Canada's population is growing at a rate unmatched since the post-war baby boom and it's largely due to the federal government's increased immigration targets. Those targets have come under greater scrutiny amid the country's housing supply crisis. What’s been your experience immigrating to Canada?

This week Keith Warriner, a professor at the Department of Food Science at University of Guelph, took your questions about food safety and preventing contamination including E. coli, salmonella and norovirus.

Last year, more than 7,300 Canadians died of apparent opioid overdoses. What can we do to reduce the number of drug deaths in Canada?

Canada's media landscape is increasingly fragmented and there are also growing concerns about the impacts of misinformation and disinformation online. What do you want from the CBC?

Dr Fatima Kakkar, an infectious diseases pediatrician at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, answers your questions about masking and updated vaccines.

The housing crisis has dashed the home ownership dreams of many Canadians — and renters aren't faring any better. Housing policy expert Steve Pomeroy says that in Toronto, the renter's reality right now is a "nightmare." How have sky high rents affected your life?

Our Ask Me Anything segment focuses on car theft, which insurers and police are saying is at crisis levels in parts of Canada. Bryan Gast, former OPP officer and vice president of investigative services of Équité Association, takes your questions.

A surprise attack on Israel launched from Gaza by Hamas militants left hundreds of Israelis and hundreds of Palestinians dead and thousands wounded. The attacks involved a heavy barrage of rockets and militants crossing into Israeli territory on Saturday.

This week our Ask Me Anything segment focused on how to manage the challenges that might come from consuming the news out of Israel and Gaza. Javeed Sukhera, the chair of psychiatry at the Institute of Living and chief of the department of psychiatry at Hartford Hospital, took your calls.

A ground assault by Israel looms in Gaza after last week's surprise attack by Hamas on Israel. We discussed the impact the conflict was having on callers' friends and family and addressed questions about what could happen next.

Five years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, public health experts are starting to see trends in the data. Have you noticed an impact on your family or your community?

Retired Maj.-Gen. Scott Clancy and Jon Allen, former Canadian Ambassador to Israel and senior fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy in Toronto, took your questions.

Canadians are using food banks in the highest numbers since Food Banks Canada started tracking statistics in 1989, according to its new report. How close are you to not being able to afford groceries?

With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing a "second stage" in the war and the situation on the ground in Gaza growing more desperate, our Ask Me Anything focus on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Retired Maj.-Gen. Scott Clancy and Dalia Al-Awqati, the head of humanitarian affairs with the charity Save the Children, took your questions.

60% of Canadian mortgages are up for renewal in the next 3 years. Our Ask Me Anything expert Ron Butler is a mortgage broker at Butler Mortgage. He takes your questions on mortgages and mortgage renewals.

According to Statistics Canada, over a third of Canadian adults under 35 live with a parent. How do you feel about adult children living at home?

Has the carbon tax got you worried this winter? Warren Mabee is a professor and director of Queen's University’s Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy. He's here to answer your questions about heat pumps.

One in three Canadians working a second job do it just to survive according to Statistics Canada. Are you happy with your side hustle or is it stressing you out?

According to pollsters if a federal election were held today it would be a majority government for Pierre Polievre. Will you be changing your vote in the next election? What's pushing you to switch parties? In the second half of the program we talk to two confilct resolution experts about how to navigate difficult conversations about the Israel-Hamas war.

Topic #1: A new UN report says the planet is on-track to warm by 3 degrees C by the end of the century. Have extreme weather events changed your shopping habits? Topic #2: Some Canadian Tire and Walmart locations are ditching self-checkouts and returning to more cashiers... What's your opinion on self-checkouts?

Dating apps have changed the way many pursue relationships — some experts say they've gamified the experience and that might be why some are finding it exhausting. TikTok videos featuring people fed up with dating are racking up millions of views. What's your dating app story?

Are you in a stand-off with the folks next door? It could be a fence, a driveway or maybe it's the pot smoke wafting through the windows. Real estate lawyer Bob Aaron was on-hand to discuss your neighbourly impasse.

Our pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr Anna Banerji takes your questions on Covid, RSV & flu in kids just in time for the holiday season.

Math skills are in steep decline in Canada, that's according to the latest OECD ranking released this week. Is it time to rethink how we teach math to our kids?

'Tis the season for tipping waiters, hair stylists, and taxi drivers. Are your tips keeping up with inflation? Which jobs deserve a tip, and which ones don't?

Bad behaviour on flights has been on the rise this year according to the the International Air Transport Association. We were joined by a flight attendent and an etiquette expert who answered your questions and heard your stories about unruly passengers.

It's the season of gift giving. Some gifts make lasting memories, while some.....end up forgotten and discarded, never to be seen again. What's the best gift you've ever received? What's the worst?

This week for our Ask Me Anything, The Great Dishwasher Debate: Andrea Barnes is a staff writer at Wirecutter with The New York Times who specializes in testing and reviewing dishwashers. She'll settle the score on whether to rinse or not to rinse, and how full is too full.

From wildfires to the Israel-Hamas war...the news has been non-stop this year. What's the most important news story of 2023? Which one didn't get enough attention?

Are homeless encampments keeping people safe or putting them in danger? How is your community dealing with homelessness?

Personal trainer and registered dietitian Chinwe Asagwara answered yours questions about health, fitness and well-being in the new year.

According to the Canadian Psychological Association, a fear of flying is one of the more common types of phobias. Our AMA guest Dr. Luana Marques, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and a clinical psychologist, took your questions about the fear of flying.

Screaming, swearing and physical threats, have you seen parents or coaches cross the line? What's your experience with abuse directed towards referees and umpires?

