The Morning Edition - Saskatchewan

The government's budget slogan is "growth that works for everyone", but some urban politicians say it's not working for the poorest people in their cities and towns. We find out what they had to say to the premier this week on our political panel with CBC Saskatchewan provincial affairs reporter Adam Hunter and Leader Post columnist Murray Mandryk.

Who owns the minerals beneath our feet in Saskatchewan? the province says the answer is clear -- but some comments from the federal justice minister made the issue a bit murky earlier in the week. We talk to our political panel about a visit from the prime minister this week, and more.

The provincial government is preparing its spring budget, after finalizing a health deal with Ottawa and the Liberal Party in Saskatchewan changed its name. Our political panel joins us to discuss. Adam Hunter covers politics for CBC Saskatchewan and Murray Mandryk writes a political column in the Regina Leader Post.

After months of news conferences and advertisements, premiers in Canada have finally reached an agreement with the federal government on health care. Our political panel with CBC's Adam Hunter and Regina Leader Post columnist Murray Mandryk discuss how the money be spent in Saskatchewan and more.

Saskatchewan may have needed help from the federal government to deal with COVID-19 infections back in 2021, but new documents released this week show that came as a surprise to the federal government. The health minister had turned down offers for help before putting in a formal request for assistance. We learn more about that and the friction between certain provinces and the federal government over a 'just transition' to renewable energy in this week's political panel.

First Nations across this province say the province is failing to consult Indigenous people on several the important matters -- the Saskatchewan First Act, and the auctioning off of Crown Lands. Guest host Peter Mills talks with CBC Saskatchewan provincial affairs reporter Adam Hunter and Leader Post columnist Murray Mandryk in this week's political panel.

The government of Saskatchewan is getting rid of the last of its publicly-owned liquor stores. It will auction off the retail permits beginning next month. Host Stefani Langenegger talks with CBC Saskatchewan provincial affairs reporter Adam Hunter and Leader Post columnist Murray Mandryk in this week's political panel.

Saskatchewan has finally created an independent body to oversee serious incidents involving police officers in this province. It was the last province in western Canada to do so. CBC Saskatchewan provincial affairs reporter Adam Hunter and Leader Post columnist Murray Mandryk join host Stefani Langenegger in this week's political panel.

As we wrap up 2022 and head into a new year, we will convene our political panel - CBC Saskatchewan provincial affairs reporter Adam Hunter and Leader Post columnist Murray Mandryk -- for a look back and a look ahead here in Saskatchewan. What do you think the biggest issue facing our province is for next year?

Inflation is hitting us all this year. Despite the penny-pinching, our political panel CBC Saskatchewan provincial affairs reporter Adam Hunter and Leader Post columnist Murray Mandryk picked a few things for the premier -- and the leader of the Opposition. We hear their gifts for the politicians this year.