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We all saw "Friends," but what if we told you it was a universal truth? New research shows two-thirds of the friends end up together. Danu Stinson, Associate professor of psychology at the University of Victoria talks about the relationship science around dating and friends.

Guest: Stephanie Nolen, the 2020-21 Atkinson Fellow in Public Policy Stephanie Nolen is on "This Matters" to talk about her extensive reporting on the impact of COVID-19 in Canada, where it hit the hardest, who fell through the cracks and what institutions created those vulnerabilities. Nolen's Atkinson series "What COVID Reveals" featuring her in-depth reporting is available at thestar.com.

Guest: Robert Cribb, Toronto Star investigative reporter and director of the Investigative Journalism Bureau at the University of Toronto The opioid crisis has been raging, with deaths surging in Toronto, climbing 80 per cent from 2019 to 2020. Now, new research shows that this city's street supply of drugs is growing more toxic, stronger and potentially more deadly with additives that make it harder to bring back people who overdose. Today on "This Matters," we look at the opioid crisis now and explain how these drugs are more dangerous than ever.

This Matters is happy to share that sports broadcaster and author Brendan Dunlop hosts "Tokyo Daily," the daily Summer Olympics podcast, also from the Toronto Star. Each day during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Brendan will recap the Canadian headlines and talk about the major stories with Star journalists on location in Japan and at home, ex-Olympians and other experts. Listen to the show every afternoon. Listen to the trailer here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Guest: Rebecca Cotter, GTA-based event specialist It is summer and many of us are gathering again, from inviting friends over for a pool party to getting together for meetings, holidays, festivals and weddings. But there are more considerations than there were before. COVID-19 has redefined how to gather safely and changed our rules of etiquette for everything from handshaking to screening to the inevitable talk with guests about vaccination status. Here's how to approach a large-scale event or a pool party at home with pandemic protocols in mind. Rebecca Cotter, GTA-based event specialist It is summer and many of us are gathering again, from inviting friends over for a pool party to getting together for meetings, holidays, festivals and weddings. But there are more considerations than there were before. COVID-19 has redefined how to gather safely and changed our rules of etiquette for everything from handshaking to screening to the inevitable talk with guests about vaccination status. Here's how to approach a large-scale event or a pool party at home with pandemic protocols in mind.

Guest: Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor at University of Toronto There are plenty of positive signs regarding COVID-19 in Canada, with vaccination rates leading the world and case counts coming down, but the fourth wave is on the horizon. There are worrying signs in several countries around the world, with some jurisdictions considering further mask mandates and lockdowns. All we know so far is that the fourth wave is going to be different, so an epidemiologist takes us through what it might look like.

Guest: Nicholas Schiavo, founder of No Conversion Canada There was an important piece of legislation brought to the Senate last month, but with senators now on summer break and the possibility of an election looming, that legislation might be lost. Bill C-6 would ban conversion therapy, a widely discredited practice that claims to change someone's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. The practice is banned in some jurisdictions, but not Canada-wide. The bill has been called a "historic piece of legislation" and if the bill dies on the order paper because of the roadblock in the Senate, some say it will only lead to more irreparable harm on LGBTQ people.

Guest: Dania Suleman, a lawyer and author from Quebec The National Council of Canadian Muslims wants the government to show they're serious about tackling violent and systemic Islamophobia. This week, the council released a list of 60 calls to action to implement policy change at a federal, provincial and local levels. The NCCM is also calling on governments to challenge Bill 21 in Quebec, the law that bans public service workers from wearing of religious symbols. Dania Suleman, a lawyer and author from Quebec, explains the impact and implications of this particular law from a Canadian Muslim woman's perspective.

Guest: John Moores, associate professor and York University Research Chair in Space Exploration In the future, we may say space tourism really began in July 2021. Following Virgin Galactic's recent successful suborbital flight, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is set to blast off and achieve an even higher orbit. With estimates that space tourism could be worth $5 billion by 2025, both billionaires are not only looking to the stars, but also at an opportunity to make it a lot closer for people who can afford to pay for the incredibly expensive ticket price.

Guest: Hannah Brown, manager of the criminal justice system reform program at Humane Canada During COVID-19, domestic violence numbers spiked to the point where we began to call it "the shadow pandemic." Alongside that, data across North America has begun to reveal "the violence link" which means that often cruelty towards the family pet is intertwined with other violence within the home. Hannah Brown, of Humane Canada explains the "violence link"–and why no one in danger should have to choose between their own personal safety and that of a much-loved pets'. Directory of shelters in Ontario with pet services: http://www.oaith.ca/assets/library/SHELTERS%20and%20PET%20SERVICES%20Oct%202018.pdf Directory of shelters in Canada and the U.S with pet services: https://safeplaceforpets.org/

Guest: Professor Nina Kohn, law professor at Syracuse University and expert on elder law and conservatorships Britney Spears is fighting to free herself from a decade-long conservatorship under her father James and yesterday, she might have reached a milestone win when a California court judge agreed to let the pop star choose her own lawyer. Today on "This Matters," we take a look at exactly how conservatorships work in the U.S. and whether a pop icon's cry for help has started an important national conversation on the need for reform on conservatorship laws.

Guest: Dr. Andrew Young, assistant professor of systematic entomology at the University of Guelph The bugs are back. With summer in full bloom and many of us enjoying the great outdoors, it's a good time to remember that there are plenty of creepy crawly critters out there. Some are really making their presence known. From cicada to tick to caterpillar moth infestations, there are plenty of insects that want to take a bite out of summer. We talk with an expert on why we are seeing some of population spikes and what are the best common sense tips when dealing with these creatures.

Guest: Sunny Handa, technology group lead at Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP Cybercrime is growing at an incredible rate. Ransomware attacks are up and according to the experts, companies are willing to pay to get their data back. Hackers are increasingly sophisticated in how they breach companies but also in the way they deal and negotiate with the companies they are attacking. We talk with a lawyer who has handled hundred of these types of cyber attacks.

Guest: Ben Spurr, The Star's transportation reporter Tax avoidance isn't tax evasion, but is it fair? A new report from the non-profit Canadians for Tax Fairness says ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft could be avoiding millions of dollars in taxes by classifying their workers as contractors instead of employees. This isn't illegal, but is it time to take a look at the rules governing corporations' tax laws? Today's episode breaks down how the report arrived at such a number, and what it means for workers, riders and even public transportation systems.

Guest: Jennifer Pagliaro, Toronto city hall reporter for the Star Toronto continues to reopen alongside the staged plan created by the Ontario government. How we progress and when reopening happens depends on many factors: vaccination rates, case numbers and other public health data. But the City of Toronto is getting ready with a 'playbook' plan for businesses, twinned with a renewed push for vaccinations in the city's marginalized communities. Today's episode takes a look into the reopening plans in the months ahead, with a sense of when Toronto will become a thriving city again.

Guest: Nadine Yousif, mental health reporter for the Star A new report by Sick Kids has revealed worryingly high rates of depression and other mental health issues in kids in the aftermath of the second wave of COVID-19. They did not just bounce back as many experts had predicted earlier. On "This Matters" today, we talk about what's next as kids prepare to return to school in the fall amid deep concerns from medical health professionals who say going back to the "old normal" might not be enough to undo the harm of pandemic-related disruptions. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe atthestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guest: Nadine Yousif, mental health reporter for the Star A new report by Sick Kids has revealed worryingly high rates of depression and other mental health issues in kids in the aftermath of the second wave of COVID-19. They did not just bounce back as many experts had predicted earlier. On "This Matters" today, we talk about what's next as kids prepare to return to school in the fall amid deep concerns from medical health professionals who say going back to the "old normal" might not be enough to undo the harm of pandemic-related disruptions. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe atthestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guest: Omar Mosleh, Edmonton-based reporter for the Star A wave of terrifying racist attacks in Alberta has the province on edge. The targets have been Muslim women, most of them Black and wearing a hijab. The Muslim community says Islamophobia and anti-Black racism have always been a problem in the province, and the pandemic might have made it worse. The Star's Edmonton-based reporter Omar Mosleh joins "This Matters" to talk about what's going on in and whether it's a snapshot of Canada's larger Islamophobia problem. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guest: Robert Cribb, investigative and foreign affairs reporter at the Toronto Star The Star's Robert Cribb speaks to "This Matters" about a recent investigative collaboration that took a deep dive into the disturbing world of the garment manufacturing industry, its global supply chain and how the pandemic has devastated workers who were working under very questionable conditions to begin with. The story was produced by reporters of the Global Reporting Centre, including academics and journalists from the Toronto Star. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guest: Kareem Clark, post-doctoral associate in neuroscience at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute With all the time in COVID-related lockdown, you and your brain are likely out of practice at social interactions. Studies and research have shown even short periods of social isolation can have detrimental effects, including our mental abilities. The good news is the brain can quickly adapt to new efforts to socialize, something to keep in mind as the world reopens and there are more opportunities to reunite. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guest: Brendan Dunlop, host of the Star's Headers and Footers UEFA Euro 2020 podcast Canada is not among the traditional superpowers of world football (or soccer, if you like). But a new generation of the brightest talents in the game — Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David — are giving Canadian footy fans a reason to dream of competing with the biggest names and nations of the beautiful game. It's been over 30 years since Canada's men's national team made it to the World Cup. Can they land a spot in next year's tournament? We talk about the highs and lows of Canadian football, the growth of the game in Canada and why the years ahead might be the best to come. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guests: Ontario NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa, and Samanta Krishnapillai, founder of On Canada Project The calls to cancel Canada Day are loud. After more than 1,000 bodies of Indigenous children have been found in unmarked graves at former residential schools, many are questioning whether it is appropriate to celebrate national pride while a deep national trauma is ongoing and being reckoned with. After multiple Canadian cities have cancelled their festivities, should Canada Day be cancelled nation-wide? Is this a moment, not for fireworks, but for deep reflection, conversation and action over Canada's colonial history and present reality?

Guest: Erin Benjamin, president and CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association With over 85 entertainment venues closed across the country during this pandemic, the people behind the concert halls and performance spaces that managed to survive repeated lockdowns are now cautiously optimistic that business can get back to normal. But there is still a long way to go with a confusing patchwork set of rules across the country. You can't just turn performances on like a tap, but the bands (and plays, ballet, symphony and more) should be playing on soon. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

With eye doctors embroiled in a pay dispute with the Ontario government over what OHIP covers of an annual eye exam, the province's optometrists have threatened to not accept OHIP-covered patients — which most affects patients under 18 and above 65 — come September unless the province agrees to legally-binding negotiations on the issue. Dr. Salaba joins us to explain the doctor's case. Guest: Dr. Sheldon Salaba, Hamilton-based optometrist and president of the Ontario Association of Optometrists

June is Pride month. It's a month that is a celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, a recognition of a decades-long struggle for rights and equality and a reminder that this struggle is ongoing. Brian Bradley joins on "This Matters" to talk about how that struggle is going in Hamilton, Ont., two years after Pride Hamilton organizers had to grapple with violent hate by far-right groups and questionable response from their local police service to protect them. They're taking their fight all the way to the human rights tribunal and making history along the way. Guest: Brian Bradley, Digital Producer, Toronto Star If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Most of us knows someone who mistrusts some element of the COVID-19 vaccine. Access, miscommunication, cultural barriers and the historic traumas that some communities have associated with the health system are all factors behind that mistrust. Data shows that more than a quarter of Canadians have yet to get their first dose. So, how are vaccine advocates working towards turning a "maybe" into a "hell yes?" Dr. Tajinder Kaura joins me on "This Matters" to explain. Guest: Dr. Tajinder Kaura, ER physician in Peel Region, member of South Asian COVID-19 Task Force and the This is Our Shot campaign

While there are fresh concerns over the Delta Plus variant of COVID, the Delta variant itself is reaching a tipping point in Ontario. For much of the pandemic, Canada has lagged a few weeks behind the UK in cases — but what happens across the Atlantic, usually happens here. We look into the latest data in the UK, explain why Delta spreads so quickly and what Canada should be learning now. Guests: Health reporter Jennifer Yang and Investigative reporter Kenyon Wallace, Toronto Star If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

COVID vaccines approved and circulated by Health Canada — Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca — are safe and effective, but one of these is not like the other. AstraZeneca is a viral vector vaccine and it has faced waves of bad press, poor communication and changing guidelines. Many question its use. In a time of reopening and specific restrictions, why is an effective vaccine that millions of Canadians have received getting short shrifted? What happens to the thousands of AZ doses Canada still has available? Guests: May Warren and Alex Boyd, Toronto Star reporters on COVID and vaccines If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Kofi Hope and Zahra Ebrahim, co-founders of Monumental and part of a team leading the AllOut campaign, join "This Matters" to talk about the systemic barriers that lead to a lack of representation of racialized communities in the Canadian outdoors, how this fuels damaging stereotypes and the growing movement to get more Indigenous, Black and people of colour outside. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

In the works for almost four years, reporter Kevin Donovan's five-part series "Death in a Small Town" explores the death of a child and the turmoil it plunged his family into. Nathaniel McLellan was 15-months-old and acting strangely at his daycare when his parents, Rose-Anne and Kent McLellan, were summoned to take him to the hospital. What followed was a tumultuous journey of a seemingly tunnel visioned investigation, conflicting medical reports and a family's ongoing fight for justice. Kevin Donovan joins "This Matters" to discuss the story and add some personal commentary to the investigation.

It was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who said "young people aren't facing a housing problem, they're facing a housing crisis." The red hot real estate market has seen growth at a record pace, and many young and first-time buyers have found themselves priced out of buying a home. To address that, the government recently made changes to the mortgage stress test. We take a look at the test, and many of the issues facing those who are trying to buy a home in this market.