Canada is seeing a record number of cases of invasive Group A strep, a more serious infection involving the same bacteria that causes strep throat. Our pediatric infectious diseases specialist Dr. Fatima Kakkar answered your questions about the infection.

The federal government has acknowledged the number of non-permanent residents in Canada is putting a strain on housing... and that changes to the number of international students in Canada could be coming. This as opinion polls show more Canadians are beginning to feel that immigration levels are too high. Is Canada getting the balance between immigration and housing right? What's your stake in this issue?

On Friday, January 26th, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take measures to prevent genocide in its war in Gaza, but stopped short of ordering a ceasefire. Our AMA guest Jon Allen took your questions on the court's ruling. He's a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. He also served as Canada’s Ambassador to Israel from 2006-2010.

MPs are heading back to Parliament Hill on Monday and experts who study political polarization say the divide between right and left-wing viewpoints in Canada is getting wider. How are you navigating political disagreements?

According to a recent poll about a quarter of the world's population feels lonely. When was the last time you experienced loneliness? What helped get you through it?

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently announced a series of policy changes affecting transgender and non-binary people. Our AMA guest Dr. Daniel Metzger is a Pediatric Endocrinologist at the B.C. Children’s Hospital where he treats, among others, transgender patients. He answered your questions about gender affirming care.

With only a few days to go until Valentines day, relationship & dating columnist Jen Kirsch hears your best and worst dating stories on our AMA.

According to the latest numbers there's one vehicle stolen every 5 minutes in Canada. Now it's becoming a political issue. Have you had your car stolen? What can be done about it?

News recently broke that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison. Western leaders are saying Russian president Vladimir Putin is to blame. As we approach the two year anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine, our AMA experts take your questions on Russia, Alexei Navalny, and the war in Ukraine.

With Canada's aging workforce, we're asking if you've ever been judged on the job for your age? Have you ever judged someone else for being too old or too young?

Over 42-thousand measles cases were reported across Europe last year according to the WHO. Canada’s chief public health doctor is urging Canadians to make sure they're vaccinated against the highly infectious disease. Our AMA guest Dr. Jacqueline Wong is a pediatric infectious disease doctor at McMaster University. She answered your questions about measles and kids' vaccinations. 

According to Statistics Canada the country's fertility rate is at a record low. Are you choosing to have kids or go childfree? What's weighing on your decision?

The agreement between the federal Liberals and NDP to fund certain contraceptive and diabetes drugs has been called the first step to a national universal pharmacare plan in Canada. However, the Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the cost of true, universal pharmacare would be 40 billion dollars. Are you able to afford your medications? Do you think we can afford a national pharmacare plan? 

Brian Mulroney died at the age of 84 this past week. Our AMA guest is veteran reporter and broadcaster Steve Paikin. He took your questions about the former prime minister.

Canadians are losing big money to scams and frauds. What's your experience with scams?Are you worried about artificial intelligence and the future of cyber scams? In the second half of our show, Equifax says an increasing number of people are missing mortgage payments. Are housing costs putting you in debt?

Earlier this week the unelected Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henri, announced his resignation. The country is currently ravaged by gang violence with aid agencies saying more than a million people are on the verge of famine. Global Affairs Canada reports there are nearly 3-thousand Canadians trapped in Haiti. Bob Rae, Canada's embassador to the UN, took your questions about the situation in Haiti on our AMA.

Four years ago the world shut down for COVID. What do you remember about that first week? What’s changed for you forever? 

Kids share a lot on social media, but are there limits on what parents should share? What motivates you to post about your children online and, where do you draw the line between your kids’ public and private life? In the second half of the show: the Princess of Wales revealed she's dealing with cancer and is asking for privacy.What was your experience sharing your cancer diagnosis? What helped you and your family cope?

The carbon tax is set to rise from $65 dollars per tonne to $80 per tonne on April 1st. The price on carbon is set to go up another $15 dollars each year until 2030. Chris Ragan is an economics professor and Director of the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. He answered your questions about carbon tax.

Some of Canada's biggest school boards have recently launched lawsuits against the companies behind Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. We all know how distracting our smartphones can be, but is banning them in classrooms the best solution? Is there a downside to switching off?

Over 31 million people live in the path of totality of April 8th's solar ecplise. Andrew Fazekas is the author of “The Backyard Guide to the Night Sky” by National Geographic. He answered your questions about the celestial event on our AMA.

Despite calls from those against the levy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not backing down from the carbon tax. You've almost certainly heard Pierre Poilievre's Axe The Tax slogan. Many provincial premiers have come out in opposition as well. On the other side, over two-hundred economists have signed an open letter in support of the tax. Is the carbon tax a ballot-box issue for you? How does your stance on climate change affect your opinion of the tax?

According to a recent Ipsos poll, cost of living issues are the top priority for Canadians in the upcoming federal budget. How is the cost of living crisis affecting you right now? What would you like the federal government to do about it in the budget?

The federal budget includes a plan to develop a so-called "right to disconnect" policy for federally regulated employees. How would you feel if your boss sent you an email during your time off? Do you feel like you have a healthy work-life balance?

Earlier this week, the NBA banned Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter from the league following an investigation into gambling allegations. CBC news reporter Jamie Strashin has been leading our coverage on sports betting and closely following Jontay Porter’s ban. Chelsea Rodrigues is a problem gambling counsellor at the Centre for Problem Gambling and Digital Dependency at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare They answered your questions about sports betting and Jontay Porter. 

