'You adapt,' Lisa LaFlamme says after CTV split

Seven months after being let go as the anchor of CTV National News, Lisa LaFlamme talks to CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault about her highly publicized exit and why she’s optimistic about her next chapter.
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[@heyespeter]

As an 85 year old, white haired Canadian man, I love being in Asia where my colour of hair means I have wisdom, knowledge and experiences which younger folk don't have. I'm treated with so much respect. In the West it seems to me that grey hair, white hair or no hair means your brains have gone. Ms. LaFlamme is the kind of journalist we need - she thinks before she speaks and is thoughtful and professional; sadly it seems that CTV/Bell don't think that's important. I won't be watching CTV. A number of CBC journalists have reached the grey/white haired stage so it'll be interesting to see what happens to them - if they don't turn to the dye bottle.

[@kaurmal8791]

I am from Asia have grey and refuse to dye. In Asia grey are respected in Canada grey seniors are abused in long term care. A lot of difference I miss Lisa a lot she was good at her work.

[@l.b.5892]

As a grey woman, I believe the women in this industry as in any other, will be given the golden handshake, while the men will continue on! You know, same ol', same ol'.... hipocracy at it's best.

[@Jazz46203]

Grey hair means nothing. It means instead of black hair you have grey. It’s a myth to think that grey hair would mean the person is an intellect. You can see in this interview that she has aged. She was canned for this reason, nothing else.

[@longjohnsilver5311]

How can you not see that she was not fired for her gray hair but for her whiteness? Have you not noticed that they get rid of every white person they can and replace them with a brown one? Have a look around there is dozens of lawsuits currently before the courts for just exactly that, firing people for being white. You won’t see that story on the news though because they do not want people to start sticking up for themselves.

[@bolasworld5425]

@@Jazz46203 what has aging got to do with it?? If she is still within the age where she can work, what is the reason for termination?

[@daniellecrevier970]

Lisa Laflamme is such a classy lady. CTV are the loosers and she is the total winner in this.

[@roomofcybertron6380]

alot of Lisa Laflamme fans are soo pissed off at that manager who fired her, what's that looser's name again? nevermind! because he is a piece of junk

[@francesbernard2445]

So are the men who whenever seeing Lisa aFlemme show up anywhere to visit too who may have assumed that Lisa LaFlemme is only someone else among all the other grey haired ladies there those men think shoud be ignored and dismissed as only should be watching sitcoms and dog and ponty shows on T.V. all day instead.

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

"l-o-s-e-r-s"

[@andrewwalker7893]

@@francesbernard2445 huh?

[@robertcartier5088]

@@andrewwalker7893 lol, I'm so glad I wasn't the only one totally confused! Thank you! ;-]

[@jimvazirov7406]

Profound respect and admiration to both Lisa LaFlamme and Adrienne Arsenaut👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Jillyama1]

What an important interview between 2 intelligent, strong, articulate women. Thank you Adrienne and Lisa.

[@jeffspicolli593]

Never in the annals of human endevour have I seen so much bandwagon riding and virtue signalling by so many based on nothing but speculation and innuendo.

[@longjohnsilver5311]

She was fired for being white. And you act like it’s surprising to see two women articulate an intelligent conversation, this is perfectly normal nothing special about it

[@eddieharcourt6049]

@@jeffspicolli593 You know it!

[@dianne.simms28]

I find it so discouraging that Sandie Rinaldo who happens to be 73 is still there

[@nickiv.o.1215]

Nice to hear from Lisa Laflamme!

[@margaretnewton5985]

Brilliant interview. It was so wonderful to see Lisa LaFlamme again, to hear of her recent work, and to know that she is as she always has been an honorable wise woman.

[@cherylsibson2529]

Lisa LaFlamme is and was the Matriarch of CTV the agreement that they bargained for, is their loss in viewers to erase the valued over decades of history is just so wrong, and is the honor of the judges to give you praise for a dedicated carrier I look forward to seeing that story out of Kenya. So glad you brought the discussion to viewers attention Adrienne and Lisa, thank you so much!

