The Evan Bray Show - The Energy Panel - August 27th, 2024

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Power generation has been a huge focus in news coverage and legislation as governments try to look towards a cleaner future on the earth. Power is also a major resource in and from Saskatchewan. Evan sits down with a power panel composed of Rupen Pandya, SaskPower president, CEO and recently elected to the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA)'s board of directors; and Pam Schwann, president of the Saskatchewan Mining Association, to discuss the present outlook and future of energy in the province.
27 Aug 2024 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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