The Evan Bray Show

The latest round of U.S. tariffs may have a relatively modest impact on Canada’s overall GDP, but the human cost could be much greater, with some economists estimating as many as 90,000 Canadian jobs could be lost if the tariffs remain in place. Does the Carney government need to be more transparent about what was in the deal it rejected and why it decided walking away was worth the economic pain? Brian Lilley, political columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins Evan to talk about what he wants to see from Carney.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Tally up the score, tell us who wins and the real winner could be you! It’s time for Green & White Prognostications presented by Paladin Canada. Pick the game winner and the closest combined score, and you could win a $100 Co-op gift card from Sherwood Co-op!

Regina is about to get loud! Shake the Lake is this weekend! Dave Genn, Canadian musician, producer, songwriter and member of the rock group 54-40, joins the show ahead of the big show and the release of their latest album, PORTO.