We produce 400 million tonnes of plastic waste worldwide every year. This past week, an international conference in Ottawa debated how best to reduce that amount. Is the amount of plastic you use important to you? Is a world with less plastic even possible?

According to the Coffee Association of Canada, the average coffee drinker in Canada consumes over two cups of coffee a day. Andy De Santis was our AMA guest this week. He is a Registered Dietician with a private practice in Toronto. He answered your questions about coffee, energy drinks, and caffeine. 

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre recently suggested that, if elected, he might use the notwithstanding clause to push through criminal law reform. The clause has never been used before at the federal level --though it has been used provincially. Eric Adams is a law professor at the University of Alberta who specializes in constitutional law. He answered your questions about the notwithstanding clause and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The recent encampments on campuses across North Amercia have stimulated a lot of debate about what limits there should be on protest and activism. Have these demonstrations changed any of your views about the conflict? And beyond the universities, in your personal life, how are you dealing with conversations about the Israel-Hamas conflict?

A recent boycott against Loblaws aims to try to force the grocery giant to reduce prices. The company's recent quarterly report shows an increase in profits, while food prices have gone up roughly 20 per cent in Canada over the last 3 years. Do you think the boycott have an effect? How are you dealing with the high cost of groceries, and who or what do you blame for rising prices?

Lab-grown meat has been making political news this week. Our AMA guest this week was Isha Datar. She is the executive director of New Harvest, a nonprofit research institute that funds cultured meat research. She answered your questions about lab-grown meat.

This week marked what could be the beginning of another dangerous wildfire season. Thousands of people were forced to leave their homes because of fires throughout parts of western Canada. This is after last year's record breaking season which saw tens of thousands of people flee their homes, 15 million hectares of land burnt, and nearly the entire country blanketed in smoke for parts of the summer.Wherever you are in Canada -- are you ready for another wildfire season?And for our Ask Me Anything - it's Spring, which can be a vulnerable time for migraine sufferers. Hear from a neurologist to learn about migraine causes and prevention.

Spring can be a vulnerable time for migraine sufferers. Our AMA guest this week was Dr. Christine Lay, a neurologist and the Founding Director of the Headache Program at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lay answered questions about migraine headaches, along with suggestions for migraine prevention and management.

In British Columbia there were 25-hundred and eleven illicit drug deaths last year -- the majority of them involving the opioid fentanyl. Meanwhile, the provincial government announced it's banning illicit drug use in public spaces, a key feature of last year's pilot program which aimed to decriminalize drug use in many instances. Amidst the decriminalization debate, what's the solution to the toxic drug crisis? If you are in recovery -- what can we learn from your story?

Journalist Paul Wells has been covering federal politics for decades. He’s written about former Prime Ministers Stephen Harper and Paul Martin. His new book explores Justin Trudeau’s time in office since his government came to power in 2015. He answered your questions about federal politics.

Canada's Competition Bureau is going to study the country's domestic airline industry. Many of us rely on airlines to stay in touch with family to conduct business and to explore this vast country but it can be expensive. How can we make it better? Does Canada’s airline industry need an overhaul? Are there enough travel options in your part of the country?

For years, medical experts have been calling for the national guideline for routine breast cancer screenings to be lowered from 50-years-old. But last week, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care released a draft recommendation that said it’s not going to lower the recommended screening age to 40 for women with average risk – and that decision has been met with widespread disapproval. Our AMA guest this week was Dr. Jean Seely. She’s the head of the breast imaging section at the Ottawa Hospital and professor of medicine in the radiology department at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Seely answered your questions about screening for breast cancer.

If you or your child is wrapping up high school or university, you’ve probably got more questions than answers about what comes next. From diving straight into work, taking a gap year, or pursuing further education, there are plenty of options. Sabrina McTaggart is a career coach who helps young adults find their career paths. Rachelle Doucet is a high school guidance counsellor. They answered your questions about grads and what comes next.

Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador are considering banning future generations from ever being allowed to buy tobacco. Do you think this approach will work? And how did you manage to quit smoking?

About 20 per cent of Canadians work most of their hours from home according to Statistics Canada. Some cities are now asking whether downtown cores need workers to return to the office. Is it fair for employers and politicians to push for workers to come back? Is working from home better for you? What's best for your community?

For many Canadians housing affordability is the issue right now. The federal Liberals have promised to build 3.9 million homes by 2031. But recent warnings from CMHC say housing production in Canada is still lagging behind. Sean Fraser is the federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities He answered your questions about the housing crisis.

This Thursday is the first debate of this U.S. presidential election campaign. U.S. President Joe Biden will square off against former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ali Velshi is an award-winning journalist, chief correspondent with MSNBC, and host of the weekend program, "Velshi.” He answered your questions about his career, his new book, as well as the state of politics – and democracy – in the United States.

At the moment, many Candians are going through crisis. We started the show with an evacuee from Churchill Falls, a town in Labrador. Hundreds of people were evacuated from that town because of a wildfire this week. As well, the residents of Calgary are being asked to conserve water after that water main break earlier this month. But in many catastrophes, there has also been an outpouring of kindness – often from total strangers. When your city or community was faced with a crisis – what acts of kindness did you give or receive?

At least one current member of parliament and several former Liberal politicians are questioning the Prime Minister's leadership after a surprising by-election defeat in Toronto. The Prime Minister says he'll keep fighting for Canadians, and members of his cabinet have come out in his support. But what do you think should happen next?

