On Point With Alex Pierson

What would happen if Western Canadian oil was kept unused, and in the ground? For those turning their noses at the prospect of using Alberta oil, consider the vehicles you drive, along with the millions of them around you everyday. The remaining alternative would be to spend ridiculous amounts of taxpayer's money to purchase, ship and import oil from some of the worst government regimes on the planet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Lee Humphreys, President, JAMES International Security Consulting, to discuss several warnings given by a multilateral intelligence agency, to Justin Trudeau, about the possible risk's Chinese phone-maker Huawei could pose to Canada's national security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Gabor Lucaks, Air Passenger Rights Advocate, to talk about the the newly proposed bill of rights that aims to provide airline passengers with financial compensation for issues such as being bumped from a flight due to overbooking or losing luggage, amongst others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carlton University, to talk about a recent report released by the federal Parliamentary Budget Office that shows debt levels, across the country, sky-rocketing over the next century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Neuberger and Partners, to take a closer look at Canada's new impaired driving laws and tell you what you need to know going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Andy Stinton, Small Business Man, and Jamie Ellerton, Principal, Conaptus Public Relations, for this edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: the Ontario legislature goes back to work to avert a potential OPG strike, Ron Taverner rips up his resignation letter to Toronto Police, Justin Trudeau targets the Conservatives in a year-end interview, a long-time MP with the NDP is facing critisim for calling Doug Ford "white trash", and Quebecer's are quick to critize Western oil but are buying larger vehicles and bigger homes more and more these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Doretta Wilson, Education Policy Consultant, Former Executive Director, SQE-Canada, to talk about why the Ontario government is slashing millions of dollars in funding for programs that are aimed at providing students with extra skills and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter what the issue is, our Prime Minister seem's to believe that it's his way or no way. Instead of listening to those who may see differently, Mr. Trudeau will deter back to the facts that he deem's correct. On the cusp of a federal election, it may be time for our "leader" to take a long, hard look in the mirror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Rubina Ahmed-Haq, Global News Raido Personal Finance Expert, to take a closer look at a recent survey, conducted by the site Finder.com, that shows more than two-thirds of Canadian parents are financially assisting their adult children with everything from small gifts to significant down payments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Guidy Mamann, Immigration lawyer, to talk about the harrowing story of a 7-year-old Guatamalan girl that died after being detained by border patrol officers along the United States-Mexico border. A statement from the Department of Homeland Security said that the girl died of shock and dehydration, after not consuming food or water for several days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Bob Richardson, National Public Relations and Anthony Furey, Toronto Sun, for this edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: Roughly one quarter of felons are serving their time in minimum security prisons, Canada's Supreme Court has ruled convicted criminals do not have to pay surcharges that helps victims, the Ford government will recall the Ontario legislature to try and prevent an impending OPG strike, Toronto Police Superintendant Ron Taverner was considered for other top positions across the province and Canadian officials met in Washington today for talks regarding China's detention of two Canadians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by David Perry, CEO, Investigative Solutions Network Inc, and served a decorated, 28 year career, with the Toronto Police Service, to talk about an alarming statistic that says roughly a quarter of convicted criminals across the country are serving their sentences in minimum security, open-concept, communial-style facilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Devon Peacock - Global News Radio London & Mackay Taggart - Global News Toronto Topics include: A potential strike by Ontario Power Generation has led to a recall of the province's legislature and prior to his appointment as O.P.P Comissioner, Ron Taverner was considered for other top position within Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You would think that some of the most dangerous criminals in this country would be tightly locked away in a maximum security facility, with little chance to be released. That doesn't seem to be case. It seems more and more these days, those who have commited some of the most heinous crimes in our nation's history are carrying out their sentences living in a minimum security prison, with some being monitored without armed guards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Calvin Helin, President and Chairman, Eagle Spirit Energy, member of Lax Kw'alaams First Nation, and author, to talk about how indigenious leaders from across the country are arguing the pros and cons of a 'tanker ban bill' that would halt all oil tanker traffic in parts of Northern B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Chris Alexander, Canadian politican and former diplomat, to talk about a Canadian couple, who after establishing their home and business in China more than 30 years ago, were detained by Chinese officials for no apparent reason. The couple compares their experience to former Canadian diplomat, Michael Kovrig, who was detained by the Chinese government earlier this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joned by Gillian Smith, Hill + Knowlton, and Myriam Denis, Daisy Consulting Group, for this edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: Ontario's credit rating has been downgraded, the Ontario government wants to change the rules on brick-and-mortar cannabis stores, one of the nation's best lawyers is speaking out against the Ford government's hiring of Ron Taverner, provincial officials want Ontario resident's opinion on the sale of liqour in convenience stores, Quebecer's don't want to cough up for the carbon tax and can Justin Trudeau's "sunny ways" policies pull him through another election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Dan Kelly, President & CEO, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, to talk about research conducted by the CFIB, that shows over the next 10 years, nearly 75% of small to medium sized business owners in Canada will pass on the reigns of their business endeavours. The research also shows that as much as $1.5 trillion in business resources could change hands during that decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Bill Kelly - Global News Radio Hamilton & Mike Stubbs - Global News Radio London Topics include: Moodys' rating agency has downgraded Ontario's credit rating, one of Canada's best lawyers is calling sour grapes on the Ron Taverner appointment, and it seems the sunny ways of Justin Trudeau could be setting rather than shining, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Lyle Stein, Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, to take a closer look at why bond rating agency Moody’s has downgraded the province of Ontario’s credit rating. The agency announced the downgrade from Aa3 to Aa2, citing the province’s $14.5-billion deficit in 2018-2019 and projections that it will continue to post deficits in the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices