The Evan Bray Show

The CFB Wainwright fire has left dozens injured, with many facing life-threatening burns and a long road to recovery. Dr. Marc Jeschke, director of the burn program at Hamilton Health Sciences Centre, joins us to explain the fight to save these patients and whether Canada is prepared for a tragedy of this scale.

France is experiencing some of its worst civil unrest in years. SO much so that it's making international headlines. Student-led protests have expanded into widespread demonstrations over the cost of living and frustration with the government. Paul Waldie, Europe Correspondent for The Globe and Mail, joins Evan to explain what's driving the unrest, why it's turned violent and what it means for France ahead of next spring's presidential election.

Alberta’s referendum is over, but the political fallout may just be beginning. Shannon Proudfoot, Ottawa bureau feature writer for The Globe and Mail, joins us to break down what happens next for Alberta, Ottawa and the future of Canadian unity.

It's Education Week in Saskatchewan, and we want to celebrate a teacher or staff member who left a lasting impression on you or your kids.

Fewer wildfires, hundreds of thousands of hectares burned, and another challenging spring for flooding — Saskatchewan’s 2026 emergency season had its share of challenges. Marlo Pritchard, president of the SPSA and fire commissioner, joins us to break down what went well, what we can learn and how we can better prepare for next year.

As Saskatchewan announces more and bigger AI data centres, should communities have to choose between welcoming development and opposing it? Dr. Jake Okechukwu Effoduh, Assistant Professor of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins Evan to discuss his recent article arguing that it doesn't need to be simply "to data centre or not to data centre". There is a third option where these centres benefit the communities that house them.

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Equalization is back in the spotlight following Alberta’s referendum, with roughly one in four voters supporting leaving Canada. The controversial program remains a major flashpoint in the West, with critics arguing Alberta pays an unfair share. So, what happens to the equalization debate now that separation is off the table? Mike Holden, VP of Policy and Chief Economist at the Business Council of Alberta, joins us to break it down.

Next week is Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week, with events across the province to help people better understand their legal rights. This year's theme, Access to Justice in Action, focuses on practical ways to make the justice system more accessible. To talk about this week and why it's so important, Evan is joined by Brea Lowenberger, Access to Justice Coordinator, Director of CREATE Justice.

Alberta has voted to stay in Canada, but the province’s independence movement says its push for separation isn’t over. So, what does the referendum result mean for those who still want Alberta to leave Confederation? Mitch Sylvestre, leader of the Alberta Independence Movement, joins us to explain how the group is responding to the results