause sudden and permanent blindness among people over the age of 50. Despite its consequences, though, this condition is not a very commonly known health condition. Evan chats with Alberta rheumatologist Dr. Sarah Garner to learn more about this condition and what can be done to protect your health and sight.
LQ: Have you heard of this condition before? Have you or has someone you know encountered this condition?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Rob Vanstone, Saskatchewan Roughriders historian.
