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

With the Olympics beginning today, we take your calls and emails on your favourite Olympic memories.

With the Olympics beginning today, we take your calls and emails on your favourite Olympic memories.

Your favourite Olympic memories

Gold and silver prices have hit record highs recently. Will the rally continue and is it a good time to sell your precious metals?

Gold and silver prices have hit record highs recently. Will the rally continue and is it a good time to sell your precious metals?

What high gold and silver prices mean for you

We're talking about "at-home genetic testing" today... those direct-to-consumer DNA test kits. Have you done this? What was your experience like? Did you learn anything surprising?

We're talking about "at-home genetic testing" today... those direct-to-consumer DNA test kits. Have you done this? What was your experience like? Did you learn anything surprising?

We're talking about "at-home genetic testing" today... those direct-to-consumer DNA test kits. Have you done this? What was your experience like?&nbsp;Did you learn anything surprising?

Using genetic testing kits at home

It's been a year since Canadians started embracing an "elbows up" attitude. Since then, vehicular travel across the southern border is down 31 percent. Today we're asking: where you stand on the idea of taking a trip stateside?

It's been a year since Canadians started embracing an "elbows up" attitude. Since then, vehicular travel across the southern border is down 31 percent. Today we're asking: where you stand on the idea of taking a trip stateside?

How do you feel about travelling to the United States?

The Federal Conservative party convention was held in Calgary over the weekend, where delegates voted yes to keeping their leader. Your thoughts on whether or not this is the party's best foot forward.

The Federal Conservative party convention was held in Calgary over the weekend, where delegates voted yes to keeping their leader. Your thoughts on whether or not this is the party's best foot forward.

Is Pierre Poilievre the Conservatives' best bet for winning the next election?

In-office work versus working from home. Starting Monday, all provincial employees must be back in-office full time. Is this right? Should the days of hybrid-work come to an end?

In-office work versus working from home. Starting Monday, all provincial employees must be back in-office full time. Is this right? Should the days of hybrid-work come to an end?

In-office work versus working from home. Starting Monday, all provincial employees must be back in-office full time. Is this right?&nbsp;Should the days of hybrid-work come to an end?

Should hybrid work come to an end?

How well do you know your neighbours and what can be done to strengthen those community connections?

How well do you know your neighbours and what can be done to strengthen those community connections?

Building connections with your neighbours

Experts say limit your kids and teens to a set amount of screen time per day and things should be okay. Many parents and caregivers try their best to follow the guidance, but time limits may not be enough according to new research from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Experts say limit your kids and teens to a set amount of screen time per day and things should be okay. Many parents and caregivers try their best to follow the guidance, but time limits may not be enough according to new research from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

How do you manage screen time?

What are you doing to save money on your groceries?

What are you doing to save money on your groceries?

Keeping grocery costs down

What are some of the specific Canadian words and phrases that stick out to you?

What are some of the specific Canadian words and phrases that stick out to you?

Uniquely Canadian turns of phrase

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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