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

Wills and estates lawyer Victoria Jones joins us to take your calls and emails.

Wills and estates lawyer Victoria Jones joins us to take your calls and emails.

Your wills and estates questions answered

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?

What should happen next with the "just transition"?

Moving to a just transition

Shopify has cancelled thousands of meetings. Are they onto something?

Is it time to cancel meetings

What kinds of do-it-yourself home projects are you tackling right now?

DIY projects

The cost of living is up, and so many of us are feeling it.  Necessities like food, rent and clothing are all more expensive these days. Back in November, the province announced a plan to send cash to some Albertans.  Affordability Minister Matt Jones now says they should start receiving it by the end of January. What do you think? Is this money going to help? Do you see bumps in the road ahead?

The cost of living is up, and so many of us are feeling it. Necessities like food, rent and clothing are all more expensive these days. Back in November, the province announced a plan to send cash to some Albertans. Affordability Minister Matt Jones now says they should start receiving it by the end of January. What do you think? Is this money going to help? Do you see bumps in the road ahead?

Is Alberta's affordability plan going to help?

The days of driving your car to Moraine Lake are over. Starting this summer you'll have to take a bus or shuttle if you want to go. What do you think? Would you do that?

Moraine Lake

If you thought the 6 part Netflix documentary about harry and Meghan was revealing. This new memoir, Spare, gets deep into the weeds. What is it about this story that's so compelling? What are the conversations you're having with your friends and family about it? Why does it matter what happens with the Royals.

Prince Harry's memoir

Right now, people suffering from a mental illness alone can't access MAID. That's supposed to change in March but now the federal government is talking about a delay. We want to hear your thoughts on this. What would you like to see happen?

Where to go with MAID

Who would you like to see named to Alberta's Order of Excellence?

Alberta's Order of Excellence

Have you been involved in a fiasco that you can laugh about now?

Your fiasco stories

Each year, Lake Superior State University in northern Michigan publishes a list of words and phrases they'd like to see banished from the lexicon. What would you add to the list?

Banished words

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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