On Point With Alex Pierson

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about Bill C11; the first bill in Canadian history that regulates legal internet content, why Cabinet refuses to impose back to work legislation and the side effects, Marco Mendocino and the ''famous'' buyback program, and the 13 billion Volkswagen Canada subsidy. How does this work and what about the jobs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto Sun Columnist Brian Lilley about why the Eglinton Crosstown won't open to the public until 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Doug Ford faces backlash as his controversial proposal to lower education requirements for officers ignites a heated debate over the future of policing in the province. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Kempa, a criminologist focused on the politics of security, public safety and policing and Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa about the growing concerns over officer shortages, and Ontario's latest move to drop post-secondary education requirements for aspiring police officers has sparked controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Canada's Transport Minister unveils new measures to strengthen passenger rights and increase penalties, the proposed changes leave both travellers and airlines with divided opinions on the future of air travel regulations. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with John Gradek, about the new measures to strengthen passenger rights and increase penalties, and airlines with divided opinions on the future of air travel regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the blink of an eye, a wetland paradise turned into a barren wasteland, leaving an Ontario family heartbroken and searching for answers. Host, Alex Pierson speak with Lorraine Fuller, Apsley Ontario Resident, about a wetland oasis that once flourished in their own backyard vanishing because of a broken beaver dam, leaving the bustling ecosystem that once thrived in terrible distress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Canadian homeowners struggle to make ends meet, the traditional 25-year mortgage plan is no longer enough, leaving lenders to grapple with increased risk of loss, and pushing more and more Canadians into 30+ year payment plans. Alex Pierson, speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Specialist with Butler Mortgage about rising interest rates that are forcing Canadian homeowners into decades of debt, as a staggering 30% of mortgages are now stretched beyond 30 years, leaving many struggling to keep up with the increasing financial burden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto parents heroically perform life-saving Heimlich maneuver and CPR on their choking child, while desperately waiting for emergency services to answer their 911 call. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Tim Ray, father of 1 year old Asher, about the terrifying moment their infant stopped breathing as 911 puts them on hold for over five minutes, leaving them to desperately attempt to rescue their child alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Promised pandemic relief turns into a funding nightmare for Canadian women's shelters. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Hutton, CEO of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region about women's shelters facing a devastating blow to their essential services, leaving many wondering how they will continue to provide lifesaving support to those in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about how The prime minister’s brother, Alexandre (Sacha) Trudeau, will not have to testify before a parliamentary committee probing the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation and allegations of foreign interference in federal elections. Alexandre Trudeau had reportedly negotiated and signed the deal for the foundation to receive a $200,000 donation from Chinese billionaire Zhang Bin in 2016.The Commons public accounts committee  Did vote to have Canada Revenue Agency scrutinize the fund.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tarek Fatah, a Pakistani-Canadian journalist and author known for his commentary on Muslim issues has passed away at the age of 73. Fatah is being widely mourned. Here is how Alex paid tribute to Fatah on her show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From deepfakes to digital dopplegangers, the music industry is just scratching the surface of what AI can bring to the table, and the Fake Drake controversy is only the beginning. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Alan Cross, host of the Ongoing History of New Music about AI taking over the music industry with Ghostwriter977's creation, Heart on My Sleeve, proving that the future of music might not be in human talent alone. Fake Drake & The Weeknd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The longer we stay locked up in our homes, the quicker our cities turn into ghost towns with empty transit systems and crumbling infrastructure. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Shauna Brail, Economic Geographer, urban planner and Associate Professor at the Institute for Management and Innovation at the University of Toronto-Mississauga, about hybrid work arrangements, risk of turning our office spaces into ghost towns , leaving behind a trail of vacant cubicles and unfulfilled lease agreements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looks like someone took the term 'high-flying heist' a little too seriously at Pearson Airport, leaving a bank $22 million poorer and an airline with more questions than answers. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun Columnist about the thieves at Pearson Airport as they swooped in and snatched $22 million worth of loot, leaving TD bank and Air Canada in a state of shock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As websites target the track records of top mayoral candidates, the city's elections watchdog is on high alert and stirring up controversy. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Duff Conacher about the Toronto Election Investigation that has sparked a fiery debate when it comes to advertising for the Mayoral Race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Vice Admiral Mark Norman and former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, managing editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the public service strike, Dominic LeBlanc's sister stepping away as Ethic Commissioner, budget officer Yves Giroux dropping a bombshell on the Cabinet's poor spending and how Canadian Citizenships ceremonies to be replaced by a ''checkbox'' on a website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amidst growing frustration over the Halton District School Board's handling of recent controversies, a parent group demands swift action to hold senior staff accountable and ensure a safer learning environment for all students. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Celina Close, Students First Ontario parent supporter & recently declared candidate for the HDSB Trustee Position in Ward 1 & 2 about demanding urgent measures to restore parental trust after a salacious scandal involving an Oakville teacher's inappropriate attire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI's discovery of photographic evidence linking a secret police station in Canada to its Chinese counterpart sheds light on the sinister extent of China's covert operations, and raises concerns. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail about the shocking arrests of two individuals in New York, and the exposure of China's aggressive online harassment tactics and the pressing need for governments to take action to safeguard against foreign interference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keira's voice will finally be heard as her legacy lives on through the groundbreaking Keira's Law, which aims to bring justice for her and prevent such tragedies from ever happening again. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Kagan, Mother to Kiera about her uphill battle with Keira Kagan's tragic death at the hands of her own father. Jennifer is fighting for justice and shed light on the importance of addressing the flaws in Canada's family court system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ford's Government Plans to Breathe New Life into Ontario Science Centre and Ontario Place by Relocating Science Centre to Toronto Landmark. Host Alex Pierson chats with Taylor Noakes, public historian and independent journalist about the Ford Government planning to revitalize Ontario Place and Ontario Science Centre by relocating the Science Centre from Don Mills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices