Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show:  John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Coordinator of the Aviation Management Program at McGill University discusses the reinstatement of COVID testing for travellers and its impact on the airline industry.  Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin discusses new poll numbers showing the Prime Minister’s Approval Rating slipping  For today's cross-country road trip segment, we speak with Rebecca Alty, Mayor of Yellowknife, N.W.T. What are the hidden gems in his city?  Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists are Karen Restoule, CEO of Shared Value Solutions, Bold Realities, &amp; Whose Land along with Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategy.  Topics:  COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travellers are set to resume on Tuesday. Will these measures overwhelm a clearly overwhelmed airline industry? The Prime Minister’s approval rating took a hit in a new poll. Are we seeing the beginning of the end of Trudeau’s political career?  Many Canadians feel tying the knot with their partner is not necessary according to a new Angus Reid Poll. What do you think and what do you think this says about how the view of marriage has changed over the past several decades?  Who had a bigger fail this week? Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault? Or Prime Minister Justin Trudeau?  Do you thank your driver when using public transit? An American social media travel blogger released a viral Tik Tom video showing transit users in Victoria thanking their bus driver. 

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: <ul> <li>John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Coordinator of the Aviation Management Program at McGill University discusses the reinstatement of COVID testing for travellers and its impact on the airline industry. </li> <li>Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin discusses new poll numbers showing the Prime Minister’s Approval Rating slipping </li> <li>For today's cross-country road trip segment, we speak with Rebecca Alty, Mayor of Yellowknife, N.W.T. What are the hidden gems in his city?</li> </ul> Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists are Karen Restoule, CEO of Shared Value Solutions, Bold Realities, &amp; Whose Land along with Karen Gordon of Gordon Strategy.  Topics: <ol> <li>COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travellers are set to resume on Tuesday. Will these measures overwhelm a clearly overwhelmed airline industry?</li> <li>The Prime Minister’s approval rating took a hit in a new poll. Are we seeing the beginning of the end of Trudeau’s political career? </li> <li>Many Canadians feel tying the knot with their partner is not necessary according to a new Angus Reid Poll. What do you think and what do you think this says about how the view of marriage has changed over the past several decades? </li> <li>Who had a bigger fail this week? Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault? Or Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? </li> <li>Do you thank your driver when using public transit? An American social media travel blogger released a viral Tik Tom video showing transit users in Victoria thanking their bus driver. </li></ol>

Free For All Friday

Graham Richardson, filling in for Evan Solomon, speaks with cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos about what parents should know now that a COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for Canada’s youngest kids.  On today’s show:   Karina Gould, Canada's Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on the passport backlog. When will it be cleared? Dr. David Landry, a radiologist at Montreal's Notre-Dame Hospital. His cancelled flight to Quebec’s Magdalen Islands has left 57 patients waiting months for care. Dr. Christopher Labos, a cardiologist and epidemiologist in Montreal, on Health Canada approving Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers.  Rick Westhead, TSN Senior Correspondent, on Hockey Canada reopening an investigation into an alleged 2018 sexual assault. Rylan Haas, a 34 year-old cardiac critical care nurse visiting Ottawa from Saskatoon, shares a personal anecdote about how the healthcare system in Ontario is failing to provide safe and timely care. Overhyped v. Underplayed Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.

Graham Richardson, filling in for Evan Solomon, speaks with cardiologist and epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos about what parents should know now that a COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for Canada’s youngest kids.  On today’s show:  <ul> <li>Karina Gould, Canada's Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on the passport backlog. When will it be cleared?</li> <li>Dr. David Landry, a radiologist at Montreal's Notre-Dame Hospital. His cancelled flight to Quebec’s Magdalen Islands has left 57 patients waiting months for care.</li> <li>Dr. Christopher Labos, a cardiologist and epidemiologist in Montreal, on Health Canada approving Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers. </li> <li>Rick Westhead, TSN Senior Correspondent, on Hockey Canada reopening an investigation into an alleged 2018 sexual assault.</li> <li>Rylan Haas, a 34 year-old cardiac critical care nurse visiting Ottawa from Saskatoon, shares a personal anecdote about how the healthcare system in Ontario is failing to provide safe and timely care.</li> <li>Overhyped v. Underplayed Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.</li></ul>

Health Canada approves first vaccine for infants and preschoolers

Fill-in host Graham Richardson speaks with BNN Bloomberg's Amanda Lang about the Bank of Canada hiking its key interest rate to 2.5 per cent—the biggest jump since 1998. What does that mean for you?  On today's show:   Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg anchor of Taking Stock, a podcast and weekly business program on Bell Media Networks. Larry Haas, former White House Official, author and Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council, on the January 6 hearings in the United States.  Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease physician at the Toronto General Hospital, on Ontario opening up fourth dose eligibility to all adults. The War Room with political strategists Zain Velji and Tim Powers, and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.  TSN football insider Farhan Lalji on Redblacks' quarterback Jeremiah Masoli calling out racism in the CFL. A formerly homeless man is thriving after a dumpster discovery. Adam Gillan joins the show alongside Alex Archbold, the man who changed his life. 