[@christinebeaudin4551]

What a heart felt interview. Lisa is a strong role model for all women. She is much respected and missed. I don't watch the news as often as I did. You are missed and wishing you happy trails ahead.

[@wallyvos6167]

An absolute echo chamber of good cheer....but Lisa LaFlamme also had many long term detractors. For years I for one would change the channel whenever I happened upon her. Even with her parting she was very clever and made it all about CTV and how horrible they were. That was Lisa's true character.

[@eddieharcourt6049]

"Heart felt"?! You are a sucker! That interview was BS!!

[@Jazz46203]

@@wallyvos6167 Absolute echo chamber of good cheer? What the heck are you talking about? I know what echo chamber means but what is good cheer????

[@crystallapensee3707]

Many years of enjoying watching you on the news Lisa. Best wishes for your future.

[@sharonkinsman4083]

Yes ! You can’t erase someone’s history . Good for you Lisa . You have to celebrate yourself .

[@chardennis9370]

I miss Lisa very much because as a viewer I trusted her news reporting. I have never watch CTV again. They discuss me how they let an exceptional reporter go. Lisa looks great it will take time but she will be back, I just know it. I bet in the future Lisa’s life will change for even bigger things that she never dreamed would happen. ❤ Great interview!!!!!

[@BudzzableRides]

I gave up on CTV the day they labeled white children as the scurge of the country! I cancelled my cable, my internet service and my cell phone that week!

[@cullycross4786]

What did you Trust??? LMAO. She reads from a piece of paper.

[@withgoddess]

LOL

[@christinecamley]

Adrienne and Lisa are two amazing journalist/anchors. They are incredibly smart, brave, talented women. This is such a superb interview. It's clear that Lisa is constrained legally which is unfortunate. I think Lisa's mindset is so incredible. I think it's so wonderful that Lisa watched Adrienne every night. I have not been able to watch Omar Satchedina. I wish I could. I did watch him before this outrageous act by Bell was carried out. But I have no interest now to watch Omar. He doesn't hold a candle to Lisa LaFlamme.

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

Actually it was quite a scoop for Adrienne to get this interview only to be repeatedly interrupted by totally unrelated news & commercials. The audience expected much more from Lisa but was disappointed by "legal constraints". So much for freedom of speech. CTV / Bell got off lightly. O Canada! We at home deserve to know the truth and not be treated with kid gloves. This won't go away anytime soon.

[@andielangemeyer]

I remember seeing HUGE billboards with Lisa and her gray hair in downtown Toronto. And as a young woman, I thought "Thank you Lisa! Trailblaze!" And also "It's about damn time!!!" Women aging and having gray hair shouldn't be considered "brave" - but because of what our society expects from women, it is. Lisa's experience, talent, wisdom, and warmth in such a trusted position of leadership was grossly undervalued. The optics of her dismissal are horrible - and truly a loss for Canadians. After 35 years, she deserved FAR far better. I hope she ends up doing something great in the wake of all this.

[@bradbarnes8839]

About damn time for what, exactly? Time to care about her hair? What the hell does hair have to do with it? She had a 35 year career and CTV has a right to decide its time to give some else a shot, don't they? This fall out, this idea that she is being sidelined for being old to me seems hyperbolic. She's beautiful but maybe, just maybe her contract not being renewed has nothing to do with her being a woman or the state of her hair. Maybe it's a female thing, thinking the state of your hair is really that important because as a man, if I looked at that billboard you mentioned, I would see a good looking woman...not some old news lady that needs to be replaced with a "hot" chick. Do you honestly think the men are that dumb but still somehow have managed to "control" the fate of women? Have you met women?

[@Jazz46203]

35 years is a long time to be on television being watched and admired by so many. I believe she has accomplished tremendous success in the field of broadcasting. She should stand tall and move on. There is life elsewhere, time to leave the Tube. She may no longer be in her prime but her skills & motivation to achieve her goals will make her succeed in life.

[@withgoddess]

All my relatives had grey hair and those still her have grey hair. I see it all over THE place. Yo'ure dteaming. Grey hair is not a sign of strength ...its just nature. Grey hair is not a sign of strength.