Cross Country Checkup is celebrating Canada Day weekend with two topics. First, in this post-Stanley Cup, pre-Olympic moment, we were thinking about the role sports plays in our national culture.Those events that bring us and bind us together, that don't just entertain... but inspire. Join Ian Hanomansing and long-time CBC Sports host Scott Russell as they hear your favourite Canadian sports moments. And some former Liberal politicians are calling on Justin Trudeau to step down as party leader. Do you think he should?

Questions about whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden should step aside have been popular topics of conversation for months now, but you don't have to be a national leader to have faced the difficult challenge of having people suggest you give up something that you've worked hard to achieve. Maybe you felt you needed to step aside. What was that like? How did you make the decision? 

The question of whether or not to sign a prenup can be a touchy one for couples to navigate, but apparently the practice is becoming less taboo. An Angus Reid survey earlier this year found two-thirds of Canadians believe prenups are a good idea. Farzana Jiwani is a lawyer at Modern Family Law. She answered your questions about prenups and cohabitation agreements. 

<p>Last night Donald Trump was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania. The FBI says it was an assassination attempt. The former President is fine according to his campaign and will still attend the upcoming Republican National Convention this week, but many believe that political discourse in the U.S. is not fine. What’s your reaction to what’s happening in the United States right now? What needs to be done to take the temperature down from here?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

Joe Biden is officially out of the 2024 presidential race. He posted a statement on X Sunday afternoon saying "I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and focus solely on my duties as President" Moments later he offered his full support and endorsement for Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Paul Hunter is the Senior Washington Correspondent for CBC News. He answered your questions about the state of the U.S. presidential race. 

According to Statistics Canada there's been a drop in the number of people living together as couples over the last 30 years Why people are choosing to be on their own? What does that mean for their state of mind and financial bottom line? Are single people more or less happy on their own?

The summer Olympics are in full swing in Paris and it’s hard not to get swept up in the Olympic glory when so many amazing human feats are on display. The rush of Olympic glory can be intoxicating for young athletes, their parents and coaches. But are we pushing our kids too hard to be the best? Brenley Shapiro is a sports psychologist and performance coach. She answered your questions about pushing kids too hard in sports.

One third of the buildings in Jasper have been destroyed and no one knows when people can return and start to rebuild. Across the country, many of you are also feeling a sense of loss and uncertainty. When will we be able to visit Jasper again and what will it look like?

Kamala Harris is expected be confirmed as the Democratic presidential candidate, making her the first woman of colour to run for the US presidency for a major party. Already, the polling gap between Republicans and Democrats has narrowed substantially, with Harris even polling ahead of Trump in some battleground states.So where will the campaign go from here? Christopher Devine is an associate professor of political science at the University of Dayton. He's also the co-author of the book, "Do Running Mates Matter? The Influence of Vice Presidential Candidates in Presidential Elections". He answered your questions about Kamala Harris. 

There's a lot to like about electric powered scooters, relatively inexpensive, environmentally friendly, but if you're a pedestrian who's been hit by a scooter rider zipping along the sidewalk you may feel differently. Earlier this summer, Montreal's Children's Hospital called for stricter rules on the road after a series of devastating ER visits related to e-scooters. What's your opinion on the rising number of e-scooters on our streets?

There were some big wins for Canada at the Paris Summer Olympics, breaking, fencing, track. Summer McIntosh became the first Canadian athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games. But there were also controversies like the women’s soccer drone scandal. Morgan Campbell is a sports reporter and a Senior Contributor with the CBC. He took your questions about the highs and lows of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

It's never been easier to get a DNA test, but that doesn't mean what happens next is easy. From the elation of finding your long lost birth parent, to the shock of discovering a family secret, to the tangle of emotions between family members old and new, for better or worse, you may be opening a door that will never close. What was your experience meeing a biological family member for the first time?

Ukraine's surprise attack into the Kursk region of Russia has sent shock waves around many parts of the world as fears of escalation mount. Alexander Lanoszka is an associate professor of International Affairs at the University of Waterloo. He answered audience questions on Sunday about Ukraine's military strategy and what this could mean for the future of the war.

There's been a lot of hype around EVs made in China lately the BYD Seagull, a Chinese-made 4-door EV with a range comparable to the most affordable electric vehicles you can buy in Canada right now has a price tag of just $13,000 The cheapest 2025 EV available in Canada will cost you roughly $27 000 more than the BYD Seagull. This could be a major problem for North American automakers. Back in May American President Joe Biden announced a 100% tariff on EVs made in China.Now the Canadian Government is considering a tariff of their own while still trying to stay on track with their target of 100% zero emission vehicle sales by 2035. Would you buy a Chinese-made EV?

Ontario's Health Minister announced plans to close half of the supervised consumption sites in the province, while increasing spending on homelessness and addiction treatment centres by nearly $400 million. How do you feel about supervised consumption sites in your community? Should there be restrictions on where they’re located?Plus, Magic Mushroom retailers are popping up like....well...mushrooms. Our AMA answers listener questions about psilocybin.

Magic Mushroom retailers are popping up like....well...mushrooms. Dr. Rob Tanguay is an Addiction and Pain Psychiatrist, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and University of Alberta. He answers listener questions on psilocybin, including potential medical uses and its pitfalls.

The Bank of Canada looked at data from 2018 gathered by Statistics Canada. It determined that workers in their 40’s with a university degree earned about 10 dollars more per hour than those who graduated from college or another post-secondary school. But that gap was larger back in 1997 and the economy has certainly changed since 2018. Joel Westheimer is a professor of democracy and education at the University of Ottawa and has written and talked about the value of a university degree. He’s also an education columnist with CBC Ottawa. He answered your questions about whether or not a University degree is still worth it.

