Murray Wood: Does anger at Carney on trade extend across the political spectrum?
Murray Wood says Stephen Harper and Scott Moe support Prime Minister Mark Carney's position on trade. Does the criticism...
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY
8:30 – The federal government is proposing changes to the Canada Labour Code through Bill C-39, with the goal of protecting workers’ right to strike and improving the collective bargaining process. But it’s sparked some debate, with experts warning that it could still create legal challenges for unions and workers. Steve Seiferling, labour and employment lawyer, managing and founding lawyer of Seiferling Law in Saskatoon, joins guest host Tamara Cherry to break down the proposed changes and how it could impact unions and workers.
Listener Question: Do you think it’s more important that big projects happen more quickly or that workers have the freedom to strike?
9:00 – Canada is falling further behind its emissions targets, with a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute suggesting the country is now more than 20 years behind its 2030 goal. This comes as Carney’s government faces major criticism from climate activists due to policy changes. Rick Smith, President of the Canadian Climate Institute, joins us to explore if Canada can really reach its environmental goals within the next three years.
LQ: Do you still believe Canada can make meaningful progress on climate change, or have you lost faith in governments to follow through on their promises?
9:30 – Open phones – Tamara goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – More than 400 species of birds have been spotted in Saskatchewan, and one man is spending the year trying to see as many of them as he can. Mitch Doll, content creation consultant with Tourism Saskatchewan, joins Tamara to talk about his Big Skies, Big Year challenge and what he’s discovering about the province along the way.
LQ: What’s the rarest or most unusual wildlife you’ve spotted in Saskatchewan?
10:30 – Canada’s relationship with the United States has been tested by tariffs, trade tensions and an increasingly unpredictable White House. Greg Quinn, former British diplomat and founder of Aodhan Consultancy, joins Tamara to discuss why he believes Canada’s response could offer a lesson for other U.S. allies.
LQ: Do you think Canada can still count on the United States as a reliable ally?
11:00 – Last week, when the province announced the AI data centre just south of Regina would be expanded, one of the reasons for the expansion was to protect Canadian and Saskatchewan data. But what does data sovereignty really mean? Carmi Levy, tech journalist, joins Tamara to chat about AI data centres and the role they play in storing data.
LQ: Do you have concerns about where your data is being stored?
11:30 – E-bikes and e-scooters are becoming increasingly popular, especially among young people, but concerns about serious injuries are growing. And a recent deadly crash involving an e-bike in Regina highlights the potential dangers. Dr. Jason Hosain, a family doctor in Saskatoon, joins the show to discuss the risks and what people should know about protecting themselves while operating an e-scooter or e-bike.
LQ: Do you think people really understand the potential dangers of e-scooters and e-bikes?
12:00 – Country Thunder is a Saskatchewan summer staple! And today, Megan Benoit, Digital Manager at Country Thunder Music Festivals, joins us to make a BIG announcement revealing one of the headliners! Who do you think it is?
LQ: Are you excited for this year’s Country Thunder Music Festival?