Fill-in host Graham Richardson speaks with BNN Bloomberg's Amanda Lang about the Bank of Canada hiking its key interest rate to 2.5 per cent—the biggest jump since 1998. What does that mean for you?  On today's show:  <ul> <li>Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg anchor of Taking Stock, a podcast and weekly business program on Bell Media Networks.</li> <li>Larry Haas, former White House Official, author and Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council, on the January 6 hearings in the United States. </li> <li>Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease physician at the Toronto General Hospital, on Ontario opening up fourth dose eligibility to all adults.</li> <li>The War Room with political strategists Zain Velji and Tim Powers, and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair. </li> <li>TSN football insider Farhan Lalji on Redblacks' quarterback Jeremiah Masoli calling out racism in the CFL.</li> <li>A formerly homeless man is thriving after a dumpster discovery. Adam Gillan joins the show alongside Alex Archbold, the man who changed his life. </li></ul>

Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate by full percentage point

Graham Richardson, filling in for Evan Solomon, talks with Joey Zukran, founder and attorney at LPC Avocats in Montreal. The firm has filed for authorization to launch a class action suit against Rogers, seeking a total of $400 for each customer who was deprived of service during the outage. On today’s show:   Joey Zukran, founder and attorney at LPC Avocats, on class action being sought against Rogers for the service outage. Richard Madan, Washington Bureau Correspondent for CTV News, on the January 6 hearings in the United States. Dr. Cathy Risdon, a family doctor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University, on another record-breaking month for ER wait times in Ontario. Steven Chase, senior parliamentary reporter for The Globe and Mail, on emails showing Brenda Lucki was initially against naming firearms used in the N.S. mass shooting. Andriy Shevchenko, former Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada, on Ukraine calling on Canada to reverse its decision to repair and return Russian turbines. Gary Boyle, the “Backyard Astronomer,” on newly-released images from the James Webb Telescope which has revealed the deepest and sharpest view of the universe to date.

Graham Richardson, filling in for Evan Solomon, talks with Joey Zukran, founder and attorney at LPC Avocats in Montreal. The firm has filed for authorization to launch a class action suit against Rogers, seeking a total of $400 for each customer who was deprived of service during the outage. On today’s show:  <ul> <li>Joey Zukran, founder and attorney at LPC Avocats, on class action being sought against Rogers for the service outage.</li> <li>Richard Madan, Washington Bureau Correspondent for CTV News, on the January 6 hearings in the United States.</li> <li>Dr. Cathy Risdon, a family doctor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University, on another record-breaking month for ER wait times in Ontario.</li> <li>Steven Chase, senior parliamentary reporter for The Globe and Mail, on emails showing Brenda Lucki was initially against naming firearms used in the N.S. mass shooting.</li> <li>Andriy Shevchenko, former Ukrainian Ambassador to Canada, on Ukraine calling on Canada to reverse its decision to repair and return Russian turbines.</li> <li>Gary Boyle, the “Backyard Astronomer,” on newly-released images from the James Webb Telescope which has revealed the deepest and sharpest view of the universe to date.</li></ul>

Class action sought against Rogers, seeking $400 for each affected customer

Graham Richardson, filling in for Evan Solomon, speaks with Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Katharine Smart on what doctors across Canada expect out of the premier’s meeting and how the health system requires immediate action from all levels of government. On today’s show:   John Reynolds, Patrick Brown’s national campaign co-chair, provides an update on Brown’s disqualification from the Conservative leadership race.  Dr. Katharine Smart, president of the Canadian Medical Association, on the premier’s meeting in B.C. Dr. Daria Denissova and Dr. Philip Stasiak, two young ER doctors who quit their Montreal jobs, blaming Quebec's broken health-care system and Bill 96. Tasha Kheiriddin, author and principal at Navigator, discusses her new book, ‘The Right Path: How Conservatives can Unite, Inspire and Take Canada Forward’. Stephen Jarrett, lead archeologist for the Centre Block rehabilitation project, on over 200,000 artifacts discovered during the dig on Parliament Hill. Mike Shoreman, the ‘Unbalanced Paddleboarder’ who is attempting to become the first athlete with disabilities to cross all five Great Lakes on a paddleboard this summer.

Graham Richardson, filling in for Evan Solomon, speaks with Canadian Medical Association president Dr. Katharine Smart on what doctors across Canada expect out of the premier’s meeting and how the health system requires immediate action from all levels of government. On today’s show:  <ul> <li>John Reynolds, Patrick Brown’s national campaign co-chair, provides an update on Brown’s disqualification from the Conservative leadership race. </li> <li>Dr. Katharine Smart, president of the Canadian Medical Association, on the premier’s meeting in B.C.</li> <li>Dr. Daria Denissova and Dr. Philip Stasiak, two young ER doctors who quit their Montreal jobs, blaming Quebec's broken health-care system and Bill 96.</li> <li>Tasha Kheiriddin, author and principal at Navigator, discusses her new book, ‘The Right Path: How Conservatives can Unite, Inspire and Take Canada Forward’.</li> <li>Stephen Jarrett, lead archeologist for the Centre Block rehabilitation project, on over 200,000 artifacts discovered during the dig on Parliament Hill.</li> <li>Mike Shoreman, the ‘Unbalanced Paddleboarder’ who is attempting to become the first athlete with disabilities to cross all five Great Lakes on a paddleboard this summer.</li></ul>

Ottawa’s share of health-care funding a top concern at premier’s meeting

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show:   Nathan Janzen, senior economist at the Royal Bank of Canada, on Canada heading towards 'moderate' recession in 2023.  Mike Le Couteur, senior political correspondent for CTV News Channel, on the latest in Patrick Brown's disqualification.   Glenn De Baeremaeker, environmentalist and former Scarborough city councillor, on Toronto considering a new plan to ban cats from going outdoors unless they're on leash.   For today's cross-country road trip segment, we speak with Brian Bowman, Mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba. What are the hidden gems in his city?   Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Alan Ferraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, and Jennifer Pagliaro, City Hall reporter with the Toronto Star. Topics:   How will Patrick Brown's disqualification affect the Conservative leadership race?   Canada is headed towards a recession in 2023, according to a new report from RBC. Are you worried?   A teacher in London, ON is promoting a method of teaching called 'ungrading,' where students choose their own grades. Are you for or against this? A Toronto City Council committee is discussing a plan that could prohibit residents from allowing their pet cats to roam freely outdoors. Should cats be kept indoors? Rogers is experiencing a massive outage that is impacting wireless, cable and internet customers across Canada. Are we too dependent on the internet? 

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: <ul> <li> Nathan Janzen, senior economist at the Royal Bank of Canada, on Canada heading towards 'moderate' recession in 2023. </li> <li>Mike Le Couteur, senior political correspondent for CTV News Channel, on the latest in Patrick Brown's disqualification. </li> <li> Glenn De Baeremaeker, environmentalist and former Scarborough city councillor, on Toronto considering a new plan to ban cats from going outdoors unless they're on leash. </li> <li> For today's cross-country road trip segment, we speak with Brian Bowman, Mayor of Winnipeg, Manitoba. What are the hidden gems in his city? </li> </ul> Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Alan Ferraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, and Jennifer Pagliaro, City Hall reporter with the Toronto Star. Topics: <ol> <li> How will Patrick Brown's disqualification affect the Conservative leadership race? </li> <li> Canada is headed towards a recession in 2023, according to a new report from RBC. Are you worried?  </li> <li>A teacher in London, ON is promoting a method of teaching called 'ungrading,' where students choose their own grades. Are you for or against this?</li> <li>A Toronto City Council committee is discussing a plan that could prohibit residents from allowing their pet cats to roam freely outdoors. Should cats be kept indoors?</li> <li>Rogers is experiencing a massive outage that is impacting wireless, cable and internet customers across Canada. Are we too dependent on the internet? </li></ol>

Patrick Brown

Stefan Keyes, filling in for Evan Solomon, discusses the latest in Patrick Brown's disqualification from the Conservative leadership race. On today's show:    Christine Rodriguez, a Montrealer whose curly hair has been searched at Canadian airports three times since May.   Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader, on Patrick Brown’s disqualification.   Daniele Hamamdjian, CTV National News London News Bureau Correspondent, on British PM Boris Johnson announcing his resignation.   Overhyped v. Underplayed with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.   Bob Beckett, former fire chief for Langford on Vancouver Island, on a volunteer group he organized that just returned from a humanitarian mission in Ukraine.   Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, on Canada and the United States announcing the removal of all US tariffs on Canadian solar products.   Stephen Tauro, communications and information lead with Calgary Transit, on the new karaoke bus rolling into Calgary.   

