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

Do you want dogs around when you go out for dinner or a drink?

Sharing a pub with a pet

Talent shows - why you love to watch them or perform in them.

Talent shows

What's it like for you dealing with the wildfires right now? How should we deal with them in the future?

Wildfire update

Today, we speak with Horticulturalist and Arborist, Jim Hole, who answers your questions about gardening.

Your gardening questions with Jim Hole

Now that Canada and China have traded diplomatic expulsions, what do you think will happen next and what should Canada's long term strategy be?

Canada and China's diplomatic expulsions

The so-called "Godfather of AI" has stepped down from his role at Google. Geoffrey Hinton is warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence. Including the potential for governments to use AI to manipulate elections or in his words create "robot soldiers." What do you think when you hear this? Are you concerned about the reach of AI? What do you think needs to be done to address it?

Reining in AI

This election campaign, both parties are promising a Red Deer hospital expansion. We've come to the Red Deer library to find out what you want your next government to do, to improve your health care.

Red Deer health care

How have the fires affected you? We know residents of Edson were allowed home this morning, how's that going? If you're still out of our home, get in touch and let us know how you're doing. Are you getting the information you need?

Alberta wildfires

It's hot out there, and while we're in a bit of a summery-spring What does that mean for your garden? Today on the program, Joanna Tschudy is here to answer all your questions.

Your spring gardening questions

The coronation of King Charles - how are you feeling about it? For the first time in 70 years, a new monarch will be crowned on Saturday. What about you? What will you be thinking as you watch the new king be crowned?

Prince Charles' coronation

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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