Cross Country Checkup

The opposition party in Nova Scotia tabled a bill proposing a social media ban for anyone under 16. But the governing Conservatives say what the Liberal bill proposes "is not possible at the provincial level" and that "it would require federal action"to implement. Critics warn bans like these don't work and that kids will just find workarounds or possibly be pushed toward even riskier platforms. Our question: Should children under 16 be banned from TikTok or other social media apps?

Canada Post launched a nationwide strike after Ottawa unveiled sweeping reforms including scrapping door-to-door delivery and shutting some rural postal offices. Our question: How does the Canada Post strike affect you? Is it time to end home delivery?

More than half of Canadians own a pet and for many pet owners, their cat, or dog, or bird is part of the family. But, the cost of these furry friends have many people faced with tough decisions. According to a recent survey from Abacus Data, nearly three quarters of Canadian pet owners say their veterinarian fees are high and lead to stress. The same survey found that among pet owners 77 per cent support government rules or regulations on the fees that vet clinics can charge. Our question: What happened when you were faced with a sky-high veterinary bill? How did you cope?

A new Food Banks Canada report says 1 in 4 Canadians are food insecure. That's up 40% in just two years. We are going to hear what the rising cost of food looks like for you and what you're doing about it. Our question: How are high grocery prices affecting you? How are you making ends meet?

Speed cameras track how fast you're driving and create a ticket that's eventually sent to you. Something about them frustrates people so much, the cameras are being vandalized. According to Toronto police, 16 were hit in the city in one night. One speed camera in particular has been cut down seven times. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says they're a cash grab. City council says they save lives. But this isn't just a Toronto story. Speed cameras or photo radar has come and gone in several cities and provinces through the years. But speeding remains a problem coast to coast. Our question: Are speed cameras the answer to slowing drivers down? Why do you speed?

Parliament is back, And the gloves are off. Mark Carney's Liberals are leading in the polls, but voter satisfaction appears to be slipping. And Pierre Poilievre will step into the House for the first time since winning his Alberta byelection. But it's about more than the theatre of Question Period, decisions made in Ottawa this fall will affect your paycheque, your grocery bill, and maybe even your vote. The next election may be months or years away, but the battle for public trust starts now. Our question: Federal MPs are returning to Parliament. What do they need to fix first?

Toronto's new renoviction bylaw forces landlords to prove renovations are necessary before evicting tenants. Supporters say it protects renters from being pushed out illegally. Landlords say it's a bureaucratic mess that discourages building upgrades and will ultimately lead to higher rents. But, we're not just focusing on Toronto. Cities across Canada, like New Westminster, B.C., Hamilton and London all have renoviction by-laws in motion or in place. So wherever you are in Canada, this issue may affect you. Our question: Are renoviction bylaws a step too far or not far enough?

Some people love the structure, others say it wrecks work-life balance - new data from Angus Reid says nearly 50% of Canadians think federal workers should be forced back into the office. Nearly the same number of people disagree. This is after major major banks like BMO and RBC have mandated up to four days a week in-office. Ontario's public service is following suit, with full-time office returns expected by January. Employers say it's about collaboration, creativity and mentorship. But some workers aren't convinced. For them, remote work offers flexibility, autonomy and time with family. Our question: Should employers be able to force workers back into the office? What is lost when we work from home?

Students and teachers will be trying to navigate a new technology this year. Artificial intelligence is here to stay. And students have access to tools that can replace research and writing they should be doing. You could ban students using AI, but then how do we prepare kids for a future where they might very well need to use it? Our question: Has AI use in the classroom gone too far or not far enough? Is AI creating a generation of cheaters or achievers?

A recent online poll by Leger found that 85 per cent of people asked said that the government should regulate artificial intelligence. But 57 per cent of people asked said they’d used some kind of AI tool. That's one online poll, but it points to where many Canadians are with AI right now: they are using this technology, but have questions. Are you using AI to transform your daily life? Has it helped you overcome barriers? Or maybe you have questions about how it all works. Our question: How is AI changing your life? What questions do you have?

Our show on the Air Canada strike generated hundreds of comments at cbc.ca/aircheck, including stories about the unpaid hours you're working. It appears many of you are rethinking your own relationship with "unpaid work". A study by the Institute for Work & Health in Toronto found that about half of the study participants reported working either moderate or excessive unpaid overtime. Our question: Are you rethinking how much unpaid work you’re doing for your employer? What questions do you have?

