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

Horticulturist and arborist Jim Hole answers your questions.

Horticulturist and arborist Jim Hole answers your questions.

Gardening with Jim Hole

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was recorded having dinner with rock star Katy Perry. Was that an invasion of privacy? Where do you think we should draw the line for public figures?

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was recorded having dinner with rock star Katy Perry. Was that an invasion of privacy? Where do you think we should draw the line for public figures?

Is anything private when you're a public figure?

Do you like the option of voting on single issue, like Alberta separating from Canada? Or are referendums a waste of time because we have elections where we choose MLAs to vote?

Do you like the option of voting on single issue, like Alberta separating from Canada? Or are referendums a waste of time because we have elections where we choose MLAs to vote?

Do referendums make democracy stronger?

We're talking about leaving kids home alone. How young is too young? What did the house look like when you came home? We ask about first time you let your kid hang-out solo.

We're talking about leaving kids home alone. How young is too young? What did the house look like when you came home? We ask about first time you let your kid hang-out solo.

Leaving the kids home alone

Horticulturist Kath Smyth is back to help with all of your gardening needs.

Horticulturist Kath Smyth is back to help with all of your gardening needs.

Gardening with Kath Smyth

Helping an animal in distress. We've seen a couple of examples in recent weeks - a foal rescued by paddlers in K country, and a baby moose blind and without its mother in a rural area near Ottawa. When have you rescued a domestic or wild animal in distress?

Helping an animal in distress. We've seen a couple of examples in recent weeks - a foal rescued by paddlers in K country, and a baby moose blind and without its mother in a rural area near Ottawa. When have you rescued a domestic or wild animal in distress?

Rescuing wildlife

Today we are joined by senior entertainment reporter, Eli Glasner, to talk about your brushes with fame.

Today we are joined by senior entertainment reporter, Eli Glasner, to talk about your brushes with fame.

Have you met your idol?

Have you packed your bags and moved for a job? Labour mobility is a big priority right now. How mobile are you? Perhaps you recently moved to Alberta for work. We hear your stories and talk with a couple of researchers about labour mobility in Canada.

Have you packed your bags and moved for a job? Labour mobility is a big priority right now. How mobile are you? Perhaps you recently moved to Alberta for work. We hear your stories and talk with a couple of researchers about labour mobility in Canada.

Have you ever moved for work?

If you're going out with friends, do you have a drink? Smoke a joint? Have something non alcoholic? What's your go-to in a social situation? We dig into some new research on Albertans consumption habits.

If you're going out with friends, do you have a drink? Smoke a joint? Have something non alcoholic? What's your go-to in a social situation? We dig into some new research on Albertans consumption habits.

Alberta's drinking and smoking habits

Arborist Gerard Fournier is back for another Friday with some tree talk.

Arborist Gerard Fournier is back for another Friday with some tree talk.

Talking trees with Gerard Fournier

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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