[@adrianc9784]

Lisa's work is great and what she's doing now is very important and timely. Our western culture needs repair and her international work will help bring that forward. Thank you so much Lisa and Adrienne for sharing this interview.

[@jocosus3]

2:53 "The comeback is better than the setback" - #WordsToLiveBy

[@hopesprings4967]

Absolutely!

[@SharleneMcKinnon]

This interview is important, and people need to REALLY pay attention. There are three great quotes that I want to amplify: 1. "How do you navigate going at 100 clicks an hour and then not." This completely sums up the feeling of being a smart, competent, high-achieving woman in a corporate world dominated by cold, burnt-out, outrageously rich men. Without warning, you get discarded like trash and are left trying to understand what happened and what to do next. This hurts businesses and societies. 2. "You can take someone’s job, but you can't actually erase their history." These companies make you sign NDAs to silence and isolate you from your support network, and then these same people try to rewrite your history. It is DISGUSTING that CTV tried to cancel her. A way to handle her departure with grace is to have an authentic conversation, celebrate and AMPLIFY her legacy as a parting gift instead of staying silent and then calling it a "business decision." This is pre-fab HR/legal language used to prevent a lawsuit, and it tells me that CTV is going the way of Fox “News” by rewriting its narrative by hiring influencers/lobbyists and not journalists. THIS is what made me block CTV and Bell Media from all my feeds. It’s a really bad look for the company and for Canada. 3. "In every sector, there is discrimination against all women." I see racism, ageism and sexism EVERY single day in business and company owners know exactly how to talk around the issues to avoid lawsuits. This is NOT ok. The flip side of this is that I coach and mentor many incredible humans who are entering the creative, tech, science and business world. And they are a wave of intelligent, creative, unbiased, critical-thinking people who won’t work for big companies that have a history of inauthenticity, ignorance and bias (or who have large marketing budgets to create false narratives). These talented principles-driven people are our future. You have a strong, amazing voice, Lisa. This is a challenging bump in your story, and from it, you will learn and grow past the shackles of Bell Media. Sending sparkles in your direction!

[@sugerless20]

Wow what a great post! You sound like a very strong & successful woman yourself!

[@hopemoffatt7377]

Adrienne and Lisa showed their mutual respect and caring in this articulate, authentic interview.

[@jeffspicolli593]

Basically a whole lot of nonsense.

[@jayneelinor]

Love Lisa Laflamme, was so disappointed when she was canned. She is one class act and still refuses to bad mouth the company that deserves to be bad mouthed. Misogony is alive and well in our world and like she says, so slow to change. I have since switched over to watching you Adrienne and very much enjoy your reporting.

[@clarhettcoalfield3616]

Lisa LaFlamme you are admired so, so very much, and loved by so many - I count myself as one of those people. Know you are missed dearly, by me, my family, my friends and my neighbors.

[@nancymarchand8427]

You have been the voice of reason for so many years and know that many of us women are behind you. You should start your own show, I believe you will be very successful

[@blaisemacneil3870]

She is a class act, full stop!

[@ShashoShasta]

It makes me so angry that older women are judged by their hair colour…..for Gawd’s sake!!! In this day and age have we not come far enough to value this lady’s vast journalistic sensibility and expertise above her appearance?! Such blatant discrimination and ageism. Shame on you CTV 😡

[@laura309]

I agree. I think that when someone talks about the events in the third person, it is because it was so hurtful to be treated that way. She totally didn't deserve it and is such an internationally renowned, accomplished journalist. I hope she is happy in her future work. Her hair looks very glamorous.

[@jeffspicolli593]

There is no evidence whatsover that Lafammes departure after 30 + years from CTV had anything to do with her hair colour. With Lafammes help this non-story has been nothing but speculation and innuendo from the start.

[@francesbernard2445]

Me too.

[@laura309]

@@jeffspicolli593 I didn't say it did have anything to do with hair colour if you had read what I said.. Others however did say it and I am sure men have never had that said about them. Do you know of any? It was Covid times and prudent women were not going to hairdressers in the same way. This was not the usual way of terminating the employment of anchors in my experience. Lloyd Robertson and Anne Rohmer and many others had different, extended departures and decided it themselves. I am quite sure she deserved more respect unless that is something that is not valued by younger people these days.

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Hair color, wrinkles, and nd if you have had birthed kids and look like a worn out shoe your history according to the society. Society will never speak for strong willed women. History will always speak with strong women.

[@Butterfly-rd4je]

It's sad n heart breaking She was blindsided like a lot of people many people give many years but admire how she handles it❤🤗🧸

[@cullycross4786]

I know...only a 7 million dollar severance...I hope she's ok.

[@marinafata8345]

Such class! Professional and always strong! CTV let go of one of their best assets. Unfortunately, in our society we don’t appreciate wisdom accumulated over the years. She always came across as well prepared whether as an anchor or while reporting on world issues. No disrespect to Omar but I haven’t watched CTV news since Lisa was let go. I want to thank her and wish her all the best I in the next phase of her life. I am sure she will be amazing. ❤

[@susanwiggins6309]

A true class act - we miss you Lisa!

[@gracemarion499]

She is absolutely lovely. Women get more beautiful when they get older.

[@fusi56]

The whole network is less in your absence. All the women on air at CTV over 50, should be watching their backs when the brightest is let go.

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Well you should read the comments here where two men says they is no proof of CTV did this to her. Just scroll and you'll find the two jerks

[@RoundTheTrip]

What an amazing interview between two individuals who resonate so much respect for one another. Canadians are so privileged to have such talent seeking out and telling stories that matter. Thank you Lisa and Adriennne.

[@sandraullmann5711]

She is an attractive woman. And you certainly could not say she looks old. Why is it they never talk about men having grey hair and being too old for the job? It was disgraceful what they did to her firing her because she allowed her hair to go. If anything she looks sophisticated and attractive

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

Without question Lisa is stunningly fetching. It's not as if she shed her hair by choice. It looks elegant, full and distinguished. No one mentions the fact she doesn't have any makeup on despite the closeups here..

[@josephinakeam6197]

You're missing the point a little bit, I think. It should not matter whether she looks old or whether she looks attractive.

[@withgoddess]

Facelift and grey hair.

[@RottsIGs]

She is amazing. No other words are necessary.

[@sandraleishman878]

These are two of the best reporters ever ! Can\t wait to see where Lisa goes from here!

[@dawnemile7499]

I will NEVER forgive or forget what CTV did to Lisa. They lost one regular viewer. .

[@jeffspicolli593]

LOL. No one knows what CTV did to Laflamme as it's clear the terms of her separation are confidential.

[@linebrunelle1004]

Jeff, thanks for mansplaining. My little grey haired head wasn't able to comprehend what was said.

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Nothing is forever

[@Ahmiseysoh75]

Me too.

[@jeffspicolli593]

@@linebrunelle1004 Hopefully your little gray haired head also comprehends that because of the lack of legal action on Laflammes part it's pretty obvious that her departure would have been made under the terms of a contract (previously agreed buyout) or simply the result of a un-renewed contract and not as the result of being fired as many keep saying. Lafammes departure from CTV is innuendo at it's finest.

[@curryking1]

lisa laflamme is inspirational and full of class and intelligence, and i can only aspire to be like her, thank you for being such an excellent person

[@caltroy4899]

CBC should hire her once her legal constraints & her contract with Bell ends! She would be a great person to run a Sunday show, or do a week night show on news network!

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

Indeed Lisa appears to be in perfect health and her name, face and experience are legend. What a catch!

[@jo-annerichardson34]

I was thinking that as soon as ctv/bell media outrageously and cruelly let her go. Great interview with Adrienn. Two of the best journalists in this country by far.

[@Yosetime]

What a legend! I hope she writes a book!

[@salyol7]

I think she will someday and will have lots to say.

[@leedawson5615]

New adventures await you - nothing can stop your vast experience and talent. I admire you so much👃 🎉🎉🎉

[@myridean2k4]

Absolutely loved this interview with Adrienne and Lisa! Thanks so much to both of you for doing this. It takes strength and courage to come back from this setback. I'm so happy for Lisa in finding her new path. Now, she's just not helping female journalists in Canada as a rolemodel but she's now working on a global level to help those journalists in other countries who need it the most in the area of human rights. ❤ Great Canadians ascend to become global change makers in their respective fields. Go Lisa!!😊

[@SusanBrillon]

BTW::: Lisa's hair colour is cool, distinguished, and a representation of WISDOM!!!! I love it. I haven't watched the network since they did what they did to her. She is Canadian Honourable. CTV SHOULD BE SOOOOOOOO ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES!!!!!

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

Right on! Why hasn't anyone proposed Lisa get at least an honour for sterling work over the past 35 years?

[@nan7503]

She always has had the most fabulous hair. Her hair didn't define her, it was her luck of life to have been gifted with such a crown of hair! I miss her voice! I miss her brilliant writings.

[@anisha9457]

I always thought that the colour came out of a bottle. If not, then she is prematurely grey, certainly no reason to loose her job. This was an archaic decision, nonsensical, CTV should be ashamed of themselves.

[@roxyroxii1152]

Pigment influences all kinds of “business” decisions.

[@justicejosi3992]

@@anisha9457 she is absolutely not prematurely grey. She's 58 years old. Most people go grey in their mid 30's-mid 40's. Half of all people have a significant amount of greys by the time they turn 50.

[@victoriadunn9165]

Love love her hair. More woman shud embrace their age. Classy.

[@ue9r6]

Ah but when you do, the younger people in the group, discount your worth, bring up retiring constantly, moan about working with their mom or Grandma....experiencing this myself, and go home crying most days....

[@jeremy1350]

IF management had returned to previous "Pandemic Coverage" Lisa did tell us, on air, that she was letting her hair grow grey. Back then, one could not get a hair appointment, none of us could get into a salon because of shuttered shops, and she was standing with us, for all the women, in solidarity, and she made an executive decision about her hair color. And in the end, the mysoginistic management, made a judgement call on her decisions. I don't think that man even took into consideration what we all went through together, during the pandemic. It was totally unfair, and a black mark on the motivations of management and CTV National News.

[@hearnssonya-xj7ck]

You're absolutely right about this , everything was limited to us all .

[@jeremy1350]

I also add that at the time, (during the Pandemic) nobody said anything to Lisa or US on air, that there was an issue with Lisa letting her hair go grey, NOBODY!! Nothing was said, until the management hired Michael Melling. It was HE who made this mysoginistic decision. Then he left his post because he knew he made the wrong decision, and left before he could face consequences for his stupidity. I'm sure many others in the CTV newsroom had hair issues because they could not get into a salon because they were all shuttered. I imagine that men are threatened when a woman makes an executive decision about herself, that makes men nervous, that they are loosing control over them (read: Women)

[@anniebee9038]

I stopped listening to ctv the day they terminated the very best news reporter in Canada . And I never will ... I wish Lisa the very best !

[@kdaniel8721]

It was interesting to hear Lisa's words. What was even more telling was her body language and what she didn't say, which speaks volumes about how she was treated by CTV.

[@amandasilversister]

I love Lisa!!! She did seem to be very aware of what she was saying before she said it… as a fellow silversisters I am sure her grey hair played a factor but she has come out shining!!! She definitely cannot be erased!!!

[@sharononeill2056]

Adrienne and Lisa - I am a 62 yr old woman and have followed and respected both of you throughout your careers in journalism. THANK YOU Adrienne for having this interview with Lisa. Best to both of you!

[@suebehari8540]

I felt like someone was squeezing my heart as I watched this, and I realized I was feeling my own hurt from similar experiences in my own professional life. Someone was always trying to shut me up for speaking up or take something away from me that I had earned. ...But still I rise .....as I always will. Lisa's work can't be erased and she will continue to do great things.

[@theflatulentfreddy1]

She read from a teleprompter.....get a grip sue.

[@lynnstlaurent6789]

Someone in the comments proving you right.

