The Evan Bray Show

Saskatchewan’s power grid is about to face some major demands, with the $50B AI data centre and SaskPower's plan to repair and upgrade aging infrastructure across the province. Tim King, President and Managing Director of Nexans North America, joins Evan to talk about what's needed to modernize Canada's power grid and the role Nexans' Weyburn facility could play in meeting this demand.

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The rising cost of diesel is hurting all Canadians, from farmers, truckers and everyday consumers. The Conservatives are calling for an Emergency Fuel Relief Plan that would eliminate federal taxes on diesel and boost Canadian production of refined fuel. Andrew Scheer, member of Parliament for Regina—Qu'Appelle, former Conservative Party leader and former Speaker of the House, joins the show to explain the plan and what his party wants to see Ottawa do immediately.

From a little girl watching air shows in small-town Saskatchewan to a career as an aerospace engineering officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, Major Nadine Dale has taken quite a journey through aviation. Now, she's being honoured with a prestigious award in aviation. She joins Evan to talk about her career and what continues to inspire her about aviation.

Donald Trump is the oldest person ever elected U.S. president, taking office for his second term at 78, while many of America’s most powerful political leaders are well into their 70s and 80s. Samuel Moyn, Professor of Law and History at Yale University and author of Gerontocracy in America, joins Evan to discuss his argument that older generations are holding onto political power, wealth, housing and top jobs while younger generations wait for their turn.

We all share public spaces, but some people seem to forget that other people are there too. From speakerphone conversations and loud videos to cutting in line and ignoring personal space, everyday public etiquette can be a real source of frustration. Charles MacPherson, an etiquette expert, butler and president of Charles MacPherson Associates, joins the show to talk about what happened to the unwritten rules of being considerate in public.

Hunting season is underway, and there is nothing worse than hearing stories about poached and dumped wildlife, and according to a report from last year, it "happens too often." Braden Cherney, Inspector with the Conservation Officer Service, joins the show to share tips for hunters and what the public needs to know about suspected poaching or dumped wildlife.

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The Parti Québécois appears poised to form government, bringing the question of Quebec sovereignty back to the centre of Canadian politics. Vassy Kapelos, chief parliamentary correspondent and host of Power Play, Question Period for CTV, and The Vassy Kapelos Show, joins Evan to break down the election results and what comes next for Quebec, Ottawa and the rest of the country.

Canada is looking to strengthen its relationship with the European Union, with closer cooperation potentially spanning trade, defence, energy and critical minerals. And this move should come as no surprise, as both countries are looking for new global partners, thanks to trade uncertainty with the United States. But what would a closer partnership actually look like? Christian Leuprecht, professor at Royal Military College and Queen's University and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, joins us to break it down.