Stefan Keyes, filling in for Evan Solomon, discusses the latest in Patrick Brown's disqualification from the Conservative leadership race. On today's show:  <ul> <li> Christine Rodriguez, a Montrealer whose curly hair has been searched at Canadian airports three times since May. </li> <li> Tom Mulcair, CTV political analyst and former NDP leader, on Patrick Brown’s disqualification. </li> <li> Daniele Hamamdjian, CTV National News London News Bureau Correspondent, on British PM Boris Johnson announcing his resignation. </li> <li> Overhyped v. Underplayed with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin. </li> <li> Bob Beckett, former fire chief for Langford on Vancouver Island, on a volunteer group he organized that just returned from a humanitarian mission in Ukraine. </li> <li> Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, on Canada and the United States announcing the removal of all US tariffs on Canadian solar products. </li> <li> Stephen Tauro, communications and information lead with Calgary Transit, on the new karaoke bus rolling into Calgary. </li></ul>

Patrick Brown appeals Conservative leadership disqualification

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Evan Solomon is joined by Patrick Brown for an exclusive conversation after Brown was disqualified from the Conservative leadership for "serious allegations of wrongdoing." On today's show:  An exclusive conversation with Patrick Brown. Then, he takes your calls.  The War Room with Melanie Paradis, Zain Velji and Tim Powers. Jeremie Harris, co-founder of Aletheia and host of the Towards Data Science podcast, on a bipartisan bill in the United States aimed at mitigating the risk of existential catastrophes from artificial intelligence.  Dr. David Saint-Jacques, a Canadian astronaut, on the effect space has on the human body.

Evan Solomon is joined by Patrick Brown for an exclusive conversation after Brown was disqualified from the Conservative leadership for "serious allegations of wrongdoing." On today's show: <ul> <li>An exclusive conversation with Patrick Brown. Then, he takes your calls. </li> <li>The War Room with Melanie Paradis, Zain Velji and Tim Powers.</li> <li>Jeremie Harris, co-founder of Aletheia and host of the Towards Data Science podcast, on a bipartisan bill in the United States aimed at mitigating the risk of existential catastrophes from artificial intelligence. </li> <li>Dr. David Saint-Jacques, a Canadian astronaut, on the effect space has on the human body.</li></ul>

Patrick Brown speaks with Evan Solomon after disqualification from Conservative leadership race

Evan Solomon breaks down what we know about the Highland Park parade shooting south of the border, where at least six people were killed and dozens more injured.  On today's show :  Mackenzie Gray, journalist with CTV National News, on 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich's bail hearing.  Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease physician at the Toronto General Hospital, on three Montreal sleepaway camps that have been shut down due to COVID-19 outbreaks. Balpreet Singh Boparai, legal counsel and spokesperson for the World Sikh Organization, and Birkawal Singh Anand, who recently received an email from his employer telling him to shave his beard or he’d be out of a job. They discuss Toronto's 'clean-shave' N95 mask policy.  Andriy Shevchenko, former Ukraine Ambassador to Canada, on NATO nations signing accession protocols for Sweden and Finland.   Jena Butts, a Canadian whose dog was left with lost baggage at Toronto Pearson Airport for about 21 hours. 

Evan Solomon breaks down what we know about the Highland Park parade shooting south of the border, where at least six people were killed and dozens more injured.  On today's show : <ul> <li>Mackenzie Gray, journalist with CTV National News, on 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich's bail hearing. </li> <li>Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious disease physician at the Toronto General Hospital, on three Montreal sleepaway camps that have been shut down due to COVID-19 outbreaks.</li> <li>Balpreet Singh Boparai, legal counsel and spokesperson for the World Sikh Organization, and Birkawal Singh Anand, who recently received an email from his employer telling him to shave his beard or he’d be out of a job. They discuss Toronto's 'clean-shave' N95 mask policy.</li> <li> Andriy Shevchenko, former Ukraine Ambassador to Canada, on NATO nations signing accession protocols for Sweden and Finland. </li> <li> Jena Butts, a Canadian whose dog was left with lost baggage at Toronto Pearson Airport for about 21 hours. </li></ul>

Suspect in custody after deadly Illinois July Fourth parade shooting

Evan Solomon speaks with Alvaro Cerezo, the founder of a company that drops tourists on deserted islands to live completely alone. He has been chronicling the story of Japan’s “naked island hermit”—a man who lived alone on a deserted island for 29 years. On today's show:  Brian DeCaluwe, the father of a teen arrested at gunpoint after years of bullying at an Ontario sports academy.  A teacher in London, Ontario is promoting authentic learning through a concept called ‘ungrading,' where students choose their own grades. We take your texts and calls.  David Macdonald, senior economist at Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, on CEOs at Canada’s largest companies seeing a 23 per cent pay increase in 2021. Alvaro Cerezo, a Spanish explorer and founder of Docastaway. 

