Cross Country Checkup

This is an abbreviated version of Checkup's topic on the debate over manditory air conditioning in rental properties. New Westminster, BC now forcing landlords to keep at least one room under 26 degrees C in the units they rent. Landlords and tenants weigh in, plus legal advice to help ease the heat.

This ICYMI episode takes you back to 1971. As smog and polluted waterways were becoming impossible to ignore, the global environmental movement was starting to take shape. In Canada, the federal government at the time announced it would create a new ministry of the environment. Liberal MP Jack Davis was to be the first minister pending the approval of the House of Commons. On January 3rd, 1971, he...

Canadian summers are getting hotter, and the debate over manditory air conditioning is heating up. New Westminster, BC now mandates landlords to keep at least one room under 26 degrees C in their rental properties. Landlords and tenants weigh in, plus legal advice to help ease the heat.

Floods in Manitoba, wildfire evacuations in Northwest Territories, and heat alerts across the country. This summer is starting to feel more like a stress test. Canadians share how extreme weather has upended their summer and in some cases, their lives. Plus, the latest climate analysis on the summer of "super" El Niño.

This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in on your home renovation horror stories. Prime Minister Mark Carney finds himself in a position so many homeowners have been before -- the start of a major renovation. We hear from experts in architecture and home renovation about what you need to know to avoid problems with your own fixer-upper.

This ICYMI episode takes you back to 1991. Canada had just entered a free trade deal with the United States. But the American and Mexican governments had their sights set on something bigger -- A North American free trade deal. But Canadians weren't completely sold. Checkup asked: "Is North American free trade a risk worth taking?" Here's what some callers told host Dale Goldhawk.

As Canada, the U.S. and Mexico prepare to review the CUSMA deal, experts on both sides of the border take stock of where Canada-U.S. relations stand ahead of negotiations. We hear from economists, politicians, and Canadians about how Trump's tariffs are affecting their daily decisions.

No Prime Minister has been able to live at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa since 2015, because of neglect and disrepair. Now Prime Minister Mark Carney is in a position so many homeowners have been in - he's looking for a pitch and he's not sure how much it will cost. We hear from experts in architecture and home renovation about what you need to know to avoid problems with your own fixer-upper.

This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in on whether restricting kids' use of social media is the right move for Canada. We hear perspectives from tech experts, young people, psychiatrists and the view from Australia where social media is already banned for children under 16.

This ICYMI episode takes you back to Father's Day in 1990. Canada was in the midst of a culture shift as women joined the workforce in growing numbers, and men taking on more child-rearing responsibilities than past generations. With expectations around fatherhood changing in real time, Checkup asked: “Can Dad really take care of the kids?” Here's what some callers told Dale Goldhawk in 1990.

Medical Assistance in Dying has been available in Canada for 10 years. But the program is not accessible for patients whose only condition is mental illness. Right now, the rules are set to expand to include those patients starting in March 2027. But this week, a Parliamentary committee advised the government to press pause on that plan indefinitely. How does Canada’s decision to pause MAiD for me...

Canada plans to restrict kids under 16 from social‑media accounts, with exceptions for safer platforms. Supporters say it protects kids; critics point to Australia, where most teens stayed online despite a ban. Parents, experts and young people weigh in on what really works.

This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in on the trend of Canadian crowds booing the U.S anthem and flag at sporting events. We hear perspectives from Canadian fans, sports journalists on both sides of the border, along with a Canadian mayor on why booing worries him at a time of tense U.S.-Canada relations.

While bars, hotels and tourism operators are hoping to reap the benefits of soccer fans taking over Canada, the Parliamentary Budget Officer says hosting the World Cup will cost taxpayers more than a billion dollars. This episode dives into how Canadians are feeling about hosting the FIFA World Cup - and the massive price tag. You'll get all the angles, from fans, an economist, and a soccer journa...

Just before Canada’s first World Cup match, flag bearers from host nations walked out. The US flag appeared, and then boos started from the crowd. The episode follows a trend that started last year at sporting events after Trump's repeated threats to annex Canada and U.S. tariffs came into effect. We speak to sports journalists on both sides of the border about the the politics of protest at sport...

This ICYMI episode takes you back to November of 2022 -- the last time Canada's men's team qualified for the World Cup. That tournament was in Qatar. And that Canadian team made history -- by scoring a goal. Alphonso Davies put Canada on the board against Croatia -- the lone goal in a 4-1 loss. Here's Checkup callers hours after the game with host Ian Hanomansing.

This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in about the challenges young people are facing finding jobs and housing. We hear perspectives from Canada about how young people's financial future, and how they're families are figuring out how to support them. Career advisor Devon Turcotte and Family Counselor Alyson Schafer share their insights on how young people and their parents can navigate...

This ICYMI episode takes you back to October of 1990 - a moment when Canadians were staring down soaring interest rates, spiking oil prices, and waves of layoffs at CN Rail, Imperial Oil and Air Canada. The Conference Board of Canada had just declared a recession, while Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Finance Minister Michael Wilson hesitated to say the word. Checkup callers share how they were...

With insolvency filings up 8% over last year and essentials like gas and groceries squeezing household budgets, Canadians share how they're rethinking how they spend, save, and stay afloat. Financial educator Mark Kalinowski joins us with clear, practical advice on how to get help when budgets are tight.

For decades, adulthood followed a familiar script: finish school, land a job, move out, build a life. But today's economy is rewriting that story. With youth unemployment at 13% and more young adults living at home longer, the old milestones of "adulting" are shifting...for young Canadians and the parents supporting them. Career advisor Devon Turcotte and family counselor Alyson Schafer have answe...

This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in about e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-mopeds and where they belong on city streets. An ER doctor reveals the collisions he's seeing and the fallout that follows. Plus, stories and perspectives from across Canada.

Today, ICYMI is going back to October of 2019. A federal election was looming, and Canadians were in a heated debate over the Liberal government's decision to purchase the Trans Mountain pipeline and approve its expansion. The day before the election, Checkup held two town halls at either end of the proposed expansion. Host Duncan McCue was in Leduc, Alberta and Michelle Eliot was in Vancouver. He...

Is Canada quietly drifting away from its climate goals? After a former environment minister accuses the federal government of backsliding on its climate commitments, Canadians tell us what they think matters more right now: protecting the planet or protecting the economy. Energy policy expert Warren Mabee unpacks the megaprojects at the centre of the fight — and what they reveal about Canada’s pat...

They’re fast, they’re everywhere — and cities are scrambling to keep up. As e‑bikes, e‑scooters, and e‑mopeds flood urban streets, governments are cracking down and riders are pushing back. An ER doctor and a personal injury lawyer reveal the collisions they’re seeing and the fallout that follows. Then, urban planning expert Jeff Casello explains how some cities have already carved out space for t...

This is the abbreviated version of Checkup's call-in about why boys are struggling in school. This episode looks at a recent report that shows boys are more likely to drop out of high school, and hears why it's happening and what can be done.