Murray Wood: The 'dumbest trade war in history' is back on
The Wall Street Journal writes that the trade war between Canada and the U.S. just got dumber. Murray Wood says the U.S....
8:30 – Canada and the United States are now in a trade war — and energy could be one of Canada’s biggest sources of both vulnerability and leverage. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, joins Evan to break down what this escalating fight could mean for Saskatchewan and Canada’s energy sector — and what comes next.
LQ: Should Canada hit back hard in this trade war — even if it hurts us too?
9:00 – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
9:30 – Canada and the United States are now in a trade war — and forestry could be one of the Saskatchewan industries with a lot on the line after years of already dealing with U.S. duties and disputes over Canadian lumber. Forest Saskatchewan CEO Carl Neggers joins Evan to talk about what the escalating trade fight means for Saskatchewan producers, how vulnerable the industry is to further tariffs and what Canada can do next.
LQ: Should Canada hit back hard in this trade war — even if it hurts us too?
10:00 – The disappearance and death of 11-year-old Parker in Calgary has raised difficult questions about how police respond when a vulnerable person goes missing. Inspector Tyson Lavallee, Saskatoon Police Service, joins the show to explain how those searches are handled and what families should know.
LQ: Do you think there should be a dedicated alert system for vulnerable people who go missing, separate from an Amber Alert?
10:30 – Saskatchewan is home to some of the world’s largest potash reserves — but there’s a long-running debate over whether the province is getting its fair share from the resource. Saskatchewan business commentator Paul Martin joins Evan to talk about how potash royalties work, whether the current system strikes the right balance and what Saskatchewan should expect in return as the industry grows. He will also weigh in on the U.S. trade war and what it means for Saskatchewan.
LQ: Is Saskatchewan getting its fair share from its natural resources?
11:00 – Canada and the United States are now in a trade war — and dairy supply management was one of the major sticking points at the negotiating table. University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Stuart Smyth joins Evan to talk about the role dairy played in the breakdown, what this trade fight could mean for Canadian farmers and consumers, and why he argues Canada should be rethinking supply management altogether.
LQ: Should Canada hit back hard in this trade war — even if it hurts us too?
11:30 – Homelessness and addiction are ongoing problems in the province, but one man is doing what he can to help. Matthew Wesley, a Regina man who helps vulnerable people, delivers food, supplies, or simply offers his time for a chat with people experiencing homelessness to let them know that they aren’t alone. He joins us now to talk about why he does this work and what he wishes more people understood about those struggling.
LQ: Do you think we do enough to help vulnerable people in Saskatchewan?
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.