[@theflatulentfreddy1]

Someone in the comments has a pain in their heart. Names Lynn....bless her heart.

[@yousephmoussa]

Lisa I will remember you forever ❤️❤️❤️

[@corce209]

Wtf? Her hair is gorgeous. She is intelligent. Young people these days even dye their hair to be silver. This lady is too nice and should sue!

[@lilyj1206]

Lisa LaFlamme, is a gorgeous! talented, and very capable, Queen of journalism. I hope we see, and hear a lot more of her in Canada, in the future.

[@wowzieee]

Lisa, television only limits your audience , there are so many other media platforms. The world needs to meet you. Get out there and continue to be amazing. We ll follow. Keep inspiring.

[@eleanorluckhurst9192]

Beautiful lady with all the qualities of a truly good person. I do hope that she will not get involved in politics but she will accept any leadership roles which help women and children. Canada is in need of leaders in the community to help those in pain from mental illness, addictions, pain and anger. Bravo, Lisa.

[@deborahhennessey]

Lisa looks amazing. Like a fox. My dear dad always watched Lloyd Robertson then Lisa and I watched Lisa often. She is a superb, classy, empathetic journalist who had the rare combination it takes to be truly great. I refuse to watch CTV any longer. They did her wrong and the place is lousy without her.

[@vivianmoreno7185]

I miss her on ctv news …be strong lisa

[@LAOM3423]

Amazing woman! You make us all proud for standing up and speaking your truth.

[@tamaraneil486]

LL is iconic!

[@jaigovind99]

Thank you for this interview. I love Lisa Laflamme and watched her delivering the news fo many years. She is greatly missed. Grieve has obviously not left her yet. I hope to see her back with all her power under her wings. I hope she has a book coming out shortly, she has so much more to say as an ICON of Canadian television. All my thanks, respect and affection towards this great Canadian woman. Many cheers!

[@ValerieNBiscoe]

What a heart felt interview.

[@anikoleychuk]

I love this so much. What an amazing interview and interaction between two bright, amazing, strong women. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@bereleneyergaw3194]

Bravo Lisa and Adrienne. You are both inspiration for women. It was a great interview. And Lisa, know that you are truly missed.

[@02bher1]

I have always loved her and hate the way she was dumped. I am grey haired and PROUD! SHAME on CTV!

[@edithwillett1377]

I always admired Lisa and value her wisdom and knowledge and how she has dealt with the change in her work and has charted a new path.

[@life-is-here]

Lisa Laflam handled the sudden change of her termination with perspective, restraint and a focus on the future. Thanks, @life-is-here

[@simaporter2142]

I love u Lisa keep up with the works u deserve better well done u too

[@lauriearsenault4929]

The news will never be the same. I am very angry what they did to you. I love your beautiful hair. You are an inspiration to women. Sad you are not on the news room. I am shocked what they did to you.

[@bluetruckgirl9259]

Nice to see Lisa again. Wish her the best and hope to hear more from her.

[@kimberleykochel4785]

Love Lisa LaFlammes candor and honesty. Thank you for this,as us woman need to stand up for ourselves. Also,we need to help each other. As the Helen Reddy song says, "I am woman...here me roar!" Thank you again Lisa. You are one awesome role model. 🙏🌹✌️

[@walkingwithheather]

So good to see Lisa LaFlamme again. You are missed.

[@lidiawroblewska1184]

Lisa, you were one of the best in CTV News!vThank you Adrienne for such a wonderful interview 👏👏👏

[@leslyelang3990]

Please tell Lisa how profoundly I miss her. Adrienne's interview was so revealing of Lisa's character - "You can take my job, but not my history". So many quotable quotes here - thanks Adrienne!!

[@jenniferrogers1920]

I look forward to seeing Lisa’s work in the future. She is an amazing, strong woman and someone to rally around! Keep going Lisa!! We are with you!

[@carolskimming9856]

2 peas in pod .Great women having a heart to heart ..I no longer watch CTV with Out Lisa ..♥✌

[@aannddrryyaa]

Beautiful interview Lisa and Adrienne. All the best to you Lisa and you are a beacon on how best to respond to injustice, with dignity. God/dess speed.

