On Point With Alex Pierson

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast.On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun. They discuss Alberta recently signing an agreement with the Federal Government, and the rising questions as to why Ontario is still waiting. They talk about why Ontario still has not penned an agreement, what we are waiting out for, and what we should hold out for.Next, Alex talks with Avi Benlolo, the founder and chairman of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. They discuss a recent walk-out performed by TDSB students in protest to the existence of Israel. Alex and Avi discuss why this rhetoric is extremely dangerous, why the TDSB would allow this, and why this kind of hate speech needs proper education to halt.And finally, Alex is able to check in with Tommy John Kherkher, a managing partner with The Kherkher Law Firm PLLC & an associate with Kherkher Garcia LLP. They discuss the lawsuit laid on behalf of Manuel Souza against Trav

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 start off talking about Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault's plan to take a train across Canada this winter to discuss climate change, after former Minister McKenna logged over 22,000 Km by plane in 10 days. They also talk about why a researcher is telling Cabinet to shut down the tar sands and stop financing the market, why the Department of Transportation will permit airlines and airports to gran employees exemptions to get vaccinated on medical or religious grounds, and why Dr. Tam is telling Canadians not to sign Christmas Songs this year. 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 talking with Tanya Lee, the artistic social entrepreneur and executive producer of "A Room of Your Own Bookclub" a book club for at-risk teen girls. They talk about the recent decision by the Toronto District School Board to not promote the book club to its students if they choose to discuss a new book by Defence Lawyer Marie Henein, and why that is a bad decision for the students.Next, Alex talks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They talk about Dr. Keefer's video of him questioning Minister of Environment and Climate Change Stephen Guilbeault at COP26 about his position on Nuclear Energy, and why the Minister failed to give an answer.And finally, Alex speaks with a man who filmed and witnessed another man with Asperger's Syndrome be forcibly wrestled with by owners of restaurant in Kitchener, all because he had a service dog with him. His name is Alex Roy, and

Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast.  On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Liza Rogers, President of Women’s Real Estate Network and Co-Author of  "From Ordinary to Extraordinary, Success Stories from Women Investing in Real Estate". They talk about women's role in the real estate market, why more women are getting into the market, and why Liza is pushing for this.Next, Alex talks with Phillip Ralph, Director of Health Services for Wounded Warriors Canada, & a Retired Regimental Chaplain to the 32 Combat Engineer Regiment. They talk about the Remembrance Day Ceremony's that took place across the country, what supports need to be improved to better aide our veterans, and why the Minister of Veterans Affairs needs to erase the case backlog.And finally, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Journalist for DisInfo - Russia, Eastern Europe and Asia Expert. They talk about the situation in Belarus that now has NATO on notice, and

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 Liberal Party has dropped all mention of its internet regulations that would include the controversial Bill C-10. They also talk about why a federal judge has ordered the release of Canadian Transportation Agency CEO Scott Streiner, and why the CRA is aiming to speed up tax collections for small businesses. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Irvin Studin, president of the Institute for 21st Century Questions, editor-in-chief and publisher of Global Brief magazine, and chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids. His latest book is “Canada Must Think for Itself — 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century”. They talk about the unchecked powers our Medical Officers of Health seem to have, and why Irvin believes they should all resign before the years end. 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 talking with Melissa Mbarki, a policy analyst and outreach coordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a member of the Treaty 4 Nation in Saskatchewan. They talk about the proposed Electric Vehicle manufacturing center promised by Premier Ford in the Ring of Fire, and why Indigenous Communities might be against it.Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisinfoWatch. They discuss the ongoing harassments and threats made to Hong Kong activists that are now living here in Canada.And finally, Alex and David Toto, the President of Juniper Park\TBWA. They discuss how David helped in the ad campaign with the Canadian Women's Foundation's "Signal For Help" that saved a young woman's life in America. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Muhammad Almutaz Alzghool, the young teen who was allegedly bit in the face by an American Pocket Bully named Blu, who is already involved in a very public plight that say changes to the controversial pit-bull regulations in Ontario. Alex asks Muhammad what led up to the bite, how he felt before and after the incident, and what he feels should 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 Phillip Cross, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a long-time employee of Stats Canada specializing in Macro Economics. They discuss the recent announcement from the Bank of Canada where Governor Tiff Macklem where he says that this high inflation is "transitory but not short-lived".Next, Alex speaks with Jenni Byrne, Founder of Jenni Byrne and Associates & former Chief of Staff for former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They discuss why Conservative leader Erin O'Toole still can't seem to get his footing, and why a divide in the party could be bad for his future.And finally, Alex speaks with Dan Nagy, the owner of Eli's Guns and Archery as well as longtime friend and mentee of Rodger Kotanko. They discuss what could have happened that led to Rodgers death at the hands of Toronto Police, how Rodgers death has effected the gun community across the country, and why Toronto P

