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Cross Country Checkup

Cross Country Checkup is Canada"s only national phone-in show, broadcasting live from coast to coast to coast. Checkup is Canada"s weekly town hall — a place for raw, honest perspectives on the most pressing issues of the week. For over 55 years, it"s where Canadians gather to listen to each other every Sunday afternoon. Call us: 1-888-416-8333.

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00:55:13

Is the Prime Minister playing it smart or selling...

Cross Country Checkup ·

2025/08/24

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

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01:02:38

Should the government be forcing Air Canada flight...

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2025/08/17

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

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00:49:54

How’s the fight to cut screen time going this summer?

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2025/08/17

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?

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00:52:55

How is Trump’s trade fight with Canada affecting you?

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2025/08/10

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

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00:58:16

What’s the biggest misconception about your generation?

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2025/08/10

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

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01:08:54

What challenges are you facing while buying Canadian?

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2025/08/03

"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?

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00:44:08

Why does the Pierre Poilievre byelection matter to you?

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2025/08/03

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

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00:58:27

When it comes to bike lanes, do your streets have too...

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2025/07/27

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

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00:54:15

How do you explain the Hockey Canada trial to your kids?

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2025/07/27

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?

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00:57:53

Are e-scooters public transportation or a public menace?

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2025/07/20

They can fly by before you even hear them -those sleek two wheeled battery powered scooters. They are transforming city sidewalks, bike lanes and roads, often bypassing traffic jams and drawing riders with a quick zip to their destination. But beyond the breezy rides there's a growing concern. Emergency room doctors are sounding the alarm - injuries linked to e-scooters have surged 32% in just one year, according to the latest data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Head trauma,

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00:54:08

What's your reaction to the viral Coldplay couple...

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2025/07/20

There was an awkward "KissCam" moment at a Coldplay concert on Wednesday night. Two concertgoers, one with his arms around the other, and suddenly they were on the big screens in the stadium. Their shocked reaction was posted on social media and went viral. The online sleuthing escalated quickly, they were identified as a tech company CEO and the head of HR. There were allegations of an office affair, and ultimately a resignation. It's a soap opera that's gripped millions online, raising questions

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00:54:10

What grade are you giving Prime Minister Mark Carney,...

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2025/07/13

Mark Carney hasn't been on the job for long, but a lot has already happened during his time in office. The trade dispute with the U.S. continues. Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Thursday. He ended the consumer carbon tax, passed Bill C-5 - aimed at fast-tracking 'nation-building' projects, and he has made pledges to end barriers to interprovincial trade by Canada Day and to boost military spending to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, an increase that could cost $150 billion per year.Our question:

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00:59:01

How are the Canada-US relationships going in your life?

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2025/07/13

Political differences can be a minefield among family and friends, trade tensions. new tariff threats from Donald Trump. "Elbows Up' and calls to “Buy Canadian", there's a shift happening —not just policy, but how many Canadians relate to their neighbours south of the border. It's changing what many people buy, where we travel - even how we talk to American family, friends and coworkers.Our question: What conversations are you having with Americans? How are the Canada-US relationships going in your

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00:52:38

How did you know it was the right time to leave your...

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2025/07/06

According to a survey, four out of ten people said they were planning to leave their jobs earlier this year. So whether you decided to quit your job to follow your passion, left the corporate world for a more quiet life, or maybe you're weighing the decision to quit right now, how did you know it was the right time to leave your job? How did that decision change your path?

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00:59:31

How are you affected by youth unemployment?

Cross Country Checkup ·

2025/07/06

The job picture is bleak for young people right now. Canadian youth between the ages of 15 to 24 are facing the highest unemployment rate since the mid-90's, the only exception —the pandemic years. According to numbers from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the jobless rate for young people has been rising faster here in the past two years than any other major economy. How are you seeing this play out in your own life, or with your friends and family?Our question: How are

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00:57:38

How did your school's cell phone ban go this year?

Cross Country Checkup ·

2025/06/29

In many schools across the country, this was, among other things,the year of the cell phone ban. Six Canadian provinces restricted cell phone use in the classroom. In May, the province of Quebec announced a full ban —zero phone use from the first to the last bell— starting next September. We wanted to hear from students, teachers, administrators, parents, anyone with first hand experience in the classroom.Our question: How did your school's cell phone ban go this year? What impact did it have?

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00:55:21

What was your unexpected encounter with a wild animal?

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2025/06/29

This summer millions of Canadians will trek, hike, camp in our great outdoors like never before, which means more human encounters with Canadian wildlife. Have you come face to face with a moose, beaver or caribou? One of those frozen-in-time moments you'll never forget?Our question: What was your unexpected encounter with a wild animal?

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01:51:53

What questions do you have about the Israel-Iran war?...

Cross Country Checkup ·

2025/06/22

On Saturday, US bombers attacked 3 nuclear sites inside Iran, including the Fordo uranium enrichment plant - a site which is vital to Iran's nuclear capabilities. Israel has said they were in "full coordination" with these attacks. The next morning, US Defence Secretary said the US has "devastated the Iranian nuclear program". It is an ominous escalation in the Iran-Israel War - one that has implications for civilians in Iran, Israel and across the Middle East and anyone who has friends or family in

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01:04:32

Why is it so hard to talk about consent?

Cross Country Checkup ·

2025/06/15

Closing arguments in the sex assault trial for 5 former world junior hockey players concluded on Friday. All five accused men have pleaded not guilty to alleged sexual assaults at a London, Ontario hotel in June 2018. The woman at the centre of the case told the judge she agreed to go back to the hotel and have sex with one of the players but didn't consent to what happened later.Our question: Why is it so hard to talk about consent? What conversations are you having with the people in your

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00:35:10

Should a childhood measles vaccination be mandatory?

Cross Country Checkup ·

2025/06/15

In 1998, Canada achieved what health officials call "measles elimination status" but now the country could lose that designation. Ontario is reporting more measles cases each week than it once saw over an entire decade. And just earlier this month Ontario's Ministry of Health has announced the first recorded death of a measles patient. Alberta is also experiencing its worst measles outbreak since the mid 90s. And according to the Pan American Health Organization, Canada has more cases than any other

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