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8:30 – China has imposed a 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed on top of the 100% duties already hitting canola oil and meal since March. Last week, Premier Scott Moe met with Chinese officials who oversee the agency responsible for the tariffs. The Saskatchewan NDP has been critical of the trip, calling it a failure. Premier Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, joins Evan on the show to talk about that trip, and the current state of canola tariffs.
Listener Question: What action should the federal government take to end canola tariffs?
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 – Bugs ‘n Hugs – Every Friday, we open the phone lines and give you a chance to call out or commend anyone you think deserves it. Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
11:00 – What time is it? It’s Eatin’ Time! with Belton Johnson – powered by the Saskatchewan Cattle Association! Grillmaster Belton Johnson joins Evan with his recipe for SMOKED GRILLED RIBEYE STEAKS.
11:15 – Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that starts in the blood but can impact your bones, kidneys, and immune system. This weekend is the Multiple Myeloma March in both Regina and Saskatoon and Evan is joined by Ray Wilgenbusch, co-leader of the Saskatoon Multiple Myeloma support group to find out how you can support.
LQ: What fundraiser walk or run have you participated in, and why was it important to you?
11:30 – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine light on a disease that affects one in eight men. Nora Yeates, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to discuss this important month and the message men need to hear.
LQ: Do awareness months like this make a difference for you, or do you think people tend to tune them out?
12:00 – Evan revisits his earlier conversation with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.
