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Evan Solomon brings you up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 vaccine news. The government says doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine could arrive as early as next week. 

On today's show: 

Amanda Lang, BNN Bloomberg, discusses HSBC's 0.99% mortgage rate and what this means for the Canadian economy. 

We play Evan's full interview with the man in charge of the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Major-General Dany Fortin. 

A new report shows U.S. diplomats were likely targeted by an energy attack in Cuba. Paul Miller is representing the families of Canadian diplomats who also may have been exposed, and explains their case against the federal government. 

Dr. Matthew Oughton, an infectious diseases specialist based at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, discusses the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan. 

We carry Ontario Premier Doug Ford's press conference on COVID-19 vaccine rollout live.

Jamil Jivani fills-in for Evan Solomon. 

On today's show: 

Phil Calvert, a former diplomat who worked in China, and a Senior Fellow with the China Institute of the University of Alberta, discusses the reports of talks between the U.S. government and Meng Wanzhou to resolve criminal charges.

We ask you about your holiday plans this year. 

Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist and University of Toronto professor, discusses the ethical issues around mandatory vaccinations. We also take your texts and calls on this issue. 

Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, CTV Infectious Diseases Specialist, talks about the lack of solidarity during the second wave of COVID-19. We also take your texts and calls. 

Jamil discusses President Obama's comments on the "defund the police" slogan.

Evan Solomon breaks down the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine administration plan.  

On today's show: 

We carry the federal government's technical briefing on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines live. 

We play Evan's full interview with Dr. Supriya Sharma, the chief medical advisor at Health Canada. 

Erin Shaw, an Edmonton pub server, explains how she was attacked by a customer after reminding the customer to wear a mask. 

Kidnapped by Circumstance with Lisa Raitt, former CPC MP and Deputy Leader. She discusses her family's struggle with young-onset Alzheimer's. 

Paul Lucas, former President & CEO of  GlaxoSmithKline Canada Inc., explains why he is dissatisfied with the government's COVID-19 vaccine efforts.  

Evan talks about the crazy at-home experiments going on at his house.

Evan Solomon addresses the rising distrust of COVID-19 vaccines and the issues of vaccine distribution in Canada. 

On today's show: 

We play Evan's full interview with Minister of Public Services and Procurement Anita Anand on COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch, infectious diseases physician at the Toronto General Hospital, debunks COVID-19 myths and answers listeners' questions about the vaccine.  

Andrew “Skully” White, a hot dog vendor in B.C., explains why he decided to donate one of his kidneys to a customer. 

Graham Pearson, a researcher at the University of Alberta and a Canada Excellence Research Chair Laureate in Arctic Resources, talks about the gold and diamond deposit found in Nunavut. 

Richard Painter, a former chief White House ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush and a professor of Law at the University of Minnesota, explains the Presidential pardon powers. 

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Halifax Mayor Mike Savage discuss the special Christmas tradition between the two cities.

Evan Solomon breaks down everything you need to know about the federal government's fiscal update. 

On today's show: 

We play Evan's full interview with Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland about the fiscal update.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh reacts to the fiscal update. 

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole shares his thoughts on the fiscal update. 

Nick Beaton, who lost his pregnant wife Kristen in the Nova Scotia mass shooting, shares what he hopes to see in the inquiry that begins today.

We take your texts and calls on if you're worried about receiving COVID-19 vaccines after other countries.  

Dr. Joe Vipond, an emergency room physician at Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary and co-founder of Masks4Canada, explains why some Calgary hospitals are being asked to conserve oxygen. 

Martin Patriquin, the Quebec correspondent for The Logic, discusses the future of Artificial Intelligence in Canada.

Evan Solomon discusses everything you need to know about the federal government's fiscal update. 

On today's show: 

Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, discusses what she wants to see in the fiscal update, and the current situation in long-term care homes across the country.

Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), explains what he wants to see in the fiscal update. 

We take your texts and calls: Is it time to reign in the deficit or keep spending on programs? 

We play Evan's full interview with Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc on vaccine distribution. 

Dr. Brian Conway, infectious diseases specialist, and medical director of the Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre, talks about the promising news on Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.  

We take your texts and calls on if it's appropriate to protest outside of a politician's home. 

Shirley Brennan, executive director of the Canadian Christmas Trees Association, explains why there may be a Christmas tree shortage this year.

Evan Solomon brings you up-to-date on the biggest issue in Canada right now: COVID-19 vaccines. 

On today's show: 

Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush and Claire O. Finkelstein, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court voting down mandatory COVID-19 restrictions on religious organizations in N.Y. 

We play Evan's interview with Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc on vaccine distribution. 

Richard Wilbanks, a Florida retiree, describes saving his puppy from an alligator's jaws.

Steve Stecklow, a U.K.-based global investigative reporter with Reuters, explains why he is volunteering for a COVID-19 vaccine trial. 

Mackenzie Gray, CTV National News producer, and Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin, break down the latest from the federal and provincial governments on vaccine distribution.  

Lisa Raitt, CPC Former MP and Deputy Leader, shares her family's struggle as her husband Bruce battles young-onset Alzheimer’s.

Evan Solomon discusses the new report by Ontario's Auditor General on the province's pandemic response. 

On today's show: 

Ontario's Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Christine Elliott, responds to the Auditor General's report.

We play Evan's full interview with Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on vaccine production. 

Amir Attaran, professor of public health and law at the University of Ottawa, explains how the Canadian government is failing on the COVID-19 vaccine portfolio. 

Sara Singh, Ontario's NDP Deputy Leader, discusses her response to the Auditor General's report. 

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

Evan Solomon discusses the rising COVID-19 cases across Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement that the country will not be the first to receive vaccines.

On today's show: 

Paul Manly, Green MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith explains why he is attending a 'Free Meng Wanzhou' event.

Pete Merrifield, Vice President of the National Police Federation, discusses why the RCMP union does not support Ottawa's gun ban. 

Evan talks about celebrating "Gotcha Day" and adopting his daughter. 

Bob Moore, CEO of El Paso Matters, a non-profit news website, explains how COVID-19 is out of control in El Paso, Texas.  

Rachel Notley, Alberta's Opposition/NDP leader, discusses the new COVID-19 restrictions coming to Alberta and Premier Kenney's absence from public briefings.

Evan Solomon discusses how the second wave of COVID-19 is impacting healthcare, mental health and businesses across the country.  

On today's show: 

Stephanie Dobbs, who used to work for Ottawa City Councillor Rick Chiarelli, discusses the allegations against Chiarelli of workplace sexual harassment and inappropriate comments. 

Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, explains how lockdowns across the country are impacting small businesses. 

We play Evan's full interview with Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement. 

We play Evan's full interview with Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. 

Dr. Joanna Henderson, the director of the Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre for Child, Youth & Family Mental Health, and the executive director of Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario, discusses how children's mental health is worsened by the pandemic. We also take your texts and calls on this issue.