Past Episodes

• May 2012
  • Sun., 20 – Are there limits to reasonable protest? Who should back down in the Quebec student protests?
     
  • Sun., 13 – Is it time to spend more on a national mental health strategy?
     
  • Sun., 6 – On their first anniversary, how would you rate the government and the opposition?
     
• April 2012
  • Sun., 29 – Are Canada's elderly getting the care they need?
     
  • Sun., 22 – Is a university education becoming too expensive?
     
  • Sun., 15 – Is there something wrong with the way math is taught in Canadian schools?
     
  • Sun., 8 – What's your reaction to the report by the Auditor-General on the F-35 fighter jets?
     
  • Sun., 1 – What's your reaction to the federal budget? (Live Chat)
     
• March 2012
  • Sun., 25 – What does new NDP leader Thomas Mulcair mean for the future of the party?
     
  • Sun., 18 – What is the role of the oilsands in Canada's future?
     
  • Sun., 11 – Should Air Canada employees be allowed to strike?
     
  • Sun., 4 – What's your reaction to the robocall allegations?
     
• February 2012
  • Sun., 26 – Should the education system be tailored to better fit the job market in Canada?
     
  • Sun., 19 – Does the proposed law to allow police easier identification of Internet users go too far?
     
  • Sun., 12 – Does Canada's economic future lie in the West, and beyond to Asia?
     
  • Sun., 5 – Is it time to make changes to Canada's pension system?
     
• January 2012
  • Sun., 29 – What will you be looking for when Parliament resumes?
     
  • Sun., 22 – What are your thoughts on the foundering of the Italian cruise ship?
     
  • Sun., 15 – Can the Liberal Party rebuild in time for the next election?
     
  • Sun., 8 – Two years later: Has the humanitarian effort in Haiti been enough?
     
  • Sun., 1 – Is the health care system working for you ...and what are your expectations looking ahead?
     
• December 2011
  • Sun., 25 – No Cross Country Checkup on Christmas Day
     
  • Sun., 18 – What do you think were the big news stories of 2011?
     
  • Sun., 11 – What book do you recommend for Checkup's Christmas list of good reading?
     
  • Sun., 4 – What's the solution to communities such as Attawapiskat: more money or new ideas?
     
• November 2011
  • Sun., 27 – What changes would you want to see in the way health care is delivered?
     
  • Sun., 20 – What lessons did Canada learn from its Afghanistan mission?
     
  • Sun., 13 – Will Canada get hit by the increasing economic instability in Europe?
     
  • Sun., 6 – Does Canada need tougher crime laws?
     
• October 2011
  • Sun., 30 – What are your thoughts on ending the long-gun registry?
     
  • Sun., 23 – Does the success in Libya mean Canada should help topple other dictators?
     
  • Sun., 16 – Have women finally arrived in Canadian politics?
     
  • Sun., 9 – Can Canada do more to prevent suicide?
     
  • Sun., 2 – Is the value of a university education being oversold?
     
• September 2011
  • Sun., 25 – Can Canada avoid the economic storm looming over Europe and the US?
     
  • Sun., 18 – How will the NDP fare in its new role, without Jack Layton?
     
  • Sun., 11 – Your recollections of 9/11 ...and how it changed our lives?
     
  • Sun., 4 – What do Canada's national parks mean to you?
     
• August 2011
  • Sun., 28 – What do Canadians want and expect from a political leader?
     
  • Sun., 21 – What effect is technology having on children's lives?
     
  • Sun., 14 – Are you worried about Canada's economy?
     
  • Sun., 7 – What's changing about country life in Canada?
     
• July 2011
  • Sun., 31 – What's your reaction to Jack Layton stepping aside from the NDP leadership this summer?
     
  • Sun., 24 – What was your worst or best summer job?
     
  • Sun., 17 – Do stories of cell phone hacking raise worries about your own high-tech privacy?
     
  • Sun., 10 – Canada's combat role ends in Afghanistan ...was it worth it?
     
  • Sun., 3 – Will the interest in William and Kate revitalize the monarchy in Canada?
     
• June 2011
  • Sun., 26 – Is it right to publicly shame Vancouver rioters online?
     
  • Sun., 19 – What's your reaction to the Vancouver riot?
     
  • Sun., 12 – Is the Post Office still important in the age of e-mail?
     
  • Sun., 5 – Are the Vancouver Canucks Canada's team in the Stanley Cup playoffs?
     
• May 2011
  • Sun., 29 – What book do you recommend for Checkup's summer reading list?
     
  • Sun., 22 – What are your thoughts on the burning of Slave Lake?
     
  • Sun., 15 – What are your thoughts on the Manitoba flooding?
     
  • Sun., 8 – What's your reaction to the election results?
     
  • Sun., 1 – Has the campaign changed the way you planned to vote?
     
• April 2011
  • Sun., 24 – Where do you think this election is going?
     
  • Sun., 17 – Election special: Rex live from Port Perry, Ont. April 17th
     
  • Sun., 10 – Election special: Rex live from CBC Vancouver April 10th
     
  • Sun., 3 – The election: What issues are important to you, what are being missed?
     
• March 2011
  • Sun., 27 – What's at stake for you in this election?
     
  • Sun., 20 – Two topics:
    Libya, will the no-fly work?
    And Japan, is the real disaster being overlooked?
     
  • Sun., 13 – What's your reaction to the disaster in Japan?
     
  • Sun., 6 – Is it time for a federal election?
     
• February 2011
  • Sun., 27 – Should the West intervene to help the people of Libya?
     
  • Sun., 20 – Is Canada making progress in treating mental illness?
     
  • Sun., 13 – What's your reaction to the victory of the Egyptian protesters?
     
  • Sun., 6 – Are you concerned about the Egyptian crisis?
     
• January 2011
  • Sun., 30 – What's your reaction to the events in Egypt?
     
  • Sun., 23 – Should political parties be funded by tax dollars?
     
  • Sun., 16 – Haiti one year later: Has progress been too slow?
     
  • Sun., 9 – Should literature classics be 'cleaned up' to suit modern sensibilities?
     
  • Sun., 2 – Who's your choice for person-of-the-year?
     
• December 2010
  • Sun., 26 – What book do you recommend for Checkup's winter list of good reading?
     
  • Sun., 19 – Is Canadian household spending out of control?
     
  • Sun., 12 – Are Canada's schools falling behind?
     
  • Sun., 5 – What's your reaction to WikiLeaks' release of the U.S. diplomatic cables?
     
• November 2010
  • Sun., 28 – Why is the Grey Cup such a long-lasting Canadian tradition?
     
  • Sun., 21 – Will the royal marriage of William and Kate revive the monarchy in Canada?
     
  • Sun., 14 – Is Canada's job in Afghanistan finished?
     
  • Sun., 7 – Should Canada keep some companies Canadian?
     
• October 2010
  • Sun., 31 – With all the new mayors across the country, some say voters are angry ...are you? How important are local politics?
     
  • Sun., 24 – What's your reaction to the coverage of the Williams case?
     
  • Sun., 17 – What was so compelling about the rescue of the Chilean miners? Did you watch?
     
  • Sun., 10 – Shrinking families: Has family become less important ...or just less affordable?
     
  • Sun., 3 – Should prostitution be legalized?
     
• September 2010
  • Sun., 26 – What do you expect from your MPs this session?
     
  • Sun., 19 – Is there room for compromise on the long-gun registry?
     
  • Sun., 12 – What's your reaction to the plan to burn copies of the Qur'an?
     
  • Sun., 5 – Does Canada need to do more to fight homegrown terrorism?
     
• August 2010
  • Sun., 29 – Helping Pakistan: Should Canadians be more generous?
     
  • Sun., 22 – Is Canada's refugee system working?
     
  • Sun., 15 – Can you ever really return home?
     
  • Sun., 8 – Is old-fashioned camping going out of style?
     
  • Sun., 1 – What is your favourite summer festival?
     
• July 2010
  • Sun., 25 – What are your thoughts on Conrad Black's change in fortune?
     
  • Sun., 18 – Why do you live where you live?
     
  • Sun., 11 – What did you think of 2010 World Cup?
     
  • Sun., 4 – Is the monarchy still strong in Canada?
     
• June 2010
  • Sun., 20 – Is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission the best way to move forward from the legacy of the Indian residential schools?
     
  • Sun., 13 – Is Canada really catching World Cup Fever?
     
  • Sun., 6 – Summer books: what book do you recommend for Checkup's list of good reading?
     
• May 2010
  • Sun., 30 – Do you think the G-8 and G-20 summits are worth it?
     
  • Sun., 23 – What are your thoughts on Auditor General Sheila Fraser examining the expenses of Members of Parliament?
     
  • Sun., 16 – Does Britain's minority government coalition offer any lessons for Canada?"
     
  • Sun., 9 – What's happening to the world economy? Do you worry that the instability in Greece could spread?
     
  • Sun., 2 – What's your reaction to the House Speaker's ruling on the Afghan detainee documents?
     
• April 2010
  • Sun., 25 – Are you carrying too much debt?
     
  • Sun., 18 – Amid the uproar of scandal, are MPs are working on the issues you care about?
     
  • Sun., 11 – The death of the Polish president, and the new Governor General
     
  • Sun., 4 – Should Canada continue to play a strong role in Afghanistan after 2011?
     
• March 2010
  • Sun., 28 – Is free speech stifled in Canada?
     
  • Sun., 21 – How is the jump in the loonie affecting you?
     
  • Sun., 14 – Can Canada avoid the ethnic tensions plaguing other countries?"
     
  • Sun., 7 – What's your reaction to the throne speech and the new federal budget?
     
• February 2010
  • Sun., 28 – Does Canada have to win men's hockey gold to make the Games a success?
     
  • Sun., 21 – Have the Games been a Canadian success story so far?
     
  • Sun., 14 – Give us your thoughts on Canada's Olympics. What are your expectations?
     
  • Sun., 7 – Is good customer service a thing of the past?
     
• January 2010
  • Sun., 31 – Where do you stand on the prorogation of Parliament?
     
  • Sun., 24 – What are your thoughts on the Haiti relief effort?
     
  • Sun., 17 – Are you satisfied with Canada's effort to help Haiti?
     
  • Sun., 10 – Do you agree with tougher security rules for flying?
     
  • Sun., 3 – Is it worth being good?
     
• December 2009
  • Sun., 27 – Is classical music thriving in this age of popular choice?
     
  • Sun., 20 – What's your reaction to the Copenhagen climate summit?"
     
  • Sun., 13 – What is your favorite book?"
     
  • Sun., 6 – Do you worry about your pension?
     
• November 2009
  • Sun., 29 – What's your reaction to the Afghan detainees issue?
     
  • Sun., 22 – What's the Value of Homework?
     
  • Sun., 15 – Is it time to retire the monarchy in Canada?
     
  • Sun., 8 – Is it time to change or scrap the long-gun registry?
     
  • Sun., 1 – Are you satisfied with the way swine flu has been handled?
     
• October 2009
  • Sun., 25 – Do you have questions and concerns about swine flu vaccinations?
     
  • Sun., 18 – Should euthansia be legal in Canada?
     
  • Sun., 11 – Does Canada give enough support to its scientists?
     
  • Sun., 4 – Are you confused about how to tackle the oncoming flu season?
     
• September 2009
  • Sun., 27 – Did Canada do the right thing by walking out on the UN speech of the Iranian president?
     
  • Sun., 20 – Should Canada do more to fight the U.S. 'Buy American' policy?
     
  • Sun., 13 – Have minority governments been good for Canada?
     
  • Sun., 6 – Are you ready for a fall election?
     
• August 2009
  • Sun., 30 – What evidence do you see that the economy is improving in your community?
     
  • Sun., 23 – What movie do you recommend?