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  • ICYMI - 1993 Election

    October 25, 2026 · 22 min

    This ICYMI takes you back to October 1993, on the eve of a historic federal election. The ruling Progressive Conservatives were grappling with a leadership shakeup as Kim Campbell succeeded longtime Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. The PCs…

  • Albertans favour healthcare fees for temporary residents -- what do you think?

    October 25, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

    A majority of Albertans voted in favour of charging non-permanent residents a fee to access public services like healthcare. We hear what you had to say about this idea. Former Alberta Premier Jason Kenney thinks this idea has merit. Dr…

  • How to pivot to a new career

    October 25, 2026 · 37 min

    With layoffs and job market turbulence in the news, you may be wondering what it takes to get a new job or switch gears to a new industry entirely. We'll hear from a career coach about how to pivot a new career, while callers share their…

  • Spotlight: Finding work in a new industry

    October 25, 2026 · 20 min

    This is an abbreviated version of Checkup's segment about making a major career switch. As layoffs make headlines, polling shows that many Canadian job seekers have already changed careers at least once. We hear from experts and callers…

  • Spotlight: What the Alberta referendum means to you

    October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 53 min

    This is an abbreviated version of Checkup's live special from Edmonton with CBC's West of Centre. Callers and experts weigh in on what the Alberta referendum means for the future of the province, and the country as a whole. Plus…

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  • What’s at stake for you in the Alberta referendum?

    October 18, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

    On Monday, Albertans head to the polls in a major referendum. A yes vote gives the provincial government a mandate to ask if Alberta should officially separate from Canada. A no vote, according to premier Danielle Smith, settles the issue…

  • Spotlight: Adult kids relying on parental support

    October 12, 2026 · 20 min

    This is an abbreviated version of Checkup's segment on adult kids getting financial support from their parents. Some are getting help paying the bills, while others are living with their parents to save money in a tight housing market. We…

  • ICYMI - 1970 - How should Canada respond to the FLQ crisis?

    October 11, 2026 · 24 min

    This ICYMI takes you back to November 1970. The War Measures had been declared in response to a series of kidnappings and violence by the Front de libération du Québec, a Quebec separatist group. With national divisions on display, Cross…

  • What questions do you have about the US Midterm elections?

    October 11, 2026 · 54 min

    The countdown is on to the U.S. midterm elections, with less than a month until Americans head back to the polls. With U.S-Canada relations at all time low, we hear from political commentators on both sides of the border about the weeks to…

  • When adult kids need money from their parents

    October 11, 2026 · 53 min

    A recent RBC poll found that nearly 1 in 3 parents with adult children aged 18-40 are still helping them out with their bills. And a growing number of young adults are still living at home with their parents because of the housing market…

  • Spotlight: Is it better to call or text?

    October 5, 2026 · 20 min

    This is an abbreviated version of Checkup's segment on calling vs. texting. As social norms evolve, the etiquette on when to call and when to text is changing expert. We hear from experts and callers about how these preferences are…

  • Are you on-board for high speed rail in Canada?

    October 4, 2026 · 59 min

    The proposed Alto high-speed rail project could cost up to $113 billion according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Office. We'll hear two experts weigh in on whether the price tag is worth it for Canada, as well as farmers and…

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About the show

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 the issues shaping your daily life. You’ll hear real Canadian stories you won't find anywhere else: raw experiences, honest debates, and unexpected common ground. You’ll get 360 degree thinking on the headlines, algorithm-free. If you want to understand this country, don't just watch the news - be part of it. Your voice. Canada’s voice.