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

More than 15 percent of people struggle with having a child, and some of those people turn to treatments. What did your fertility journey look like? Are you still trying?

More than 15 percent of people struggle with having a child, and some of those people turn to treatments. What did your fertility journey look like? Are you still trying?

More than 15 percent of people struggle with having a child, and some of those people turn to treatments. What did your fertility journey look like?&nbsp;Are you still trying?

What was your family's fertility journey like?

We're talking about noise today during outdoor concerts at Stampede. Calgary wants to lower noise levels and end outdoor concerts early on weekdays. What do you think about this? Is this reasonable or an over-reaction?

We're talking about noise today during outdoor concerts at Stampede. Calgary wants to lower noise levels and end outdoor concerts early on weekdays. What do you think about this? Is this reasonable or an over-reaction?

We're talking about noise today during outdoor concerts at Stampede. Calgary wants to lower noise levels and end outdoor concerts early on weekdays. What do you think about this? Is this reasonable or&nbsp;an over-reaction?

Noise at the Calgary Stampede

Alberta has seen the largest spike in home insurance rates in the country, up almost 400 percent in the last 2 decades. Have you filed a claim connected to the weather? How's your insurance now?

Alberta has seen the largest spike in home insurance rates in the country, up almost 400 percent in the last 2 decades. Have you filed a claim connected to the weather? How's your insurance now?

Rising home insurance rates

If you're fighting a losing battle with a pesky shrub, plant or flower that's just refusing to bloom, this is your chance to get some much needed help.

If you're fighting a losing battle with a pesky shrub, plant or flower that's just refusing to bloom, this is your chance to get some much needed help.

If you're fighting a losing battle with a pesky shrub, plant or flower that's just refusing to bloom, this is your chance to get some much needed help.&nbsp;

Gardening with Kath Smyth

The province is offering $100 rebates to eligible residents as an affordability measure. Is this the right idea?

The province is offering $100 rebates to eligible residents as an affordability measure. Is this the right idea?

Your thoughts on the provincial rebate

What are some of the memorable birds you've spotted in your travels in Alberta and beyond?

What are some of the memorable birds you've spotted in your travels in Alberta and beyond?

Your best bird encounters

Has Alberta's history with Ottawa influenced your position on separation?

Has Alberta's history with Ottawa influenced your position on separation?

The history of separatist sentiment in Alberta

Is it a good idea to ban social media for kids under the age of 16?

Is it a good idea to ban social media for kids under the age of 16?

Canada's proposed social media ban

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

We're talking about pedestrian safety and what can be done to better protect people. What have you experienced while walking? Have you had a close call? How about your kids or grand kids?

We're talking about pedestrian safety and what can be done to better protect people. What have you experienced while walking? Have you had a close call? How about your kids or grand kids?

Pedestrian safety

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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