It is one of those life-changing moments that doesn't get a lot of attention. Even the greeting card industry hasn't created an "Empty Nest" category. However you feel about it, when a child moves out, it's a dramatic change and for some it can be a rough time. What happened the day you became an empty nester? How did your relationship with your kids change after they moved out?And then in our second topic, we discuss the value of a university degree. The Bank of Canada looked at data from 2018 gathered by Statistics Canada. It determined that workers in their 40’s with a university degree earned about 10 dollars more per hour than those who graduated from college or another post-secondary school. But that gap was larger back in 1997 and the economy has certainly changed since 2018. Joel Westheimer is a professor of democracy and education at the University of Ottawa and has written and talked about the value of a university degree. He’s also an education columnist with CBC Ottawa. He answered your questions about whether or not a University degree is still worth it.

There is so much at stake in a US Presidential race. One gaffe or the perfect quip in the debate just might be enough to determine the winner in one of those too close to call swing states. And if truth matters, everyone will have their hands full on Tuesday night fact checking a barrage of problematic or misleading claims. So why does the Trump-Harris debate matter to you? What will you be watching for? Todd Graham is a professor of debate at Southern Illinois University and an expert on the theatre of presidential debates. He joined us in addition to callers to see what he is going to be watching for as well.

Suddenly, we could be one House of Commons vote away from a federal election. If that vote was a confidence motion on the budget for example, it would trigger a federal election. For the Conservatives, riding high in the polls, that may be an exciting prospect. For supporters of other parties, maybe less so. What do you think? Should there be a fall election? And are you satisfied with your options for Prime Minister?And then in our second topic, we discuss why the Trump-Harris debate matters to you. One gaffe or the perfect quip in the debate just might be enough to determine the winner in one of those too close to call swing states. And if truth matters, everyone will have their hands full on Tuesday night fact checking a barrage of problematic or misleading claims. So why does the Trump-Harris debate matter to you? What will you be watching for? Todd Graham is a professor of debate at Southern Illinois University and an expert on the theatre of presidential debates. He joined us in addition to callers to see what he is going to be watching for as well.

Parents often say they'd do anything to make sure their children are well cared for. But what happens when that relationship shifts as those children become adults caring for an aging parent? Finding the answer can strain family finances and families themselves. How have you dealt with caring for an aging family member?

A new report from the World Health Organization suggests that teens, including Canadians, are using condoms less. At the same time STI’s like syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV have been on the rise in Canada. Cory Silverberg is a sex educator and author of "You Know, Sex" a book geared towards young people and all the questions they have. They answered your questions about how to start these conversations with your own teen.

Our AMA guest today will be a familiar voice to our listeners. Carol Off spent sixteen years co-hosting CBC’s As It Happens, after a career as a correspondent reporting from all over the world. The thousands of interviews she’s conducted have laid the groundwork for her new book entitled “At a Loss for Words: Conversation in the Age of Rage.” Each chapter is devoted to a politically-charged word - freedom, democracy, truth, woke, choice and taxes. The book delves into how the meaning of each of these words has been weaponized to further drive divisiveness in society. Carol joined us to answer your questions about her new book and the state of polarization in politics.

A lot of Canadians are feeling the pain of polarization. In politics for sure. But many felt pushed apart by the pandemic, from masks to vaccines to where you got information you trusted. Debate is sometimes replaced by slogans. People and their positions reduced to a single word: Marxist, fascist, elitist, extremist. So how is polarization affecting you? How are you handling political disagreements?

Addiction can be agonizing and, far too often, deadly. It can tear apart families and communities. So it's not surprising that politicians are under pressure to do something about it. And increasingly, some provinces are calling for involuntary care: forcing some people into treatment and keeping them there until the program is finished. There are still lots of questions. Does it work? Will it reduce the number of people using dangerous drugs? And how will governments decide who should be sent to treatment, without their consent? Will that power be exercised fairly?

In less than a year, NASA is sending four astronauts to fly around the moon as part of the Artemis II mission. The 10-day flight will test NASA's space exploration capabilities with astronauts aboard for the very first time. And Ontario’s Jeremy Hansen will be part of that crew, making him the first Canadian astronaut – and first non-American – to fly to the moon. Jeremy Hansen joined us to answer questions about space exploration, his career journey, and the Artemis II mission.

According to CBC’s Poll tracker, the Conservatives have almost a 20-point lead over the governing Liberals, and their lead has been holding steady for months. We know that there will be an election before October 2025, though it could come sooner. We wanted to take stock of who Pierre Poilievre is and what a possible Poilievre government might look like. Shannon Proudfoot is a feature writer at The Globe and Mail, Stephanie Levitz is a Senior Politics Reporter at the Globe and Mail. They answered your questions about the Conservative Party leader. 

For many of us, the most important role we'll ever have is "parent". It's also one of the most challenging. So it's no surprise the US Surgeon General recently issued a warning about the potential toll of parenting on mental health. Which parenting issue is causing the most stress in your family? How did the way you were parented affect the way you parent today?

SpaceX launched its fifth Starship test flight on Sunday. The company's goal is to build a resuable rocket that could reach the moon one day, and maybe even Mars. Colonel Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space, completing multiple space missions, spacewalks, and even serving as commander of the International Space Station back in 2013. With SpaceX reaching a new milestone this week, he joined us recently to take your questions about all things space-related.

Late last month a video surfaced of a 13 year old girl being attacked with about 30 young people there as bystanders. Police charged five youth who were identified as the “aggressors”. it's not an isolated incident. Statistics Canada says youth crime was up 5 percent IN 2022. is this a recent phenomenon? Or do we just have more videos on social media now to prove it? Have you been affected by youth violence? What conversations are you having at home?

