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with Rex Murphy

Sunday May 27, 2012

Are we winning the battle against bullying? (Live Chat online too)

Sunday on Cross Country Checkup: bullying
 

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Phone-in and Live Chat!

Recent high-profile cases of bullying have re-energized the fight against an age-old problem. People are looking for solutions in everything from school clubs to tough laws that would make kids criminally responsible. 

Can bullying ever be eliminated?  What do you think is the best approach? 
Should more be done to stop bullying among teens?

Join host Rex Murphy, Sunday on Cross Country Checkup.
 
 
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Sunday May 20, 2012

Are there limits to reasonable protest? Who should back down in the Quebec student protests?

On Cross Country Checkup: student protests

The Quebec government is taking emergency measures after the protests are becoming increasingly confrontational. Some say the measures go too far.  What do you think?

Are there limits to reasonable protest?

Who should back down in the Quebec student protest?

With host Rex Murphy.

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Sunday May 13, 2012

Is it time to spend more on a national mental health strategy?

On Cross Country Checkup: mental health
 
It's not often that a group comes forward and calls for billions more dollars to be spent by governments ...but this week, after working on a national strategy for five years, Canada's Mental Health Commission did exactly that. 
 
Canada is the only G8 country that does not have a national mental health strategy, and many say the commission's recommendations are long overdue.
 
What do you think? Is it time to spend more on a national mental health strategy?
 
With host Rex Murphy.
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