On Point With Alex Pierson

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Alex and Tom talk about how Finance Minster and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland underestimated the cost of pandemic support by billions of dollars, why a B.C. Senator is fighting a new federal law that would imprison vaccine protestors for ten years and why Canadians are calling for more taxes on foreign offshore real estate.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with host of Toronto Today on 640 Toronto 5:30 - 9:00 am, Greg Brady. They talk about the possible threat our Canadian athlete's face in China if they test positive for COVID and are forced to quarantine for 5 weeks.Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo Watch. They talk about the recent demand by Russian President Vladimir Putin to N.A.T.O. to stay out of Ukraine and reduce their presence in Eastern Europe. And finally, Alex catches up with Lee-Anne Carver, a wildlife photographer who discovered Carrot, the deer who became an internet sensation last year when he was discovered with an arrow sticking out of its head. Alex and Lee-Anne talk about the progress Carrot has made, and the problems one of Carrots fawns Christmas is facing, and why time is very dire. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Charles Khabouth, the Owner of INK Entertainment. They talk about the new announcement from the province to reduce capacity limits to 50% in restaurants, and to further limit the amount of revenue the industry is allowed to recoup after the past 20 months. Alex and Charles talk about how his many businesses around the city have lost reservations, may have to lay off staff again, and why this might be the last nail in the coffin for many in the industry.Next, Alex talks with Kynan Walper, the Operations Officer for Aman Lara, a charitable organization that helps to get people out of Afghanistan and into Canada. They talk about the 10-year-old girl who was shot by the Taliban while her and her parents were trying to leave the country...legally. Alex and Kynan talk about the bureaucratic red-tape that kept the family there, even though they were cleared to leave, why Canada is failing anyon

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. First, Alex speaks with Colin Craig, the president of SecondStreet.org. They go further into the study from the other day that investigates the avoidable deaths during this pandemic because of waitlists for surgery.Next, Alex talks with John Robson, National Post Columnist and executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. They talk about how difficult it is to boycott products made in China, and how the consumers are fueling purchases from the nations, especially from controversial regions like Xinxiang.And finally, Alex is able to catch-up with Jamie Coutts, the 27-year-old Vancouver native who was attacked for no reason by a professional boxer from Toronto while on vacation in Mexico. Alex and Jamie talk about how Jamie's surgeries have gone, how she is feeling, and what will be the legal next steps to lay charges against the boxer. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson is able to catch-up with Jamie Coutts, the 27-year-old Vancouver native who was attacked for no reason by a professional boxer from Toronto while on vacation in Mexico with friends. Alex and Jamie talk about what happened on the night that Peter Nowaczeck attacked her and her friend, how she is feeling after landing back home, and what will be her next steps on her long road to recovery. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Bacchus Barua, the director of the Fraser Institute's Centre for Health Policy Studies. They discuss a new report released by the Fraser Institute, that Bacchus was lead on, that looked into the deaths that were due to wait-times during this pandemic for surgeries. Next, Alex talks with Tasha Kheiriddin, principal at Navigator Ltd. and Columnist for the National Post & Public Policy. They breakdown the liberal fiscal update released yeseterday, and how tax hikes are likely to come to pay for Liberal spending plans.And finally, Alex and Ed Dubrovsky, the executive Cyber-Advisor for FileFlex look into why the release of important inflation data from Statistics Canada is being delayed due to security concerns. Alex and Ed discuss why Canada is woefully underdeveloped in its cyber-security infrastructure, and what will happen if we don't step up right away. Let's get talking Learn more abo

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Alex and Tom talk about why the auditors are not going to be examining billions in CERB payouts until 2023 at the earliest, a new vote that prohibits wage subsidies, but already paid billions to foreign-owned companies. They also touch on why MP Fergus says it would just stir the pot to investigate how $510 billion in pandemic spending went, and MP Dion wants rules that forbids MP helping friends under the Conflict of interest Code for MPs. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off breaking down the Fall Fiscal Update with Philip Cross, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute as well as with the Fraser Institute, with 36 years at Statistics Canada specializing in Macroeconomics. They talk about what was really highlighted in the update, what the liberals seems to be planning, and what the update will do to tackle Inflation.Next, Alex talks to Christian Leuprecht, a professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University as well as a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They talk about why the Liberal government decided to vote against banning Huawei 5G tech from Canada's infrastructure, and why the company is also tied to surveillance and detention tech used in China.Finally, Alex speaks with Catherine McDonald, the Crime Reporter with Global News Toronto. They talk about the update given by Toronto Police in the investigation into Barry and

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.  On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with the Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux. They talk about the release of the first budget from this Liberal government in 2 years because of the pandemic. Alex and Yves discuss what is expected in the budget release, why the liberals are being pressured by the opposition to balance the budget, and why this budget is making Mr. Giroux "pull out his hair if he had any to pull".Next, Alex speaks with Jesse Prupas, the Vice-President of Development and Distribution for Muse Entertainment. They talk about why so many hallmark movies are being made in Canada, and why the industry...and specifically the movies, are great for the Canadian film industry.And finally, Alex talks with Camille Labchuck, the Executive Director of Animal Justice. They talk about Niagara Regional Police charging Marineland with using its whales and dolphins for entertainment, something that is now illegal in Cana

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.Alex and Tom talk about why Defence Minister Anita Anand's husband, the director of LifeLabs, got hundreds of millions of dollars in government contracts, one alone was $111 million. They also touch on why federal tax collectors have yet to audit a multi-billion federal aide program that the CRA has warned has suspected fraud, and why Cabinet budgeted more than $81 million to enforce COVID rules for employees even though 98% are vaccinated...what's all that money for? Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.  On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Genevieve Thomas, friend of Jamie Coutts and was both assaulted by a Toronto professional boxer while on vacation in Mexico for no reason. Alex and Genevieve talk about what happened to the two women, how Jamie's condition is (as she was severely beat), and what is expected to happen next.Next, Alex talks to 82-year-old Hamilton Tiger Cats superfan Eva Quildon. They talk about how many Grey Cups Eva had been to, what got her started on loving the Ticats & why this Grey Cup is more special for her than many others.And finally, Alex and Macus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo. They talk about Canada's current position on the geo-political stage, as well  as  talk about Russia making moves against Ukraine. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo Watch. They talk about the growing tension between Russia and Ukraine, and if Canada is likely to be drawn into this conflict. Alex and Marcus talk about Canada's position on the global stage, why President Putin is applying pressure & why NATO basically left Canada out of an alliance against Russia. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Genevieve Thomas, friend of Jamie Coutts and was both assaulted by a Toronto professional boxer while on vacation in Mexico for no reason. Alex and Genevieve talk about what happened to the two women, how Jamie's condition is (as she was severely beat), and what is expected to happen next. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.  On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Zumretay Arkin, Uyghur-Canadian and Program and Advocacy Manager of the World Uyghur Congress. They talk about the struggles Zumretay went through as her and her family escaped from China years ago, and what lead her to the life of activism she lives now. Next, Alex talks to John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They talk about why food prices are set to skyrocket again next year, and why Canadian families might want to start budgeting for it. And finally, Alex speaks with Terry Glavin, journalist for the Ottawa Citizen &  Columnist for National Post. Contributing editor for Maclean's magazine. Senior Fellow with the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. They talk about what happened to Canada on the global diplomatic stage, and why our diplomatic boycott isn't eno

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Alex and Tom talk about Attorney General David Lametti saying that he is still waiting for the release of the mandates, why the Department of Finance doesn't know how much was spent in pandemic relief...which could be billions higher than expected, and finally why a spokesperson who twice denied the Prime Minister was in Tafino on the first Reconilliation Day has been demoted. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.   On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Patrick Paulin, Group President of Randstad Recruitment. They talk about the "great resignation", a trend of people of all ages planning on finding a new job in the new year. Alex and Patrick talk about how this trend could have came about, why its taking such a hold, and why it could be good for the new work environment.Next, Alex speaks with Avi Benlolo,  Founder and Chairman of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. They discuss why a Toronto District School Board trustee is facing possible censure for pointing out teaching material that was anti-Semitic in nature. Alex and Avi talk about why the TDSB is choosing to go this route, what could happen to the trustee & why its important that material like this is rooted out.Finally, Alex speaks with Paige MacPherson, Associate Director of Education Policy for the Fraser Institute. They talk about a recent study that show 20% of parents

Missed the show? No worries. On the podcast today, could we be headed into a war? The short answer yes. So while the world's been looking away distracted by Covid, Russia's been massing a massive show of force along Ukraine's eastern border and Vladimir Putin has got a message for NATO allies... let Ukraine into NATO, or there'll be an assault in a matter of weeks. The US announced a diplomatic ban on sending political delegates to the Beijing Olympic Games so what should Canada do? They should stand with our allies but of course they've been silent on this issue. In addition Dominic Barton, the Ambassador to China who helped bring the two Michael's home, has stepped down from his position. What does this mean for diplomatic ties with China in the future? Also those returning from South Africa are being forced into quarantine hotels that have appalling conditions such as days being locked in waiting for a test, lack of diapers, rotten food, and more. Is this our approach to Covid? Learn more about your ad c

It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. A federal bank predicts food prices will keep rising into the “foreseeable future.” Net price increases by wholesalers average more than eight percent, it said. How does this affect the economy? Also a Liberal MP is now listed as Parliamentary Secretary for Crown-Indigenous Relations but has a bad history with their Twitter account and some poor taste in their language. Finally the Department of Foreign Affairs wants to erect a statue to commemorate the "daily sacrifices" of diplomats. In other words... themselves. Where did Minister Mélanie Joly get this idea and how much would it cost the taxpayer? Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Melanie Bloch, a Canadian citizen who was left near stranded and lost in confusion in South Africa when Canada imposed the travel ban without warning or direction. Alex and Melanie talk about what the situation was like for Melanie, how she was finally able to find a way out, and what she has to go through. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.  On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Marcus Kolga,Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and Founder of DisInfo. They discuss China interfering in Canada's 2021 federal election, and what will happen to a few big brand names that are found criminally guilty for using products from Uyghur slave camps.Next, Alex speaks with Justin Ling, a freelance investigative journalist. They breakdown the meaning of the unanimous vote to ban conversion therapy, and dispel some worries of critics.And finally, Alex talks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of  Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They talk about the announcement to build a new Nuclear Reactor using a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), a new type of small reactor that can help better position Canada as a global leader in clean energy. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices