CBE Trustee Lisa Davis suggested hiring a third party to monitor math progress to improve poor math scores. But the Alberta teachers’ Association have concerns with the proposal. Michael Zwagstra, with Common Sense Education weighs in.

Will council be able to come to a conclusion on secondary suites? It will be debated on Monday with a new motion to help with zoning issues as well as deal with how council’s time is being used in meetings. Ward 3 Councilor Jyoti Gondek joins Danielle to talk about this. 

A child-abuse reporting bill has been proposed by Calgary-West United Conservative MLA Mike Ellis; Bill 216. Inspired by the Serenity case, the bill states an adult must report to police any child who needs intervention or serve a penalty of 6 months in jail or a $10, 000 fine.

Christmas shopping is upon us but how do we know we’re getting the most out of our spending? Leah Brownridge with the Better Business Bureau guides us on what to look out for when you think you’re getting some great deals.

Michelle Rempel, Member of Parliament for Calgary Nose Hill, Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Immigration,shared a petition that is fighting gender based violence, specifically female genital mutilation. She also weighs in on the news coming out of Yemen.

A new report from the C.D. Howe Institute looks are the best and worst major cities for business investment. Adam Found, Metropolitan Policy Fellow at C.D. Howe Institute, co-author of the report joins Danielle.

What does the Leader of the Official Oppostion think about the propsed bill on fair elections? David Khan shares his thoughts.

Colin Robertson,Vice President & Fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute, former Canadian diplomat, discusses Canada's relationship with China.