Murray Wood: Why buy American, when there may be a Swede-er deal for Canada?
Donald Trump doesn't want Canada making cars for the U.S. market, so Murray Wood is wondering why Canada should buy Amer...
8:30 – Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the latest list of major projects last week. While the list includes new projects, some question what’s missing from the list, like pipelines. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa, joins Evan to explain what the announcement means and where the province stands on oil and gas.
Listener Question: What major project would you like to see added to Carney’s major projects list?
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 – We turn our eyes to the sky with associate professor of astronomy with the University of Regina, Samantha Lawler! She joins Evan to discuss the news beyond our world and galaxy and explain why and how the Northern Lights were on display last week.
LQ: Did you catch the Northern Lights show last week?
10:30 – According to the latest Major City Insights, both of Saskatchewan’s major cities are seeing steady momentum. Regina is having a bounce-back year after a slower 2024 and Saskatoon is outpacing other major cities across Canada. To break down more of the report is David Ristovski, economist with the Conference Board of Canada. He’ll share what’s behind the growth and what challenges the cities are facing.
LQ: What do you think are the biggest challenges facing Saskatchewan’s major cities?
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 – While the federal government promised $51 billion over the next decade to help municipalities build strong communities, some say the needs on the ground still aren’t being met. Randy Goulden, president of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), joins Evan to share her reaction to the federal budget, where it helps and what funding is still missing.
LQ: What supports do you think are still needed in municipalities?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa.
