From "Down Under" to rural Saskatchewan, Australian man hosts community workshops

The biggest economic stories in Saskatchewan right now

We're taking a closer look at Saskatchewan's economic momentum and the key issues shaping business across the province right now. Paul Martin, Saskatchewan business commentator and expert, joins the show to break down some of the major stories making headlines right now, including Saskatchewan's GDP, the sovereign wealth fund and national debt.

Saskatchewan floods: When will the province see relief?

Flooding continues to be a major concern for many communities across the province, with a number facing evacuation orders and uncertainty of what they might come home to. Shawn Jaques, president of the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, joins the show to bring us up to speed on water levels across the province, what areas are still concerning, how common this amount of flooding is and when areas might see reprieve.

Is big tech watching you to raise prices?

Surveillance pricing is the most enraging thing that you may never have heard about. Essentially, it is the practice of using detailed personal data — like your location, device, purchasing history, or perceived urgency — to charge you a different price than someone else for the SAME product or service. To talk about this and why people should be concerned about it Evan is joined by Jim Balsillie, Former Research In Motion co-CEO, and founder of the Canadian Shield Institute, a non-partisan organization that aims to build economic resilience and sovereignty.

From "Down Under" to rural Saskatchewan, Australian man hosts community workshops

The 2026 Community Builders Workshop Series with SEDA is underway across rural Saskatchewan with Peter Kenyon, renowned Australian rural development expert and founder of The Bank of I.D.E.A.S. He works with communities around the world to explore new and practical ways to strengthen local leadership and see economic success.

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