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8:30 – It’s official. The United States has now placed 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum goods imported to the U.S., after President Donald Trump signed executive orders yesterday, putting the tax into motion. While Canada isn’t specifically being targeted, Canadians can expect to feel an effect, though the extent of which is still being speculated. Dr. Devan Mescall, professor and Edwards enhancement chair in business at the University of Saskatchewan, joins Evan to walk through what this tariff will mean for Canadians.
Listener Question: How do you feel now that U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs?
9:00 – Looking out for your neighbour is the right thing to do. But in Canada’s case, its relationship with the United States might be on thin ice. Dr. Christian Leuprecht, professor at the Royal Military College and Queen’s University, senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute and author of Security. Cooperation. Governance. The Canada-United States Open Border Paradox, joins Evan to discuss what Canadians can do to reassure our American neighbours that all is not lost.
LQ: Do you think Canada and the United States still have a strong relationship?
9:15 – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about what’s on their minds today. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:00 – Evan catches up with Saskatoon’s Chief of Police, Cam McBride, to talk local crime statistics, how the city is doing in 2025 and what information people in Saskatchewan should be aware of.
LQ: Do you have a question for Chief Cam McBride? Call in at 1-877-332-8255.
10:30 – If you ignore a bully, they’ll stop harassing you. That’s what your mom used to tell you when you were getting picked on at school. But Nathan M. Greenfield, author, North American correspondent for University World News, visiting professor of sociology at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and visiting professor of history at the Kyiv School of Economics in Ottawa, is suggesting that Canada might want to take Donald Trump’s “51st state” rhetoric more seriously. He joins Evan to share why.
LQ: Do you think President Trump will try to acquire Canada next? Do you think we should be taking this threat more seriously, now?
11:00 – It ‘s no secret that different generations approach their work and duties differently. Emily Stewart, senior correspondent with Business Insider and a former writer for Vox, joins Evan to share a major shift in how Gen Z is approaching sick days with their employers.
11:30 – Do you or did you use your sick days? When was the last time you took a day off? Are you allocated sick days? Share your perspective on time off with Evan at 1-877-332-8255.
12:00 – February is heart month and no, it’s not just for Valentine’s Day. Saskatoon’s Meredith Rhinas was born with a congenital heart disease and is sharing her story during heart month. She joins Evan to in hopes to raise awareness about the disease and improve care for others.