Murray Wood: Feint by numbers?
The City of Regina is using some interesting math to justify why it should sell a big chunk of its exhibition associatio...
8:30 – The war involving Iran has increased uncertainty in global energy markets, largely because the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, sometimes reopened, but mostly closed. We all know the impact that has had at the pumps, but to talk about what that means for Canada and our resource economy, Evan is joined by Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa.
Listener Question: Are higher oil prices from overseas events something we just have to accept? Should the federal and provincial governments give us more help at the pump?
9:00 – Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund, reopening a long-running debate about how we manage natural resource revenues during boom-and-bust cycles. Greg Poelzer, a University of Saskatchewan professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability, points to Norway’s model as a clear lesson: invest resource revenues for the long term instead of using them to plug short-term budget holes. He joins Evan on the show.
LQ: Should Canada park billions in a long-term fund when hospitals are short-staffed and people can’t afford groceries or rent?
9:30 – 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 2026 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 – There is an exciting research breakthrough coming out of the University of Saskatchewan that could help diagnose aggressive forms of Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Chris Phenix, associate professor of chemistry in USask’s College of Arts and Science, is one of the leading researchers on the project who, like many, has a personal tie to the disease.
LQ: Should governments invest more in research like this, even if results take years to reach clinics?
11:00 – The latest Canadian Food Sentiment Index shows a consumer who is still under pressure, but adapting to changes. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, food distribution and policy professor at Dalhousie University Agri-Food Analytics Lab and visiting scholar in food distribution and policy at McGill University, joins the show to talk about the latest report, which continues to show affordability at the top of mind for consumers and how Canadians are changing their shopping habits.
LQ: How do you save money at the grocery store?
11:30 – India is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and a key partner for Canadian exporters, especially in Western Canada. There is strong political momentum on both sides to expand and diversify the relationship in the coming years, with Saskatchewan positioned as a central player in that growth. To talk more about this, Evan is speaking with Victor Thomas, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council.
LQ: Is expanding trade with fast-growing countries like India a smart move or should we focus more on strengthening ties with traditional partners like the U.S.?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Greg Poelzer, a University of Saskatchewan professor in the School of Environment and Sustainability.
