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  • Feds say banks are unfreezing convoy supporters' accounts

    Evan Solomon discusses the use of the Emergencies Act and the temporary powers given to banks to freeze the accounts of people who supported the 'Freedom Convoy.' 

    On today's show: 

    • Peter Van Praagh, president of the Halifax International Security Forum, joins from Kyiv and discusses the situation on-the-ground in Ukraine.
    • Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, senior director of the agri-food analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University, explains the dispute between Frito-Lay and Loblaws. 
    • The War Room panel with strategists Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair and Jason Lietaer. 
    • Remembering singer-songwriter Jane ‘Nightbirde’ Marczewski, who recently died after a battle with cancer.  
    • Mack Rutherford, a British-Belgian 16-year-old who is attempting to become the youngest male to fly solo around the world. 
      • 1 hr 19 min
    • Canada to impose sanctions against Russia

      Evan Solomon breaks down the latest updates in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. 

      On today's show: 

      • Glen McGregor, Senior Political Correspondent for CTV National News, on Tamara Lich and Pat King's bail hearings. 
      • Matthew McGuire, co-founder and practice leader of The AML Shop, on banks freezing accounts of people linked to convoy protests. 

      • Paul Workman, Chief International Correspondent for CTV National News, on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

      • CTV Ottawa's Colton Praill on a police operation at Rideau Centre. 
      • Retired Major-General David Fraser and Steve Day, former Canadian Special Operations Forces Commander, on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. 
      • Stephen Poloz, former Bank of Canada governor, on his new book.
        • 1 hr 18 min
      • Day 21 of convoy protest: Heavy police presence descends on downtown Ottawa

        Evan Solomon checks in with reporters reporting live from downtown Ottawa as the 'freedom convoy' protests enter its fourth straight weekend.

        On today's show: 

        • CTV Ottawa's Chief News Anchor Graham Richardson on the trucker protests. 
        • 'Overhyped v. Underplayed' with CTV News political commentator Scott Reid and political strategist Tim Powers.
        • We play Evan's full interview with Canada's Justice Minister David Lametti on the reasons behind the federal government invoking the Emergencies Act. 
        • CTV's Mackenzie Gray on the latest developments regarding the downtown Ottawa protests.
        • Ottawa city councillor Diane Deans on being ousted as chair of the Ottawa Police Services Board.
          • 1 hr 19 min
        • Police order Ottawa convoy protesters to leave immediately

          Evan Solomon brings the latest updates on the trucker protest in Ottawa, as well as other demonstrations across Canada. 

          On today's show:

          • We check in with Mackenzie Gray, journalist with CTV National News, who is on the ground near Parliament Hill covering the trucker protest. 
          • We play Evan's full interview with Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, on the federal government eliminating the pre-arrival PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated travellers.

          • Paul McLeod, politics reporter with BuzzFeed News, on the trucker protests. 

          • BNN Bloomberg's Amanda Lang on Canada's inflation hitting a new three-decade high.
          • The War Room with Zain Velji, Tom Mulcair and Tim Powers. 
          • Paul Workman, chief international correspondent for CTV National News, on Prince Andrew settling the Virginia Giuffre sex assault claim for an undisclosed amount.
            • 1 hr 19 min
          • Feds invoke Emergencies Act for first time, Ottawa police chief resigns

            Evan Solomon breaks down the latest developments on the trucker convoy protests, including the federal government invoking the Emergencies Act for the first time. 

            On today's show: 

            • Dick Fadden, Canada’s former Deputy Minister of National Defence and former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister, on the Emergencies Act.
            • We play Evan’s full interview with Canada’s Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair.
            • Graham Richardson, Chief News Anchor for CTV Ottawa, and Catherine McKenney, Ottawa City Councillor, on Ottawa’s police chief resigning. 
            • A special edition of ‘The War Room’ with political strategists Garry Keller and Zain Velji and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.
            • Stephanie Carvin, former national security analyst and assistant professor of international relations at Carleton University, on the Emergencies Act expanding powers of Canadian banks to freeze accounts and halt funds.
            • Dan Riskin, CTV science and technology specialist, on personality and musical preferences being connected largely the same way no matter where you live.
              • 1 hr 19 min
            • Federal government may invoke Emergencies Act to deal with trucker protests

              Evan Solomon speaks with former national security analyst Stephanie Carvin about what invoking the Emergencies Act would entail and whether the situation meets the threshold to do so.

              On today's show:

              • CTV's Queen's Park Bureau Chief Colin D'Mello on Ontario announcing it will lift vaccine passport requirements on March 1st. 
              • We play Evan's full interview with Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair on the trucker convoy protests and blockades. 
              • Stephanie Carvin, former national security analyst and associate professor of international relations at Carleton University, on invoking the Emergencies Act. 
              • Ottawa City Councillor Shawn Menard on Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson opening up a channel of negotiation with convoy organizers. 
                • 1 hr 19 min
              • Free For All Friday

                Free For All Friday features top talent from across the iHeart radio talk network. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week.

                This week's show is hosted by Dave Kaufman and features panelists Al Farraby, morning show host on CFAX 1070 Radio in Victoria, B.C., and Siri Agrell, former political advisor.

                Topics: 

                1. Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency – is this enough? Will it make a difference? Why today for this announcement? Is there American influence?
                2. What do you hope to hear from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the convoy issue? Is it irresponsible for Premier Ford to be snowmobiling and taking personal time during a crisis?
                3. Have the last two weeks made you feel differently about the Canadian flag? Does the flag feel inclusive right now?
                4. Should women’s hockey be part of the Olympics with such domination from only a few countries?
                5. AND What are your favourite Super Bowl Halftime Show Moments?
                  6. 40 min
                6. Ambassador Bridge blockade leads to reduced production at auto plants

                  Evan Solomon speaks with Dino Chiodo, Unifor’s Automotive Director, who says the blockade at the Ambassador Bridge has been detrimental to the auto industry.  

                  On today's show: 

                  • ‘Overhyped v. Underplayed’ with Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator. 
                  • The latest on the trucker protests with Glen McGregor, senior political correspondent with CTV National News.
                  • Chris Lewis, public safety analyst and former OPP Commissioner, on how organizers with police and military expertise may be helping the Ottawa convoy. 
                  • Dino Chiodo, Unifor’s Automotive Director, on how the Canadian auto industry is being hurt by the Ambassador Bridge closure.
                  • We play Evan’s full interview with Christopher Skeete, parliamentary assistant to Premier François Legault, on Quebec’s plan to ease back restrictions. 
                  • 82-year-old Gregory Eaton, who has attended every single Super Bowl.
                    • 1 hr 19 min
                  • Windsor blockade impacts vital Canada-US border traffic

                    Evan Solomon speaks with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens about the blockade at the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest commercial corridor between the Canada and the United States, which has brought traffic to a standstill for three days. 

                    On today's show: 

                    • We play Evan's full interview with Omar Alghabra, Canada's Minister of Transport, on the Windsor blockade and Liberal MP Joël Lightbound speaking out about COVID-19 restrictions.
                    • Evan speaks with protestors in downtown Ottawa about their concerns and reasons for demonstrating. 
                    • Dr. Melissa Lem, a family physician who founded the PaRx initiative which prescribes national park pass to patients who need nature time.
                    • 'The War Room' political panel with strategists Tim Powers and Zain Velji and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.
                    • Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens on the Ambassador Bridge blockade. 
                      • 1 hr 29 min
                    • Liberal MP Joel Lightbound calls out government for 'divisive' COVID policies

                      Evan Solomon talks about a Liberal member of Parliament calling out his own government for what he calls a 'divisive' management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

                      On today's show: 

                      • Justin Ling, freelance investigative journalist, on the freedom convoy spokesperson saying he's willing to have a coalition with the opposition against the Liberals.
                      • Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at Toronto General Hospital, on the 'John Hopkins' lockdown study being fundamentally flawed.
                      • Garry Keller, Conservative strategist and vice-president of StrategyCorp, on Liberal MP Joel Lightbound speaking out against his own government. 
                      • Ciaran O'Connor, an analyst from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a think tank that tracks online extremism.
                      • Richard Crouse, film critic and host of the ‘Last Call with Richard Crouse’ podcast, on Oscar nominations and the future of the film industry. 
                        • 1 hr 18 min

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