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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 Al Ferraby, host of Mornings with Al Ferraby on CFAX 1070 in Victoria, B.C., and Kristy Cameron, host of Ottawa Now on 580CFRA in Ottawa. 

Topics: 

Paid sick days and the calls from some Premiers for the federal government to create a national program. 

Should it be legal to drink in parks? 

Will the government’s independent review into sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces create any meaningful change?

Epicurous drops beef from all future recipes on the site. 

Should there be incentives for people to get vaccinated?

Evan Solomon discusses the federal government's announcement that it will launch another independent, external review into sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. 

On today's show: 

Evan breaks down who knew what and when about the sexual misconduct allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance.

Professor Megan MacKenzie, who studies military sexual misconduct at Simon Fraser University in B.C., shares her thoughts on the government's independent review into sexual misconduct in the CAF. 

Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce law, shares new information on Bill C-10. 

Jerry Dias, President of UNIFOR, discusses the back-to-work legislation to reopen the Port of Montreal. 

Alex Kopacz, a Canadian Olympic athlete, talks about his terrifying battle with COVID-19.

Evan Solomon discusses the federal government's announcement that it will launch another independent, external review into sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. 

On today's show: 

Evan breaks down who knew what and when about the sexual misconduct allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance.

Professor Megan MacKenzie, who studies military sexual misconduct at Simon Fraser University in B.C., shares her thoughts on the government's independent review into sexual misconduct in the CAF. 

Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa and the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce law, shares new information on Bill C-10. 

Jerry Dias, President of UNIFOR, discusses the back-to-work legislation to reopen the Port of Montreal. 

Alex Kopacz, a Canadian Olympic athlete, talks about his terrifying battle with COVID-19.

Evan Solomon discusses the Prime Minister's comments on who knew what and when about the sexual misconduct allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance. 

On today's show: 

Producer Hannah Berge shares details about her skin cancer diagnosis.

Conservative defence critic James Bezan discusses the PM's comments on the allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance. 

Sylvain Charlebois, a professor in food distribution and policy and the director of the Agri Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses Epicurious' decision to drop beef from all of its recipes. 

Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, shares her thoughts on the Ontario auditor general's report on the province's LTC crisis during the first wave of COVID-19. 

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

Marina Lançon shares the story of how she took part in a 40-day isolation study in a cave with 14 other volunteers.

Evan Solomon discusses the Prime Minister's comments on who knew what and when about the sexual misconduct allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance. 

On today's show: 

Producer Hannah Berge shares details about her skin cancer diagnosis.

Conservative defence critic James Bezan discusses the PM's comments on the allegations against Gen. Jonathan Vance. 

Sylvain Charlebois, a professor in food distribution and policy and the director of the Agri Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, discusses Epicurious' decision to drop beef from all of its recipes. 

Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, shares her thoughts on the Ontario auditor general's report on the province's LTC crisis during the first wave of COVID-19. 

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

Marina Lançon shares the story of how she took part in a 40-day isolation study in a cave with 14 other volunteers.

Dr. Alykhan Abdulla, Director of the Kingsway Health Center in Ottawa and Chair of Family Medicine for the Ontario Medical Association discusses the role of the family doctor in the vaccine roll out.

Also on the show: 

Michael Chazan, Director of Wonderwerk Cave Project and Professor at the University of Toronto, tells us about the OLDEST evidence of human activity unearthed in a cave in Africa.

Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa and he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, warns us that freedom of expression will be under attack if the federal government moves to have the C-R-T-C regulate all user generated content. 

Gina MacKay, Mayor of Stewart B.C., drops by to talk about how the Alaskan Governor is sharing vaccines the Canadian town. 

Amber Mac, tech expert and best-selling author, peels back the curtains on 'loot crates' in the gaming world, and why some equate it to a form of gambling. 

Evan asks: "What was the most you've ever spent on shoes?"

Dr. Alykhan Abdulla, Director of the Kingsway Health Center in Ottawa and Chair of Family Medicine for the Ontario Medical Association discusses the role of the family doctor in the vaccine roll out.

Also on the show: 

Michael Chazan, Director of Wonderwerk Cave Project and Professor at the University of Toronto, tells us about the OLDEST evidence of human activity unearthed in a cave in Africa.

Michael Geist, law professor at the University of Ottawa and he holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, warns us that freedom of expression will be under attack if the federal government moves to have the C-R-T-C regulate all user generated content. 

Gina MacKay, Mayor of Stewart B.C., drops by to talk about how the Alaskan Governor is sharing vaccines the Canadian town. 

Amber Mac, tech expert and best-selling author, peels back the curtains on 'loot crates' in the gaming world, and why some equate it to a form of gambling. 

Evan asks: "What was the most you've ever spent on shoes?"

Evan Solomon discusses the current COVID-19 situation in India and what the Canadian government can do to help. 

On today's show: 

We play Evan's full interview with Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh, the chair of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

Evan weighs-in on the 2021 Oscars. 

Evan discusses India's call to lift patents on COVID-19 vaccines. 

We play Evan's full interview with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. 

Carla Boccio, owner of Buffalo Limousines, shares how Canadians crossing the land border are keeping her business booming. 

Josh Swain discusses how he organized the Josh pool noodle fight.

Evan Solomon discusses the current COVID-19 situation in India and what the Canadian government can do to help. 

On today's show: 

We play Evan's full interview with Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh, the chair of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization.

Evan weighs-in on the 2021 Oscars. 

Evan discusses India's call to lift patents on COVID-19 vaccines. 

We play Evan's full interview with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. 

Carla Boccio, owner of Buffalo Limousines, shares how Canadians crossing the land border are keeping her business booming. 

Josh Swain discusses how he organized the Josh pool noodle fight.

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 Tamie Williams, news anchor for AM 1150 in Kelowna, British Columbia, and Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800 in Montreal. 

Topics: 

Canada's international border controls amid the third wave of COVID-19. 

Ex-cop Derek Chauvin found guilty on all charges in death of George Floyd. 

The 2021 federal budget. 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford apologizes for some COVID-19 measures. Should politicians apologize more often? 

Does Earth Day create any meaningful awareness?