Murray Wood: 'Jurisdiction' a very important word to keep in mind during pipeline debate
Murray Wood says jurisdiction is an important consideration in debates around a proposed pipeline, but as much as oppone...
8:30 – The Government of Saskatchewan announced recently that it has updated defamation laws in the province, but some opposing political stances are criticizing the changes to the law. Evan speaks with Minister Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for the Firearms Secretariat, to discuss the changes to defamation laws and get an update on the proposed amendments to firearms regulations in the province.
Listener Question: Do you think Saskatchewan’s updated defamation laws are limiting free speech or filling a necessary legal void?
9:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Evan catches up with Saskatoon’s Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.
LQ: Do you have a question for Chief Cam McBride? Call in at 1-877-332-8255.
10:30 – Almost a year after it happened, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is sharing an investigation into what it dubbed a “March Madness spending spree” by the federal government. Just in time to also share this year’s naughty and nice list, Evan welcomes Franco Terrazzano, CTF federal director and author of Axing the Tax: the Rise and Fall of Canada’s Carbon Tax, to the show to share more about problematic government spending in 2025.
LQ: Who would you nominate for the naughty or nice list when it comes to public spending and policy this year?
11:00 – Sometimes, the spice of life is a little bit of tension in your every day to really make you appreciate the happiness you’re experiencing. That’s been the experience of Julia Pugachevsky, senior health reporter at Business Insider. She recently wrote about her experiences with journalling and how it has reframed her views on happiness. After speaking with her, Evan turns to the phones to hear from listeners about what contributes to their happiness.
LQ: What is the habit that makes a difference in your happiness?
11:15 – What is the habit that makes a difference in your happiness? From keeping a journal to going for a run, or something less traditional, Evan wants to know what brings a bit of extra joy, consistently, to your life! Share at 1-877-332-8255.
11:30 – Saskatchewan-born author, Elinor Florence, grew up on a prairie grain farm, a former Second World War training airport 12 kilometres east of North Battleford. Her upbringing and strong rural prairie roots weave throughout her work. Evan welcomes Florence to speak about her writing and how growing up in Saskatchewan impacts her work.
LQ: Do you have a favourite Saskatchewan author?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Minister Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for the Firearms Secretariat.
