Murray Wood: Alberta referendum rolls the dice on provincial economy
With a referendum vote planned, Alberta has never been closer to separating from Canada. But, Murray Wood wonders, could...
8:30 – Canada and the province of Alberta are at a bit of a crossroads. While talks of separatism remain just talks, does this make Canada as a country appear weak? This is a big headline in Canadian federal politics. Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock’s Reporter, joins us to talk about this and other news from Parliament Hill that you should know about.
Listener Question: Does the Alberta separatist talk make Canada appear weak? What can Canada do to appear strong and united?
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 – Today, the Saskatchewan First Nations Energy & Natural Resource Forum kicks off in Saskatoon. Sheldon Wuttunee, President/Chief Executive Officer of the Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence Inc., joins the show to talk about the three-day forum, which focuses on Indigenous partnership and long-term sustainability in the resource sector.
LQ: How important is energy security and Canadian-made resources to you right now?
10:30 – Many of us are counting down the days to summer, planning fun adventures and road trips. But with the high cost of gas, a lot of people might be questioning those longer trips. Lucky for us, Saskatchewan is filled with gems close to home! Brenda Cheveldayoff, founder of the Doukhobor Dugout House, joins us to talk about the National Historic Site of Canada and what special events they have planned.
LQ: Where is your favourite Saskatchewan destination during the summer?
11:00 – We’re all feeling the pinch at the grocery store, and it’s causing some to shift their own morals at the cash register and steal items in what’s being called “micro-looting” to fight back against corporate profits and economic inequity. Anthony Skeleton, professor at the University of Western Ontario in the Department of Philosophy, joins the show to talk about how outside forces can shift our own moral code and why people rationalize rule-breaking.
LQ: Is it okay to steal from big grocery chains? Is stealing ever “okay”?
11:30 – At just 16 years old, Chanelle Chalazan is balancing high school and grades in the high 90s while running Chic & Charmed Boutique, a fast-growing Canadian jewelry company. This Saskatchewan entrepreneur is now looking to grow her brand into Atlantic Canada while continuing to champion Canadian-made products. She joins The Evan Bray Show.
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock’s Reporter.
