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Guest: Peter Edwards, crime reporter The theft of $20 million in gold and other high-end items from Pearson airport was likely a well-planned professional job, but authorities are tight lipped about what happened so we are left to only speculate. To gain insight, long-time organized crime journalist Peter Edwards reached out to a former professional criminal (who did prison time for his role in a securities heist) to discuss how such a heist could happen at Canada's largest airport. Edwards takes us through what it takes to pull something like this off and compares the incident to other high profile and bizarre heists in Canadian history. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: Soundstripe

Guest: Stephanie Levitz, federal politics reporter Over 100,000 federal civil servants went on strike on April 19, impacting government services like passport offices, immigration support and the Canada Revenue Agency. The issues include higher wages, remote work, seniority rights and contract workers. A week later, there was motion in addressing some of these, but the union says it has "compromised" on its significant wage demand. Meanwhile, political leaders in Ottawa are using this strike as a way to speak to the labour vote and are walking a very fine line. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio Sources: Global News

Guest: Steve McKinley, Atlantic correspondent Nurses are in demand across the country, so much so some provinces are offering perks like cash incentives to entice them to come work and live there. While this is good for people in the profession, will it actually work to bring people back to the job or just result in a more unequal landscape across the country? This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

Guests: The Toronto Star All-Star Opinionator Panel, featuring columnists Emma Teitel, Shawn Micallef, Matt Elliott and host Edward Keenan After a snooze of an election in October, Toronto thought it was in for four more years of John Tory's bland inevitability. One career-ending political scandal later, the city has been thrust back into a wide-open campaign for the top job at city hall, one that's drawn more than 50 contenders with no clear front-runner. With a handful of names that jump to the top of the list and a few key issues that appear likely to dominate people's attention, it is conceivable that the weakest election mandate in Toronto history could give us the most powerful mayor we've ever had. This episode was produced by Edward Keenan, Crawford Blair and JP Fozo.

Guest: Kenyon Wallace, investigative reporter Malcom Madsen went missing in Mexico in 2018, and when the authorities did little to pursue an investigation, his daughter, Brooke Mullins, took matters into her own hands. What followed was a true crime tale of private investigation, damning evidence and dealing with the varying interests of authority figures in a search for justice. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

Two years ago, Cowessess First Nation announced the discovery of 715 unmarked graves near the site of a former residential school. The news shocked the world and ignited a national conversation on Canada's colonial history. At the centre was Chief Cadmus Delorme, a young and vibrant leader, who came to office wanting to show that an Indigenous world view could work with, and even improve, Western-style development. Delorme had no idea that he would become the centre of a national reckoning on residential schools. He joins the podcast to discuss what it means to lead a modern first nation and why he's stepping down after seven years. Audio sources: CBC, CPAC, Global News This episode was produced by Alex Boyd, Alexis Green and Paolo Marques.

Guest: Robert Benzie, Queen's Park bureau chief Redevelopment at Ontario Place just took an "experimental" turn. The Ontario Science Centre will now be moving to the waterfront site, entwining the futures for these two institutions and tourist draws. There's plenty of push back, from people in the science centre's current neighbourhood to Toronto mayoral candidates and citizens who disagree with the province's plans. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: Global News, CityNews, CP24 and CBC

Guests: Kris Rushowy, Queen's Park reporter, and Matt Bradley, teacher and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program co-ordinator Ontario is facing a skilled trades shortage and is looking at changing the education system to get more students thinking about, and working in, these fields. There are many issues to tackle, including how these fields are promoted and finding capable trades teachers. As well, some critics also worry that literacy and numeracy skills would suffer if these mandatory classes are adjusted. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

Guest: Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Col. Jeremy Hansen, a CAF fighter pilot and Canadian Space Agency astronaut, has been named to NASA's Artemis II mission, the first scheduled crewed mission of the Space Launch System with the Orion spacecraft. It will leave Earth's orbit and perform a lunar flyby, the first time people have travelled by the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972 and the first time a Canadian has reached deep space. It's an ambitious flight, an assignment he says he is still getting his head around as he pulls from all of his experiences to prepare. Why should this mission get Canada's attention and why is it important? What is Canada doing in space? The rookie space flyer explains. This episode was produced by Raju Mudhar, Brian Bradley and Paulo Marques. Audio sources: NASA

Guest: Stephanie Carvin, associate professor at Carleton University and former national security analyst According to leaked documents from the Pentagon, a Canadian pipeline was successfully hacked in February. The FBI has arrested the suspected leaker, but the information is out there and could have wide-reaching ramifications, especially for the war in Ukraine. Today, we are joined by national security expert Stephanie Carvin to discuss what the leaks say about the security of Canadian infrastructure. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

On this episode of This Matters we bring you a bonus episode of The Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman. Chief investigative reporter Kevin Donovan brings you along for the ride as he and the Toronto Star argue in the courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada, to unseal documents related to the Sherman homicide investigation, and the multi-billion dollar estate of Honey and Barry Sherman, which the police say is part of their probe. You can currently listen to episodes 1, 2, and 3 (4 is available for subscribers) of The Billionaire Murders wherever you get your podcasts, with new episodes dropping every Friday.

Guest: David Rider, City Hall bureau chief Ontario Place is becoming an election issue in the Toronto mayoral byelection. It is early days, but the province's controversial plans to redevelop the waterfront site is something candidates are already using to stake out their ideological turf while also signalling how they plan to deal with the Ontario government and Premier Doug Ford. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: CityNews

Guest: Megan Ogilvie, health reporter More than 6.5 million adult Canadian do not have a primary care practitioner, like a family doctor. There have been several reports pointing to this gap of access to medical care with a number of recommendations to help solve the problem and create more equitable access to health care for everyone. Megan Ogilvie, the Star's health reporter, joins "This Matters" to talk about the issue. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

Guest: Nicholas Keung, immigration reporter When forty per cent of farm operators retire in the next decade, an influx of skilled labourers will be needed to fill the gap. A new report says targeted immigration is one step to keep the sector sustainable, but it also calls for a better understanding of the needs of the agricultural business sector to attract more workers. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

Today, we're bringing you an episode of It's Political with Althia Raj. This week on "It's Political," we mark April's high religious holidays, such as Easter, Ramadan, Passover and Vaisakhi, with a conversation on faith and politics. How it influences MPs' policy positions, where they believe the line between state and church should be drawn, and the impact of political parties using religion as a wedge. First, we'll look at the rising numbers of religious hate crimes and a new report by Cardus that suggests Canadians have polarizing views on religion. Canada's former ambassador for religious freedom, Andrew Bennett, will walk us through his research. Then, we'll hear from Amira Elghawaby, the Trudeau government's recent appointee as Canada's special representative on combatting Islamophobia, on why she believes her role is necessary. After, we'll sit down with Liberal MP Iqra Khalid, Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu, NDP MP Daniel Blaikie and Liberal MP Anthony Housefather for a conversation on how their faith influences their politics. In this episode: Mississauga—Erin Mills MP Iqra Khalid, Sarnia—Lambton MP Marilyn Gladu, Mount Royal MP Anthony Housefather, Elmwood—Transcona MP Daniel Blaikie, Andrew Bennet, Cardus' program director of Faith Communities, Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia of Canada. Hosted by Althia Raj. Some of the clips this week were sourced from: CPAC, the House of Commons, the Senate, CBC, CP24, BBC, CityNews, CTV, Andrew Scheer's Facebook page, Global "It's Political" is produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein. Kevin Sexton mixed the program. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

Guest: Kate Allen, climate change reporter Chlorofluorocarbons, a.ka. CFCs, are chemicals that were used in all kinds of household items in the 70s and 80s, but they were found to be causing a massive hole in the Earth's ozone layer. The world committed to act and their use was banned. The ozone layer is now healing, but new research shows that some CFC levels are mysteriously rising. What does that mean and what will the impact be on the environment? This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

Guest: Lex Harvey, transportation reporter Violence on transit is an issue that is plaguing cities across North America, including Toronto. Answers to problems have not been clear. In fact, Toronto's temporary solution to introduce more policing has now ended. What are other cities doing? Authorities in New York doubled down with policing while Philadelphia took a more supportive, service approach. What can Toronto learn? This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

Guest: Christina Clark-Kazak, associate professor in the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa In the aftermath of U.S. President Joe Biden's recent visit to Canada, changes were made to the Safe Third Country Agreement, a key immigration policy to close a loophole that enabled migrants to claim asylum in the U.S. or Canada through unofficial ports of entry. After Roxham Road acted as unofficial route into Quebec for over 40,000 migrants last year, the route is now closed and experts fear this will only drive people to take more dangerous paths. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio source: CBC and CTV

Guest: Steve McKinley, Atlantic correspondent After two and a half years and more than $20 million, the Mass Casualty Commission inquiry has released its final report, looking back on the worst mass shooting in Canadian history. The 130 recommendations within envision a full overhaul of Canada's national police force, a strengthening of gun control laws, and more attention to preventing gender-based and domestic violence. Steve McKinley, the Star's Atlantic correspondent, joins "This Matters" to talk about RCMP failures and inadequacies surrounding the massacre that left 22 victims dead in Nova Scotia three years ago. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, JP Fozo and Paulo Marques Audio Sources: CBC, CPAC

Guest: Jennifer Pagliaro, crime reporter In December, eight teenage girls were accused of allegedly swarming and killing a man in downtown Toronto. This shocking crime is now making its way through the criminal justice system, and due to the ages of the suspects, there are limits on what can be reported on the crime. Jennifer Pagliaro, a crime reporter for the Star, has been following the case through bail hearings, and joins us to tell what she can and can't say about this incident and what it says about the escalation of young people perpetrating more serious crimes in the Greater Toronto Area. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

With the start of the Jays season, This Matters is broadcasting today's opening day episode of Deep Left Field from the Star's Mike Wilner. Guests: Blue Jays Opening Day starter Alek Manoah, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., right fielder George Springer, closer Jordan Romano and catcher Danny Jansen. This week in Deep Left Field, it's the Opening Day Extravaganza! We kick off our third year of the podcast by setting up the season with some of the most important players on the Jays' roster as they look to win the AL East for the first time since 2015. Opening Day starter Alek Manoah, leadoff hitter George Springer and slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. talk about building off last season and just how good this team can be in 2023, then Jordan Romano and Danny Jansen team up to give us the rundown on the team and tell us how many times they'll be shaking hands at the end of games this year.

Guest: Tonda MacCharles, Ottawa Bureau Chief The new federal budget spends $497 billion in all manner of ways, with a host of new green incentives, a grocery rebate for some Canadians and a dental care plan for others. The rich will be taxed more, there is money for the development of a lunar rover vehicle but there is no allotment to help bail out Toronto from its budget shortfall. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: CBC and CPAC

Guest: Christine Dobby, business reporter Scam calls are an annoying and growing problem that cost Canadians $57 million in losses last year. With a technological arms race between con artists, phone companies and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), there is no clear path to stop calls. Some will always get through, making awareness one of the best tools to make sure you don't get taken. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio source: @AlecBenfica on YouTube

Guest: Noor Javed, staff reporter Peel Region is being studied for potential governance changes and Mississauga wants out. The city is the economic powerhouse of the region and feels it pays for services in Brampton and Caledon that could be repurposed to its own causes. Brampton and Caledon worry dividing shared infrastructure and services like utilities could be costly and cumbersome. Amalgamating all three municipalities is also potentially on the table. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: CP24, CBC, City of Mississauga and Twitter (@BonnieCrombie)

Guest: Robert Benzie, Queen's Park bureau chief Ontario's record-breaking $204.7 billion spending plan spreads money around to a lot of places, injecting dollars in health care, education and a number of programs, including Indigenous mental health. That said, critics feel there is little to help people who are struggling with the high cost of living and inflation. The Ford government says this budget puts the province on track to balance the books next year, but at what cost? This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: Government of Ontario

Guest: David Rider, City Hall bureau chief The mayoral byelection is June 26 and already it is looking like this will be the most wide-open competition for the city's top job in years. Candidates of all political stripes and types of notoriety have said they intend to, or are considering, running. The list already includes current councillor Josh Matlow, former councillor Ana Bailão, former Toronto police chief Mark Saunders and Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter, with more big names expected to throw their hats in the ring. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: CP24 and CityNews

Guest: Moira Welsh, Toronto Star journalist leading The Third Act project A growing number of older women are facing poverty in Canada. It is a situation that can be brutally isolating as well as physically and emotionally exhausting. According to government data, it is also an issue affecting more women in their senior years than men. Journalist Moira Welsh, author of "Happily Ever Older: Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care," joins the podcast to discuss her latest story. It is part "The Third Act," a Toronto Star partnership with the National Institute On Ageing that pushes Canada to do better for its older adults. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Brian Bradley and Paolo Marques.

Guest: Alyshah Hasham, City Hall reporter Toronto's Gardiner Expressway is a perennial debate from all directions, and just as the mayoral race gets underway, we have arrived at the debate about the $1.2-billion future of the eastern section. Josh Matlow, a city councillor and recently-confirmed mayoral contender to replace John Tory, says going forward would be a "historic mistake" and, along with a handful of community groups, is urging for an updated accounting of the cost of the plan with an eye to maybe shelve it. Other mayoral contenders are also beginning to speak up on what may possibly be a key election issue. Today we talk about our love/hate relationship with the Gardiner and why this debate runs through the heart of what this city means to us. Audio sources: CTV and CityNews

Guest: Chay Ornthanalai, associate professor at the Rotman School of Management Silicon Valley Bank was the 16th largest bank in the United States yet, in less than two days, it collapsed and marked the single largest American banking failure since the financial crisis of 2008. Ripple effects from SVB's collapse continue to hit similar institutions, have reached Credit Suisse Group (itself moving to sell) and ignited a political blame game. Chay Ornthanalai, an associate professor at the Rotman School of Management, joins "This Matters" to explain what went wrong and explore why it is unlikely for such failures to happen in Canada. This episode was produced by Brian Bradley and Paulo Marques.

Guest: Allan Woods, staff reporter Just as Roxham Road in Quebec became a crossing point for thousands of migrants hoping to enter Canada to avoid deportation in the United States, a new northern border phenomenon has people from countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and India using Canada as an entry point to the U.S., often making a perilous journey. Called "southbounders" by the RCMP, officials on both sides of the border say there has been a sharp spike in the number of people attempting this dangerous crossing. Republicans are leveraging the issue as political fuel and now cross-border issues are expected to feature heavily in the U.S. President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Canada next week. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Paulo Marques.

Guest: Caitlin Chin, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC The social media app TikTok has attracted billions of users but concerns have grown over its roots in China and countries around the world, including Canada, have banned TikTok from government devices. Now, in the last 24 hours, the Biden administration has escalated a heated debate on TikTok's security implications by issuing an ultimatum to the company: sell TikTok or be banned. We look at how the trendiest social platform of this generation ended up at the centre of an uproar involving national security, political panic and a serious ultimatum by the American president. Audio sources: CNN, CNBC, NBC This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Alexis Green and Paulo Marques.

Guest: Rob Cribb, investigative reporter and director of the Investigative Journalism Bureau Hate is on the rise on university and college campuses across the country. Wanting data, The Star and the University of Toronto's Investigative Journalism Bureau sent requests to over 80 schools across Canada to find out how they track and deal with racist, homophobic and other hate-motivated incidents. The picture that came back is troubling but also incomplete, as both students and some administrations look for answers to this growing problem. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: Global News

Guest: Matt Juniper, associate partner at PRAXIS Last year, the largest ever global trial of a four-day work week began in the midst of a work culture reckoning and a pandemic. Companies across the world, including dozens across the U.S and Canada, signed up and now, the results are in. Companies are commiting to the four-day work week model. Matt Juniper, associate partner at full service marketing communications agency PRAXIS, shares some compelling insights. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Paulo Marques.

Today, we're bringing you an episode of It's Political with Althia Raj. Althia takes stock of the supply and confidence agreement the Liberals and NDP agreed to last March. In exchange for supporting the Liberal government on confidence matters until June 2025, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh received assurances Ottawa would enact a dental care program for low and middle income Canadians, as well as move ahead on a number of shared priorities, such as pharmacare, housing, climate change and reconciliation with Canada's Indigenous Peoples. One year later, how have things panned out? In this episode: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, former MP David Christopherson, former NDP director of issues management Ian Wayne, former NDP national director Karl Bélanger, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, long-time New Democrat Dennis Van Meer, Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan. Hosted by Althia Raj. Some of the clips this week were sourced from the CPAC, the House of Commons, CBC and CTV. "It's Political" is produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein. Kevin Sexton mixed the program. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

Guest: Robyn Paul, Retool the Ring At the end of their education, engineers receive a coveted ring in a ceremony full of symbolism, steeped in secrecy. It is called The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer and it has come under fire for failing to reflect the contemporary views and face of engineering in Canada.Retool the Ring, an informal organization, is part of the drive for that change, claiming the ritual contains "outdated and harmful world views, including colonialism, racism and sexism." Robyn Paul, a co-facilitator, joins "This Matters" to explain. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Paulo Marques.

Guest: Alex Boyd, staff reporter The 15-minute city has long been an urban planning ideal, where people lived close to everything they need. It has recently become twisted by those who feel it might be something that could lead to the next lockdown, sparking protests online and in cities across the world, including in Canada. How did a seemingly benign planning theory become so controversial? This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: CityNews, @T_seaward on Twitter and @andrewknack on TikTok.

Guest: Victoria Gibson, Affordable Housing reporter Sometimes even beloved neighbours and friends can slip away unnoticed at life's end, with their memory frozen in time. That's what happened to Charles Parris, 81, of Henry Street in Grange Park. He died at home, remains quietly buried, but worldly belongings remained. For 10 months, his Toronto Community Housing Corp. apartment sat uninhabited despite a raging housing crisis. Such vacancy limbo seems to be connected to another growing problem — an increasing number of unclaimed bodies. Victoria Gibson tells a haunting story on "This Matters." This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Paulo Marques.

Guest: Kris Rushowy and Isabel Teotonio, reporters Administrators, teachers and students connected to Oakville Trafalgar High School have been subject to bomb threats (as recently as February), death threats and police activity in recent months after photos of educator Kayla Lemieux made international headlines and left parents unnerved by action from the Halton District School Board. As the situation escalates, sudents say they feel unsafe and their learning environment is disrupted while the board scrambles to get support for a new "professionalism policy" and hire an outside adviser to help manage the uproar. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Paulo Marques. Audio Sources: CHCH News, Twitter

Guest: Megan Ogilvie and Kenyon Wallace, reporters A group of orthopedic surgeons is leasing operating rooms from Ottawa's biggest hospital. It's a controversial move that the company says will help alleviate surgery wait-times in the province. But health care advocates are concerned and want more information about the arrangement. Why is a private corporation operating inside a public hospital? And will we see more of this in the future? This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: Global News and CPAC

Guest: Peter Edwards, crime reporter Canada's list of most wanted fugitives lives at Boloprogram.org ("bolo" meaning "be on the lookout"). These criminals are being hunted by authorities, both here and around the world. Currently, there is a $250,000 bounty for information leading to the capture of Rabih Alkhalil, a convicted multi-murderer who walked away from a British Columbia prison last July in a dramatic and daring escape. Peter Edwards has written a book about these criminals and joins "This Matters" to share his expertise. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.

Guest: Tonda MacCharles, Ottawa Bureau Chief Ottawa is buzzing over news about the possibility of foreign interference in the last two federal elections. While government officials say those elections were free and fair, several reports and specific allegations of such attempts has Parliament looking at the issue. As top security officials testify, Canada's election watchdog confirmed it is launching an investigation, while others call for a public inquiry. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: Canadian Press, CPAC, CBC, Global News

Guest: Megan Ogilvie, Health Reporter Last year, a group of doctors anonymously made serious allegations of abuse of power by hospital leadership at Trillium Health Partners. It triggered an independent investigation and the findings have finally been made public a year later. While the report said there wasn't enough information to substantiate some of the more serious claims, it did lay out a series of recommendations on how to improve the workplace culture. Trillium Health Partners has always strongly disputed these allegations and repeatedly said it welcomed the third-party investigation. We take a look at the timeline of events and what has happened since. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Paulo Marques.

Guest: Raisa Patel is a reporter in the Star's Ottawa Bureau Google has been conducting a secret test that filters out online news results for a small percentage of Canadians as a result of their concerns over Bill C-18, the Online News Act. This has raised the ire of several government officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and now the company's top executives have been summoned to appear before a Parliamentary Committee to discuss the search engine giant's actions. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar

Guest: Jim Rankin, Toronto Star reporter There finally might be a way to track a long-standing dark side of Canada's criminal justice system — the issue of wrongful convictions — through a new database. It's hard to put a number to just how many people are languishing behind bars for something they did not do. The launch of a new database by the Canadian Registry of Wrongful Convictions could help pave the way for reforms just as the government introduces long awaited legislation that aims to make it easier and quicker for people who may have been wrongfully convicted to have their cases reviewed. Star reporter Jim Rankin talks joins to discuss. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Paulo Marques.

Guest: Alex Boyd is a reporter in the Star's Calgary Bureau. It has been almost two years since Justin Trudeau committed to sharing Canada's vaccines with the world. Two years later, the results are in. By New Years day 2023, Canada had donated the equivalent of 196 million doses. That's four million shy of its 200 million target. Government officials have celebrated the milestone, but there are many asking, could Canada have done more? Audio Sources: Global News This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Raju Mudhar and Paolo Marques.

Guest: Patrick O'Rourke, Mobilesyrup.com Editor-in-Chief Netflix's crackdown on password sharing arrived in Canada this week, with the streaming service warning users who let others mooch off their accounts that they could be paying more for sharing. There are still lots of questions about how this will all work, and whether consumers will pay up or cancel the service in retaliation. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: CTV

Guest: Bruce Arthur, sports writer and Star columnist Canada's national women's soccer team is playing in the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Fla. this week, an important warm-up event in the lead-up to the World Cup five months from now. Instead of wearing red and white jerseys during our national anthem, the team has been wearing purple T-shirts, emblazoned with the words "Enough is Enough." The protest is the latest in an ongoing and increasingly tense labour dispute with Canada Soccer, the team's governing body. The colour purple symbolizes gender equality and is a nod to the team's fight to be paid and treated equally to the men's national team. Audio Sources: ESPN, Sportsnet and TSN This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Raju Mudhar and Paolo Marques.

Guest: Charles Burton, Senior Fellow from Macdonald-Laurier Institute When the alleged Chinese spy balloon floated across the United States earlier this month, it ignited a firestorm of concern about Beijing's surveillance program. U.S. President Joe Biden called it a violation of U.S. sovereignty while, after other unidentified objects over North American airspace became of interest, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged "a very serious situation." The reaction spoke volumes about U.S. and Canadian concerns, while Beijing insisted the initial white orb was an errant civilian airship. Charles Burton, a Senior Fellow from Macdonald-Laurier Institute and expert in China-Canada relations, joins "This Matters" to discuss what we've seen in the skies, surveillance technology and the state of our relationships with China. Audio sources: Warner Bros. Television

This Matters would like to introduce a new podcast from the Toronto Star, by playing episode 1 of "The Billionaire Murders: The hunt for the killers of Honey and Barry Sherman." Episode 2: The Bodies is available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Episode 1: The Man on the Inside Where are Honey and Barry Sherman? It's a typical day for these eccentric billionaires but they're not answering the phone. After a gruesome discovery, the Sherman children decide to tear down the mansion where they grew up. Before wreckers arrive, a mysterious intruder discovers signs of an investigation gone wrong. This series probes the strange case of the famous Toronto couple who were found strangled in their north Toronto home in 2017. For five years, Kevin Donovan has covered the case for the Star, fought court battles to access documents on the police investigation and the Shermans and their estate, and wrote a book about it.

Guest: Ali Mustafa, Istanbul-based correspondent for TRT World The United Nations has launched an appeal for $1 billion in aid to help victims in Turkey as the country reels from massive decimation and displacement after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the Syrian border and left over 40,000 dead. As hope is running out for survivors, questions have arisen about why the earthquake was so deadly in a region that's prone to them. Had the government not taken proactive steps? Could an unprecedented tragedy that might take generations to process change the entire political landscape of Turkey? This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Brian Bradley and Paolo Marques.