The Evan Bray Show - Open Phones - January 30th, 2025

It’s another exciting weekend of football in Saskatchewan -- this time, for the University of Saskatoon Huskies! The Vanier Cup is coming to Saskatchewan for the big game, happening in Regina this weekend. There will be a lot to cheer for and experience with that game happening in our province…

A group of concerned citizens from Saskatchewan are standing up to the provincial government in court over its decision to continue to operate coal-fired power plants well beyond the federal phase-out deadline. Peter Prebble, Saskatchewan Environmental Society board member, joins Evan to discuss why the group took the case to…

You've now heard both sides -- what do you think? Should the provincial taxes be charging and making more from high-earning potash companies? Call Evan to weigh in at 1-877-332-8255!

What does the provincial government make of potash royalty rates? Colleen Young, Minister of Energy and Resources, joins Evan to discuss the government's views on the current framework and whether reforms may be considered in the future.

Some figures about Saskatchewan companies suggest that larger potash companies in the province are paying lower tax rates than ordinary taxpayers. With that potentially limiting the threshold for government revenue, Evan discusses the intricacies of the royalty structure and how Saskatchewan is approaching that discussion with Saskatchewan economist, Erin Weir.