On Point With Alex Pierson
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A new voice and a fresh perspective. Join the conversation, with ON Point with Alex Pierson on 640 Toronto.With 20 years in the field, and behind an anchor desk, Alex is known and respected for her tough reporting style and accountability. An in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines.ON Point with Alex Pierson airs weeknights from 7 to 10 p.m. on 640 Toronto.
Episódios
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Kids around the world have missed a full year of school, how will they catch up? Why is there a field hospital being set up at Sunnybrook now, and why are men's brains the predominant source for data and not women's?
11/03/2021 Duração: 37minAlex speaks with Paul Bennett, Director of Schoolhouse Consulting about children and students the world over have essentially missed an entire year of education, and how they could have to make it all up somehow. Next, Alex speaks with David Redman, a retired Lt.-Col and former Executive Director of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency about why a field hospital is being set up in the parking lot of Sunnybrook hospital, and what is has to do with SNC-Lavalin.And finally, Alex speaks with the founder of the Women's Brain Health Initiative Lynn Posluns about why most data about the human brain comes from studies done on men, and not women. And why this old method needs to be adjusted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Car salesman who is lucky to be alive, why have 11 senior scientists spoken out against delaying the 2nd dose of COVID vaccines? And why have worries grown in the Tories over O'Toole's leadership
10/03/2021 Duração: 36minAlex speaks with Moe Al-Kaissy, a car salesman at Sports Motors dealership about his harrowing ordeal when thieves stole a car from his lot...with Moe holding onto the hood for dear life.Next Alex speaks with Pamela Ohashi, Director of Tumor Immunotherapy Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Center & Prof. at U of T Department of Immunology about why her and 10 of her fellow scientists have penned a letter criticizing the delay of the 2nd dose of COVID vaccines.And finally Alex speaks with Jenni Byrne, of Jenny Byrne and Associates about why the Conservative party is growing worried about the decisions and actions of Leader Erin O'Toole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Meghan and Harry tell-all with Oprah, Why has politics taken over Vaccine delivery, and why did Canada place so low on a Misery Index?
09/03/2021 Duração: 42minAlex speaks with Angela Levin, Royal Biographer and journalist about the recent tell-all interview between Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan and Oprah, and the possible blowback that will come.Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Brad Wouters, Sr. Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Executive VP of Science and Research at Toronto's University Health Network about why the vaccine rollout is being muddled by politics.Finally, Alex speaks with Richard Audas, Professor of Health Statistics and Economics about why Canda has ranked worse than most countries on the COVID-19 Misery Index Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against General Jonathan Vance deepens. The Kielburger Brothers refuse to testify on WE scandal, and what's happening with the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline?
06/03/2021 Duração: 40minAlex Speaks with Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block about the still developing investigation into sexual allegations laid against former Chief of the Defence Staff General Jonathan Vance.Then Conservative MP Michael Barrett speaks with Alex about the recent developments in the WE Charity scandal, and why the Kielburger brothers refuse to testify in two House of Commons committees.And finally, Alex speaks with Lawrence Herman, Sr. Fellow of the C.D. Howe Institute and counsel at Herman and Associates about the many issues surrounding the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline, and why Canada shouldn't let America kill it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Long-term-care is broken and doesn't seem to be improving, Bars and Restaurants won't be able to last through another lockdown, and changes to hate speech laws in Canada
05/03/2021 Duração: 39minAlex speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy Inc about the crumbling Long-Term-Care system in Canada, and how it will only get worse soon unless we re-examine how we deal with our elderly. Then, Alex speaks with Regan Irvine, owner of the Irv Gastro Pub about how his pub won't be able to survive another 14 days in lockdown, and why restaurants and bars deserve to have a second chance.And finally, Alex speaks with Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at The Canadian Constitution Foundation about new changes to the definition of hate speech in Canada, and why it seems dangerously close to censorship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The verdict of Alex Minassian has been laid, Why are 9 year olds joining Incel groups, and will Erin O'Toole embrace the Carbon Tax?
04/03/2021 Duração: 40minAlex speaks with Colin Clarke, Sr. Research Fellow at the Soufan Centre about the rise of hate-groups as Incel, and why young children are joining their ranks. Next, Alex speaks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Legal Expert about the verdict of the Alex Minassian case, and why the judge chose to withhold his name in her verdict. And finally, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein, Editor Emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun and Sun media about what's going on with the federal conservative party, and why Erin O'Toole might be looking to embrace the Carbon Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How broken is the prison system in Canada, are Torontonians ready to get back to work in person? And why are the courts refusing to say where a judge is
03/03/2021 Duração: 45minGuest Host Arlene Bynon Arlene speaks with Justin Ling, A Freelance investigative reporter about the current state of the Canadian Prison system, and its many failings. Next Arlene speaks with Dan Kelly, CEO and President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business about a new survey that shows, unsurprisingly, majority of Torontonians are rearing and ready to return to work. And finally, Arlene speaks with Amir Attaran, a Professor of Law and Medicine at the University of Ottawa about an unusual situation in which an Ontario Court refuses to say if one its Judges has been presiding remotely from the Caribbean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Former donor to the WE Charity is calling for the RCMP and IRS to investigate the charity. How has all the pandemic fear mongering effected those suffering from mental health issues? And Caledonia has been fighting the same issue for 15 years!