For the first time in its history, the Ontario provincial government invoked the "notwithstanding" clause to override the courts on a campaign law that was deemed unconstitutional by an Ontario Superior Court judge. The Ford government's critics call the usage of the clause an attack on democracy and an effort to silence Premier Doug Ford's opposition. Today we dive into how this "nuclear option" works, why the Ontario government flexed it's power and if it could end up paying a price for it at election time. Guest: Robert Benzie, The Star's Queen's Park bureau chief If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters

With the rise of the worrisome Delta variant, Ontario is accelerating second doses of COVID vaccines in hot spots across the province, as well as shortening the length between doses from 12 to eight weeks for people who got AstraZeneca as their first shot. In addition, some have a choice on their hands as vaccine mixing is also now allowed, including for those who have had AstraZeneca. Yet with mixing and matching, there is also mixed messaging. Today we talk with a professional science communicator about how to handle the infodemic, and everything you need to know about getting a second dose. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Political leaders have publicly condemned the murders of a Muslim family in London, Ont. Terrorism charges have been brought against the alleged killer. But many Muslim Canadians say words are no longer enough, action must be taken to prevent more hate crimes. From fierce opposition against Motion 103, a motion in the provincial legislature to recognize the need to quell the increasing public climate of hate and fear and condemn all forms of systemic racism and religious discrimination, to the bill forbidding teachers, police officers and many government officials from wearing religious symbols in Quebec, anti-Muslim hatred and sentiments have seeped into Canadian institutions and politics. We speak to Iqra Khalid, the Liberal MP who authored Motion 103, on what the work of dismantling Islamophobia in Canada means. For those experiencing grief, confusion and trauma as a result of these events, Naseeha provides mental health tools to the Muslim community. You can call for support at 1-866-627-3342

Guest: Edward Keenan, the Toronto Star's Washington Bureau Chief While former president Donald Trump has effectively been muzzled on social media, his power and influence continue to grow as Republicans line up behind the man who still casts a long shadow over the party. His Big Lie — that the last election was rigged so he wouldn't win — continues to gain support across the GOP's base, and is being used to fuel restrictive voting bills in several states, prompting experts to warn that American democracy is at a breaking point. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guest: Noor Javed, Toronto Star reporter Muslim Canadians have felt profound grief in the wake of the hateful attack in London that left four members of the Afzaal family dead, and one 9-year-old boy orphaned. There is also a sense of betrayal and anger that despite political promises and platitudes, Islamophobia continues to rise in Canada, unchecked. Toronto Star reporter Noor Javed joins "This Matters" to talk about her frustration and fears, sentiments shared by many Muslim women and families across Canada right now. For those experiencing grief, confusion and trauma as a result of these events, Naseeha provides mental health tools to the Muslim community. You can call for support at 1-866-627-3342

Guest: Hayden King, educator and director of the Yellowhead Institute It was a powerful image seen across Canada: the statue of Egerton Ryerson, chief architect of the residential school system, torn down at the namesake university campus in Toronto. More than 300 signatures from students, faculty and associate deans from Ryerson University back the sentiment behind the event. They want the name to be abolished and (for now) replaced as "X University." The pressure continues to mount after the discovery of remains of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school site in Kamloops, B.C. We dive into why this fight at one university campus is a reflection of the much bigger reckoning of truth and decolonization in Canada.

Guest: Dr. Fahad Razak, epidemiologist and internist at St. Michael's Hospital, and member of Ontario's Science Advisory Table With 58 per cent of Canadians (and counting) having received a first dose of a COVID vaccine, many are eagerly diving into a "one-dose" summer. Now, Ontario is moving up its Step 1 reopening plans and with more vaccine shipments on the way, it will be a "two-dose" vaccinated summer for some. Today, we answer the many questions for the months ahead. How much protection does one jab give you? What does a safe reopening look like? When can we travel again? If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guest: Karon Liu, food reporter for the Toronto Star What's going on with Canadian butter? For more than a year, hawk-eyed bakers, chefs and food experts stuck at home have noticed something odd, a hypothesis that has morphed into a low-stakes but viral conspiracy theory: the butter we're now using is physically firmer and melts slower. Is this true? How would we prove or disprove 'Buttergate'? Toronto Star's food reporter takes us down the winding path of food scientists, palm oil plantations, dairy farms and the ultimate arbiter of butter: his dad. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

It sounds counterintuitive, but according to some research, more restaurants opened than closed in Toronto during the pandemic. Data from Yelp, found by Shauna Brail and her team for the Toronto: After the First Wave project, tells a different side of the restaurant story than we typically hear about this struggling sector. As Ontario looks to reopen, we discuss what will that look like for diners and an industry that is trying to get back to normal. Guests: Shauna Brail, urban planner and associate professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga Institute for Management and Innovation and Karon Liu, Food Reporter at The Star If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guest: Ed Tubb, Toronto Star journalist focused on COVID-19 data With declining case counts and other positives indicators, it looks as though Ontario might have finally turned the corner of the devastating third wave. With rumours of the province potentially opening earlier than expected, there may be better days on the horizon. But not all the numbers are rosy. There are signs pointing to the rise of one of the more transmissible COVID variants becoming the dominant strain here. There are also those who are slow and hesitating to get vaccines, which slows progress. Today, we look at the most recent data to get an accurate of picture of where Ontario is at this moment. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters

An Indigenous archaeologist reflects on the discovery in Kamloops, explains how radar technology helps find burial sites in a culturally respectful way and the reckoning that will follow in finding the full truth behind Canada's residential school system. Guest: Kisha Supernant, Director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology and associate professor at the University of Alberta

The horrific discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 215 Indigenous children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation grounds is a glaring reminder of Canada's racist legacy and a country's shame. Cree/Iroquois/French human rights journalist Brandi Morin joins "This Matters" host Saba Eitizaz to discuss the enduring trauma of Canada's residential school system, why many Canadians didn't grow up learning about it and whether truth and reconciliation can really take place without a reckoning with history and continuing racism. A warning that the following discussion might be distressing to some listeners. The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of a residential school experience. Support is available at 1-866-925-4419. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Ontario law gives people facing domestic violence, abuse and trafficking priority access to social housing. Those applications spiked by more than 50 per cent last year — a disturbing reflection of the violence that erupted during the pandemic. The Star's affordable housing reporter Victoria Gibson is on "This Matters" to talk about these soaring numbers, how important stable housing is for survivors of domestic and how tricky it might be to actually find it. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guest: Shawn Micallef, contributing columnist on Toronto and urbanism, Toronto Star Public parks and city streets have been a lifeline for Torontonians, cooped up in their homes and apartments, throughout the pandemic. But there's a hitch to being outside: when nature calls, where do you "go?" The access to public bathrooms (or lack thereof) in Toronto has become glaring, especially with closed stores, cafes and restaurants, changing the way people spend their time outdoors. We explore how this one issue is a symptom of a bigger and more insidious problem in Toronto: who gets the right to enjoy public space and who gets left out?

Ontario's first Poet Laureate, spoken word artist Randell Adjei is on "This Matters" to talk about his life, his work and his plans to bring beauty and poetry into our lives during these exceptionally dark times of the pandemic—and shares some of his tremendous talent and poetry with us. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

Guests: Anoosha Keshav, Grade 12 student and Kim Moran, CEO, Children's Mental Health Ontario Ontario is slowly reopening and the school year is coming to its close. For the high school graduating class of 2021, it looks like some form of video conferencing solution for a virtual graduation ceremony is on the table as their final send-off. For one student, that is not good enough, so she started a Change.org petition that garnered thousands of signatures asking for and suggesting ways to hold a safe graduation ceremony outside.

Guest: Sara Mojtehedzadeh, Toronto Star's Work and Wealth Reporter In COVID's third wave, workplaces are the single largest outbreak settings, according to Ontario's provincial data. More than 23,500 Ontarians have contracted COVID from work, many of them in industries like warehousing, manufacturing and food processing, the very sectors helping support millions through the pandemic. 15 months on, what's our big blindspot in how to slow down transmission? Is there a fundamental misunderstanding by the province and by businesses, in how COVID actually spreads? We explore how aerosol and ventilation could be the key to safe workplaces.

Guest: Edward Keenan, The Star's Washington Bureau Chief. New York, America's biggest city, officially reopened this week after a year of devastation, grief and loss as one of the worst hit cities by the COVID pandemic. Edward Keenan, The Star's Washington Bureau Chief, was in the Big Apple to capture all the post-lockdown joy and he joins "This Matters" to tell us about what their post-pandemic world is like and whether Canadians can hope to see the same happening in their near future.

An Ontario judge has recently ruled that an employee of an ophthalmic clinic who was laid off early in the pandemic was actually terminated, and eligible to sue for constructive dismissal. Some legal experts have been predicting this all along and say this could mean thousands of lawsuits in the coming years after so many lost their jobs last year. On today's episode of "This Matters," we try to understand what this means, what it means for those out of work and if thousands of employers could now be on the hook. Guest: Rosa Saba, Business Reporter, Toronto Star