Alberta Morning News

Nora Spinks, CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family, speaks about the evolving nature of fatherhood. 

Alexis Wise, a researcher in health care issues, speaks about how we pay for health care in Canada, and whether, or not there is a better way.

Heather Smith, president of the United Nurses of Alberta, speaks about the abuse nurses are subjected to in the normal course of doing their jobs.                                                                                                                        

Erin Sharp, director of business development at STARS, speaks about a new app that will be of interest to those who are often alone in rural environments.                                                          

Linda Silas, president of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, speaks about the biennial convention on this week in Calgary. 

Ferne Cohen, executive director of the Banff World Media Festival, speaks about this year’s event which opens Sunday, June 11th. 

Barbara Benoliel, professor at online university, Walden University, and an expert in workplace conflict, talks about the trends in this troublesome reality and what can/should be done about the problem.                

Kathleen Ganley is Alberta’s minister of Justice, and solicitor general. She speaks about an online survey being undertaken by the province over the next two months, to gauge public opinion on proposed new federal legislation on cannabis. 

Matt Besko, Wildlife Section head of Alberta’s Department of Environment and Parks, speaks about trophy hunting.

Leslie Hill, executive director of HIV Community Link, speaks about the Splash of Red benefit in aid of HIV and opioid abuse awareness. 

Ilana Hechter, Partner, Mercer International, speaks about trends in human resources, and how companies and leaders are challenged to be nimble in an ever-changing world.               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------                                                                  Bruce Uditsky, CEO of Inclusion Alberta, speaks about how people with disabilities are to be treated under the new C-17, the Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act.                                                                                         

Angelique Jenney, the new Woods Home Chair in Children’s Mental Health, speaks about her cross-appointment at Woods Homes and at the University of Calgary.                                                         

Debra Tomlinson, CEO of the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services, speaks about a new action plan being led by front-line agencies to deal with sexual violence.                                                             

Carolyn Campbell, conservation specialist, at the Alberta Wilderness Association, speaks about ensuring there are enough dollars from owners to deal with properly shutting down de-commissioned mines. 

Gustav Wehnes, computer science teacher in Calgary, speaks about a group of young women who are pursuing technology entrepreneurship.                                                                                                  

Shannon Phillips, Alberta minister of Environment and Parks, speaks about cleaning boats and other watercraft as an important tool in the fight against zebra mussels. It’s the law.                                                                                      

Melanie Campbell, associate professor, Faculty of Rehabilitative Medicine, University of Alberta, speaks about how, even young people can be adversely affected with bad hearing.                                                                       

Dr. Danielle Martin, vice-president of Medical Affairs and Health System Solutions, at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, speaks about how Canada’s healthcare system could be affected by a re-negotiated NAFTA trade agreement.       

Paolo Mussone, researcher at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology – speaks about work he’s doing using bio-waste to clean up abandoned gasoline station sites.                   

Joyce Parslow, executive director, of Consumer Relations at Canada Beef – speaks about bringing together a superior product and international chefs.