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.They talk about how a federal manager coached a contractor on exactly how to invoice one penny below the Treasury board threshold, why a group of children are taking the federal government to court to lower the minimum age of voters and why the CBC very odd words we should avoid using list. 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 Adrienne Batra, the Editor-in-Chief of the Toronto Sun. Alex and Adrienne break down and examine the Auditor General's report that show the Ford government gave hundreds of millions of dollars to ineligible companies during the pandemic, among other things. They talk about what this does to the Ford brand, what some of the other big mentions were in the report, and if the Premier can come back from this.Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, Associate professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. They talk about ReMax predicting that housing costs across Canada will increase 9.2% by next year, even with inflation only expected to go up. Alex and Ian discuss why the market will only increase, and if now would be the time to sell or hold if you are a home owner. And finally, Alex speaks with David Redman, the former executive director of Alberta's Emergency Management A

Missed the Show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.  On this episode, Alex brings back Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic). His latest book is Canada Must Think for Itself – 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century. They discuss Irvin's new article where he examines and critics Dr. Teresa Tam, and questions if she should resign from her position as Canada's Chief Public Officer of Health.Next, Alex talks with Phillip Cross, Munk Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Prior to joining MLI, Mr. Cross spent 36 years at Statistics Canada specializing in macroeconomics. They discuss the Bank of Canada getting their predictions wrong on the impact of inflation, and what is driving it even higher.And finally, Alex speaks with Brad Hunter, National Crime Columnist for the Toronto Sun. They discuss the start of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, and what this very sc

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 discuss the ongoing housing crisis, and why a federal bank regulator warns of far-reaching consequences if housing prices significantly decline. They also talk about why the Bank of Canada got their predications so wrong about the rising inflations, and why the Trudeau Liberals best relief efforts will take years to be felt by the economy, as the cost of living only goes up for Canadians. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson brings back Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic). His latest book is Canada Must Think for Itself – 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century. They discuss Irvin's new article where he examines and critics Dr. Teresa Tam, and questions if she should resign from her position as Canada's Chief Public Officer of Health. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Carson Young, a 17-year-old high school student and his mother Kim Young , a Constable with the Barrie Police Service. They talk about Carson being suspended from his high school for having a pro-police flag on the back of his truck, something the school and school board said he shouldn't have done. But when he asked what policy he was violating, he was suspended. Alex talks to Kim and Carson about what the principal said, why Carson wants to support police, and what his next steps will be.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As gun crimes continue to rise in the city, Alex Pierson sits down with community leaders in our new Round Table discussion to figure out what would be better uses of the money promised.Alex is joined by Louis March, the founder of Zero Gun Violence Movement, Evelyn Fox, Founder of Communities for Zero Violence, & Marcell Wilson, founder of the One by One Movement. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast! On this episode, Alex start off speaking with Dr. Neil Rau, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. They discuss why Public Health of Canada is recommending that all Canadians invest in an N-95 mask.Next, Alex talks with Eric Morse, retired Canadian diplomat, and an active member of the Royal Canadian Military Institute. He was involved in the 1980 Moscow boycott campaign with the Canadian Department of External Affairs. They talk about the proposed diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games, and why the boycott has to be all or nothing.And finally, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht,  Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute and now author of his new book--Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft. They discuss why a Chinese telecom firm is attempting to divest its Canadian subsidiaries over a National Security conce

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Ellis Ross, a Member of the B.C. Legislature for Skenna. They talk about recent tweets by Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo commenting on the pipeline blockade in Northern BC, but how their tweets were misinformed and could hinder negotiations and peace agreements. Next, Alex speaks with Professor Pat Kambhampati, an associate professor at McGill University in the department of Chemistry. They talk about why Pat was denied federal grants twice because he chose to hire his staff based off of merit instead of diversity. And finally, Alex talks with Lorne Honickman, the legal expert for Global News Radio. They talk about the verdict in the Ahmaud Arbery verdict that saw three men receive life in prison. They discuss the fight Ahmauds parents had to fight in order to get this in court, why race played such a major role, and what the verdict means. Let's get talking Learn more about your a

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 the Conservative party voting to reopen the investigation into why top security clearances were given to Chinese Scientists and then later revoked, why Clerk of the Commons is accused of incompetency and favouritism, and why House Leader Holland Cabinet says they will not tolerate obfuscation or political games in the 44th Parliament. 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 Yaqui Wang, a Sr. researcher for Human Rights Watch. They talk about the whereabouts of Tennis Star Peng Shuai, who has been all but completely out of the public eye after she tweeted that a high-ranking Chinese official had previously sexually assaulted her. Alex and Yaqui discuss why the messages from Shuai are dubious at best, China's history of silencing dissenters, and what not only the Tennis world, but our Olympic Athletes should be worrying about.Next, Alex speaks with Paul Bucher, the former District Attorney for Waukesha County and currently representing one of the children injured in the SUV attack on the Christmas Day Parade in Waukesha. They talk about Darrell Booker's first day in court, why he was able to be out on the streets when he should've been locked up, and Paul updates Alex on a recent death of one of the victims of the attack.Finally, Alex speaks with Chris Sanke

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with the President of the Independent Contractors and Business Association, Chris Gardner. They talk about why the province of B.C. was so completely under prepared for not only the atmospheric river, but also all the subsequent flooding or even wildfires over the summer.Next, Alex speaks with Dr, Martha Fulford, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital & Hamilton Health Services. They talk about the approved vaccines for children even though NACI says it shouldn't be mandated, and that we shouldn't hold it against the children.Finally, Alex speaks with Mike Smitiuch, the founder of Smitiuch law, and the lawyer representing the family of Rodger Kotanko. They discuss why Toronto Police Service conducted a search warrant on Rodgers property, and ultimately shot and killed him. They also talk about Rodgers respect the world over as a gunsmith, why local police we

Alex Pierson speaks with Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic). His latest book is Canada Must Think for Itself – 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century They talk about a recent article penned by Irvin that questions why Dr. Kieran Moore may need to resign as Chief Medical Officer of Health. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Public Health Canada has yet to reveal the identity of the 6 COVID deaths in children, why Transportation Minister Alghabra confirmed that unvaccinated passengers could be exempt from COVID shots next week, and why audits of grant applications for found 1/3rd were incomplete. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with the founder of Smitiuch Injury Law & the lawyer hired to represent Rodger Kotanko's family, Mike Smitiuch. They talk about the concerns and issues that still exist around the death of well-renowned gunsmith Rodger Kotanko at the hands of the Toronto Police Service. Alex and Mike talk about why the TPS brought their own ambulance to the search, how Mike plans to do his own investigation without key SIU information, and what the family is hoping 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 Holger Schwichtenberg, the Chair of the B.C. Dairy Association. They talk about the catastrophe in the Fraser valley, and how many farmers are still struggling to save their livestock. Next, Alex talks with Jerry Dias, the National President of Unifor, the largest private sector union in Canada. They discuss the "Three Amigo's" summit in the U.S. right now, and if Prime Minister Trudeau will be able to save the E.V. manufacturing industry in Canada from President Biden's protectionist movement. And finally, Alex checks in with Stephen Metelsky, a criminal psychology professor at Mohawk College. They discuss a Hamilton mafia underboss being released on day parole despite prison authority saying that he essentially had "authority and control" over the other inmates. 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 Alex Veniza, CEO of Prepared Canada Corp. They talk about the ongoing emergency situation in the Fraser Valley in B.C., why the Premier officially declared it a State of Emergency, and why the province wasn't fully prepared for this situation.Next, Alex speaks with the founder and managing partner with Shantalla, and professor at the Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics, John Keogh. They talk about how the the supply chain to Western Canada has been disrupted due to the catastrophic situation in B.C.And finally, Alex and Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP for Carleton & Finance Critic for the Opposition talk about why inflation rates have skyrocketed to a high not seen in 20 years. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Senator Denise Batters finding out she was kicked out of the Conservative Caucus over voicemail, and how Erin O'Toole looks after it. They also talk about how the Privy Council Office conducted a poll that may have directly influenced why we had an election, and why Charles Robert, a Clerk of the House of Commons who is off duty following allegations of incompetence and pro-liberal bias. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of Premier Ford pledging $75.1 million over three years to combat gun and gang violence, Alex speaks with Louis March, the founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement. They talk about this pledge by the province, and if it is enough to deal with the growing gun problem in the city. They discuss if social issues or community opportunities would be a better option, why throwing more money at the problem won't help, and where many of these guns found on the streets are coming from. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Alex Hilliard, a personal injury attorney and part of the legal team representing 200 plaintiffs and 93 lawsuits laid against Travis Scott, Live Nation, and many other organizers of the Astroworld Festival tragedy. They discuss the progress of the lawsuits, what is expected to be accomplished, what the expected timeline will be. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices