Sarah Mills: Alberta's referendum is Canada's wake-up call
Sarah Mills says Canada needs better collaboration between Ottawa and the provinces. She says what's good for Quebec sho...
8:30 – Canada’s immigration numbers could be heading up, while Alberta voters are calling for changes to the rules. What happens next — and how could it affect the rest of the country? Immigration lawyer Mark Holthe joins us to break it down.
Listener Question: What’s the first thing that needs to change when it comes to Canada’s immigration policy?
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 – Saskatchewan is pulling the plug on its Chronic Wasting Disease testing program, leaving hunters and conservation groups concerned about the future of wildlife monitoring. Darrell Crabbe, acting executive director of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, joins us to explain why the decision has them sounding the alarm — and what needs to happen next.
LQ: Would these changes make you give up your hunting license?
10:30 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about changes to the Chronic Wasting Disease program. Call 1-877-332-8255.
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 – Alberta has voted to stay in Canada, but the province’s independence movement says its push for separation isn’t over. So, what does the referendum result mean for those who still want Alberta to leave Confederation? Mitch Sylvestre, leader of the Alberta Independence Movement, joins us to explain how the group is responding to the results
LQ: Now that Albertans have voted to stay in Canada, should the independence movement accept the result and move on?
12:00 – Next week is Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week, with events across the province to help people better understand their legal rights. This year’s theme, Access to Justice in Action, focuses on practical ways to make the justice system more accessible. To talk about this week and why it’s so important, Evan is joined by Brea Lowenberger, Access to Justice Coordinator, Director of CREATE Justice.
