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By Bell MediaNews
Newstalk Today episodes
- Trudeau cabinet shakeup: Garneau out, Anand becomes defence minister
Jamil Jivani, filling in for Evan Solomon, chats with former NDP leader Tom Mulcair about the key takeaways and biggest surprises from the federal government’s cabinet shakeup.
On today's show:
- Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair on the biggest surprises for Trudeau’s cabinet shakeup.
- Benjamin Tal, CIBC Deputy Chief Economist, on parents giving their adult children record amounts of money to help with buying homes.
- Howard Levitt, top Canadian employment lawyer, on Ontario proposing a 'right to disconnect from work' law.
- Dr. Adam Kassam, president of the Ontario Medical Association, on how to prepare for the next pandemic.
1 hr 18 min - Former PM Chretien says Canada is ‘moving into a dark alley’ in regards to the economy
Evan Solomon speaks with former Prime Minister Jean Chretien on Canada’s economy, inflation, residential schools, equalization, and how he would have handled China differently in relation to the two Michaels.
On today's show:
- We play Evan’s full exclusive interview with former Prime Minister Jean Chretien.
- Ryan Price, News Director and afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, on B.C.’s ‘bomb cyclone’.
- Christopher Skeete, parliamentary assistant to Premier François Legault, on replacing ethics and religious culture class with program emphasizing Quebec values, critical thinking.
- We play Evan’s full interview with Carla Qualtrough, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on Canada’s new support benefits.
- Dr. Maddie Venables on her idea to create a ‘Tinder’ app to find a family doctor.
1 hr 18 min - Free For All Friday
Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, 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 features panelists Mike Kakuk, Morning show host on CKLW AM800 in Windsor ON, and Ryan Price, News Director & afternoon drive host on CFAX 1070 in Victoria BC.
Topics:
- The federal government has announced it will spend $7.4 billion dollars for new pandemic support as several existing support programs for individuals and businesses come to an end this weekend. Is this what Canada needs?
- What did you make of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s comments about immigration?
- The Ontario Liberals say they will explore a four-day workweek if elected in 2022. Are you for or against four-day workweeks?
- Newfoundland and Labrador will implement a soft drink tax in 2022 — Canada’s first. Is this a good idea?
40 min - Canada unveils details of an international vaccine passport
Evan Solomon breaks down Canada’s announcement on international vaccines passports, and the end of some support for individuals and businesses and the extension and creation of others.
On today's show:
- Mark Agnew with The Canadian Chamber of Commerce on the government announcing targeted COVID-19 support measures to create jobs and growth.
- We play Evan’s full interview with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey on his province’s soft drink tax.
- Ken Jenkins, former Washington running back, on the NFL agreeing to end race-based brain testing in $1B settlement.
- Kuljinder Singh and Arvindjeet Singh on how they created a makeshift rope out of their turbans to save stranded hikers.
- Glen McGregor, CTV National News Senior Political Correspondent on his story investigating a Canadian racing driver and Instagram influencer accused of 'massive fraudulent' scheme.
- Jennifer Scott, a gig worker and President of Gig Workers United on Uber drivers pressuring the Ontario government for employee status.
1 hr 19 min - Newfoundland and Labrador's soft drink tax coming in 2022 will be Canada’s first
Evan Solomon breaks down Newfoundland and Labrador's soft drink tax coming in 2022. Plus, he speaks with Canadian Olympian Damian Warner, who won decathlon gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, on his journey getting to the Games and what comes next.
On today's show:
- Canadian Olympian Damian Warner, who won decathlon gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
- We play Evan’s full interview with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on the COVID-19 situation in Saskatchewan.
- ‘The War Room’ panel with NDP leader Tom Mulcair and political strategists Zain Velji and Tasha Kheiriddin.
- Reverend Michael Coren, Anglican cleric, columnist and author of 17 books on his new book ‘The Rebel Christ.’
1 hr 19 min - Calls for Ontario Premier Ford to apologize over 'divisive' comments about immigrants
Evan Solomon speaks with Dr. Andrew Boozary on Pfizer seeking Health Canada approval for kids, as well as his reaction to Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s comments about immigration which is being called “divisive.”
On today's show:
- Dr. Andrew Boozary, the Executive Director for Health and Social Policy at the University Health Network on Pfizer seeking Health Canada approval for kids and Premier Doug Ford’s comments about immigration.
- Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist on a new cognitive technique to sway public opinion.
- Peter Julian, NDP MP, on how delaying the return of Parliament will affect CERB.
1 hr 18 min - Ontario Liberals to explore 4-day workweek if elected in 2022
Evan Solomon speaks with Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca on his party announcing they will explore a 4-day workweek if elected in 2022. Then, we ask you: Are you for or against 4-day work weeks?
On today's show:
- We play Evan’s full interview with Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Bill Blair, on PCR testing at the U.S-Canada border.
- Mikael Cardinal with Quebec-based company Unither Bioelectronique on being behind the world’s first delivery of lungs by drone.
- Steven Del Duca, Ontario Liberal Leader, on exploring 4-day work weeks.
- Luc Houle, Toronto resident and designer who has created shoes that will grow into apple trees.
- Monte McNaughton, Ontario Labour Minister, on new temp agency laws that will end working conditions he describes as akin to ‘modern-day slavery’.
- Michael Bernstein, the executive director of Clean Prosperity, on the WHO urging all nations to deliver a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels.
1 hr 19 min - Free For All Friday
Free For All Friday, hosted by Amanda Galbraith, 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 features panelists Al Ferraby, morning show host on C-FAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C, and Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on CJAD in Montreal 9a-12p.
Topics:
- The United States will soon allow fully vaccinated Canadians to cross into the country through its land border. Will you travel to the U.S? Also, should we be removing PCR tests?
- The incoming commander of the Canadian army faces sexual misconduct allegations. Are we surprised anymore?
- Nunavut has declared an emergency in Iqaluit due to an evolving water crisis. Why does this keep happening in Canada? Why don’t people care more in the rest of Canada?
- William Shatner has become the oldest person to blast to space. Was this a waste of money?
- Squid Game has officially become Netflix’s biggest debut hit. What makes this show so good?
40 min - 'Work is ongoing' to determine if Canadians with mixed vaccines can cross land border
Evan Solomon speaks with Bill Blair, Canada’s public safety minister, on the U.S border reopening to Canadians. Plus, Evan speaks with Andy Parker, the father of a reporter who was murdered on-air in 2015, on Facebook still not removing videos of the act despite pleas from the family.
On today's show:
- Ken Boessenkool, a senior campaign adviser to prime minister Stephen Harper, on the upcoming equalization referendum in Alberta.
- We play Evan’s full interview with Bill Blair, Canada’s public safety minister, on the U.S border reopening to Canadians.
- Irwin Cotler, Canada’s Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism on his role being made permanent.
- Jon Elvedal Fredriksen, Norway's Ambassador to Canada on Wednesday’s bow and arrow attack and Norway gearing up to hit 100 per cent electric vehicle sales early next year.
- Andy Parker, the father of a reporter who was murdered on live TV in 2015, on Facebook still not removing videos of the act despite pleas from the family.
- And a woman who was rocked awake by a meteorite chunk crashing into her bedroom.
1 hr 19 min - Residents of Iqaluit warned not to consume city's drinking water
Evan Solomon speaks with the mayor of Iqaluit on the city now being under a “do not drink water” advisory. Plus, Evan discusses yesterday’s G20 summit meeting, with Canada unaware the EU was pledging a support package of $1.4 billion for Afghanistan.
On today's show:
- Iqaluit’s Mayor, Kenny Bell, on the capital of Nunavut now under a “do not drink” water advisory.
- We play Evan’s full interview with Karina Gould, International Development Minister, on Canada not knowing the EU was going to announce a support package of $1.4 billion at the G20 summit.
- ‘The War Room’ with political strategists Tasha Kheiriddin and Richard Mahoney and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.
- Retired Canadian Forces lieutenant-general Romeo Dallaire on being inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame.
1 hr 19 min
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