[@katherineb9]

this amazing woman needs her own show !!!!

[@canadiangirl]

I still cannot watch CTV. How they treated Lisa is shameful.

[@nan7503]

I cannot believe she hasn't been scooped up! She is a great journalist ! Much admired by those that followed her. It is CTV's loss and I do my little thing by boycotting CTV from my home. It's the little things. I wish her well!

[@martasbrana775]

Thank you for this interview. I miss you Lisa.

[@debdunster5471]

We all age ...embrace it love yourself for who you are don't let anyone tell you differently. There are many good things ahead 🤗. We stand behind and beside you.

[@maggiematheson4465]

I hope Lisa goes to the coronation because we miss her

[@annalico8337]

Lisa you are being led to another and more important path. You are loved and you are Powerful! Thank you for being in my home every evening and thank you for being the voice for all women around the world! god bless you always!!!!!!!!

[@tatianadinu5511]

Much RESPECT and LOVE for the wonderful, UNIC, and beautiful Lisa Laflamme! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cdm765]

These 2 are fantastic. Proud Canadian listening to this!

[@user-fk4ul2nb7k]

She is one class act.

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

She's the real deal, no acting involved.

[@cullycross4786]

She got fired from a 3 million a year job....great that you are coming out of this so well Lisa.....LMAO

[@hopesprings4967]

Great interview Adrienne! ❤

[@josephpaisley5266]

Lisa spent years reporting on Dramatic losses and change.Yes; Lisa is now experiencing the reality of loss and change.This is a real learning lesson for Lisa.She is now a different person in that she has a much greater feeling for the reality of personal change.There is no doubt from this interview Lisa has been shaken to her very core.The positive aspect is she has had 35 years of reporting the News and has the opportunity to slow down with financial benefits.All theses type of experiences take the rough edges of our character and we come out of this much better human beings with the ability to empathize with others going through dramatic changes and feeling loss.Adversity that appears in many different forms brings forth strengh in character.Lisa is trying now to find her path forward.It will take time and the energy to explore all the options that can be found.Out off all this Lisa will come forth a much better journalist with a more balanced understanding.

[@gailmcgregor3642]

Wow, this was such a good interview Adrienne, thank you!! I was just thinking about Lisa and wondering how and what she is doing. I really miss watching her and am still so very angry and disappointed about what happened and how she's been treated! I wish her all the best in her future endeavours. She one of Canada's gems.❤

[@lindawirag9962]

Lisa LaFlamme you are a class act, and an inspiration.

[@nayashams6845]

She was icon. Sad for treating her like this. Very sad.

[@lsseaside7303]

Lisa Laflamme is highly respected, so trusted in news! CTV did wrong by her and I think more of us feel that! Lisa Laflamme has a lot of greatness ahead of her! We will all be watching cheering for you! Lisa Laflamme ❤🇨🇦

[@Krantzstoner]

Lisa LaFlamme was the only news anchor my parents really enjoyed watching, and now they mostly watch Global, CBC, and/or CityNews. CTV really seems to have vastly underestimated Lisa LaFlamme's popularity with Canadians, considering the near-unanimous outpouring of support for her after Bell's disgraceful treatment of her, especially at the height of her popularity with viewers, and it was such an outrage that the news grabbed headlines around the world. CTV have retired many older anchors and reporters both nationally and locally and I've always hated to see them go. Wishing Lisa LaFlamme all the best in her new adventures and hope she can find a new anchor position at a news organization that appreciates her journalism skills and treats her with the respect she deserves.

[@jean-guygauthier2868]

A true leader and fighter for women's rights.CTV has shown it's true values,and lost an Icon. March on Ms.LaFlamme ❤🎉

[@ameliaclark5792]

OMG! I love her hair ❤️ She is such a strong and amazing women.

[@deirdrawatson9400]

What an awesome interview with @LisaLaflamme. So much respect for both you women. I myself recently had to deal with ageism and other things in a male dominated role. The grief of being blindsided still sits daily with me as I was doing an awesome job. Bravo Lisa.

