Cross Country Checkup

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February 26, 2023 Ask Me Anything: Four-day work week
This week's Ask Me Anything segment focuses on the idea of a four-day work week coming to Canada. Jean-Nicolas Reyt answers your questions. He's an associate professor of organizational behaviour at McGill University.
29 min
February 26, 2023 Feb. 26, 2023 - Are migrants crossing at the U.S. border being treated fairly?
As the number of migrants crossing into Quebec continues to climb, Premier François Legault wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to broker a new migration deal with the U.S. — something the U.S. is reportedly in no rush to do. How can Canada's refugee system improve?
1 hr 13 min
February 19, 2023 Feb. 19, 2023 - When do intimate affairs among co-workers cross the line?
John Tory has officially resigned as Toronto's mayor after admitting to an affair with a former city staffer. When did an office relationship affect your life at work?
1 hr 12 min
February 19, 2023 Ask Me Anything: China-Canada relations
This week's segment focuses on China-Canada relations and surveillance. Colin Robertson, with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, answers your questions.
30 min
February 12, 2023 Feb. 12, 2023 - Are private clinics the solution to Canada's health-care crisis?
As the federal government pledges $196 billion over 10 years to provinces for health-care — including $46.2 billion in new money — evidence suggests more Canadians are pulling out their wallets to pay privately. How much are you willing to pay for faster service?
1 hr 13 min
February 12, 2023 Ask Me Anything: Electric vehicles
This week's Ask Me Anything segment takes a closer look at the state of electric vehicles. George Iny will answer your questions. He's the director of the Automobile Protection Association.
29 min
February 05, 2023 Feb. 5, 2023 - How do you feel about MAID including those who suffer solely from mental illness?
This week the federal government tabled a bill to delay the expansion of the medical assistance in dying (MAID) law until 2024. The expansion would allow Canadians who suffer solely from mental illness to be eligible. What's at stake for you?
1 hr 40 min
January 29, 2023 Jan. 29, 2023 - What should be done to fix air travel in Canada?
Canada's minister of transport says the country's airline passenger bill of rights will be reworked this spring because of traveller complaints surrounding things such as flight cancellations, stranded passengers and lost luggage. What's your travel story?
1 hr 12 min
January 22, 2023 Jan. 22, 2023 - Are you rethinking how much alcohol you drink?
It’s Dry January and there’s a new set of health guidelines. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction says no amount of alcohol is safe and any more than two drinks a week is risky. Should the government start regulating alcohol like cigarettes?
1 hr 28 min
January 15, 2023 Jan. 15, 2023 - What impact is the inflation squeeze having on your life?
Have fond holiday memories given way to January bills? With things like interest rates and the price of fuel, groceries and housing remaining high, analysts say a recession is looming. What are you doing about it?
1 hr 3 min

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Cross Country Checkup is Canada’s live national town hall - putting you at the center of the country’s most urgent conversations. Every Sunday, host Ian Hanomansing opens the phone lines to explore…