There’s a lot at stake for Americans in this election and that’s also true for Canadians - America’s closest ally and largest trading partner.On this podcast you’ll hear from callers on both sides of the border, across Canada and the United States. Our question: What’s at stake for you in the US Election? This is “America Votes: A Cross Border Conversation" - a co-production between CBC, The Middle, and WDET in Detroit.

The first case in Canada was recently detected in British Columbia. Dr. Zain Chagla also took your questions about what's next when it comes to boosters and masking this fall.

The official end of summer isn't for a few weeks, but symbolically the season ends with the return of school and for many that's next week. What's the most outstanding thing you did all summer?

This week Lori Daniels, a professor from the University of British Columbia's forestry faculty, took your questions about wildfire prevention and where we go from here.

Whether it's during a wildfire, flood, tornado or blizzard, this week we want to know if you're having trouble finding emergency information when you need it most.

Thousands of Canadians have been forced to leave their homes during the past week because of wildfires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Officials have confirmed the loss of multiple homes in West Kelowna and parts of the Shuswap. And the entire city of Yellowknife is under an evacuation order.

Spreading wildfires have forced thousands of Canadians to flee their homes this week in Kelowna, B.C., and in Yellowknife, putting parts of the country in states of emergency. Our question this week: How are the wildfires affecting you? What help do you need?

Our Ask Me Anything segment looks at EG.5, the latest Omicron subvariant in Canada. Our guest is infectious diseases expert Dr. Lynora Saxinger. She answers questions on EG.5.

Fans queued up online this week to purchase tickets to Taylor Swift's six shows in Toronto. But even with that many performances at the Rogers Centre, many fans have been put on a waitlist for tickets. Our question this week: How far have you gone to get concert or sports tickets? Was it worth it?

Our Ask Me Anything segment focuses on the criminal charges against former U.S. president Donald Trump related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. Washington Post columnist Paul Waldman took your questions.

Whether it's a breakup, a separation or a divorce, the end of a relationship impacts couples and families across the country and was in the spotlight this week when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announced their separation.

The Barbie movie is a blockbuster, but sold-out theatres and pink Barbiecore fashion flying off shelves have also stirred up debate about the doll's contested legacy.

This week's segment looks at what you can do to adapt your home to the realities of climate change. Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on climate adaptation at the University of Waterloo, took your questions.

As Canadians continue to grapple with floods and the effects of wildfire smoke in parts of the country, scientists are also warning that 2023 could very well go down as the hottest year on record. Are extreme weather events changing the way you think about the future?

This week our Ask Me Anything segment focused on Alzheimer's disease detection, treatment and brain health in general. Dr. Samir Sinha, director of geriatrics at Sinai Health, took your questions.

As Canadians continue to grapple with floods and the effects of wildfire smoke in parts of the country, scientists are also warning that 2023 could very well go down as the hottest year on record. Are extreme weather events changing the way you think about the future?

Some Canadian retailers have adopted receipt checks near self-checkout areas in selected stores in what they say is a response to shoplifting, but the move has sparked backlash from some customers who feel threatened by the tactic.

Some Canadian retailers have adopted receipt checks near self-checkout areas in selected stores in what they say is a response to shoplifting, but the move has sparked backlash from some customers who feel threatened by the tactic.

Our Ask Me Anything segment focuses on air travel and what passengers might want to keep in mind so that their trip goes as smoothly as possible. Travel experts took your questions to help you understand your rights.

While fatalities and injuries related to motor vehicle traffic collisions have trended downward in Canada over the last 20 years, according to Statistics Canada, it's still a life-altering experience for many Canadians each year. What are the most dangerous things you've seen while driving?

While fatalities and injuries related to motor vehicle traffic collisions have trended downward in Canada over the last 20 years, according to Statistics Canada, it's still a life-altering experience for many Canadians each year. What are the most dangerous things you've seen while driving?

Google and Meta plan to eventually remove links to Canadian journalism in response to the federal government's Online News Act. Chris Waddell, former journalist and journalism professor at Carleton University, is taking your questions. What would you like to know?

Canada's population growth is largely being driven by the more than 145,000 immigrants the country welcomed during the first three months of the year. That's the highest number on record for a single quarter since comparable data became available in 1972.

Canada's population growth is largely being driven by the more than 145,000 immigrants the country welcomed during the first three months of the year. That's the highest number on record for a single quarter since comparable data became available in 1972.

This week's AMA guest, environmentalist and former host of the Nature of Things, David Suzuki takes your questions about climate change.

It's Pride weekend in Toronto, but it comes at a time where advocates say trans people are being targeted and harmful rhetoric is on the rise. What conversations are you having?

Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole took your questions about the state of Canadian politics after resigning his seat as an MP at the end of the House of Commons' spring session this past Wednesday.

It's Pride weekend in Toronto, but it comes at a time where advocates say trans people are being targeted and harmful rhetoric is on the rise. What conversations are you having?

This week Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. cut around three per cent of its workforce, which means about 1,300 people have been laid off. What advice would you give to someone who just lost their job?

This week Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. cut around three per cent of its workforce, which means about 1,300 people have been laid off. What advice would you give to someone who just lost their job?

A new report shows car thefts are surging in Canada. Lorraine Sommerfeld, an automotive columnist at Driving.ca, took your questions about how to keep your vehicle safe and what to do after it's gone.

Are rent strikes a step too far? Rental strikes aren't brand new in Canada, but they do seem to be on the rise as some tenant rights groups say they're pushing back against above-guideline increases.

