We analyze Alberta referendum questions 8 and 9 with constitutional lawyers Gerard Kennedy and Geoffrey Sigalet. Question 8 is: "Do you support the government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to allow provinces to opt out of federal programs 	that intrude on provincial jurisdiction such as health care, education and social services, without a province losing any of the associated federal funding for use in its social programs?" Question 9 is: "Do you support the government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to better protect provincial rights from federal interference by giving a province's laws dealing with provincial or shared areas of constitutional jurisdiction priority over federal laws when the province's laws and federal laws conflict?"

We analyze Alberta referendum questions 8 and 9 with constitutional lawyers Gerard Kennedy and Geoffrey Sigalet. Question 8 is: "Do you support the government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to allow provinces to opt out of federal programs that intrude on provincial jurisdiction such as health care, education and social services, without a province losing any of the associated federal funding for use in its social programs?" Question 9 is: "Do you support the government of Alberta working with the governments of other willing provinces to amend the Canadian Constitution to better protect provincial rights from federal interference by giving a province's laws dealing with provincial or shared areas of constitutional jurisdiction priority over federal laws when the province's laws and federal laws conflict?"

Breaking down questions 8 and 9

Pollsters Janet Brown and John Santos join us to take your calls on the shifting dynamics in Alberta politics as the October 19th referendum approaches.

Pollsters Janet Brown and John Santos join us to take your calls on the shifting dynamics in Alberta politics as the October 19th referendum approaches.

Have your views on Alberta politics shifted?

Dual-practice healthcare is rolling out in Alberta this month. That means doctors who perform some elective surgeries, like hip and knee replacements, will be allowed to operate in both the private and public system. We talk to Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange as well as Dr. Braden Manns from the University of Calgary about the changes.

Dual-practice healthcare is rolling out in Alberta this month. That means doctors who perform some elective surgeries, like hip and knee replacements, will be allowed to operate in both the private and public system. We talk to Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange as well as Dr. Braden Manns from the University of Calgary about the changes.

Dual-practice health-care in Alberta

New research shows that cell phone use is up across the board in Canada, including seniors. How are you using your phone these days? Have you tried to cut down on your screen time?

New research shows that cell phone use is up across the board in Canada, including seniors. How are you using your phone these days? Have you tried to cut down on your screen time?

Are you addicted to your cell phone?

Four astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, are on a 10-day mission orbiting the moon, as part of NASA's Artemis 2 mission. The spacecraft launched April 1st, from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, and the astronauts are now making their way back to Earth. They're expected to arrive tomorrow evening. What do you want to know about the Artemis 2 space mission?

Four astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, are on a 10-day mission orbiting the moon, as part of NASA's Artemis 2 mission. The spacecraft launched April 1st, from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, and the astronauts are now making their way back to Earth. They're expected to arrive tomorrow evening. What do you want to know about the Artemis 2 space mission?

Four astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, are on a 10-day mission orbiting the moon, as part of NASA's Artemis 2 mission. The spacecraft launched April 1st, from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, and the astronauts are now making their way back to Earth.&nbsp;They're expected to arrive tomorrow evening. What do you want to know about the Artemis 2 space mission?

Artemis II space mission

The province recently announced they are planning to update the act that governs how animals are treated. If passed, the bill will create tougher penalties for cruelty offenders. Is this the right move?

The province recently announced they are planning to update the act that governs how animals are treated. If passed, the bill will create tougher penalties for cruelty offenders. Is this the right move?

New animal welfare legislation

How do you feel about a possible separation referendum?

How do you feel about a possible separation referendum?

Alberta separation referendum

What role do religious holidays play in your life?

What role do religious holidays play in your life?

Religious holidays

The tax deadline is approaching - what questions do you have about filing and preparing your taxes?

The tax deadline is approaching - what questions do you have about filing and preparing your taxes?

Tips for the tax deadline

Have you had issues with cell and internet connectivity in Alberta? How has poor reception affected your life?

Have you had issues with cell and internet connectivity in Alberta? How has poor reception affected your life?

Cell phone reception

What has the rise of artificial intelligence meant for your job and your career path?

What has the rise of artificial intelligence meant for your job and your career path?

AI and your job

Bird expert Jody Allair joins us to take your calls on birding in Alberta.

Bird expert Jody Allair joins us to take your calls on birding in Alberta.

Why you love birding

We are approaching the end of the 4th week of the Iran war. Mixed signals from Tehran and Washington on when or if it will end soon. We try and sort it out and also touch base on what's being said about it at that big energy conference in Houston.

We are approaching the end of the 4th week of the Iran war. Mixed signals from Tehran and Washington on when or if it will end soon. We try and sort it out and also touch base on what's being said about it at that big energy conference in Houston.

The current situation in Iran

If you're talking about it, so is Kathleen Petty on Alberta's only province-wide open line. From strong opinions, to thoughtful arguments, to stories worth repeating — you never know what you'll hear next.

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If you're talking about it, so is Kathleen Petty on Alberta's only province-wide open line. From strong opinions, to thoughtful arguments, to stories worth repeating — you never know what you'll hear next.

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