Open lines with Evan: Calls, questions and conversations

Three recent cases of inmates being mistakenly released from custody have raised questions about how often these errors happen and whether they're becoming a bigger concern. Doug King, justice studies professor at Mount Royal University, joins Evan to help us understand how these mistakes happen, what safeguards are in place…

Canada is making one of the biggest military investments in its history, announcing plans to purchase a new fleet of German submarines. The government says the deal will improve safety and meet NATO commitments, but with a large price tag, it's raising questions about defence priorities. David Zimmerman, University of…

The Saskatchewan NDP are sounding alarms over a decline in long-term care beds despite the province's rapidly growing senior population. This comes as the NDP recently released a healthcare roadmap for the province. Keith Jorgenson, NDP MLA for Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood and associate health critic, joins Evan to discuss the future…

Ile-à-la-Crosse is marking 250 years as one of Canada’s oldest communities with a six-day celebration happening right now and running through tomorrow. It features canoe races, cultural performances, Métis and Cree storytelling, live music, and more. To talk about this important event Evan is joined by Maureen Belanger, Ile-à-la-Crosse 250th…

Many Canadians say they've lost confidence in politics and are looking for ways to make government more accountable. A new paper from Lydia Miljan, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute and author of Term Limits for Parliamentarians, argues that practical changes like a 12-year term limit for federal politicians could…