On Point With Alex Pierson

Missed the show? No worries, we got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode we talk with Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter about his new article that uncovered Covid ventilators that were never used...and still cost $138K a piece.Next, Alex speaks with Brenda Slater, the co-founder of the Association of Canadian Independent Travel Advisors & a travel concierge with Beyond The Beach. They discuss the recently announced and vaguely defined federal vaccine certificate, and why it ultimately is redundant and 16 months too late.And finally, Alex talks with Shachi Kurl, the President of Angus Reid. They talk about a new poll performed by Angus Reid that shows the confirmation of a 4th wave may be a saving grace for the liberal party in this coming snap election. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Brenda Slater, the co-founder of the Association of Canadian Independent Travel Advisors & a travel concierge with Beyond The Beach. They discuss the recently announced and vaguely defined federal vaccine certificate, and why it ultimately is redundant and 16 months too late. 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 why the WE Charity & the Kielburgers are back in the news, why the Heritage Minister is refusing to disclose the names  of publishers that were awarded nearly $61 million in emergency relief, & why Jagmeet Singh is ringing alarm bells about the Federal debt ceiling.  Let's get talking  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks with Daniel Tisch, the president & CEO of Argyle Public Relations. They discuss the fact that many employers are starting to consider what they should do with the offices. It costs a lot to rent, and many employees don't need to work from the office. They also discuss the importance of Office Culture, and how it can be easily lost if remote work is still kept the norm. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Both Michael's Spavor & Kovrig have been imprisoned in a China for almost 1000 days, and have had very little contact with the outside world. And with Michael Spavor being sentenced, we wanted a perspective from someone who would know what it would be like. So Alex talks with Kevin Garratt, who with his wife were arrested and thrown in a Chinese prison for 2 years after being accused of espionage. Just like the two Michaels.Alex and Kevin discuss what it was like to go through the Chinese judicial system, how he was treated while being interrogated & held, and how similar the two Michaels situation is to his. 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 check back in with our contact person on the situation in Afghanistan and relocating the interpreters, Corey Shelson. Alex and Corey discuss updates on the ground situation, and why red-tape and poor planning is actually killing people. Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & founder of Dis-info Watch. They talk about the sentencing of Michael Spavor and Robert Schellenberg, and if Canada is likely to give up Meng Wanzhou.and finally, both Michael's Spavor & Kovrig have been imprisoned in a China for almost 1000 days, and have had very little contact with the outside world. And with Michael Spavor being sentenced, we wanted a perspective from someone who would know what it would be like. So Alex talks with Kevin Garratt, who with his wife were arrested and thrown in a Chinese prison for 2 years after being accused of espionage. Just like the two Michaels.Alex and Kevin

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 Liberal Party having confidential campaign meetins, why the Supreme Court would say one of their Justice's shouldn't have recused herself from her husbands appeal, and the possible future of flying taxi's. Lets get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks with Kris Sims, the Executive Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Association. They discuss why the federal government has been quietly trying to discuss the possibility of bringing in a one-time capital gains and home equity tax to help off-set the deficit. Alex and Kris talk about why the federal government would even look into this, how it could affect home owners, and what could happen if they institute the taxes. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex talks with Ryan O'Connor, a partner at the Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm. They discuss the recent and unexpected calls from the Prime Minister to mandate all federal and federally regulated employees to be fully vaccinated. They discuss what professions are going to be affected by this mandate if allowed, how and if it is in violation of our charter rights, and why Trudeau would even push for something like this. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson is joined by Michael Yellowlees, A Scottish native who decided to walk from British Columbia to Newfoundland & Labrador with his trusty sidekick, his husky Luna. This walk is not only to raise funds for the Tree's of Life, a rewilding charity based in Scotland, but also to help raise awareness to the beauty that is the Canadian Wilderness.They talk about why Michael decided to do this incredibly long walk, how he has fared so far, and what he plans to do with the money that he has raised.  As Michael & Luna make their way across Ontario, we plan to check in with him every so often and see how he is faring. 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 first check back in with Corey Shelson, a retired Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces, President of 44 North Digital Marketing & Member of the grassroots organization "Not Left Behind". They talk about the recent Afghanis who were flown to Canada, and why the Canadian government not only chose to save just the embassy staff, but also why the plane was less than 80% full when it landed. The Afghan interpreters are running out of time, and the Canadian government is still fumbling.Next, Alex Pierson talks with Mark A. Warner, an International Trade & Antitrust Lawyer & Principal of MAAW Law. They discuss the possibility of the Canadian Border Service Agency going on strike Friday, just before the border is supposed to open to U.S. tourists & citizens. Alex and Mark discuss how this strike was able to happen, why Canadians still cannot cross the border, & what Trudeau & Biden discussed on a recent call. Finally, Alex t