Are rent strikes a step too far? Rental strikes aren't brand new in Canada, but they do seem to be on the rise as some tenant rights groups say they're pushing back against above-guideline increases.

With smoke from Canada leading to air quality warnings as far away as the U.S. this week, we want to know how parents and teachers are talking to kids about the impacts of wildfire smoke and climate change. Christine Korol, a psychologist, took your questions.

Our AMA segment is looking at whether AI is an innovative game changer or a serious threat to humanity. David Gerhard, head of computer science at the University of Manitoba, took your questions.

On Wednesday, members of Parliament voted in favour of a motion calling for the removal of David Johnston from his post as the special rapporteur on foreign interference. Johnston has said he intends to stay on. Does Canada need a public inquiry?

On Wednesday, members of Parliament voted in favour of a motion calling for the removal of David Johnston from his post as the special rapporteur on foreign interference. Johnston has said he intends to stay on. Does Canada need a public inquiry?

If you can bet on one thing during this year's Stanley Cup finals it's that there will be lots of gambling ads. Good or bad, how has sports betting affected your life?

Our Ask Me Anything segment looks at what could be shaping up to be an historically tight provincial election in Alberta on May 29. CBC's Jason Markusoff took your questions.

If you can bet on one thing during this year's Stanley Cup finals it's that there will be lots of gambling ads. Good or bad, how has sports betting affected your life?

Our Ask Me Anything segment focuses on the health impacts of climate change including wildfire smoke. Our guest, Dr. Courtney Howard, took your questions.

The World Meteorological Organization warns that global temperatures may temporarily surpass 1.5 C degrees of warming within the next five years. What's your next move?

The World Meteorological Organization warns that global temperatures may temporarily surpass 1.5 C degrees of warming within the next five years. What's your next move?

The heat is building once again in Alberta, and there's a ridge building in the atmosphere that will likely keep things dry. Multiple communities are bracing for further wildfire danger, and Canadian Armed Forces troops have already been deployed to the province to fight the flames.

With the release of the new Blackberry movie, our Ask Me Anything segment this week focuses on the film and the role the company itself played in Canada's innovation sector. The film's director Matt Johnson and co-writer Sean Silcoff took your questions.

The crowning of King Charles and Queen Camilla took place at London's Westminster Abbey on Saturday, but it comes after recent polling that suggests most Canadians don't want Charles as King.

Whether it's filing your own taxes or how the ongoing federal worker's strike could impact your return, taxes are the focus of this week's AMA segment. Hugh Neilson, a chartered professional accountant, took your questions.

Canada has more total workers over 55 than ever — a phenomenon dubbed 'the grey wave.' As some companies struggle to fill vacancies, the country also saw a record rate of people retiring at 55 or younger in 2022.

Our Ask Me Anything guest David Gerhard, head of computer science at the University of Manitoba, took your questions.

Juggling debt payments while major household costs like groceries remain high is a recipe for stress and can be a tough topic to bring up between families and couples.

Talks are ongoing between the federal government and the Public Service Alliance of Canada, but some 100,000 public sector workers could legally walk off the job between now and June 10, creating service disruptions across a variety of federal government departments.

This week's Ask Me Anything segment focused on asking your boss for a raise. Career coach Sara Vermut took your questions.

Inflation and interest rate hikes are making wallets a lot lighter, and the debt is mounting for Canadians and their businesses. According to a report by Statistics Canada, Canadians now owe $1.82 for every dollar of disposable income they have. And in an effort to combat inflation, the Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate in October by 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent. But even as inflation cools, food prices continue to rise, putting further stress on people's finances.

This week's Ask Me Anything is with comedian Ali Hassan. Hassan is a CBC host and author of the new memoir Is There Bacon in Heaven?. He'll be available to answer your question.

A swell of COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has Canada's hospital system overloaded with patients, specifically young people. What should be done about it?

This week's Ask Me Anything segment focuses on weight loss facts and myths with dietitian Chinwe Asagwara. From Ozempic to fasting, what would you like to know?

This week the federal government tabled a bill to delay the expansion of the medical assistance in dying (MAID) law until 2024. The expansion would allow Canadians who suffer solely from mental illness to be eligible. What's at stake for you?

Have fond holiday memories given way to January bills? With things like interest rates and the price of fuel, groceries and housing remaining high, analysts say a recession is looming. What are you doing about it?

As Canada's inflation rate continues to slow, the same cannot be said for food prices. Groceries bought at stores are increasing at a pace of 11.4 per cent. And as some economists predict, there's reason to believe food prices could continue to climb because of currency and seasonal reasons.

Canada's new health-care deal has earmarked billions more for mental health services. And while Ottawa has boosted its spending in that area, some advocates say Canada risks falling behind unless a better approach is espoused. What's working and what needs to change?

This week's segment focuses on China-Canada relations and surveillance. Colin Robertson, with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, answers your questions.

An early and severe flu season is starting to hit Canadian kids and Canadian hospitals. It's led to sickness, and in some cases death, among children. Are you or your kids getting the flu shot?

A new COVID-19 subvariant has now been confirmed in multiple provinces in Canada. The Omicron offshoot is also rising rapidly south of the border, and scientists say it could soon be a dominant strain in the U.S. and other countries. How is COVID affecting you right now?

This week's segment is focused on diet and fitness myths. Personal trainer and registered dietitian Chinwe Asagwara joins us to answer your questions.

From the war in Ukraine, to unprecedented protests in Ottawa, and record-breaking inflation — 2022 was an eventful year. As we enter the new year, we look back once more at the stories that hit home with Canadians.