[@kevincpeach]

To replace her at CTV News with the lightweight that now anchors that newscast is the worst case of casting I've ever seen. What a monumental mistake that was! Hold your head high Lisa. You're an inspiration to all who aspire to do work with dignity and class. Well said.

[@skycron]

If this were the United States, she would (and should) have been rehired already by another network. Yet, in Canada, everybody is willing to interview Lisa for the ratings... but it doesn't occur to anyone to have the decency to offer her a fulltime position? Rogers hired her for a single, temporary assignment with the passing of the Queen resulting in RCI benefitting handsomely from lots of nice press without hiring her fulltime. If the CBC is that supportive, they should offer her something. Lots of talk to benefit from Lisa's situation, yet nobody is willing to put themselves out there to offer her anything. I don't know what's worse, that this is what is happening or that nobody is calling this out.

[@linebrunelle1004]

she is working. When I see : " In the U.S. ...blah blah" Get off your high horse

[@skycron]

@@linebrunelle1004 I'm sorry, do you work in broadcasting? Just curious what your professional background is to comment. Do you feel that people deserve to be taken advantage of, that Canada should have a reputation for this kind of behaviour and that we shouldn't support our own talent here? Interesting that having expectations of general professionalism equates to being on a "high horse" simply by virtue of recognizing that more professionalism has been demonstrated in a (larger) market that has become as successful and large as they have by supporting their own talent. That is the danger of kneejerk responses. The U.S. is but one example. We could substitute this with England, Australia, New Zealand. Could be any Western country; respect and professional standards are universal. We should be holding ourselves to a higher standard here. If others can behave properly, why defend lousy behaviour? She is not working in her chosen field, which she would like to. The point conveniently missed here is anywhere else would've been professional enough to offer her something given her credentials. This isn't something to be proud of. This whole debacle has made international headlines and other countries are rightfully criticizing the way this was handled. But "blah, blah", indeed...

[@Chahlie]

I subscribed to CityNews because of them picking her up. I hope they have her working for them for the Coronation.

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

Yes I do recall Lisa was back on the screen covering the demise of HM The Queen, but then she vanished.

[@louisejohnson6057]

She is enjoying what's she's doing now. And for all we know, she's had other offers, and said, no thank you.

[@zulisbear]

I appreciate this interview that feels like a heart to heart meeting/exchange of two strong women journalists, feels authentic. Great respect for each and both and of their consciousness and work around women’s issues and the misogyny that continues to pervade all levels of society/institutions. Thank you both Lisa and Adrienne for who and how you are in the world and the work you do. I know we will be hearing much more that is inspired from Lisa as she resets her compass and continues. Just for the record I have not watched a CTV broadcast since Lisa’s firing.

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

I personally preferred the CBC TV interview without having to wait 20+ mins for Lisa to come on as here.

[@shirleylangton7967]

You look more beautiful with grey hair, Lisa. You are right, your "body of work" can't be taken away! Women have had such a struggle for equality in their work life and elsewhere. We all need to keep that fight happening. Thank you, Lisa.

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

Of course she looks wonderful as she does now. As I recall she did dye it brown before but felt silver grey is much better. Seems her boss disagreed.

[@rmorretti]

Dear Lisa LaFlamme, what an emotional interview, ! Brava 👏 . We miss you so much… ! For years I was waiting the evening news to be told so eloquently by you. Now I just turn it off ! It hurts so much , and we all miss you. Wish you the best of luck . ❤️‍🩹

[@kathyhug4678]

Great interview!! I tuned into the news EVERY night to hear Lisa!! I miss her. I wish her well in whatever lies ahead!

[@saphire2214]

She's saving the details for a memoire.

[@cakebakerish]

What a wonderful Interview! Lisa, we miss you very much. You are very inspiring to all of us. I am also sporting my grey and I love it so much! When you let your natural hair come in you made me so happy to be myself and a Woman and stop questioning my decision. It is very sad that Society is so shallow. Well, whatever you endeavour to do now, I know you will do it exceedingly well!!!!