At SUMA's Regina convention this week, the organization representing Saskatchewan's urban municipalities rebranded itself as the "Municipalities of Saskatchewan." SUMA President Gordon Barnhart says the new name "encompasses all of our communities — our cities, towns, villages, resort villages, and northern municipalities — and demonstrates the true breadth and strength of Saskatchewan’s hometowns." Barnhart joins Gormley now to discuss the rebranding, and whether it may create confusion with SARM, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities.

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Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace and environmental activist, is no stranger to controversy around his work because he doesn't believe CO2 is responsible for climate change and in fact argues the gas is beneficial due to the nutrients it provides to plants (and he disagrees with his critics, who often label him a "climate change denier"). Moore is booked to deliver a keynote at the City of Regina's sustainability conference, to be held May 20-21, but after backlash on social media Mayor Michael Fougere asked organizers to reconsider his appearance. Moore joins Gormley to discuss the controversy.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

The Saskatchewan government has created a new committee to evaluate and support pipeline projects in the province. The Pipeline Projects Assessment Committee will review and assess the viability of projects in Saskatchewan as well as a potential role for the government in "investing, stimulating, or generally advancing these projects." Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison sits on the newly-formed committee, and he joins John to discuss the new group and why he feels the government should be advancing pipeline construction in Saskatchewan.

The Federal Court of Appeal ruled unanimously yesterday to reject claims by Indigenous groups seeking an investigation into the publicly-owned Trans Mountain pipeline project, which has already been delayed for long stretches by court battles. The judges found Ottawa's consultation with Indigenous communities was "reasonable and meaningful," and found no basis to interfere with Ottawa's re-approval of the project. To share his thoughts on the court's decision and explain what happens next, John is joined by Dwight Newman, Professor of Law and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Rights in Constitutional and International Law at the University of Saskatchewan.

The Greg Morgan Morning Show - Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - Hour 3 by CJME/CKOM

The Greg Morgan Morning Show - Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - Hour 2 by CJME/CKOM

The Greg Morgan Morning Show - Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - Hour 1 by CJME/CKOM

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