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

Cars and trucks in Alberta, new and used, are the most expensive in the country. So what's this meant for you? What are the lengths you've gone to in order to keep your vehicle alive? What have you changed about your life to be able to afford one?

Dealing with the high cost of cars

How do you make your long distance parenting arrangement work?

Long distance parenting

The new federal dental plan is rolling out. Starting next week, middle to low income seniors over the age of 87 should be able to sign up for the new federal dental plan. The rest of the program will be rolled out over 2024. Ultimately, 9 and a half million Canadians will get access to these benefits. At a cost of 13 billion dollars, it's the largest investment in dental care in Canadian history. Will this new dental plan help you?

New federal dental plan

If you've recently retired or lost your job, what has it been like to rediscover yourself and rethink your self-identity? Authors Trish Exton-Parder and Corinne Wilkinson join us in studio.

Rediscovering your identity after a career change

The federal government is introducing a new cap on oil and gas emissions. Is this the right move?

New oil and gas emissions cap

Who are the role models in your life that you look up to?

Role models

Are you a member of the growing group of people that just can't wait for Rebecca Yarros' next book? Is the romance-fantasy combo - or romantasy - your thing? Are you into another style of fantasy or science fiction? Today we want to hear about it.

Are you a 'Romantasy' reader?

Today we're talking about tipping culture. Is it out of control? How do you decide when you'll tip and how much?

Tipping culture

Is giving to charity an option for you these days? If you are, how do you decide where to give?

Giving to charity

More young adults than ever are living with their parents. Would you ever do this? We're talking about multigenerational households, and the reasons you've decided to make this your household.

Multigenerational households

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.

News

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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