Murray Wood: Bad budget forecasting becoming a pattern in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's revised deficit is now sitting at $427M after the provincial government budgeted for a surplus in the spr...
8:30 – The Government of Saskatchewan is responding to the federal government’s national buyback program. In its new legislation, the province is proposing that owners be paid fair market value, as determined by the Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner, by the person seizing the firearm. Evan welcomes said Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner, Robert Freberg, to further break down the newly-introduced legislation.
Listener Question: Do you like these proposed amendments to Saskatchewan’s firearms legislation?
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.
9:30 – On Tuesday, the Government of Saskatchewan released its mid-term financial report to some concern over a higher deficit than previously forecast. Evan welcomes the province’s Minister of Finance Jim Reiter, to break down the specifics of this financial update and what it tells people about where Saskatchewan sits as 2025 winds nears its end.
LQ: What grade would you give the mid-term financial report for the Government of Saskatchewan?
10:00 – Evan catches up with Acting Chief Lorilee Davies with the Regina Police Service, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.
10:30 – A new bill, The Rent Control Act, was just introduced by the Saskatchewan NDP’s leader, Carla Beck, in the hopes of limiting rental cost increases costing Saskatchewan renters significant increases in expenses each year. There is concern that rent control measures might do more harm than good, however. Evan speaks with Landon Field, Rental Housing Saskatchewan CEO, to learn more about some of the potential consequences of rent control in the province, if introduced.
LQ: Do you want to see rent control introduced again in Saskatchewan?
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It‘s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – Right-handed people seem to make up the majority of the world, but what are left-handed people to do when they are faced with something that can’t or won’t accommodate their naturally-dominant hand? Evan invites the left-handed (and others) to weigh in: Do you live life exclusively with your dominant hand in the lead? Or have you adapted? Share with Evan at 1-877-332-8255!
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Robert Freberg, Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner and former Chief Firearms Officer for Saskatchewan.
TAPED: Robert Freberg, Saskatchewan Firearms Commissioner and former Chief Firearms Officer for Saskatchewan.