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he will match the United States by removing Canadian tariffs on US goods covered by CUSMA, starting September 1st. Following the announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump responded to the move, saying it was "nice" and that he wanted to "be good to Canada." But, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Carney's trade decision was weak and that his elbows "have mysteriously gone missing". So, was this sudden turn in trade negotiations with Donald Trump -- elbow's up, elbow's down or elbows gone? Our question: What grade are you giving Mark Carney on negotiations with Donald Trump? Is he playing it smart or selling Canada short?

The Carney government has forced the airline and its flight attendants into binding arbitration just hours into a work stoppage. But flight attendants say their rights have been taken away, arguing the feds caved to Air Canada. And they are staying on strike despite action from the government. It's one of the busiest times of the year for travel, and many passengers still don't know when or how they'll get home. Our question: Should the government be forcing Air Canada flight attendants back to work? How have you been affected by the strike?

It's the dog days of summer, and for many families that means a tug-of-war between the iPad and the park. But who's really struggling more to unplug, is it the kids or the parents? How to set boundaries and reclaim real-world connection, the kind that replays as warm summertime memories with your family in the years to come. Our question: How’s the fight to cut screen time going this summer? Are we expecting too much from kids or not enough from parents?

There’s a war of words playing out at dinner tables, in the office kitchenette, on Instagram, TikTok and yes, Facebook too. Each generation armed with punchlines are poking at one another. Boomers with accusations of 'entitlement'. Millennials rolling their eyes #OKBoomer. Gen X wallowing in "middle child" syndrome. And have you been on the receiving end of the Gen Z stare? But the banter can cut deeper than it first appears: accusations of laziness, a lack of commitment, or even narcissism. But what if those stereotypes are just noise drowning out deeper conversations about work, values, economic fairness and resilience? Our question: What’s the biggest misconception about your generation? How do generational stereotypes affect how you’re seen and heard?

The US Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, says it's not personal but don't tell that to Ontario Premier Doug Ford. He told CNN that Trump is "probably the most disliked politician in the world." The same week Trump fired his Labour Statistics chief after weak job numbers, then posted on Truth Social that his tariffs are "boosting the stock market". Doug Ford says Canada will "outlast the Trump administration", but for many Canadians, the damage is already done. Our question: How is Trump’s trade fight with Canada affecting you? What matters to you about the Canada-US relationship?

Two hundred and ten names, and one of them is Pierre Poilievre. The Battle River-Crowfoot byelection in Alberta isn't just about who wins one seat. It's about what kind of democracy Canadians want. The Conservative leader is trying to return to Parliament after losing his longtime seat in the Ottawa riding of Carleton. But he's facing a record-breaking protest —hundreds of candidates, most are backed by an electoral reform group, trying to make a point about how our system works, or doesn't. Some call it a mockery. Others say it's a wake up call. Either way it's testing the rules, the voters, and the future of Canadian politics. Our question: Why does the Pierre Poilievre byelection matter to you? What does it say about Canadian politics?

"Buy Canadian", it's a patriotic pledge, and for many of us, a personal one. But, in the middle of a trade war with Donald Trump that pledge is getting harder to keep. Prices are rising. Grocery labels are confusing. And depending on what you're looking for, it can be almost impossible to find a purely Canadian-made product. What challenges are you facing while buying Canadian? What questions do you have about Donald Trump’s tariffs?

There are lots of opinions and debate about the verdicts in the Hockey Canada trial in London Ontario. But we're not asking whether the judge got it right or wrong. Instead, we want to look at another important issue: how the intense attention on this trial is influencing a national conversation with our kids. Is this an opportunity for change? Our question: What conversations are you having about the Hockey Canada trial with the young people in your life?

You may be watching the bike lane debate unfold in your local council chambers, your provincial legislature or right outside your front door. Lately, provincial governments in Ontario, Alberta and Nova Scotia have been veering into what has always been a municipal issue. Bike lanes have become a lightning rod for urban planning, for safety for who gets space on our roads. Some see them as an important part of making cities livable. Others see them as an expensive nuisance that disrupts traffic and hurts local retailers. But whether you're behind the wheel, on two wheels or just crossing the street -- the pressure is on to pick a lane and fix it -- whichever one you're in. Our question: When it comes to bike lanes, do your streets have too many or too few?