02/03/2021 Duração: 40minAlex speaks with Kate Behan, the Managing Director of Charity Intelligence Canada about allegations being made my former WE Charity donor and investigative reporter Reed Cowan, and why the RCMP and IRS may soon be involved.Then, Dr. Mark Berber, a practicing psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville Hospital talks with Alex about how those with mental health issues are reacting to all the fear mongering being thrown around during the pandemic.Finally, Alex speaks with Toby Barrett, Progressive-Conservative MPP of Caledonia about the on-going protests between Indigenous communities and a subdivision developer that has been going on for the past 15 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Small businesses are in crisis mode, why it may not be a good idea to skip the quarantine hotels, and why you should read between the lines with the new vaccine announcement
27/02/2021 Duração: 44minAlex speaks with Francesca Roccheti, owner of Francesca Salon & Spa about the massive debt that small businesses have had to take on in order to survive.Next, Christine Van Geyn, Litigation director at the Canadian Constitution Foundation speaks with Alex about people opting to take a fine instead of staying a Quarantine Hotel, and why people may not want to do that.Finally Alex speaks with Amir Attaran, a Professor of Law and Medicine at the University of Ottawa and trained epidemiologist about the new vaccine approved in Canada, the AstraZeneca Vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Another of Canada's top soldiers steps down due to a military police investigation, the rise of violence against women during the pandemic, and Ontario's Chief Medical Officer waited way to long to act in Long-Term-Care homes
26/02/2021 Duração: 39minAlex talks with retired Colonel Michel Drapeau, Principal & Sr. lawyer of Michel Drapeau Law Office about the Military Police Investigation into Admiral Art Mcdonald. The man who replaced Gen. Jonathan Vance when he was dismissed over allegations of sexual misconduct.Then Alex speaks with Nneka MacGregor, Executive director at WomenattheCentrE about femicide, and how its on the rise during the pandemic.Finally Alex speaks with Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge about the recently released LTC Commission report that shows Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams may have waited too long to act in LTC's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Systemic secrecy in Education, The Opioid Crisis, and the Mafia got away
25/02/2021 Duração: 40minAlex speaks with Paul Bennett, the director of Schoolhouse Consulting about the culture of systemic secrecy has been plaguing the Canadian education system, and why it even exists. Then Alex speaks with Jeremy Devine, a Psychiatry Resident at McMaster University about the opiod crisis, and how COVID fatigue has pushed it to the back of everyones mind.Finally Alex speaks with Stephen Metelsky, Criminal Psychology Professor at Mohawk College about the largest anti-Mafia operation in York Region's history, and how it completely collapsed before it was able to reach a trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Canada's top soldier is facing an unprecidented investigation into inappropriate sexual relationships, two hikers were rescued from a broken hunk of ice in Georgian Bay, and Facebook buckles to Australia
24/02/2021 Duração: 39minAlex speaks with Mercedes Stephenson of The West Block about a recent and powerful interview with Kelly Brennan, and looks deeper into the investigation being launched against General Jonathan Vance. Then, Alex speaks with Major Stephen McAlpine, Aircraft Commander of the C-130 Hercules that helped locate two hikers that were stranded on a slab of ice 3 km off shore. Finally Alex speaks with resident tech expert Adam Oldfield about Facebook ending the news blackout in Australia, and what that means for Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A former military officer comes forward about a relationship with Canada's top Soldier, why Conservative led vote may anger China, And why do public health officials have so much power
23/02/2021 Duração: 37minAlex visits an interview on The West Block between Mercedes Stephenson and Kelly Brennan, former lover to General Jonathan Vance. Then Alex speaks with Charles Burton, Senior fellow at the MacDonald-Laurie institute-- Prof Brock University in Canada-China Relations and Human Rights about why a Conservative led vote to officially accuse the Chinese government of genocide had Trudeau hiding, and China angry. And finally Alex speaks with Ryan O'Connor, Partner at Zayouna Law Firm about why public health officials need to be held more accountable for their decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Whats going on with the Ontario vaccine rollout, why do 71% of Canadians feel angry about the Trudeau government, and cold-stunned turtles in Texas
20/02/2021 Duração: 42minAlex Speaks with retired General Rick Hillier about the provincial vaccination rollout, and when we can expect to mass vaccinate Ontarians. Then Darrel Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs tells Alex all about a recent IPSOS poll that shows seven out of ten Canadians feel anger towards the Federal government for falling so far behind in vaccination efforts. Finally Alex speaks with Lizzy Hamilton, one of many Texans who are volunteering to help save thousands of sea turtles who are dying because the snowstorm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A secretive and conflicted federal vaccine task force, a new bill that could see reduced penalties for drug offenses, and the destructive snow storm that's hitting Texas
