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

As of this past weekend, Alberta's power grid is now completely coal-free. What can we learn from the coal phase-out?

As of this past weekend, Alberta's power grid is now completely coal-free. What can we learn from the coal phase-out?

The end of coal power in Alberta

Should cell phone use be banned in Alberta schools?

Should cell phone use be banned in Alberta schools?

Cell phones in schools

We're expecting another long, hot, dry summer in many parts of Alberta and Calgary remains under some severe water restrictions because of a major water main break. That's putting stress on your trees and shrubs, and others across the province. Arborist Gerard Fournier answers your questions about your trees.

We're expecting another long, hot, dry summer in many parts of Alberta and Calgary remains under some severe water restrictions because of a major water main break. That's putting stress on your trees and shrubs, and others across the province. Arborist Gerard Fournier answers your questions about your trees.

Your tree questions with Gerard Fournier

What happened when you tried to downsize someone's life - either your own or someone else's?

What happened when you tried to downsize someone's life - either your own or someone else's?

Downsizing and decluttering

Three rare white grizzlies were killed recently on the Trans-Canada Highway near Lake Louise. Their deaths are raising questions about how to protect the health of bears in this province. We heard your thoughts on that issue, and your stories about bear encounters.

Three rare white grizzlies were killed recently on the Trans-Canada Highway near Lake Louise. Their deaths are raising questions about how to protect the health of bears in this province. We heard your thoughts on that issue, and your stories about bear encounters.

Protecting the health of Alberta bears

The Edmonton Oilers are facing a must win situation tonight at home in game three of the Stanley Cupfinal against the Florida Panthers. The Oilers dropped the first two games of the championship series down south. So how are you feeling about the Oilers chances of bringing the Cup home to Canada?

The Edmonton Oilers are facing a must win situation tonight at home in game three of the Stanley Cup final against the Florida Panthers. The Oilers dropped the first two games of the championship series down south. So how are you feeling about the Oilers chances of bringing the Cup home to Canada?

Do you think the Oilers can still win?

Calgary remains in stage four water restrictions. So what are you doing to conserve water?

Calgary remains in stage four water restrictions. So what are you doing to conserve water?

Water conservation

Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver who pleaded guilty in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, is set to be deported. Is this the right outcome?

Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver who pleaded guilty in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, is set to be deported. Is this the right outcome?

Humboldt Broncos: driver faces deportation

We talk about whether or not it's time to scrap our auto insurance system and start over.

We talk about whether or not it's time to scrap our auto insurance system and start over.

"No fault" auto insurance

We talk to author and journalist Stephen Maher about his new book "The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau."

We talk to author and journalist Stephen Maher about his new book "The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau."

Justin Trudeau's legacy and future

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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