The Evan Bray Show – Wednesday, April 29

8:30 – The spring fiscal update released yesterday includes new measures such as a major skilled trades training program and the formal framework for a sovereign wealth fund, along with other affordability initiatives. The government’s fiscal outlook has also improved slightly. To break it all down, Evan speaks with Jason Childs, University of Regina professor of economics.

Listener Question: If revenues are up and the deficit is down, are the Liberals finally proving they know what they’re doing economically?

9:00 – Prime Minister Mark Carney has established a new advisory committee on Canada–U.S. economic relations made up of political leaders, business executives, and industry experts. Among those named to the committee is Ralph Goodale, who joins Evan now, a former long-time Liberal cabinet minister and diplomat, bringing experience from the negotiation of the Canada–United-States-Mexico Agreement.

LQ: Do you trust advisory committees made up of insiders, or would you rather see MPs doing this work directly?

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 Regina’s Chief of Police, Lorilee Davies, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Regina should be aware of.

LQ: Do you have a question for Chief Lorilee Davies? Call in at 1-877-332-8255.

10:30 – Who Wears The Uniform? is a new historical exhibit that shares the real-life stories of modern service from people right here in Saskatchewan. Kelsey Lonie, Executive Director and Chief Historian at the Royal United Services Institute of Regina, is behind the project and Constable Ash van Leeuwen is one of the many people featured. They join Evan to chat about the exhibit and the importance of oral storytelling.

LQ: Have you or someone in your family served—how did it shape your life?

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 – Intergenerational friendships can teach us so much, but schools don’t often make time to foster them—Drake School in Saskatchewan is trying to change that. With their “Pen Pal” museum takeover at the Western Development Museum, students and senior pen pals explored exhibits together and built meaningful connections. To talk about the event, which took place yesterday, and the Pen Pal program, Evan is joined by Gayle Warkentin, one of the senior pen pals, Erin Richard, Principal of Drake School and Giana Movilla, a student at Drake School and junior pen pal.

12:00 – Yesterday, the CFL announced major changes to its playoff format starting in 2027. The season will also start earlier, on Victoria Day Weekend, which means the Grey Cup game in Regina is pencilled for early November. Do you like these new changes? Call 1-877-332-8255 to join the conversation!