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

Arborist and tree expert Gerard Fournier joins us in studio to take your calls and questions.

Arborist and tree expert Gerard Fournier joins us in studio to take your calls and questions.

Gardening with Gerard Fournier

With the ability to analyze your slumber in depth, what questions do you have about sleep? Maybe tracking your sleep has helped you establish better bed-time habits, or perhaps the additional data has had the opposite effects.

With the ability to analyze your slumber in depth, what questions do you have about sleep? Maybe tracking your sleep has helped you establish better bed-time habits, or perhaps the additional data has had the opposite effects.

Are you keeping score of your sleep?

Mosquito season is upon us! If you've been outside at any point, we don't need to tell you that. They are everywhere - just like the tent caterpillars, and just like ticks.	What's happening where you are in the province? What questions do you have about the insects you're seeing?

Mosquito season is upon us! If you've been outside at any point, we don't need to tell you that. They are everywhere - just like the tent caterpillars, and just like ticks. What's happening where you are in the province? What questions do you have about the insects you're seeing?

What questions do you have about the insects you're seeing?

Stampede is on, and KDays is right around the corner. Of course one of the attractions at both events is the food! Over the years, the food offerings have become more and more interesting. We want to know, what's the strangest thing you've eaten?

Stampede is on, and KDays is right around the corner. Of course one of the attractions at both events is the food! Over the years, the food offerings have become more and more interesting. We want to know, what's the strangest thing you've eaten?

What's the strangest thing you've eaten?

A new pipeline is on the table. What do you think?

A new pipeline is on the table. What do you think?

What do you think about Alberta's new pipeline proposal?

Gardening expert Joanna Tschudy joins us to answer your questions

Gardening expert Joanna Tschudy joins us to answer your questions

Gardening with Joanna Tschudy

As of yesterday, about 46,000 Albertans have been moved off of AISH and onto the government’s new program, ADAP. The province says the change will empower more people to work. Many people living with disabilities disagree. What's your story? AISH to ADAP - how are you affected?

As of yesterday, about 46,000 Albertans have been moved off of AISH and onto the government’s new program, ADAP. The province says the change will empower more people to work. Many people living with disabilities disagree. What's your story? AISH to ADAP - how are you affected?

As of yesterday, about 46,000 Albertans have been moved off of AISH and onto the government’s new program, ADAP. The province says the change will empower more people to work. Many people living with disabilities disagree. What's your story? AISH to ADAP - how are you affected?&nbsp;

How is this transition to ADAP impacting you or someone in your life?

In the midst of the separation debate happening, how are you marking Canada Day?

In the midst of the separation debate happening, how are you marking Canada Day?

How are you marking Canada Day?

On Wednesday this week, Canada, the United States and Mexico will meet to review CUSMA. How do you think Canada should show up to the negotiation table? Should we go in with our elbows up, or is that too risky?

On Wednesday this week, Canada, the United States and Mexico will meet to review CUSMA. How do you think Canada should show up to the negotiation table? Should we go in with our elbows up, or is that too risky?

How should Canada approach CUSMA negotiations with Mexico and the U.S.?

We're talking about book to movie adaptations. There are some recent ones that people can't stop raving aboutand others with, well, mixed reviews. Which are the best adaptations you've seen, and which are the worst?

We're talking about book to movie adaptations. There are some recent ones that people can't stop raving about and others with, well, mixed reviews. Which are the best adaptations you've seen, and which are the worst?

Book to movie adaptations

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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