Evan Solomon speaks with Alvaro Cerezo, the founder of a company that drops tourists on deserted islands to live completely alone. He has been chronicling the story of Japan’s “naked island hermit”—a man who lived alone on a deserted island for 29 years. On today's show: <ul> <li>Brian DeCaluwe, the father of a teen arrested at gunpoint after years of bullying at an Ontario sports academy. </li> <li>A teacher in London, Ontario is promoting authentic learning through a concept called ‘ungrading,' where students choose their own grades. We take your texts and calls. </li> <li>David Macdonald, senior economist at Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, on CEOs at Canada’s largest companies seeing a 23 per cent pay increase in 2021.</li> <li>Alvaro Cerezo, a Spanish explorer and founder of Docastaway. </li></ul>

Have you ever wanted to live alone on a deserted island?

A daily talk show hosted by award-winning journalist and writer Evan Solomon. We cover all of the current affairs you need to know and feature the biggest newsmakers in Canada and around the world. The show is hard-hitting, bold, surprising, and will bring you strong opinions and touching experiences. Extraordinary stories are told here.

Evan Solomon speaks with Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Steve Bell about the freedom protest set to take place in the capital and how the city has been preparing.  On today’s show:  Ottawa Interim Police Chief Steve Bell on the freedom protest set to take place in the capital on Canada Day.  Overhyped v. Underplayed with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin. David Frum, senior editor at The Atlantic and a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, on the Jan 6 hearings and the U.S Supreme Court limiting the power of EPA in curbing power plant emissions. A special two-block edition of Riskin It All with Dan Riskin. 

Evan Solomon speaks with Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Steve Bell about the freedom protest set to take place in the capital and how the city has been preparing.  On today’s show: <ul> <li>Ottawa Interim Police Chief Steve Bell on the freedom protest set to take place in the capital on Canada Day. </li> <li>Overhyped v. Underplayed with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin.</li> <li>David Frum, senior editor at The Atlantic and a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, on the Jan 6 hearings and the U.S Supreme Court limiting the power of EPA in curbing power plant emissions.</li> <li>A special two-block edition of Riskin It All with Dan Riskin. </li></ul>

Is police prepared for the Canada Day freedom protest in Ottawa?

Evan Solomon speaks with Prabjot Singh Wirring, a prospective lawyer in Edmonton who is suing Alberta for requiring him to swear an oath to the Queen to practise law. On today’s show:   Prabjot Singh Wirring, a prospective lawyer in Edmonton who is suing the province. Then, we take your texts and calls. Becca Amendola, a London, Ontario resident who has made repeated calls for a ban on fireworks. She presents her case then we hear from you. The War Room with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and political strategists Zain Velji and Tim Powers. Former White House Official Larry Haas on the Jan. 6 riot hearings in the United States.

Evan Solomon speaks with Prabjot Singh Wirring, a prospective lawyer in Edmonton who is suing Alberta for requiring him to swear an oath to the Queen to practise law. On today’s show:  <ul> <li>Prabjot Singh Wirring, a prospective lawyer in Edmonton who is suing the province. Then, we take your texts and calls.</li> <li>Becca Amendola, a London, Ontario resident who has made repeated calls for a ban on fireworks. She presents her case then we hear from you.</li> <li>The War Room with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair and political strategists Zain Velji and Tim Powers.</li> <li>Former White House Official Larry Haas on the Jan. 6 riot hearings in the United States.</li></ul>

Prospective lawyer sues Alberta, says swearing oath to Queen violates religious freedoms

Evan Solomon speaks with CTV’s Glen McGregor about the details of Tamara Lich’s arrest, who was taken into custody after breaching her bail conditions. Then, we take your calls.  On today’s show:   Lesia Vasylenko, Ukrainian member of parliament, on the Russian airstrike that hit a busy shopping mall in Ukraine.  Kevin Nixon with Nixon Honey Farm in Alberta, about how the global honeybee crisis is affecting Canada's blueberry harvest. Glen McGregor, Senior Political Correspondent for CTV News, on Tamara Lich’s arrest. Niko Atsaidis, a Tik Tok influencer from Montreal, who tried 50 Quebec poutines in seven days, gained eight pounds, and then ranked the top five.

Evan Solomon speaks with CTV’s Glen McGregor about the details of Tamara Lich’s arrest, who was taken into custody after breaching her bail conditions. Then, we take your calls.  On today’s show:  <ul> <li>Lesia Vasylenko, Ukrainian member of parliament, on the Russian airstrike that hit a busy shopping mall in Ukraine. </li> <li>Kevin Nixon with Nixon Honey Farm in Alberta, about how the global honeybee crisis is affecting Canada's blueberry harvest.</li> <li>Glen McGregor, Senior Political Correspondent for CTV News, on Tamara Lich’s arrest.</li> <li>Niko Atsaidis, a Tik Tok influencer from Montreal, who tried 50 Quebec poutines in seven days, gained eight pounds, and then ranked the top five.</li></ul>

Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich arrested in Alberta

Evan Solomon speaks with Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre, who says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is going to change the course of history. On today's show:   We play Evan's full conversation with Government House Leader Mark Holland on pressing government issues. Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen joins the show to discuss Conservative politics.  A conversation with Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre on Canada's global threats. Retired General Rick Hillier, former Chief of the Defence Staff, on chairing a new strategic council advising Ukraine’s territorial defence forces. Trevor Rainbolt, a 23-year-old who has gained popularity online for his impressive ability to identify any country in under a second using only Google street view.

Evan Solomon speaks with Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre, who says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is going to change the course of history. On today's show:  <ul> <li>We play Evan's full conversation with Government House Leader Mark Holland on pressing government issues.</li> <li>Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen joins the show to discuss Conservative politics. </li> <li>A conversation with Chief of the Defence Staff General Wayne Eyre on Canada's global threats.</li> <li>Retired General Rick Hillier, former Chief of the Defence Staff, on chairing a new strategic council advising Ukraine’s territorial defence forces.</li> <li>Trevor Rainbolt, a 23-year-old who has gained popularity online for his impressive ability to identify any country in under a second using only Google street view.</li></ul>

Canada's top soldier on addressing our biggest global threats

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Deb Hutton, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show:   Daphne Gilbert, a professor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law specializing in criminal and constitutional law, on Roe v. Wade being overturned in the United States.    Lindsay Maskell, political consultant and former advisor to Premier Dalton McGuinty, on Ontario's new cabinet.    Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, on whether Canada should join other countries and take a gas tax holiday.    For today's cross-country road trip segment, we speak with Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax, Nova Scotia. What are the hidden gems in his city?   Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.  This week's show features panelists Matt Gurney, co-founder and editor of The Line and columnist for TVO, and Vass Bednar, digital policy expert and executive director of McMaster University’s ‘Master of Public Policy in Digital Society’ program. Topics:   Some Conservative MPs met with top convoy figures on Parliament Hill this week. Is this a black mark for Conservatives? Or is this how parliamentary democracy should work?   Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is denying his government put pressure on the RCMP's investigation into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. Let's discuss.   Canadians are camping outside for days in a final effort to get passports. How can this issue be solved?  Jagmeet Singh took his baby to work and held her in his arms as he spoke in Parliament this week. Is it appropriate to bring your child to work?   Amazon's Alexa will soon be able to read your loved one's bedtime stories, even if they are dead. Do you find this creepy or comforting? 

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Deb Hutton, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: <ul> <li> Daphne Gilbert, a professor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law specializing in criminal and constitutional law, on Roe v. Wade being overturned in the United States.  </li> <li> Lindsay Maskell, political consultant and former advisor to Premier Dalton McGuinty, on Ontario's new cabinet.  </li> <li> Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, on whether Canada should join other countries and take a gas tax holiday.  </li> <li> For today's cross-country road trip segment, we speak with Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax, Nova Scotia. What are the hidden gems in his city? </li> </ul> Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.  This week's show features panelists Matt Gurney, co-founder and editor of The Line and columnist for TVO, and Vass Bednar, digital policy expert and executive director of McMaster University’s ‘Master of Public Policy in Digital Society’ program. Topics: <ol> <li> Some Conservative MPs met with top convoy figures on Parliament Hill this week. Is this a black mark for Conservatives? Or is this how parliamentary democracy should work? </li> <li> Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is denying his government put pressure on the RCMP's investigation into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting. Let's discuss. </li> <li> Canadians are camping outside for days in a final effort to get passports. How can this issue be solved? </li> <li>Jagmeet Singh took his baby to work and held her in his arms as he spoke in Parliament this week. Is it appropriate to bring your child to work? </li> <li> Amazon's Alexa will soon be able to read your loved one's bedtime stories, even if they are dead. Do you find this creepy or comforting? </li></ol>

Evan Solomon speaks with Kevin King, the head of the union which represents employees at passport offices, who says delays will get worse before they get better as many employees may start refusing unsafe work.  On today's show:   Jeremy Roenick, former NHL hockey player, describes his recent experience with Air Canada. Justin Ling, freelance investigative journalist, on Conservative MPs meeting with top convoy figures in Ottawa.  Kevin King, National President of the Union of National Employees PSAC, which represents employees at passport offices. If you give birth at an Airbnb, should you tell the owners? We take your calls.  Riskin It All with Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist.

Evan Solomon speaks with Kevin King, the head of the union which represents employees at passport offices, who says delays will get worse before they get better as many employees may start refusing unsafe work.  On today's show:  <ul> <li>Jeremy Roenick, former NHL hockey player, describes his recent experience with Air Canada.</li> <li>Justin Ling, freelance investigative journalist, on Conservative MPs meeting with top convoy figures in Ottawa. </li> <li>Kevin King, National President of the Union of National Employees PSAC, which represents employees at passport offices.</li> <li>If you give birth at an Airbnb, should you tell the owners? We take your calls. </li> <li>Riskin It All with Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist.</li></ul>

Head of union representing passport workers warns delays will only get worse

Evan Solomon speaks with Marie Tremblay, who is camping outside a passport office in Montreal, waiting to get her 6-month-old his passport before they leave for a wedding on Tuesday. On today's show:   Andrew Koch, who was removed from his Air Canada flight on Friday along with 10 other people. He was told he didn’t have a seat for the flight.  Conservative House Leader John Brassard on a possible RCMP/government interference in the N.S mass shooting investigation. Marie Tremblay, who has been camping outside a passport office in Montreal waiting to get her 6-month-old son's passport.  The War Room with political strategists Tim Powers and Scott Reid, and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.  Jean-François Perrault, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist of Scotiabank, on Canada's inflation rate now at 7.7%. Canadian couple Sohrab Haghighat and Saharnaz Safari, the founders of SpaceRyde, who are planning to send rockets into space

Evan Solomon speaks with Marie Tremblay, who is camping outside a passport office in Montreal, waiting to get her 6-month-old his passport before they leave for a wedding on Tuesday. On today's show:  <ul> <li>Andrew Koch, who was removed from his Air Canada flight on Friday along with 10 other people. He was told he didn’t have a seat for the flight. </li> <li>Conservative House Leader John Brassard on a possible RCMP/government interference in the N.S mass shooting investigation.</li> <li>Marie Tremblay, who has been camping outside a passport office in Montreal waiting to get her 6-month-old son's passport. </li> <li>The War Room with political strategists Tim Powers and Scott Reid, and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair. </li> <li>Jean-François Perrault, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist of Scotiabank, on Canada's inflation rate now at 7.7%.</li> <li>Canadian couple Sohrab Haghighat and Saharnaz Safari, the founders of SpaceRyde, who are planning to send rockets into space</li></ul>

Canadians camp outside for days in final effort to get passports

Evan Solomon speaks with Ottawa Interim Police Chief Steve Bell about the use of the Emergencies Act in February. Bell says it was "necessary" to bring an end to the downtown blockades.  On today's show:   Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Steve Bell on the use of the Emergencies Act in February and how the city is preparing for more protestors headed to Ottawa on Canada Day.  Anita Anand, Canada’s Defence Minister, on modernizing the North American defence plan. Derek Lints, the father of 17-year-old Daniel Lints who died by suicide after being sexually exploited online. He is warning parents of global sextortion targeting teen boys. Larry Haas, former White House official and Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council on Donald Trump and the January 6th hearings.  Alejandro Ramirez-Serrano, an engineering professor at the University of Calgary, who is developing "rescue robots" to be used in disasters.   Nick Lund, science and nature writer (known online as The Birdist). He provides an update on the Steller's sea eagle that captivated birders after it landed in Nova Scotia from Russia.  