Joe Biden made his first visit to Canada as U.S. president this week. Calling for closer Canada-U.S. ties, Biden said "our destinies are intertwined and they're inseparable." We're interested in hearing if you're impacted by the relationship between the two countries.

This week's segment is on the Emergencies Act inquiry, specifically Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony. Michael Kempa answers your questions. He's an associate professor of criminology at the University of Ottawa.

A string of highly publicized assaults has raised concern around public safety across Canada, causing municipalities to look for solutions. Toronto's police department temporarily increased its police presence on public transit after a series of assaults. And the city of Edmonton has seen eight violent deaths over just 12 days in March. Our question this week: when it comes to public safety, has anything changed where you live?

John Tory has officially resigned as Toronto's mayor after admitting to an affair with a former city staffer. When did an office relationship affect your life at work?

This week's Ask Me Anything segment focuses on food. Our guest is Bruno Feldeisen of CBC's The Great Canadian Baking Show. What questions do you have about holiday baking and cooking?

This week's Ask Me Anything segment focused on grocery prices. David Macdonald from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives took your questions.

Canadians lost roughly $416 million to fraud last year, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. Many cases involving phone and cyber scams also go unreported. We want to hear your stories and also how can you protect yourself.

This week's segment focuses on sleep. Dr. Charles Samuels answers questions about people who are having trouble sleeping. What would you like to know?

It's nearly the festive season and many Canadians are preparing to carry out their annual traditions or start new ones. Whether it's something you've been doing for years, or something inspired by a change in your life or the pandemic, we're interested in what you have planned for the holidays.

Canada's minister of transport says the country's airline passenger bill of rights will be reworked this spring because of traveller complaints surrounding things such as flight cancellations, stranded passengers and lost luggage. What's your travel story?

Karl Schamotta of Corpay answers questions about the health of the banking sector in Canada after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on this week's Ask Me Anything.

This week's Ask Me Anything segment focuses on the idea of a four-day work week coming to Canada. Jean-Nicolas Reyt answers your questions. He's an associate professor of organizational behaviour at McGill University.

This week's Ask Me Anything segment takes a closer look at the state of electric vehicles. George Iny will answer your questions. He's the director of the Automobile Protection Association.

This week's segment is on holiday travel. Our guests are Frederic Dimanche and Barry Shecter. Dimanche is a director of hospitality and tourism management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Shecter is a travel commentator and expert with New Wave travel.

Skyrocketing costs have been one of the top stories of 2022 for Canadians. And now the most expensive time of the year is here. How have you previously gotten through tough times during the holidays, and what solutions have you come up with this year?

Easter, Passover and Ramadan overlap this weekend. For many, that means family gatherings, prayer and reflection, but this is also a time where more Canadians than ever say they have no religious affiliation, according to census data.

This week's Ask Me Anything segment focused on cyber and phone scams. Digital and cybersecurity specialist Ritesh Kotak answered your questions.

Hockey Canada's CEO and board resigned this week after a secret fund to deal with sexual assault allegations came to light. The news came as political and corporate pressure ramped up over the organization's handling of the situation. What needs to change in locker-rooms across Canada?

There are many reasons why you might leave your job. You could be bored, not feeling challenged, or perhaps working for a company that no longer aligns with your values. If you quit your job, or are strongly considering it, what was the last straw?

As the federal government pledges $196 billion over 10 years to provinces for health-care — including $46.2 billion in new money — evidence suggests more Canadians are pulling out their wallets to pay privately. How much are you willing to pay for faster service?

This week's segment is with Michael Kempa on the inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act. The University of Ottawa associate professor of criminology answers your questions.

Canada intends to significantly boost immigration over the next three years to secure its economic prosperity as industries stare down a large labour shortage. The plan also calls for more immigrants to be accepted based on their works skills.

This week's Ask Me Anything segment focused on the indictment of former U.S. president Donald Trump. Lawrence Douglas, author and constitutional legal scholar at Amherst College, took your questions.

Dr. Fatima Kakkar joins us for this week's Ask Me Anything segment. She's an infectious diseases pediatrician who answers questions about COVID-19, the flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus).

It’s Dry January and there’s a new set of health guidelines. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction says no amount of alcohol is safe and any more than two drinks a week is risky. Should the government start regulating alcohol like cigarettes?

This week's Ask Me Anything is on whether or not it's time to consider deleting TikTok off your phone. Tech expert Shruti Shekar and cyber strategist Ritesh Kotak answer your questions.

Parliament is roiling over allegations of foreign interference in two elections, and accusations of cover up calls for a public inquiry are swirling. How does the election interference controversy affect you?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with Canada’s men’s team making its first appearance in the tournament since 1986. Qatar, the host country, continues to face global scrutiny for its criminalization of homosexuality and treatment of migrant workers. Are you concerned about Qatar's human rights record?

University of Waterloo International Relations assistant professor Alexander Lanoszka joined us on the show. He answered questions on the war in Ukraine, including the political fallout from the events of this week.

This week's segment is with Canadian soccer star Diana Matheson on a new soccer league coming to Canada. What would you like to know?

Dr. Susy Hota joins us this week. The infectious diseases physician will answer your questions on COVID-19, masking and vaccines.

As the number of migrants crossing into Quebec continues to climb, Premier François Legault wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to broker a new migration deal with the U.S. — something the U.S. is reportedly in no rush to do. How can Canada's refugee system improve?

This week's segment is on former U.S. President Donald Trump announcing his plans to run again in the 2024 election. Political commentator David Frum answers your questions.