Evan Solomon has released a statement on his dismissal from the CBC. He says through his lawyer tonight (Tuesday, June 9, 2015) that he never intentionally used his position at the CBC to promote a private business partnership he was involved in. Solomon said he formed the partnership with a friend in 2013 to broker Canadian art. He said the business involved only two clients and that he disclosed the business to CBC earlier this year. “I did not view the art business as a conflict with my political journalism at the CBC and never intentionally used my position at the CBC to promote the business,” he said. “This month, following a difficult dispute with my partner, I took steps to end our business relationship.” Mr. Solomon said he was “deeply sorry” for any damage his activities had done to the trust CBC, its viewers and its listeners put in him. “I have the utmost respect for the CBC and what it stands for,” he said
