Sarah Mills: Left-lane hoggers are everywhere
Passing lanes allow a faster driver to pass another vehicle. But Sarah Mills says it seems the left-lane hoggers have es...
8:30 – Equalization is back in the spotlight following Alberta’s referendum, with roughly one in four voters supporting leaving Canada. The controversial program remains a major flashpoint in the West, with critics arguing Alberta pays an unfair share. So, what happens to the equalization debate now that separation is off the table? Mike Holden, VP of Policy and Chief Economist at the Business Council of Alberta, joins us to break it down.
Listener Question: Should equalization stay as it is, or is it time to rethink how it’s calculated? How?
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 – As Saskatchewan announces more and bigger AI data centres, should communities have to choose between welcoming development and opposing it? Dr. Jake Okechukwu Effoduh, Assistant Professor of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins Evan to discuss his recent article arguing that it doesn’t need to be simply “to data centre or not to data centre”. There is a third option where these centres benefit the communities that house them.
LQ: What benefits would you like to see Saskatchewan get from the massive data centre being built outside Regina?
10:30 – Fewer wildfires, hundreds of thousands of hectares burned, and another challenging spring for flooding — Saskatchewan’s 2026 emergency season had its share of challenges. Marlo Pritchard, president of the SPSA and fire commissioner, joins us to break down what went well, what we can learn and how we can better prepare for next year.
LQ: Do you feel Saskatchewan is prepared to handle another major wildfire season?
11:00 – It’s Education Week in Saskatchewan, and we want to celebrate a teacher or staff member who left a lasting impression on you or your kids.
LQ: Who was the most influential teacher you ever had, and why? Call or send a voice memo to 1-877-332-8255 to join the conversation.
11:30 – Alberta’s referendum is over, but the political fallout may just be beginning. Shannon Proudfoot, Ottawa bureau feature writer for The Globe and Mail, joins us to break down what happens next for Alberta, Ottawa and the future of Canadian unity.
LQ: Do you think Alberta’s referendum will actually change anything in its relationship with Ottawa?
12:00 – France is experiencing some of its worst civil unrest in years. SO much so that it’s making international headlines. Student-led protests have expanded into widespread demonstrations over the cost of living and frustration with the government. Paul Waldie, Europe Correspondent for The Globe and Mail, joins Evan to explain what’s driving the unrest, why it’s turned violent and what it means for France ahead of next spring’s presidential election.
LQ: Could frustration with the cost of living and government in Canada ever boil over like we’re seeing in France?
