Evan Bray: Harvest time brings back memories of home
Evan Bray recently spent some time on his family's farm, helping with harvest. He says it's a special time of year that ...
8:30 – The Roughriders couldn’t go 2-0 against the Bombers, falling 19-6 in the Banjo Bowl. The game opened as a defensive battle, with only 13 points scored by halftime. Darrell Davis, Saskatchewan sportswriter and commentator, joins Evan to recap the game.
Listener Question: What went wrong for the Riders this weekend at the Banjo Bowl? What do they need to do to bounce back?
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 – Does Canada need a major overhaul of its tax system? Evan’s guest, Geoffrey Turner, adjunct professor and tax counsel-in-residence at the University of Toronto Law School, argues yes — and one of his proposals might surprise you: raise the GST.
LQ: Should the Conservatives campaign on raising the GST to allow for other tax cuts?
10:30 – The ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war continues to put pressure on Canada’s auto industry. Uncertainty is raising concerns about costs, jobs and the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. We’re joined by Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, to explain what the industry is facing.
11:00 – We’re one week away from Canadian MPs returning to the House of Commons in Ottawa, and there is no shortage of things to discuss with the ongoing trade war with the United States, the Liberal retreat in Banff, Canada’s 100-year deal with Ukraine, potential changes to Bill C-69 and more. Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins Evan to catch us all up to speed before Parliament resumes.
LQ: What should Canada’s first priority be when Parliament resumes?
11:30 – Regina is considering expanding paid on-street parking, including areas around the city’s two hospitals. The proposal is still in the early stages, but some city councillors are already pushing back. The city says the paid parking zones would help increase parking turnover. Do you think this is fair?
LQ: Is paid parking on the streets near the hospitals a good idea for the city to impose?
12:00 – Evan revisits his conversation with Darrell Davis, Saskatchewan sportswriter and commentator.