It's that time of the week where we take a look at mental health and the collateral damage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alex Pierson checks-in with Co-Founder and Clinical Director at The Farm in Stouffville, and host of Road to Recovery on Global News Radio 640 Toronto, Yonah Budd. They talk about the importance, and possible difficulty of sobriety. Yonah tells Alex some tips to keep a good support group, what to expect after sobriety is reached and held, and how to overcome relapses. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks with Mark A. Warner, an International Trade & Antitrust Lawyer & Principal of MAAW Law. They discuss the possibility of the Canadian Border Service Agency going on strike Friday, just before the border is supposed to open to U.S. tourists & citizens. Alex and Mark discuss how this strike was able to happen, why Canadians still cannot cross the border, & what Trudeau & Biden discussed on a recent call.  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 first go across the globe to Budapest. Alex Pierson talks with Balazs Sarkadi, A.K.A Rocco, bassist and lead vocals in the Hungarian Punk band Bankrupt, and former band mate to Michael Kovrig. Its been just shy of 1000 days since Michael Kovrig & Michael Spavor were arrested in China for "espionage", and Bankrupt has just released a song of support for Kovrig called "The Plane To Toronto".Alex talks with Balazs about Kovrig helping to start the band, what they hope to accomplish with there new song, and how else Bankrupt is planning to raise awareness and support for Kovrig.Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Sohail Gandhi, a family physician & former head of the Ontario Medical Association. They discuss why Education Minister Lecce would not make COVID vaccines mandatory, and how safe schools should be in the coming new semester.And finally, Alex checks in with Anthony Furey, Columnist for the Toronto Sun & Postmedia as well

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 59% of Canadians rate the pandemic as a threat to rights and freedoms, why the taxpayers are on the hook for over a billion dollars in bank loans, and how over 175,000 federal employees were able receive compensation in payroll errors that adds up to almost  a billion dollars. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Dr. Sohail Gandhi, a family physician & former head of the Ontario Medical Association. They discuss why Education Minister Lecce would not make COVID vaccines mandatory, and how safe schools should be in the coming new semester. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks with Balazs Sarkadi, A.K.A Rocco, bassist and lead vocals in the Hungarian Punk band Bankrupt, and former band mate to Michael Kovrig. Its been just shy of 1000 days since Michael Kovrig & Michael Spavor were arrested in China for "espionage", and Bankrupt has just released a song of support for Kovrig called "The Plane To Toronto".Alex talks with Balazs about Kovrig helping to start the band, what they hope to accomplish with there new song, and how else Bankrupt is planning to raise awareness and support for Kovrig.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The province has finally released its long-awaited back-to-school plan, and there is just over 4 weeks left until the new school year. Alex talks with Dr. Martha Fulford, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital & Hamilton Health Services. They examine the plan, and discuss its pros and its cons. They also talk about Dr. Kieran Moore's press conference, and how he believes that schools are not only safe but shouldn't have to close down again. 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 first check-in on our southern neighbours, the U.S.Alex talks with Gloria Allred, a founding partner at Allred, Maroko, & Goldberg & legal counsel for one of the alleged victims of sexual harassment by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Alex and Gloria discuss the sexual harassment scandal that has grown around the governor, how the President has publicly asked him to step down, and about Cuomo's explanation as to what happened.Next, Alex speak with retired Colonel Michel Drapeau of Michel Drapeau Law Office, the first established private law firm to practice military law. They discuss the ongoing legal battle for Major-General Dany Fortin to not only clear his name, but also find out what he has been charged with. Fortin's entire, promising, career has been derailed and possibly ended all due to charges that he has not ever seen. Alex and Col. Drapeau discuss the not only the absurdity of the trail, but also the ominou

Alex Pierson checks in with the good folks at Blacklock's Reporter, and talks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor. They discuss how over the pandemic, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police personally investigated just under 58,000 Canadians who were suspected to be breaching the Quarantine Act. But why did our national police service have to do this, and not the many bylaw officers we have. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices