Canadians watched as events unfolded in China and Hong Kong, South Korea and Italy. Now COVID-19 is officially a pandemic — and it's a lot closer to home. Sports leagues have suspended their seasons. Festivals and awards ceremonies like the Junos are no longer going ahead. Hand-washing and self-isolation have become major priorities for many individuals. Canada's Public Health Agency says the risk from the novel coronavirus to the general population in Canada is low, but notes the situation could change quickly. Our question this week: Is enough being done to slow down the COVID-19 pandemic?

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March 15, 2020: Is enough being done to slow down the COVID-19 pandemic?

Economist James Brander and personal finance expert Preet Banerjee will take your COVID-19-related investment questions in our Ask Me Anything segment.

Ask Me Anything: How will COVID-19 affect your investments?

Concerns about the novel coronavirus have spurred some people to stockpile masks, bottles of hand sanitizer, food and other supplies. Photographs of empty store shelves, are making the rounds online. Parents, meanwhile, are cancelling school trips and family vacations — and wondering how much of a hit their wallet will take in the process. This weekend, it's a special Q&A edition of Checkup. We've got an expert panel to answer your questions about COVID-19. Plus: Stock markets continue to see-saw in uncertainty about how the outbreak will affect the global economy. Economist James Brander and personal finance expert Preet Banerjee will take your COVID-19-related investment questions in our Ask Me Anything segment.

March 8, 2020 - What worries you most about COVID-19?

Dr. Bruce Aylward joins the show for our Ask Me Anything segment. Aylward led the World Health Organization's COVID-19 mission to China.

Ask Me Anything: Dr. Bruce Aylward

This week, a bill proposes to widen eligibility for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Our question for this week: Should MAID be an option when the diagnosis isn't terminal?

Mar. 1, 2020 - Should medical assistance in dying be an option when the diagnosis isn't terminal?

"The barricades need to come down now," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, calling the rail blockades "unacceptable and untenable." But the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs say they will only engage in discussions if the RCMP withdraws from their territory and activities related to the Coastal GasLink pipeline have ceased.

Feb. 23, 2020 - Who is responsible for the Wet'suwet'en blockade impasse?

What began as a Wet'suwet'en blockade in northern B.C. shut down Via Rail and CN dead in their tracks this week.

Feb. 16, 2020 - What’s your reaction to the B.C. pipeline protest?

It's been three weeks since Canada reported it's first case of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus — and since then, the virus has continued to spread around the world. What do you want to know more about when it comes to the outbreak?

Ask Me Anything: Dr. Dick Zoutman

Last year, in Toronto, 40 pedestrians were struck by a moving vehicle and killed. In British Columbia, the number jumps to 49 and in Montreal, a record high 24 lives were lost. But in Oslo, Norway, zero pedestrians died from car-related incidents last year. Our question this week: Are pedestrians safe where you live?

Feb. 9, 2020 - Are pedestrians safe where you live?

With U.S. President Donald Trump's acquittal in the impeachment trial, and a messy Democratic primary in Iowa, it was quite a week for American politics. To answer your questions about it all, CBC News correspondent Katie Simpson joins us for this week's Ask Me Anything!

Ask Me Anything: CBC News correspondent Katie Simpson

Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault answers your questions on a new report that calls for widespread broadcasting and telecommunications regulation reform.

Ask Me Anything: Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault

Former prime minister Lester B. Pearson didn't speak French, and other former party leaders like Ed Broadbent, Preston Manning, and Stéphane Dion were far from fluent. Now, as the Conservative leadership race heats up, so too does the great Canadian language debate. Our question this week: Does the prime minister need to be bilingual?

Feb. 2, 2020 - Does the prime minister need to be bilingual?

Health experts will take your calls, and answer questions about the novel coronavirus.

Jan. 26, 2020 - What questions and concerns do you have about the coronavirus?

After a royal rift with the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making their home in Canada — for now. Is it time to roll out — or roll up — the red carpet?

Jan. 19, 2020 - What's your reaction to Harry and Meghan's move to Canada?

Dr. Brain Goldman, ER doctor and host of CBC's White Coat, Black Art, takes your calls and answers your questions about cannabis edibles.

Ask Me Anything: Dr. Brian Goldman

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