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8:30 – Some eastern premiers are calling for western Canadian oil and potash to be used as leverage in the trade fight with the United States. Brad Wall, former Saskatchewan Premier, argues this shouldn’t be up for debate, especially since much of eastern Canada relies on imported American oil. Brad joins the show to share his take on whether western Canada should be willing to put its industries on the table.
Listener Question: Does this trade fight expose a bigger divide between western and eastern Canada?
9:00 – The Liberals have swept all three federal by-elections held yesterday, giving Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government an even stronger majority in the House of Commons. But what can we actually take away from these results? Mackenzie Gray, senior digital broadcast journalist for Global News Ottawa, joins us to break down the win and what it means for Canada.
LQ: Does this by-election sweep make you more confident in Mark Carney’s government?
9:30 – 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 – Does your dog have an Instagram account? Maybe a TikTok with a bigger follower count than your own profile? We’re talking about why we love turning our pets into little online celebrities with Renata Roma, a Research Associate with the Pawsitive Connections Lab at the University of Saskatchewan.
LQ: Do you follow social media accounts for animals?
10:30 – At just 12 years old, Saskatchewan fiddler Cassian Owen has returned from the national stage at the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship, following his first-place win in the 14-and-under traditional category at the Grand North American Old Time Fiddle Championships earlier this summer. His love for music came from his father, Corey, who played an important role in his musical journey. They both join Evan to share their love of music and what’s next for the young star.
11:00 – Local businesses aren’t just about where we spend our money — they’re also about the jobs they create, the communities they support and the ways they give back. Joining Evan is Mike Richards, CEO of Shercom Industries, who takes waste and turns it into new products and economic opportunity. He joins us to share his thoughts on sustainability, business and the circular economy.
11:30 – What do you get when you combine 35 years of magic with the unique advantage of being an identical twin? You get Mitchell and Michael Hyrcan, Canada’s ONLY identical twin magic act (and by default, Canada’s BEST)! They join the show to share their magical journey and show Evan a trick or two.
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Brad Wall, former Saskatchewan Premier.