Evan Solomon speaks with Ottawa Interim Police Chief Steve Bell about the use of the Emergencies Act in February. Bell says it was "necessary" to bring an end to the downtown blockades.  On today's show:  <ul> <li>Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Steve Bell on the use of the Emergencies Act in February and how the city is preparing for more protestors headed to Ottawa on Canada Day. </li> <li>Anita Anand, Canada’s Defence Minister, on modernizing the North American defence plan.</li> <li>Derek Lints, the father of 17-year-old Daniel Lints who died by suicide after being sexually exploited online. He is warning parents of global sextortion targeting teen boys.</li> <li>Larry Haas, former White House official and Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council on Donald Trump and the January 6th hearings. </li> <li>Alejandro Ramirez-Serrano, an engineering professor at the University of Calgary, who is developing "rescue robots" to be used in disasters. </li> <li> Nick Lund, science and nature writer (known online as The Birdist). He provides an update on the Steller's sea eagle that captivated birders after it landed in Nova Scotia from Russia.  </li></ul>

'It was absolutely needed to end that protest' - Ottawa police chief on Emergencies Act

Evan Solomon breaks down Defence Minister Anita Anand's announcement which promises billions in new spending over the next 20 years to modernize North America's aging defensive systems. On today's show:   We play Evan's full conversation with Patrick Brown, Conservative leadership candidate, on allegations of cheating in the leadership race.   Bruce Moncur, founding member of Valour In the Presence of the Enemy, provides an update on the efforts to have Pte. Jess Randall Larochelle awarded the Canadian Victoria Cross.   Avia Eek from Eek Farms in Ontario’s Holland Marsh discusses whether farmers get paid more as prices soar.  Rick Westhead, TSN Senior Correspondent, on Hockey Canada testifying on the agency's involvement in alleged sexual assaults. Omar Alghabra, Canada’s Transport Minister, on airport delays and COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Evan Solomon breaks down Defence Minister Anita Anand's announcement which promises billions in new spending over the next 20 years to modernize North America's aging defensive systems. On today's show:  <ul> <li>We play Evan's full conversation with Patrick Brown, Conservative leadership candidate, on allegations of cheating in the leadership race. </li> <li> Bruce Moncur, founding member of Valour In the Presence of the Enemy, provides an update on the efforts to have Pte. Jess Randall Larochelle awarded the Canadian Victoria Cross.  </li> <li>Avia Eek from Eek Farms in Ontario’s Holland Marsh discusses whether farmers get paid more as prices soar. </li> <li>Rick Westhead, TSN Senior Correspondent, on Hockey Canada testifying on the agency's involvement in alleged sexual assaults.</li> <li>Omar Alghabra, Canada’s Transport Minister, on airport delays and COVID-19 vaccine mandates.</li></ul>

Canada spending billions to upgrade continental defence

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Deb Hutton, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show:  Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa and Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law on Bill C-27 and Bill C-11. Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, who is critical of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's announcement on affordability and inflation. For today's cross-country road trip segment, we speak with Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton, New Brunswick. What are the hidden gems in her city? Crystal Nicholls, admin of the ‘Buy Nothing York Mills/North Toronto/Lawrence Manor’ Facebook group. What are the breadth of offerings with Buy Nothing groups?  Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.  This week's show features panelists Michael Cooke, chair of Canada’s Journalists for Human Rights and former editor of the Toronto Star, and Sharan Kaur, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Bill Morneau and current political strategist. Topics:   Do recent Liberal decisions point to a whole-of-government incompetence?     Newly released race-based data has found people of colour face disproportionate levels of force by Toronto police. Though the interim police chief has apologized, many activists say it's not enough.   Canada has presented a multi-pronged affordability plan outlining how the government intends to address inflation. Will it actually help? 

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Deb Hutton, filling in for Amanda Galbraith, breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: <ul> <li>Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa and Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law on Bill C-27 and Bill C-11.</li> <li>Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, who is critical of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's announcement on affordability and inflation.</li> <li>For today's cross-country road trip segment, we speak with Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton, New Brunswick. What are the hidden gems in her city?</li> <li>Crystal Nicholls, admin of the ‘Buy Nothing York Mills/North Toronto/Lawrence Manor’ Facebook group. What are the breadth of offerings with Buy Nothing groups?</li> </ul> Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.  This week's show features panelists Michael Cooke, chair of Canada’s Journalists for Human Rights and former editor of the Toronto Star, and Sharan Kaur, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Bill Morneau and current political strategist. Topics: <ol> <li> Do recent Liberal decisions point to a whole-of-government incompetence? </li> <li> Newly released race-based data has found people of colour face disproportionate levels of force by Toronto police. Though the interim police chief has apologized, many activists say it's not enough. </li> <li> Canada has presented a multi-pronged affordability plan outlining how the government intends to address inflation. Will it actually help? </li></ol>

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