19/02/2021 Duração: 36minAlex speaks with Dr. Joel Lexchin, a former York U health policy professor & current drug-industry watchdog about a secretive task force behind Canada's procurement of vaccines, and the many issues behind it. Then Joseph Neuberger, a Senior partner and Owner of Neuberger & Partners LLP speaks with Alex about the new bill introduced by the Liberals that plans to relax penalties for drug related offenses. And finally, Alex speaks with Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas, a non-profit network of food banks about the troubles and devastation in Texas due to the massive snow storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A mother has had to wait over 18 months for her sons surgery, Why build a 6 billion dollar highway to save 30 seconds, and why won't Trudeau hold China responsible for Genocide
18/02/2021 Duração: 43minAlex speaks with Marla Klug, a mother who has been waiting for her child to receive a very necessary surgery for over 18 months. Next Alex speaks with former Toronto Mayor David Crombie about the newly proposed Highway 413 and why this highway was cancelled years ago...and why its being proposed by the Ford government again. And finally Alex speaks with Michael Chong, an MP for the Wellington-Halton Hills region over the hesitation of Prime Minister Trudeau to accuse China for acts of Genocide, and why the Prime Minister is taking such a relaxed position when it comes to the Communist power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A change to the assisted-death laws could open the program up to the mentally ill, a new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government & Huawei is allowed to fund University research in Canada...why?
17/02/2021 Duração: 40minAlex speaks with Andray Domaise, a Contributing editor to Macleans Magazine about the recent proposed changes to the Assisted-Death laws and how they will effect the mentally ill. Then Alex speaks with Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadians Shooting Sports Association about the new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government and how (if) it will help with the rising gun violence in the country. And finally Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow of the Macdonald-Lauier Institute about Huawei being allowed to fund research in Canadian Universities....even though they present a security threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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There is a huge spike in eating disorders all because of the Pandemic, an LTC in Courtice, Ontario removed the handles from patients doors to help stop the spread of COVID, and the Trudeau government has been server a lawsuit for violating Charter Rights.
13/02/2021 Duração: 45minAlex speaks with Kaitlyn Axlerod, Program Director at Sheena's Place about the rise of eating disorders due to COVID-19 and possible solutions and help for those suffering. Then Laura Tablyn Watts speaks with Alex about the abhorrent treatment of residents in White Cliffe Terrace, as a whistleblower revealed door handles had been removed to keep residents in their rooms. And finally Alex speaks with Jeffrey Rath, Barrister and Constitutional Law expert at Rath and Company about a CEO who is suing the Trudeau government for violation of Charter Rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Justice for Amanda Todd starts tomorrow, should those who are mentally ill be able to have access to assisted suicide, we pull back the veil on the underworld, and is there a Canadian vaccine solution in the horizon?
12/02/2021 Duração: 49minAlex speaks with Carol Todd, mother of Amanda Todd who was cyberbullied into suicide about the start of the trial with the man responsible. Then Alex speaks with Senator Denise Batters about assisted suicide, and why the senator believes those who are mentally ill should not be able to access assisted suicide. Stephen Metalsky, Author of "Undercover", about gives Alex a peak behind the veil at the operatives who bring down the worst criminals of our time. And CEO of Providence Therapeutics Brad Sorenson returns to the show and talks with Alex about his new plan to bring us a Canadian vaccine solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Is March Break going to be canceled in Ontario for students? A new secret recording out of Iran may reveal more truths about Flight PS 752 that was shot down, and Canada's spy chief call China a strategic threat
11/02/2021 Duração: 40minAlex speaks with Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting about Ontario considering canceling or postponing March Break, and if its better to help exhausted teachers, or students who have fallen behind. Then, Paul Miller, a Partner at Howie Sacks and Henry LL about a class action lawsuit for the families of the victims on Flight PS 752 that was shot down, and how a secret recording out of Iran may reveal more. Finally Alex speaks with Christian Luprecht, a Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada about CSIS Director David Vigneault publicly calling China a strategic threat to Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices