Media

As an expert in Saskatchewan politics, Dr. David McGrane has done over 450 media interviews since he has arrived at St. Thomas More College and the University of Saskatchewan. He has commented mainly on Saskatchewan provincial politics, Saskatchewan elections, and the role of Saskatchewan in Canadian federal politics.  He has appeared in various local, regional, and national media outlets such as Saskatoon Global News, CTV News in Saskatoon, CTV Newsnet, CBC Saskatchewan Television News, Sun Television Network, CBC Radio in Saskatchewan, Newstalk Radio 650, CJWW, CKRM, Regina Leader-Post, Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Prince Albert Daily-Herald, Western Producer, Planet S, National Post, Financial Post, Postmedia News, Canadian Business Magazine, Globe and Mail, The Economist, and Reuters. As he is fluent in French, Dr. McGrane frequently appears on Radio-Canada Radio and Radio-Canada Television.

Lists of Dr. McGrane’s Media Interviews by year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.

Dr. McGrane has also written a number of opinion-editorial pieces on Saskatchewan politics and Canadian politics which can be downloaded below. 

David McGrane, “‘New Sask.’ requires new public policy”, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, January 19, 2012, A9.

David McGrane and Murray Fulton, “Waning interest in CWB sign of New Sask”, David McGrane and Murray Fulton, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, December 8, 2011, A10.

Download Accompanying Map to "Waning Interest in CWB sign of New Sask."

David McGrane, "Layton Leaves Soild NDP Foundation", The Winnipeg Free-Press, August 23rd, 2011, A12.

David McGrane and Loleen Berdahl, "Use Mendel for Family Venue", Saskatoon StarPhoenix, May 12, 2011, A9.

David McGrane,"Gov't role, economy keys to vote" Saskatoon StarPhoenix, April 15, 2011, A10.

David McGrane, “A little bit for everyone in Saskatchewan Budget 2011” on the website of Global News Saskatoon, March 24th, 2011.

David McGrane, "What can we expect in today’s budget?" on the website of Global News Saskatoon, March 23rd, 2011.

David McGrane, "Pre-election budget: plenty of reasons to spend, few reasons to be restrained" on the website of Global News Saskatoon, March 17th, 2011.

David McGrane, “The Case for Father-Designated Parental Leave”, Full Comment Blog Section of the website of the National Post, January 25, 2011.

David McGrane, "Time to Start Playing Hardball", Saskatoon StarPhoenix, August 26, 2010, A6.

David McGrane, “Co-operate to create climate solution”, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, December 18, 2009, A14.

David McGrane, “Sask. tax cuts ensures equity, fosters growth”, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, October 30th, 2008, A11. 

David McGrane, “Sask. Key to Harper’s aim of reshaping politics”, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, October 9th, 2008, A13. 

David McGrane, “Le 14 octobre, faites un choix stratégique”, Le Chinook, Oct. 1st-Oct. 15th, 3.

David McGrane, “Choice by voters in Sask. Will hold significant sway”,Saskatoon StarPhoenix, September 18th, 2008, A11. 

David McGrane, “SaskPower must own nuclear reactor”, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, June 20th, 2008, A12.

David McGrane, “Wall’s government off to shaky start on women’s issues”, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, March 7th, 2008, A11.