Dec. 1 Show Segments

8:30 – National Post Columnist John Ivison says the Trudeau government is taking extraordinary steps to avoid accountability in Parliament, notably by introducing legislation before the standing committees meant to scrutinize and amend the bills have even been established. According to Ivison, “the Liberals do not want committees to sit because they are an inconvenience to passing all the brilliant legislation that the government believes is so exquisitely crafted, it cannot be improved.” Ivison says this is not how the process is meant to work, and he joins Gormley to tell us more about the issues with Parliament.
LIVE: John Ivison, National Post political columnist

9:00 – The Hour of the Big Stories… Open Session

10:00 – Do you remember the scary-looking COVID models Saskatchewan saw in October? Their grim predictions have not come to pass. John reviews the numbers and shares his thoughts on whether publicly-released “worst-case-scenario” models do more harm than good. What do you think about COVID modeling data released publicly by the Province? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know.

10:30 – According to a scoop by Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley, the parents of a British-born terrorist dubbed “Jihadi Jack” are seeking help from the Canadian government to get their son Jack Letts out of prison in Syria and into Canada. Letts’ British citizenship was revoked in 2019 after he traveled to Syria to join ISIS, but his father’s Canadian citizenship mean he may technically have a claim to citizenship here despite never residing in Canada. Lilley joins Gormley to share the details.
LIVE: Brian Lilley, columnist for the Toronto Sun

11:00 – It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card from Minhas Distillery, Winery & Brewery, with locations in Regina and Saskatoon PLUS a “Smartest Radio Listener” t-shirt from our friends at Little Town Apparel.

11:30 – The latest report card from ParticipAction gives grown-ups an “F” for sedentary behaviour after finding 88 per cent of surveyed adults were relatively inactive more than eight waking hours every day. Less than half of adults took at least 7,500 steps per day, which Statistics Canada describes as a “physically active lifestyle.” Elio Antunes with ParticipAction joins Gormley to tell us more about the report. Do you make a point to get up and get active during the winter months? Do you have a secret or a tip that’s helped you stay active, fit, and healthy? Call 1-877-332-8255 and join the conversation!
LIVE: Elio Antunes, CEO of ParticipAction