8:30 a.m. After nearly a decade of regulatory battles, state officials in Nebraska have given TransCanada the go-head to build the Keystone XL pipeline in the state. What’s next for the long-delayed project? Dennis McConaghy is the former executive vice-president of TransCanada Corporation and he joins John to discuss.
8:50 a.m. Premier Brad Wall joins the show with his reaction to the Keystone XL approval.
9:00 a.m. The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session
10:00 a.m. Last week we talked to Wilfred Laurier University grad student Lindsay Shepherd who was reprimanded by faculty for showing a video clip of a debate involving University of Toronto professor Jordan Peterson. Shepherd recorded the meeting with staff accusing her of being transphobic and creating a toxic environment for transgender students. We bring you that audio now.
11:00 a.m. Canadian soldiers returning home are changed by war in unseen ways. Author and historian Dr. Adam Montgomery joins John to discuss the military’s continuous battle with psychological trauma.
12:00 p.m. Agribition 2017 is officially underway in Regina. We check in with Agribition CEO Chris Lane about what to expect at this year’s show.