Sarah Mills: Dismal population numbers should be concerning to politicians
Sarah Mills says national and provincial leaders should take note of the latest population numbers from Statistics Canad...
The Evan Bray Show, Thursday, June 26th, 2025
8:30 – The 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague wrapped up on Wednesday and there’s a higher spending commitment for defence. Evan is joined by Dr. Christian Leuprecht, author, professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University, editor of the Canadian Military Journal, senior fellow at the MacDonald Laurier Institute and currently visiting fellow at the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies in Brussels, to break down what happened and offer his insights into the conflict between Israel, Iran and the U.S.
Listener Question: Do you think Canada’s commitment to NATO’s new five per cent GDP defence target is realistic?
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 – While uncertainties remain about Canada’s economy thanks to global trade, rising tariffs and cautious consumers, one report is saying Canada could regain its footing later this year and see major growth in 2026. Dawn Desjardins, chief economist for Deloitte Canada, joins Evan to explain how Canada is bouncing back and, notably, how Saskatchewan is leading the pack.
LQ: Hearing that Saskatchewan is leading the pack in provincial growth, does this make you feel Saskatchewan needs to be taken more seriously?
10:30 – While kids count down the days to summer, some parents might be feeling stressed about the incoming schedule changes. From keeping your kids busy this summer to navigating recent graduates, Jenn Dean, parenting expert and family coach, joins Evan to share her best tips and tricks to get you and your kids through the summer!
LQ: What’s one summer activity you swear by for keeping your kids busy?
11:00 – It’s nearly Canada Day long weekend! We’re bringing back Mike Arnold, Smokin Outlaws BBQ restaurant owner and world champion BBQ pitmaster, to take all your questions about how you can be the best BBQ grill master on the block!
LQ: Have a question about barbecuing? Mike Arnold is here to take your calls!
12:00 – June is National Indigenous History Month, and a bright, emerging Indigenous voice is using her talent to tell exciting stories. Tonia Laird, Saskatchewan Metis author, joins Evan to discuss her new novel, how her history influences her work and what’s next for the author.