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 recent pledge from Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to protect Canadians who lose jobs due to Climate Change regulations, the mixed messaging from Canada's Deputy Chief Public Health Officer regarding the importance of vaccines, how many in the public sector were already vaccinated when the Prime Minister threatened job losses for those still unvaccinated, and why a federally funded Media Monitor is accusing two former Premiers of pushing conspiracy theories. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Andy Stinton, the president of News Minute Network. They discuss the tragedy that unfolded at Travis Scott's "Astroworld" concert that left many injured and 8 dead. Alex and Andy discuss what could have went wrong, who may carry majority of the blame, and what needs to happen so something like this never happens again. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They discuss the recent pledge by the Canadian government to overhaul the Canadian energy sector, but the lack of desire to use Nuclear technology. They discuss why environmentalists and governments are against Nuclear energy, how it is misconstrued by many, and what other options Canada has pledged to use instead of clean, renewable Nuclear energy. 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 Stewart Muir, the founder of ResourceWorks, as well as an environmental historian  and Co-Founder of Mining Tech start up Tersa Earth. They discuss the announcement by the Trudeau government to cap gas and oil next year, and why this seems to be a direct attack at Western Canada.Next, Alex speaks with Amir Attaran, a professor of Law & Medicine at the University of Ottawa, and also a trained Immunologist. They discuss why Amir recently was banned for life from twitter for a political tweet they say was " an incitement of violence" even though it was simply political metaphor.And finally, Alex speaks with Col. Michel Drapeau, Principal and Sr. Lawyer at Michel Dreapeu Law Offices. They discuss the recent announcement from newly appointed Minister of Defence Anita Annand accepting recommendations to have sexual abuse cases in the military to be handled by the civilian judicial system.  L

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 Canada needed to send 277 delegates and 17 press aides to the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasglow, all on the taxpayers dollar. They also talk about the again rising call by opposition parties for the release of the documents pertaining to the firing of the two Chinese scientists from the National Microbiology Labratory, and how a regulator for Hydro One while still holding their position, and how they got the penalties waived. 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 Scott Simon, a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a professor of social sciences at the University of Ottawa. They talk about a recent warning made by the Chinese government to current and former Canadian officials to stay out of the Taiwan Strait. They discuss why China see's Canadian vessels in the strait as a provocative move and what Canada's response to the warning was.Next, Alex talks with Tony Elenis, the president and CEO of the Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association. They talk about the upcoming minimum wage hike promised by the province and what it could mean not only for restaurants, but also for tip culture.And finally, Alex connects with Catherine McDonald, the crime reporter for Global News Toronto. They discuss a recent ruling in the Brady Robertson trial where a dangerous precedent might be set on impaired driving. Let's get talking Learn mo

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast.  On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Dr. Susan Loggans, the owner of Susan E. Loggans & Associates, as well as attorney for Kyle Beach. Alex and Susan discuss what steps Kyle plans to take next, what they expect from the meeting with the NHL's commissioner, and why this case represents so much more than a one time mistake for the league.Next, Alex talks with Bacchus Barua, the associate director for the Centre for Health Policy Studies at the Fraser Institute. They discuss a recent report Bacchus wrote that shows Canada's healthcare system is not only expensive, but also inefficient...and that was before the pandemic.Finally, Alex speaks with John Keogh, the founder and managing partner with Shantalla, as well as professor of practice at McGill University's Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They discuss the expected skyrocketed price of all dairy products in Canada next year because of the global supply

Alex Pierson speaks with Susan Loggans, the Owner of Susan E. Loggans & Associates and Attorney for Kyle Beach. They discuss the lawsuit filed by Kyle, what is expected next, and what the next steps for Kyle could be. 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 the decision by the federal government to appeal the court ruling to pay indigenous children, and why they gave themselves 60 days to come to a settlement. They also talk about why over a billion dollars was spent on employees who were not working or sick, why the definition of "vaccinated" may change in a few months, and why a comedian's supreme court case was a big win for free speech. 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 talking with Lorrie Goldstein, the Editor Emeritus, Columnist for Toronto Sun/Sun Media. They discuss the recent announcements and promises from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the COP26. They discuss the recent pledges to cap the gas and oil industry, what it could mean for Western Canada, and why Canada is keeping up these pledges when some of the largest contributors to climate change.Next, Alex turns to Mark Warner, International Trade & Antitrust Lawyer & Principal of MAAW LAW. They discuss the pledge by President Joe Biden's protectionist measure that could possibly cripple the Canadian auto industry. They discuss why Trudeau should not let this happen and why the move could mean a devastating blow to many within the country.And finally, Alex speaks with Andrea Gonazlez, an associate professor and Tier II Canada Research Chair in Family Health and Preventative Interventions. They discuss a new

Alex Pierson speaks with Warren Kinsella, the President of Daisy Group, and a former political strategist for former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. Alex and Warren discuss why the Trudeau liberals would choose to appeal the decision to pay Indigenous children who were displaced due to Residential Schools, what this could mean for Reconciliation, and why Patty Hadju has paused the appeal to negotiate with Indigenous communities. Let's get talking  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices