8:30 – The Saskatchewan government announced new parental inclusion and consent policies for schools. Schools must seek parents’ permission for students to change their preferred names and pronouns. Minister of Education Dustin Duncan joins Gormley to explain the move and why school boards also need to pause third-party involvement in sexual health education.
LIVE: Dustin Duncan, Minister of Education and MLA for Weyburn-Big Muddy.
9:00 –The Saskatchewan NDP reacted to the announcement from the education minister, calling it a new low and putting a greater risk on kids. The NDP does support parental involvement in schools with good communication. Carla Beck is the Leader of the Saskatchewan NDP and joins Gormley to discuss the announcement made by the government.
LIVE: Carla Beck, Saskatchewan NDP Leader.
9:30 – We have heard from both political parties about the government announcement that schools must seek permission from parents for students to change their preferred names and pronouns. This also includes pausing all third-party involvement in the schools. Leading us to ask, “Did the government do the right thing with its parental consent policy in schools? Give us a call and let us know at 1-877-332-8255
10:00 – Author Deana (Dee-na) Driver’s latest book “Crash Harrison: Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death” is a collection of short stories about Harrison growing up, years in the war and surviving four crashes. World War 2 veteran Reg “Crash” Harrison joins Gormley to discuss his stories in the book and experience during the war.
LIVE: Reg “Crash” Harrison, World War 2 bomber pilot veteran and Saskatoon resident.
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