April 28 Show Segments

8:30 – The inquiry into the Trudeau government’s use of the Emergencies Act to clear the convoy protests in Ottawa is already facing strong criticism. According to Blacklock’s Reporter, Cabinet relied on reports from CBC on foreign funding for the convoy that turned out to be false, and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino repeated false claims that protesters tried to burn town an Ottawa apartment. Tom Korski is managing editor for Blacklock’s, and he joins Gormley to tell us about some of the issues that have observers concerned.
LIVE: Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock’s Reporter in Ottawa

9:00 – Bugs Day…the hour of rage!

10:00 – Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper joins John for our monthly interview on crime and policing in the Bridge City, including a report calling for decriminalization of drug possession and a new initiative that will see staff with the Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre reviewing sexual assault case files that don’t result in charges. Do you have a question for the chief? Call or text 1-877-332-8255!
LIVE: Troy Cooper, Saskatoon Police Chief

11:00 – Escaping a war-zone as a refugee is rarely an easy process. Chris Veeman, who has been practicing immigration law since 2003, says there are a number of issues standing in the way of the millions of displaced Ukrainians who are seeking safety or a new life in another country. Veeman joins Gormley to tell us about some of the barriers standing in between refugees and safety, and what could be done to streamline the process.
LIVE: Chris Veeman, immigration lawyer with Veeman Law in Saskatoon

12:00 – After getting repeatedly slammed by snowfall, southeastern Saskatchewan is now facing a flooding risk. According to the Water Security Agency, a rapid melt this week could produce localized flooding in the region, with the area of concern stretching from Highway 1 south to the US border, and from Highway 46 east to Manitoba. Fred Bradshaw is Minister Responsible for Water Security Agency, and he joins Gormley to tell us about the flood risk and give us a sense of spring runoff around the province.
LIVE: Fred Bradshaw, MLA for Carrot River Valley and Minister Responsible for Water Security Agency