8:30 – As tariffs and counter-tariffs remain in effect, businesses across Canada are weathering the financial impact of those and other changes to their supply and sales. Candace Laing, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, joins Evan to offer a look at the impact on businesses and the economy across the country.
Listener Question: Is enough being done to keep businesses going during this time of tariffs?
9:00 – Open phones – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Canada certainly needs to be mindful in its approach to U.S. President Donald Trump after several months of tariffs and acquisition threats. Dr. Kent Fellows, assistant professor of economics and director of Graduate Programs for the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, joins Evan to discuss Canada’s options going forward in this international trade relationship to shield our country’s interests.
LQ: Is oil the key to protecting Canadian interests from the U.S. and President Trump’s threats?
10:30 – As tariff news continues to develop, Dr. Devan Mescall, professor and Edwards enhancement chair in business at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan for a conversation about tariffs and international business before offering a chat with some updates on Dr. Mescall’s work with artificial intelligence.
LQ: What do you think it means that tariffs continue to fluctuate and change?
11:00 – You’re quick & clever! And for some weird reason you’ve carried the right answer in your head for years. Or maybe you just trust Uncle Google. It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener for Little Town Apparel — your chance for fame and acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win prizes too! Call 1-877-332-8255 to play!
11:30 – March has been declared by the Government of Saskatchewan as Multiple Myeloma Awareness month for the past three years. This incurable blood cancer remains largely obscure, and Evan welcomes Dr. Julie Stakiew, a medical doctor and professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s School of Medicine, to the show to learn more about the disease and efforts in Saskatoon to raise awareness and funds to fight it.
12:00 – Canada’s Farm Show is coming to Regina, Sask. next week, bringing together leaders and innovators in the ag sector. Show director, Carla Vipond, joins Evan to share more about this year’s event.