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Evan Solomon discusses the toppling of Egerton Ryerson's statue at the university. 

On today's show: 

Pam Palmater, Mi'kmaq lawyer and chair in Indigenous Governance at Ryerson University, discusses the toppling of Ryerson's statue.

We play Evan's full interview with Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller. 

Reverend Michael Coren, columnist, author and Anglican cleric, weighs-in on the Pope's statement on residential schools. 

Dr. Laurie Betito, a clinical psychologist with a specialty in sexuality and host of the "Passion with Doctor Laurie" podcast, discusses a new study on Americans couples' dissatisfaction with their sex lives.

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 panelists are Bill Carroll, host of The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll on 580 CFRA, and Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800 in Montreal.  

Topics: 

There are calls for action after the remains of 215 children were found in a mass, unmarked grave at a residential school in Kamloops, B.C.

Air Canada paid $10-million in bonuses to top executives and managers amid negotiations with the federal government for a financial aid package. 

Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open. 

The federal government is raising the fine for people who choose to skip the hotel quarantine. 

Jets' Mark Scheifele suspended 4 games for a dangerous hit on Canadiens' Evans.

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 panelists are Bill Carroll, host of The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll on 580 CFRA, and Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800 in Montreal.  

Topics: 

There are calls for action after the remains of 215 children were found in a mass, unmarked grave at a residential school in Kamloops, B.C.

Air Canada paid $10-million in bonuses to top executives and managers amid negotiations with the federal government for a financial aid package. 

Naomi Osaka withdraws from the French Open. 

The federal government is raising the fine for people who choose to skip the hotel quarantine. 

Jets' Mark Scheifele suspended 4 games for a dangerous hit on Canadiens' Evans.

Evan Solomon discusses the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools and what needs to happen next. 

On today's show: 

Boston attorney Mitchell Garabedian, who has represented thousands of survivors in sexual abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Church and is famously portrayed in the movie 'Spotlight,' discusses the Catholic Church's role in residential schools.  

Eric Macramalla, a sports legal analyst for TSN and Forbes, the host of the TSN radio show “Offside,” and a Partner at Gowlings Law Firm, talks about the NFL's 'race-norming.' 

Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, plays Overhyped vs. Underplayed.

Evan Solomon discusses the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools and what needs to happen next. 

On today's show: 

Boston attorney Mitchell Garabedian, who has represented thousands of survivors in sexual abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Church and is famously portrayed in the movie 'Spotlight,' discusses the Catholic Church's role in residential schools.  

Eric Macramalla, a sports legal analyst for TSN and Forbes, the host of the TSN radio show “Offside,” and a Partner at Gowlings Law Firm, talks about the NFL's 'race-norming.' 

Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, plays Overhyped vs. Underplayed.

Evan Solomon discusses the latest updates on the decision to keep schools closed until September in Ontario. 

On today's show: 

Evan discusses the growing anger across the country over landmarks named after residential school leaders and responds to those calling this "cancel culture."

We play Evan's full interview with Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan about a new report on sexual misconduct in Canada's military. 

Liberal MPP Kathleen Wynne, former Ontario Premier, weighs-in on Ontario schools with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, ICU and Palliative care doctor. 

We carry Ontario Premier Doug Ford's press conference live. 

Colin Furness, infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor at the faculty of information at the University Toronto, shares his thoughts on the decision to keep schools closed in Ontario.

Evan Solomon discusses the latest updates on the decision to keep schools closed until September in Ontario. 

On today's show: 

Evan discusses the growing anger across the country over landmarks named after residential school leaders and responds to those calling this "cancel culture."

We play Evan's full interview with Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan about a new report on sexual misconduct in Canada's military. 

Liberal MPP Kathleen Wynne, former Ontario Premier, weighs-in on Ontario schools with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, ICU and Palliative care doctor. 

We carry Ontario Premier Doug Ford's press conference live. 

Colin Furness, infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor at the faculty of information at the University Toronto, shares his thoughts on the decision to keep schools closed in Ontario.

Evan Solomon discusses Air Canada giving out $10M in bonuses to executives while negotiating a financial aid package with the federal government. 

On today's show: 

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital and a member of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine task force, discusses NACI's new guidance on mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Unifor President Jerry Dias weighs-in on the Air Canada bonuses. 

Reverend Michael Coren, columnist, author, and Anglican cleric, discusses the lack of apology from the Roman Catholic Church on its role in the residential school system.  

Lee Versage, co-host of 'The Drive' on TSN 1200, talks about Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open.

Evan Solomon discusses Air Canada giving out $10M in bonuses to executives while negotiating a financial aid package with the federal government. 

On today's show: 

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital and a member of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine task force, discusses NACI's new guidance on mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Unifor President Jerry Dias weighs-in on the Air Canada bonuses. 

Reverend Michael Coren, columnist, author, and Anglican cleric, discusses the lack of apology from the Roman Catholic Church on its role in the residential school system.  

Lee Versage, co-host of 'The Drive' on TSN 1200, talks about Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open.

Evan Solomon discusses the tragic discovery of 215 children in a mass grave at a residential school in B.C. 

On today's show: 

We play Evan's full interview with the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Perry Bellegarde.

David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, discusses the drought happening in the Prairies. 

Liz Kovach, President of the Western Lumber Association discusses the rise in lumber prices and thefts. 

James Duthie, host of TSN's hockey coverage, looks-ahead to the Habs/Leafs face off in Game 7. 

Yana Hempler explains how she completed 30 marathons in 30 days to raise money for Victoria hospitals.