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8:30 –There’s growing speculation that Prime Minister Mark Carney could call a snap election. It follows recent government moves like major affordability announcements and his well-received speech at Davos. When asked Monday whether Canadians could be heading to the polls this spring, Carney sidestepped the question, saying , “What we’re focused on is solutions for Canadians.” So — is an election on the horizon? National Post political columnist Tasha Kheiriddin joins us with her take.
LQ: Do you want a spring election? Why or why not?
9:00 – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Evan sits down with Saskatoon Mayor, Cynthia Block, and Mayor of Regina, Chad Bachynski, for their monthly mayoral panel check-in. Mayors Block and Bachynski take Evan’s and your questions and give an update on each city’s state of affairs.
LQ: Call in with your questions for Mayor Cynthia Block or Mayor Chad Bachynski at 1-877-332-8255.
11:00 – Now is a good time to go through your freezer to check for Pizza Pops. A recall from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has linked a number of the flavours to cases of E. coli across Canada, and those cases could rise. Dr. Joseph Blondeau, Head Of Clinical Microbiology at Royal University Hospital, University of Saskatchewan and the Provincial Lead for Clinical Microbiology with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, joins Evan to explain how this happened and what to do if you suspect an E. coli infection.
LQ: Do recalls like this one make you concerned about Canada’s food safety standards?
11:30 – Last week Donald Trump claimed NATO troops — including Canadians — stayed out of combat in Afghanistan. This is simply not true and that is something our next guest knows first hand. Graham Thomson, Freelance Columnist experienced reporting from Afghanistan, and knows the cost that Canadian soldiers… and also journalists paid.
LQ: Does hearing comments like Trump’s change how you see Canada’s relationship with the U.S.?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Tasha Kheiriddin, national PostMedia political columnist on the potential for a snap election.
