Show Segments

8:30 – The Buffalo Project’s letter to Premiers Scott Moe and Jason Kenney is making some waves. The group of concerned citizens is calling for greater independence for Saskatchewan and Alberta, including a fair formula for equalization payments, provincial tax collection plans, a review of trade and immigration policy, and the creation of “The Buffalo Corridor,” an unobstructed port access route. June Draude is one of the 60 prominent residents who signed the letter, and she joins Gormley to explain why she feels it’s time for the prairie provinces to seek greater autonomy.

LIVE: June Draude, SaskParty founder, former MLA and cabinet minister, and signatory on the Buffalo Project letter.

9:00 – We’re continuing our conversation on the Buffalo Project’s calls for greater independence for Saskatchewan and Alberta. W. Brett Wilson, who you know from ‘Dragon’s Den,’ was a signatory on the letter the group sent to Premiers Scott Moe and Jason Kenney, and he’s pretty fired up about these issues so we thought there was no better way to kick off Bugsday than catching up with Brett!

LIVE: W. Brett Wilson, Canadian investment banker, businessman, philanthropist, and investor.

9:00 – Bug’s Day… The Hour of Rage!

10:00 – According to new research by the Canadian Energy Centre, meeting Canada’s commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement signed in 2016 would cost this nation 300,000 jobs and $54B in GDP losses by 2030. The Paris Agreement committed Canada to reducing its CO2 emissions to 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. Canadian Energy Centre Executive Director Mark Milke joins Gormley to tell us more.

LIVE: Mark Milke, executive director of the Canadian Energy Centre.

11:00 – Will the WE Charity scandal continue to dog Justin Trudeau after his apology at the start of this week, or will it all blow over and be forgotten? National Post Columnist Matt Gurney says Trudeau has got a lot better at damage control (through long practice), says “there is no conventional political wisdom that covers what a political scandal looks like during a summer where the country is largely shut down by a global pandemic.” Do you think COVID will distract from the scandal long enough for it to blow over, or will WE Charity scandal lead to a drop in support for the PM? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know what you think!

LIVE: Matt Gurney, National Post columnist and editor.

11:30/12:00 – Gormley’s executive producer Taylor MacPherson managed to irritate half the province on Twitter after declaring the Saskatchewan term “bunnyhug” to be “stupid.” He says he prefers “hoodie” or “sweater” because “bunnyhug” makes him feel ridiculous when he says it out loud. Taylor joins Gormley to explain why he hates the most iconic piece of Saskatchewan lingo. Do you like the term “bunnyhug,” or do you avoid using it? Call 1-877-332-8255 and tell us what term YOU use for a hooded sweatshirt.

LIVE: Taylor MacPherson, executive producer.