On Point With Alex Pierson

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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 the Prime Minister has omitted the deadline for federal employees to be vaccinated, how emails are showing the frustration with the complete mismanagement of Canada's PPE stockpile, how the cost of Covid will destroy all retirement plans for the future, and more. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 the federal government showed preference to Québec when it came to PPE deliveries, Marco Mendocino made no comment on allegations of racism within his own department, and Elections Canada can't account for lost mail in ballots. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 why the Prime Minister's Office offered a contract to Tesla via text message worth over $125 million, why a CBC reporter is in trouble for spreading misinformation, and what lead to this election being the second lowest turnout in Canadian history. 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 Adrienne Batra, the Editor-in-chief of the Toronto Sun. They discuss the recent loss for the conservative party, and why Erin O'Toole is trying to turn the loss into a win. Next, Alex speaks with Kris Sims, the B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. They talk about how the liberal government winning another minority means is actually good news for Jagmeet Singh and the NDP, and why Canadians need to be more aware of Bill C-10 more than ever.And finally, Alex speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, the associate professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. They talk about Evergrande, the Chinese property development company that has the global financial markets in a panic because they might default on a $300 billon debt.  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. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They discuss how WE Charity spent almost $20,000 hosting Sophie Gregoire Trudeau at an event in London. The same one she contracted COVID, and just days before they began negotiating a $43.5 million grant.They also discuss the issue of anti-Semitism in the NDP, and what Jagmeet Singh plans to do about it. And finally why Minister's Anand and Freeland keep boasting about Thornhill Medical and the ventilators they made during the pandemic...even though they are the same ventilators that ended up in a warehouse unused. 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 todays episode, Alex start off talking with professor Dasantila Golemi-Kotra, A professor of microbiology at York University. They talk about how the issue of mandatory vaccines is only getting more divisive as politicians continue to use it as a platform.Next, Alex speaks with Ryan O'Connor, a partner at Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm. They talk about the possible legal and civil issues that revolve around the new provincial vaccine passports, and how it could bring a lot of issues in the near future.And finally, Alex talks Kris Sims, the B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. They talk about why Bill C-10 will become an issue again if the liberals do win a majority government, and why it won't be good for Canada at all. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in the fight for his political life as he faces a recall vote that could have him removed from his office and replaced with a republican.Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Taube, a columnist for Troy Media and Loonie Politics, a contributor to the National Post and the Washington Times, and former speechwriter to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They discuss how recall votes work in the U.S., why this recall means so much to the political landscape & would we want recall legislation in Ontario? Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks with Dasantila Golemi-Kotra, A professor of microbiology at York University. They talk about how the issue of mandatory vaccines is only getting more divisive as politicians continue to use it as a platform. They discuss why this is is a cheap political tactic, why it effects the medical community so much & is terrible for the Canadian people. 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 todays episode, Alex start off talking with Duff Conacher, the co-founder of Democracy Watch and the Democracy Education Network. They discuss how voting this year has been altered because of the pandemic and the snap election, and what voters should expect.Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and journalist for Disinfo. They talk about the thinly veiled threat the Chinese government has made against Canada if the Conservatives win the election, and why this level of foreign state interference is not unexpected but should not be tolerated.Finally, Alex speaks with Andrea Cavin, a Registered Emergency Room Nurse who operates within the GTA. They talk about the protests that happened outside of hospitals across Canada, and why it is ultimately a fruitless idea to protest the vaccine mandates at the hospitals.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

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 discuss Jody Wilson-Raybould's new book that is being released on the 14th, "Indian" In The Cabinet: Speaking Truth To Power, and what it could mean for the Liberal party, specifically its leader, Justin Trudeau. They also discuss how liberal high-ups and celebrity VIP's were given special treatment when it came to bidding for contracts related to pandemic response, and why there is no proof that the vaccine passports work according to Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A year ago, the general population of Canada was praising all healthcare workers as heroes for their extraordinary work during the pandemic. But today, we saw protests across Canada outside major hospitals. What are the people protesting? Mandatory vaccines. What does that have to do with hospitals? Absolutely nothing. Alex Pierson speaks with a Registered Emergency Room Nurse who works in Toronto, Andrea Cavan. Andrea and Alex discuss why protesting mandatory vaccinations outside of hospitals is not only a misguided gesture, but also dangerous to employees and patients in the hospital. They talk about why this protest group is detrimental to the Nurse industry, why it's a selfish and dangerous move to protest outside hospitals, and the mental strain many healthcare workers have added onto their lives due to these protests. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with the Co-Founder of the Canadian Heroes Foundation, Chris Ecklund. They discuss how Chris and other members of the Foundation are working around the clock to try and keep people safe, pressure the government to due more to get our people out, and how Canadians can get involved and help. 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. They talk about the ongoing debates and why Maxime Bernier was excluded, the home equity tax, why Department of National Defence is launching a women's empowerment campaign, and why have Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada stopped giving COVID updates until after the election. Let's get talking   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week of the debates is upon us. Federal leaders from five parties will bring it all to the stage and try and convince the Canadian people that they and their party are the best for Canada. But what aren't they saying?Alex Pierson speaks with Communications Specialist, writer & public speaker Robyn Brayley. Robyn talks with Alex about how body language is an important facet in these debates. They breakdown the body language of all the leaders, who looks the most confident and comfortable, and who has the best chance of presenting a strong face for their party. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode we talk with John Wright, the executive Vice-President at Maru Public Opinion at the Maru Group. They talk about the rising trend of people leaning towards the PPC, especially those who are opposed to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. They discuss the demographics that make up the party, how much support it is gaining, and what the rise of a new right leaning party could mean for the future of Canada's political landscape.Next, Alex checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. They talk about the ongoing debates and why Maxime Bernier was excluded, the home equity tax, why Department of National Defence is launching a women's empowerment campaign, and why have Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada stopped giving COVID updates until after the election.And finally, Alex talks with Shuvaloy Majumdar, a Munk Sr. Fellow for Foreign Policy at Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Former Director of Po

Global supply lines have been stretched thin over the course the pandemic. Now, with Delta variant fueling a fourth wave, supply chains are feeling it even more.Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with John Keogh, the founder and managing principal with Shantalla Inc. & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. John and Arlene discuss how far reaching this strain will be, what is causing all these disruptions, and how long these effects could be felt. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices