ON Point with Alex Pierson: Recent Episodes
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Housing and affordability is a huge problem. International students need accommodations and now there's a new approach to find students housing that pairs them up with Seniors. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ian Crookshank, Dean of students at Humber College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People are really struggling. 24% of mortgage holders are having trouble with their monthly payments. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Claudia Dessanti, senior manager of policy for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
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Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Chong, Conservative MP for Wellington-Halton Hills and shadow minister for foreign affairs
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Host Alex Pierson speaks with Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Safe supply began as a pilot project in 2016 in London and then it was sold as a benefit for all of drug addicts. Addiction doctors have been warning that there's been a huge uptick in overdose deaths. Safe supply flooded the market and defrauded. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, Journalist with his latest in The Bureau. Where are we from the pilot project to where we are now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Michael Chong giving testimony to congress in the United States, a quarter of mortgage brokers, 24 percent, are having difficulty keeping up with the monthly debt payments, says CHMC data, Governor General Mary Simon blames unnamed media for what she called Residential School ''denialism.'' All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with blogger and podcaster Darshan Maharaja about PM Trudeau's G-20 India visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Colin Novak, a University of Windsor professor who has studied the Windsor Hum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have our courts been politized? This investigation began in the summer revealing since 2016, over three times as many Liberal Party donors have been appointed to the bench than Conservative donors. The optics do not look good. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy Watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Shipley, Cyber Security Expert and CEO of Beauceron Security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Department of Foreign Affairs holding a secret ceremony honouring Ambassador Reid Sirrs and other diplomats who fled Afghanistan, drug death rose by a third in 2021 according to Statistics Canada. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin Trudeau is pointing the finger at international students when it comes to the housing crisis. Funny thing is, Trudeau's government brought them over to Canada. They should not be to blame. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rev. Alexa Gilmour, a community organizer, activist, and United Church minister and writer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about a kite system for fuel efficiency in cargo ships, bipedal robots for warehouses and manufacturing, growing demand for electricity in technology and AI, and a successful pig kidney transplant into a human. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Michael Polanyi, Policy and Campaign Manager for Nature-based climate solutions at Nature Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Paikin, Host of The Agenda on TVO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A lot of people are looking for ways to save money. Imagine saving $300-$500 a month on essentials. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kathleen Cassidy, extreme couponer. Check her out on Instagram and Tik Tok on ''Living On A Loonie.'' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about fixing the housing crisis at the Liberal Retreat to PEI, British Columbians, which were the focus of the data, they want the focus to be on discouraging drug use including tougher penalties for those using and distributing those substances. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you be lured to making better health choices? A key to cutting health costs comes down to spending on financial incentives; like a gift card for loosing a few pounds. Will this work? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin Craig, President of Second Street dot org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Joe Bailey, founder and owner of Indigenous tour company North Star Adventures, a Yellowknife based company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Howell, a Film Critic for the Toronto Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jamie Ellerton, Strategist and Founding Partner of Conaptus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin Trudeau is keeping the inquiry of Chinese Interference at a slow pace. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, The Bureau and Author of ''Wilful Blindness.'' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Justin Trudeau's divorce, nearly half of mortgage holders are going deeper into debt to keep up with home loan payments, recovering nearly $2 billion from job quitters who cheated the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, Liberal MP George Chahal isn't commenting after the Election Commissioner confirmed voting irregularities in his riding in the 2021 campaign. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Bill Gekas, president of Akropolis Pastries On Danforth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mike Anderson, the adviser and negotiator for the Skeetchestn Natural Resources Corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with criminal defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Sewell, Former Mayor of Toronto, served as the 58th mayor of Toronto from 1978 to 1980. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Brett Caraway, Associate Professor with the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Robert Gray, an AFE-certified wildland fire ecologist and President of R.W. Gray Consulting, about how Canada's never prepared wildfires we know are going to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about AI when it comes to recycling, MIT'S liquid metal batteries, and cool paint from Stanford; you can energy save in style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's growing frustration. Pro democracy groups and Chinese Diaspora groups are getting together because nothing has been done to push back against Chinese Interference. They are launching a petition to push the inquiry through. Alex Pierson speaks with Chuek Kwan, Co Chair of Toronto Association for Democracy in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ollie Williams, Editor of news coverage for Cabin Radio in Northwest Territories, for the latest on evacuation orders for Yellowknife due to wildfires.
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It is the two year anniversary of Afghanistan's fall which happened to be the same day Justin Trudeau announced the election is on. Taliban fighters were closing in on Kabul and Western countries did not react. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Eckland, Canadian Philanthropist and Founder of Canadian Heroes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the covid contracts approved by the Department of Health shows more than a tenth failed to follow the rules, Cabinet has donated a small portion of its mammoth pandemic ventilator stockpile to Ukranian War victims, and only 40 percent of homeless people provided federal aid successfully became home owners, say auditors. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kirsten Mercer, lawyer who represented the End Violence Against Women group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with John-Paul Danko, Hamilton City Councillor for Ward 8 - West Central Mountain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute and Professor of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when a renter refuses to leave because they cant find affordable housing, what do you do? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lorrie McKibbon, Hamilton woman, about her situation of not being able to move into her home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the commons finance committee gas voted down a motion to question the finance minister over looming impacts of interest rates on mortgage renewals, Parliament's Special Joint Committee on the Declaration of Emergency yesterday entered its 18th month of deliberations with no deadline in sight for a final report into cabinet powers used against the Freedom Convoy. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Mike Moffatt, Founding Director of PLACE Centre at Smart Prosperity Institute.
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Host Alex Pierson speaks with mortgage broker Ron Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a heartbreaking turn of events, an Ontario mother finds herself victim to a Taylor Swift ticket scam, losing $1,600 in her attempt to fulfill her 15-year-old daughter's dream of attending the Eras Tour concert in Toronto. After diligently signing up for a verified fan account and being waitlisted for tickets, she fell prey to a social media post promising available tickets. Despite initial hesitation, the scammer's false reassurances led her to electronically transfer the money, only to demand an additional $250 for a non-existent Ticketmaster tax fee. Distraught by the experience, she spoke to 640 Toronto's Alex Pierson, shedding light on the need for caution and skepticism in online transactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Emma Duerden, Professor at Western University and Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders, who led the study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Leader of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Friday, a terrible industrial fire that broke out sent tons of chemicals to Mimico Creek and Humber River, which unfortunately is affecting animals in their natural habitats. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Nathalie Karvonen about the consequences and what you can do to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
China is controlling mainstream media in Canada and Trudeau's Government is doing nothing to protect Canadians. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, the Bureau and author of ''Willful Blindness.'' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Natasha Salonen, Mayor of Wilmot, Ontario and Regional Councillor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Chhinzer, former Toronto Police Service and Peel Regional Police Service officer and gang prevention expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is Tech Talk with Adam Oldfield brought to you by Vacuman. On today's episode, learn about dryer vent safety, why you should charge your phone during the day, google privacy measures, and AI in the beauty industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chief Justice, Richard Wagner is frustrated over vacancies. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Nicholas Pope, Human Rights lawyer at Hameed Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Andrew Weir, executive vice president of Destination Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Artificial intelligence has been making headlines where we find the next use for it. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ryan Fitsch, legal counsel with the Law Commission of Ontario, about taking AI to the next level in order to get access to justice. They are called legal robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Cabinet apologizing yesterday for the first time acknowledged ''highly suspicious and abnormal'' activity in Chinese language media targeting and Opposition MP, Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan will investigate conditions on the wterfront follwoing a strike at West Coast ports that cost us billions of delays and turned into a massive raise for workers. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, a former senior government official who worked on China issues and now Senior Fellow at the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's been a shift in power. Workers are rejecting deals and are going against their unions. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Rafael Gomez, Professor and Director of the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Relations at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A warning from broadcasters; Canadian news is going to be blocked in response to Trudeau's Bill C-18. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Anabel Quan Haase, a professor in the faculty of information and media studies at Western University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Diane Buckell, Protest Co-Organizer with High Park Access for All. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the soon to be Mrs. Ex Trudeau being exempt from the Conflict Of Interest Act disclosures under her separation agreement with the prime minister, Canadians welcome immigrants but cannot see where they're supposed to live, a South Pacific junket led by Commons speaker Anthony Rota cost taxpayers more than $150,000 records show. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Karen and Julia Barnes of Burlington, Ontario. The Barnes' naturalized garden was mowed down by city officials without notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Marlene Bryenton of P.E.I. Marlene's son, Andrew has been missing for nine months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Awet Weldemichael, a professor at Queen’s University and an expert on the Horn of Africa and who is of Eritrean descent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest host Ed Keenan speaks with Globe & Mail reporter Jameson Berkow about how nearly five years after legalization, we still don't know how safe our cannabis is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Pierson speaks with Rodney Stafford, father of Tori Stafford who was murdered in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Trudeau's cabinet shuffle, calling a judicial inquiry into alleged election fraud by Chinese agents is ''complicated,'' newly-appointed Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc yesterday told reporters, Covid-19 may have started in a ''laboratory incident'' but the precise cause is unproven, says their Department of Health. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kate Logue, Vice President of Community Outreach for Ontario Autism Coalition and a mother of two autistic children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jim Stephenson, a Police dog handler for over 19 years, about the process of training K9 officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Premier Ford wants to do whatever it takes to decriminalize hard drugs, especially since a young mother was murdered in Leslieville. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Derek Finkle, Community Member Health Centre, about a community that gets ignored and then the concern becomes ''will the politicians do anything more?'' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Canadian who work past 65, says Industry Francois-Philippe Champage. The number of pensioners who remain in the workforce is currently the highest in history, more than a third of people surveyed called Navy racism worrisome though they couldn't point to any particular allegation or incident, Cabinet budgeted millions for a vaccine passport program to 2026 though the World Health Organization has declared the pandemic is over. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Elon Musk bored...again? Host Alex Pierson chats with David Kincaid, Founder of Level 5 Strategy, Canada's leading boutique brand consulting firm, about Elon's decision to change the twitter logo to ''X.'' Hasn't he done enough already or is he bored? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks to Lisa Bildy, lawyer who represented Richard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Louis March, Founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest host Tasha Kheiriddin speaks with Phil Parsons, a long-time resident of the Church & Wellesley neighbourhood. Phil has organized a protest for this Saturday at that intersection regarding an uptick in violence and vandalism in the neighbourhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest host Tasha Kheiriddin speaks with Rev. Alexa Gilmour, a community organizer, activist, writer and United Church minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Safe injection sites are fueling crime in communities. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada , about the murder of Karolina Huebner-Makurat in Leslieville last Friday. The cry for help to get the drug use problem under control is failing. The Federal Government needs to put a stop to crime and chaos on our streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Anstey, Father of 9-year-old Grace who's waiting on knee surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Howell, Toronto Star Film Critic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Henry, the regional chair and CEO for Durham Region, about the region needing more resources for their shelter systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Premier Doug Ford. The two tackle issues with bail reform, safety concerns around safe injection sites and Toronto's refugee crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A family is Hamilton's east end have had a huge part of their driveway and property cut off. Their neighbour's home was deemed unsafe. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Katy Belaire, East end of Hamiton resident, about what this has been like after her family is unable to use their property. If a home isn't being cared for, it becomes everyone else's problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Bank of Canada nearly paying out $27 million in raises and bonuses last year even as it admitted bungling forecasts, high interest rates, the highest in 22 years will continue into 2024, Bank of Canada Govenor Tiff Macklem said yesterday, Cabinet must address ''housing injustice'' with new laws and policies, says the Federal Housing Advocate. Human right to affordable housing, a national moratorium on evictions, and a ban on tent cities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Habib Battah, Air France passenger who had to clean up someone else’s bodily fluids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Katrina Miller, executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raise them he did! Tiff Macklem didn't hold back. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortage Broker of Butler Mortgage, about what will happen to individuals who did not get a fixed rate when buying their home. This may be the last straw for many people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the 11th day the BC Port has been on strike and the Government has done nothing. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Christina Santini, director of National Affairs at CFIB, about where the urgency is to do something about the strike. Millions of businesses are short because they can't get their products through. Revenues are being destroyed. Something needs to be done soon and fast. For each day the strike goes on; 1 week of back log for many people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The everyday Canadian is now paying another interest rate. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ian Lee, Sprout School of Business, about how this interest rate hike will poorly affect the lives of Canadians. If hurt is what they wanted to cause, hurt is what the Bank of Canada delievered. This is the 10th interest rate hike. 25 points and a 20 year high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Olivia Chow officially begins her mayoral duties today. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adrienne Batra, former communications of Rob Ford and editor of Chief at the Toronto Star about Olivia's first day in office and what she'll implement to make Toronto a ''safer place.'' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leslieville residents are very concerned about the safe injection sites in following to the murder of Caroline Huebner-Makurat. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paula Fletcher, City Councilor for Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth about the criminal activity that is happening in the neighbourhood. Stop passing the buck and do something about the safe injection sites. All they bring is crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Department of Finance saying ''should not be viewed as a prediction of the future'' according to a letter to the Parliamentary Budget Office, three times as many Department of Employment staff were investigated as were reported fired for defrauding pandemic relief programs, 2021 heat wave that broke an all-Canadian temperature record was the result of a high pressure system, the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society confirms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Melissa Bourgeois, Family Lawyer, One Family Law in Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Richard Shimooka, Defence Expert and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Derek Finkle, who lives beside the South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC). Derek and fellow community members have been raising concerns with the SRCHC's safe injection site prior the Friday's shooting that tragically resulted in the death of a 44-year-old mother of two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin Trudeau is off to NATO meetings just after Britian says ''Pay up, will ya?'' Host Alex Pierson speaks with Christian Luprecht, Military College and Senior fellow at the McDonald Laurier Institute, about understanding security relationships. Trudeau is playing ''catch up'' with NATO and now we are short on equipment that is necessary. The Government needs to double down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another day, another crime. Are we beginning to normalize this behaviour? Host Alex Pierson speaks with David Perry, Former Toronto Police Officer & 640 Toronto's Security Analyst, about a mom who was killed in Leslieville. Safe supply is destroying Toronto. It's unfortunate these shootings are happening all over the GTA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Moshe Lander, Economist with Concordia University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with community worker Diana Chan McNally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about talks on launching a public inquiry into foreign interference dragging along, higher prices for basic groceries like cabbage and spaghetti are running at three and four times the rate of general inflation, the Office of Elections Commissioner Caroline Simard dismissed 116 complaints of alleged forign interference in the last two general elections without a single attempted prosecution, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of The Toronto Police Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Julian Somers, clinical psychologist and distinguished professor at Simon Fraser University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Greg Layson, Digital and Mobile Editor of Automotive News Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ben Eisen, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute and the study's author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first large scale nuclear plant that the Ford government will build to prepare for electricity demands. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Keefer, President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, about the idea of the Bruce Power will be built to increase electricity supply to service 4.8 million homes. Is it a done deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jason Tetro, Known as ‘The Germ Guy’ and Host of the Super Awesome Science Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Flavio Volpe, Head of The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Karen Chapple, Director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto Dr. Karen Chapple, Director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto, about reimaging downtown Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paul Davis, Online Safety and Social Media Educator, about online shopping platform Temu - and why you shouldn't use their app to make purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about how Revenue Commissioner Bob Hamilton misled MPs in under-reporting the number of Canada Revenue Agency employees implicated in fraudulent claims for pandemic benefits. Hamilton claimed there were “not very many, obviously,” though the Agency now confirms hundreds are under investigation.
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Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Michael Wernick, former chief clerk of the federal public service, has joined a Liberal-affiliated think tank. Wernick abruptly resigned in 2019 following disclosures of the cabinet's failed attempt to quash a criminal prosecution of the SNC-Lavalin Group Inc, a senator who threatened to sue Canadian media over China coverage took more state-sponsored trips to the People's Republic than any other parliamentarian, records show. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Less news, less reporters. This means less accountability. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jeffrey Dvorkin, former director of the journalism program at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and Author of ''Trusting The News In The Digital Age', about why we should be worried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new report came out on Tuesday about opioid related deaths. Overdoses have tripled since 2021 in young teens. Host Alex Pierson speaks with, Alex Caudarella, CEO of the Canadian Centre Substance Use and Addiction, about the tragedy of over doses in young people. How much did the pandemic play into this and what do we need to do to help prevent overdoses from spiking again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Matt Bradley, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program coordinator for the Toronto District School Board, about the benefits of allowing grade 11 students enter full-time apprenticeship programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Karen Wirsig, senior program manager for plastics at Environmental Defence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The city of Toronto has a new mayor. Her name is Olivia Chow! Host Alex Pierson speaks on site at City Hall with Olivia Chow, about what her first order of business would be, what would be her property tax be and how she plans to work together and build relationships with Doug Ford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Myer Siemiatycki, professor emeritus of politics at Toronto Metropolitan University, about Olivia Chow becoming the 66th Mayor of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bell is asking the CRTC to drop local news. All stories start small. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Peter Menzies, former CRTC Vice-Chair, about Bell pushing to CRTC to drop all local news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Uncontrollable violence, chaos, and the incapacity to manage behaviour happening at Tomken Road Middle School in Mississauga. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paul Bennett, founding director of the education consultancy Schoolhouse Institute, adjunct professor of education at Saint Mary's University in Halifax and a former high school principle, about the entire approach of discipline within the school board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the $7 billion Strategic Innovation Fund that was launched six years ago by then Indistry Minister Navdeep Bains on a falso claim it would create $56,000 jobs, Canadian Senator says he wants Chinese Canadians to set up a national foundation that would focus on raising money to fund lawsuits against ''messy reporters'' and reporters who ''try to smear'' the community. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Perry Douglas Klein, Professor at Western University with the faculty of education, who researches the psychology of writing and writing instruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Lisa Freeman, a Victim Rights Advocate who's father was murdered in 1991. Lisa weighs in on the transfer of murderer Mark Smich's move to a medium-security prison as well as the latest on her Victim Rights Bill that's been stalled as Parliament's adjourned for summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Sam Cooper, investigative reporter and Founder of The Bureau, about defending his reporting on foreign interference before a committee of MPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rose Finlay, mother of three who became a quadriplegic after an accident at age 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Former Vice Admiral Mark Norman.
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Host Alex Pierson speaks with human rights lawyer Yavar Hameed about his suit that aims to force Justin Trudeau's government to fill nearly 80 judicial vacancies on lower trial courts.
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City parks are for the entire public, not a place for people to call home. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Moise, Toronto City Councillor for Ward-13, about concerns over Allan Gardens, which has been spiked with tents, homeless people, loud music, fires and tons of open drug use and sexual assaults. Why is the city allowing this? Why is it so difficult? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Cabinet yesterday denied the RCMP is investigating the Prime Minister's Office over attempts to quash a criminal prosecution of the SNC-Lavalin Group Incorporated, Governor General Mary Simon burning through almost 25,000 litres of jet fuel to deliver a climate change speech, no evidence retailers and wholesalers are profiteering from inflation, the Bank of Canada said Monday. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin Craig, President of SecondStreet.org who issued the report. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The RCMP is investigating allegations that Justin Trudeau, Bill Monreau and staff including Michael Wernick were obstructing justice way back when Jody Wilson back in 2018 , when they tried to pressure her from stopping the prosecution of SNC. Alex Pierson speaks with Duff Conacher, Co-founder of Democracy watch, about the RCMP saying nothing about this situation. Only recently has the RCMP began investigating...4 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michael Rothe, CEO and President of the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Erin O’Toole, former Conservative leader and MP for Durham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Too many promises and not enough details. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Denzil Minnan-Wong, former city councillor and deputy mayor and Jaskaran Sing-Sandhu, Strategist with State Strategy, about the mayoral debate that took place last night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The latest scandal. Trudeau's office knew about Bernardo's transfer and did nothing! Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, about the issue with moving Paul Bernardo to a medium security prison. This only makes the families suffer and our Government is doing absolutely nothing about it. This is a complete erosion of trust with the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you're accused of sexual misconduct, should you still be able to win your industries top award? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Andre Proulx, co-host of Tasting Together (airs Saturdays on 640 at 5pm) about allegations of Norm Hardie and how he admitted to sexual misconduct, meanwhile the Ontario Wine Awards congratulated him with the White Wine of the year award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about Paul Bernardo and how Cabinet is handling the case, Privy Council President Bill Blair says how he never saw a secret memo warning because it was sent to the ''wrong office'', Canada's spending involvement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank after a high-ranking executive left the organization saying it was a ''toxic culture'', Cabinet having no choice but to spend billions on a Volkswagon battery plant in Ontario, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said yesterday. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Students can't find rentals. By 2026, we are going to be short in rental units and it's only going to get worse. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rylan Kinnon, about a broken promise students are experiencing when they come to study in Canada. There isn't enough housing but Ryan created a 'Home Sharing' program that is a great solution when it comes to connecting older adults and students in a home. It's about building a connection and trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to dig deep into the Mayoral race. Host Alex Pierson chats with Joe Mihevc, former Toronto City Councilor and Saeed Selvam, Managing Director of New West Public Affairs and also a member of Global News' Election Panel, and he's a former council candidate, about how effective have the various candidates' strategies been in trying to overcome Olivia Chow in leading votes, Anthony Furey third place standing in polls, housing and affordability. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With restaurants that were involved in the Cafe To program problem free, they are now being rejected after waiting months for approval, it's putting small business' at risk. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tomas Morana, owner of Bar Volo and Birreria, about the struggle with opening up their patio's because of not meeting certain requirements. It's worked fine in the past, why is this a problem now? There's no difference to the application so this is a mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mendocino sends his thoughts and prayers to the French and Mahaffy families; who actually didn't know about Paul Bernardo's transfer. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tim Danson, the family lawyer for Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy, about the concern of the families and that it's time to reverse this decision and relocate Bernardo back to Mill Haven. How is it possible that no one is taking accountability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Major crime spike on TTC. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Burnside, TTC Chair, about the sense of disorder when using the TTC. We need a solution to keep the homeless out of the TTC shelters before the winter. A plan will be put into place when the weather gets colder to help the homeless find another shelter. We need to be compassionate and connect services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do we want the RCMP investigating in a high profile case? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Paul Palango, Canadian investigative journalist and author or numerous books including 22 murders, about what happens if the RCMP gets involved in the case of Michael Chong and Chinese Interference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Safe Supply is getting resold onto the streets and dealers are getting new customers. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, National Post Columnist, about a tragic loss after a 14 year old overdoses on safe supply kits. This is about compassion and saving lives. This should be a huge issue in the upcoming election.
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Now, he's just a lawyer. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Mackay, Canada's former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, he was also Minister of National Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs, about the resignation of Russel Brown because of a strain of an investigation at an event in late January, which turned into an altercation. Who replaces him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How much is too much money? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, about the Ontario Government hoarding a growing pool of money. Where did it come from? What is the province budgeting all this money for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about the Conservatives, New Democrats and Bloc Quebecois will be meeting this week to discuss nominees to head a public inquiry into suspected election fraud by foreign agents. It's time to ''get all the truth on the table.'' A gift of $200,000 is not enough to buy influence in the Government of Canada, former Trudeau Foundation CEO Morris Rosenberg testified yesterday, and Canadians share ''fairly negative views'' about foreign aid with a quarter nationwide favouring funding cuts, says in-house research by the Department of Foreign Affairs. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trudeau is making it sound like parents shouldn't play a role in schools. Trudeau's comments were disappointing and we move to the extreme. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Julia Mallot, creator of -Alotta Thoughts - featuring nuanced discussion about sex and gender identity/ideology, about schools keeping parents out of the loop when it comes to transitioning. Culture wars is fueling the anger and creates a polarizing climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about David Johnston admitting he didn't see all of the information in his report so he states that an inquiry is not needed, the news of the latest interest rate hike will see ''a lot of people struggling.'' The Bank of Canada raised its charge from 4.5 to 4.75, Canadians wanting ''stronger legislation'' to regulate legal internet content, says a report by Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez's department. The finding were all hand picked....how convenient. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Coordinator of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chinese Canadians want an actual inquiry and to be taken seriously. They aren't getting that treatment. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Cheuk Kwan, Co Chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China about David Johnston's report. There's a ton of incomplete information in his report and tons of Canadians are living in fear now. They want answers. Eight months since the first allegations came into place; nothing has changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Car thefts have sky rocketed to close to 50% because of organized crime. Ontario and Quebec with the most thefts. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Bryan Gast, vice-president of investigative services at Equite Association, about insurance rates going up and this is because of car thefts. This is now classified as a 'National Crisis' in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson is joined by mayoral candidates Chloe Brown and Anthony Furey. In this 30-minute mini-debate, candidates tackle housing concerns, taxes and crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with victim rights advocate Lisa Freeman. Lisa's father Roland Slingerland, was bludgeoned to death in 1991 by John Terrance Porter. Porter was released on day passes without Lisa's knowledge and lived 15 min from her sister.
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Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Butler, Mortgage Broker with Butler Mortgage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Jeff Brook, Associate Professor with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A very challenging economic problem. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dave Martell, Professor emeritus of Forest Fire Management Systems with the Institute of forestry and conservation at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture at the University of Toronto, about wildfire management and what is needed to prepare before the fire season starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The MS-13 members mistakenly take shots at an innocent victim. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Marcell Wilson, former gang leader, founder of One by One Movement, about the horrific murder in Schomberg in drive by attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over two dozen companies that have tested out a four-day work week have no plans of going back, according to a recent report. Researchers discovered that the 33 companies that tested out the shortened schedule without a reduction in pay, were "extremely pleased with their performance, productivity and overall experience." Jamie Savage, the founder of The Leadership Agency, joined Alex to talk about the benefits of a four day work week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Liberal government’s new dental care benefit for children is open for applications, which will help qualifying families get help for their children’s dental costs. What will it mean for Canadians going forward, and how much will be doled out for dental? Alex is joined by Dr. Lesli Hapak, a Dentist in Windsor and Former President of the Ontario Dental Association, to discuss it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As he continues his rapid descent into sheer craziness, Kanye West went on a new anti-Semitic rant during an appearance with Infowars host Alex Jones on Thursday. Avi Benlolo is the Founder and Chairman of Abraham Global Peace Initiative, and joined Alex to talk about the danger that comes with his comments.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's only 20 minutes in length, but this horror film produced by Toronto's Casey House is being used to highlight the stigma associated with those who are HIV positive. Alex spoke with Joanne Simons who is the CEO of Casey House, to talk about the film, and where they've come in the way of HIV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter joined us last hour to discuss how a federal drug policy is headed to “ultimately decriminalization” of illegal narcotics, a Liberal MP yesterday told the Commons health committee. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, who attended the hearing, remained silent. Minister Bennett did not contradict MP Hanley’s claim. That and more deep dive things into Ottawa with Tom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a sad day in the world of music as we have lost famous singer-songwriter, Christine McVie. She was well known for her role in Fleetwood Mac and helped the band write numerous hit songs, including Songbird. Eric Alper is a Music Publicist and Self Proclaimed 'Musicaholic,' and joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have the most permissive euthanasia laws in the world and it's not something we should be proud of. Individuals with disabilities are wanting to acquire medically assisted death as opposed to getting the supports that our government has promised, because those supports just don't exist. Isabel Grant is a Professor Specializing in Criminal and Mental Health Law at the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, and joined Alex to talk about the current programs in place, and what people are saying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a lot of pushback from the public, Metrolinx has said they will hold off on chopping down some 200 year old trees outside of Osgoode Hall in place of a metro station. Alex is joined by Eric Davies, Ecologist and PhD Candidate with the faculty of forestry at the University of Toronto. Eric breaks down the decision and also says that it might've been a good idea to chop these trees anyways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
China’s vast security apparatus has moved swiftly to smother mass protests that swept the country, with police patrolling streets, checking cell phones and even calling some demonstrators to warn them against a repeat. Some are saying that this carries the same weight as what we saw in Tianamen Square, but is it getting to that point yet? Kay is a Chinese student currently studying in Vancouver, and formerly worked in Shanghai as a legal professional for over a decade, and she joined Alex to talk about what we're seeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The RCMP is investigating broad foreign interference by China in Canadian affairs, says Commissioner Brenda Lucki. She said, “In the context of the 2019 federal general election, the RCMP did not have any criminal investigations into election-related activities as there was no evidence at the time...” To help talk about it, Alex is joined by Dr. Christian Leuprecht is a Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, also an Expert on Security and Defence at the McDonald Laurier Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ontario passed a housing bill Monday intended to spur development but critics say it will lead to higher property taxes, weaken conservation authority powers, and not actually make homes more affordable. Alex was joined by Matti Siemiatycki, Director of the Infrastructure Institute and Professor of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto, to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Storage of 4 mobile field hospitals will cost taxpayers more than $135 million this year, records show. Public Works Minister, Helena Jaczek, said she was "completely unaware of,” the storage costs. The storage costs follow a sole-sourced $150 million contract to SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. for field hospitals: “That is not exactly directed to preventing or treating Covid.” Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, joined us with the details, and more deep dive stories from Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto Mayor Tory has done something he hasn't been able to do before, and that's unify the council. The caveat is that they're unified because they all oppose the new 'strong mayor' powers that Tory has gotten, which would allow him to make any decision he wants without a vote from council. Ben Spurr is the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter, and joined Alex to breakdown what happened in the city council meeting on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto police are working on a way to minimize the digital footprint left behind in missing persons cases, according to a tweet from earlier this month. Can something like this be feasible when someone is missing and then found? Maureen Trask is an advocate for other families of missing loved ones, and she herself lost her son Daniel who went missing in 2011 and, who unfortunately, was found deceased three and a half years later. She joined Alex to talk about the push being made by police, and whether or not she supports it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The city says it has no plans to use its powers to shut down Toronto's only magic mushroom dispensary after a police raid earlier this month, leaving the shop still operating in a kind of grey area. We spoke with Paul Lewin, a lawyer who specializes in issues surrounding cannabis and psychedelics, about how long can a business like this can last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Teachers across Toronto are getting more and more concerned with coming to class given the high amounts of student violence that has been seen breaking out. Alex spoke with Marcell Wilson, Founder of the One by One Movement, and said advocates have been warning about an escalation of gun violence and ‘safe zones’ being breached. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He was just honoured two weeks ago at a Maple Leafs home game after he revealed he was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year. Börje Salming (aka number 21) was a former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman who remains, even in his passing, one of the Maple Leaf's greatest players. Mark Hebscher, a Former TV Broadcaster and Host of the "Hebsy On Sports" Podcast, joined Alex to talk about this hockey pioneer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Safety experts are concerned about the ability for Tesla drivers in Toronto to finally be able to utilize the self driving feature that has been widely used around the world. They're worried that the feature is not ready to implement in a downtown setting and that they weren't sure how the algorithm would work with so many constantly changing variables. Constable Sean Shapiro is with the Traffic Services Division of the Toronto Police, and joined Alex to discuss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We spoke with Mark Meincke, former Canadian soldier and veterans advocate and host of Operation Tango Romeo, a trauma-recovery podcast for Canadian Forces members, about two more instances of a Veterans Affairs Canada employee discussing medical assistance in dying with a veteran have been discovered during an ongoing investigation into the department. Mark says this should’ve been a criminal investigation from the get-go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto City Council has voted unanimously to demand major changes to a Doug Ford government housing bill over concerns it will cost the city $230 million annually in lost development fees, lower the supply of affordable homes, and expose potentially thousands of heritage buildings to demolition. Stephen Holyday is the Toronto City Councillor for Ward 2 - Etobicoke Centre, and he joined Alex to talk about this and the strong powers now given to Mayor John Tory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did China interfere in our elections in 2019 and 2021? Are politicians getting paid off by the foreign nation? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been adamant in press conferences and media scrums, that he was never briefed on the matter, and that there was no known interference from China in our elections. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch & Democracy Education Network, joined Alex and noted these are public allegations, and we need disclosure on whether or not an investigation is underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Canadian Paediatric Society have created updated guidelines on the use of screens for children under age 5, encouraging parents and caregivers to not only limit the amount of time preschoolers spend in front of screens but to be involved when they do. Dr. Sheri Madigan, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development at the University of Calgary, and who co-authored the study, joined Alex and spoke about how much screen time kids should be having, if at all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto's Lakeshore Lodge the first of Toronto's municipally-run long-term care homes to receive extra funding to make the care more resident-centred. This allows the people living there to have more choices in everything including when and what they eat, what they do, and even down to decor in the facility. Alex is joined by Sr. Sander Hitzig, a Senior Scientist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, who has been working on the implementation of the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 years later we still have yet to start an inquest that is years late, and now will be further delayed because the officer who killed Sammy Yatim has filed a last minute minute motion to present “evidence” that Yatim provoked the Toronto cop into killing him because he was seeking “suicide by cop.” Jon Reid is the President of the Toronto Police Association and spoke with Alex to talk about this case, as well as other important stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Senate committee last night began rewriting Cabinet’s latest attempt at regulating legal internet content. Members of the Senate transport and communications committee proposed 100 separate amendments to Bill C-11 An Act To Amend The Broadcasting Act. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, joined Alex with the details about this, and other stories related to Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
According to the Toronto Social Capital Study 2022, "The experience of the COVID-19 pandemic put communities around the world under tremendous stress. In the City of Toronto, the pandemic created widespread economic hardship, while limiting opportunities for residents to connect with family, friends, neighbours and organizations..." Sharon Avery is the President and CEO of the Toronto Foundation, and joined Alex to give us the details on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We spoke with Matti Siemiatycki, Canada Research Chair in Infrastructure Planning and Finance at the University of Toronto, about Premier Ford’s Ontario Line transit project’s budget ballooning towards 20-billion dollars. Matti said private-public partnerships have not performed well when it comes to civil projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We spoke with Francesca Grosso, Principal of Health Policy firm Grosso McCarthy, who says the province should be utilizing both for-profit and not-for-profit care centres to address our health backlog… but also by changing a rule that would allow for-profit centres to perform insured services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some Freedom Convoy protesters and supporters saw their bank accounts seized or frozen entirely as was discussed in the privy council. This is the same privy council that froze bank accounts without meeting the legal threshold – but they did it anyway because, well, it worked. Here to talk about it all is none other than Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, where he helps us do the deep dive into all things Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With anti-Semitism on the rise in the mainstream, and with celebrities, politicians, and everyday people getting called out for being part of that culture, StatsCan shows that Jews are the most targeted religious minority. Sheba Birhanu is the Associate Director of Partnerships at the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. She's also a Canadian-Ethiopian Jewish Activist who focuses on combatting antisemitism and hate. She wrote an opinion article in The Globe and Mail, and joined Alex to talk about the article and the effects that this hate is having on the Jewish community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FIFA has sent threats to World Cup teams after captains were seen wearing 'One Love' armbands as a way to protest the host nation (Qatar) and their human rights track record. The threats came in the way of players being yellow carded and penalized for wearing them. Dr. Mac Ross is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Supervisor of the Sport and Human Rights Lab at Western University, and joined Alex to discuss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new report by StatsCan, 2021 saw the highest rate of gang related homicides in 16 years. We spoke with Dave Perry, 640 Toronto’s Security Analyst, Former Toronto Police Officer with the homicide squad. Dave said there’s a two-pronged approach to tackling violence - and government has to step up and make it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Erin O’Donovan, President of the Toronto Lawyers Association, joined us after Metrolinx announced they’ll go ahead with cutting down five 200-year-old-plus trees for an archeological assessment in preparation for a new station for the Ontario Line. This would be a multibillion-dollar transit project led by the provincial government. Erin says Metrolinx hasn’t been willing to consider alternate locations for the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It took two weeks after he was initially asked if he knew of any interference from China in the 2019 federal election, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally spoken out when asked again on Sunday, and said that he hasn't been briefed on any collusion that happened during the election or with anything involving politicians. Michael Chong is the Conservative MP for Wellington-Halton Hills and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs for the Official Opposition, and joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Sunday, Joel Harden, the Ottawa-Centre member of Ontario’s provincial parliament, apologized for comments he made in a video roughly one year ago in which he said the “single greatest origin of violence in the Middle East is unquestionably the state of Israel.” Andrea Freedman is President and CEO or the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, and joined Alex to talk about the comments and the backlash that came from it. She also said that politicians should be held to account for their actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Toronto mayors including David Crombie, David Miller and Barbara Hall have penned a letter to Mayor John Tory asking him to reject a bill that gives him power to pass bylaws with minority support. Also known as strong mayor legislation, Bill 39 was introduced by Municipal Affairs Minister, Steve Clark, on Wednesday, allowing the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa to pass bylaws aligning with provincial priorities, “if more than one-third of council members vote in favour.” We spoke with Ben Spurr, the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter, about this and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We spoke with Jane Meadus, a lawyer at the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, about long-term care advocates preparing a constitutional challenge to an Ontario law that allows some discharged elderly hospital patients to be forced into a nursing home they did not choose. Jane says this comes down to a broken system - the government doesn’t have preventative measures, like home care, to keep elderly out of hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Next March Canadian's will be able to use mental illness as the sole reason to request medical assistance in dying. Alex spoke to Dr. Viren Naik, Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at University of Ottawa and Medical Director of the Champlain Regional MAiD Network at The Ottawa Hospital and Greater Ottawa Region. Dr. Naik dives into what this means for Canadians and Canadian doctors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Layoffs at Twitter and Facebook might just be the tip of the iceberg as other tech companies have started rolling out layoffs during this recessionary period. Are they just course correcting or is there more at stake? What's the future of the tech industry in Canada look like? We asked Abdullah Snobar, executive director of the DMZ tech hub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did the federal government need to use the Emergencies Act and freeze the bank accounts of the convoy protesters? It's all coming out during this inquiry. Alex talks with Aaron Wudrick, Director of the Domestic Policy Program for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute to clear up what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chinese-Canadians, in an internal Privy Council Office poll, say cabinet must “stand up” to China’s Communist Party, even if it brings worsening relations. “Canada was not currently doing enough to speak out against human rights issues,” citizens of Chinese ethnicity told federal pollsters. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joined us with the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prominent businessman in Toronto’s Chinese community is the subject of two separate investigations involving foreign interference, sources tell Global News. According to RCMP sources, national security investigators are also probing Wei for possible links to several properties in Toronto and Vancouver allegedly used as so-called Chinese government “police stations,” which are believed to secretly host agents from China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS.) We asked Sam Cooper, Investigative Journalist for Global News what we know about the police stations and these investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After several incidents of violence in schools, including a stabbing in a school Monday. Another school lockdown Tuesday over reports of guns the mayor has called a meeting with TDSB and police. A solution would be bringing back the school resource program put in 2008, but cancelled by city council 2017, because activists forced the issue. We asked John Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association what can be done to keep our kids safe in schools?
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Strong mayor powers change everything. Maybe we're okay with John Tory having these powers but will we still accept this reality when the next mayor is elected whoever it my be. We talk with Ben Spurr, Reporter with Toronto Star’s City Hall Bureau about the ramifications of this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Food banks, charitable clothing stores, and more, are seeing more and more Canadians using their services daily. All of this is because of the extremely high cost of living we're seeing right now. What can we do to lessen the load, and what can you do to help ease the system? Let's ask Greg Thomson, Director of Research for Charity Intelligence Canada, and get his thoughts on what you can do to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Tuesday, a missile crossed into Polish territory and ended up killing two civilians. This caused an emergency meeting to be called between NATO members as to whether or not they should impose Article 5. What would that mean for the war on Ukraine if it was invoked? We asked Marcus Kolga, Director of Disinfo Watch, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad, and Expert in Russian and Pan Pacific Issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After many shutdowns and closures, the World Cup offers bars and restaurants an opportunity to regain some of that lost profit by opening their doors for games that happen very early in the mornings. But will the city push for it? Rocco Mastrangelo Jr., Owner of the popular College Street soccer bar, Café Diplomatico, said the World Cup is a huge part of their business, and pushing back the hours when bars can serve alcohol would help boost sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the kids really alright? New survey reveals nearly 60% of Canadians think children are worse off today than a year ago. Between education loss and poor healthcare, the kids just simply aren't alright. Sara Austin, Founder and CEO of Children First Canada, joined us to talk about a new survey that reveals nearly 60% of Canadians think children are worse off today than a year ago. Sara said kids are speaking up but is anyone listening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We need a new strategy to deal with China and the infiltration they've made into Canada's politicians. We already heard that CSIS had told the prime minister that China had dealings in the 2019 federal election and with the G20 currently going on, will there be a new strategy tabled on how we deal with the issue? Charles Burton is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a Former Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, and spoke with Alex about it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Durham Regional Police officers were called to a home in Oshawa on Saturday where they found a 38-year-old man and his eight-year-old daughter dead. Police are calling this a a murder-suicide without any outstanding suspects. According to the latest statistics, one woman is killed every six days as an act of violence against women in Canada. Sandra McCormack is the Executive Director of The Denise House in Durham, and joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We spoke with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Reporter, about how CSIS Director, David Vigneault, said “at no time” posed a threat to Canada’s security, and that were no signs of foreign interference. He advised cabinet that invoking the Emergencies Act could further inflame extreme antigovernmental rhetoric. To invoke this act there has to be a threat to national security. CSIS clearly said there wasn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's not just the cost of gas or groceries that's having Canadians feeling strapped for cash. It's also the cost of food and necessities for pets that's making Canadians make the decision between keeping food on the table, or keeping the pet at home. Pet adoptions skyrocketed during the pandemic so that everyone could feel some sense of connection, but now animal shelters are either close to, or at capacity for surrenders. Phil Nichols is the Chief Operating Officer at the Toronto Humane Society, and chatted with Alex about the need for support for the shelters, and individuals who own pets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turning people away, not getting tests done in time, or just long waits in general. That's the state of our hospital system right now, and it's not getting any better. Dr. Alan Drummond is a Rural Emergency Physician at Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth, Ontario, and authored a feature for Maclean's about just how bad the system is. He joined Alex to talk about it, and where we're headed now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been ten years since Sammy Yatim was shot and killed on a streetcar by a Toronto police officer while having a mental health crisis. After all this time, we finally will get a coroner's inquest into what happened with the case. Will Sammy's family finally get retribution or will things come up cold? To talk about it, we spoke with Joseph Neuberger, a Criminal Lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Tory is about to begin his final term as Mayor of Toronto, and the question is already being asked as to who would possibly replace him when the term ends. Ben Spurr is the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter, and joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For years, we've been having the debate on whether or not masks actually work to prevent flu like illnesses. Dr. Chris Millburn is an Emergency Room and Family Doctor, who was removed as the Head of Emergency Medicine (Eastern Division), for voicing concerns and publicly questioning some of Nova Scotia's decision making regarding Covid-19. He joined us to talk about the lack of proper evidence to support that masks are effective, and shared the issues that come with wearing even medical grade masks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex is joined by Dr. Neil Rau, an Infectious Disease Consultant, to help make sense of what’s going on in our hospitals. Dr. Rau says it’s not COVID cases that’s causing kids to go to hospital, but RSV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"We had to keep under cover. Meanwhile there were other soldiers who had caught the bullet and they were either lying dead or they were wounded. So it was a pretty rough landing." That's what 98 year old veteran, Jim Parks, said when he recounted the day he and the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, who he was enlisted with, stormed Juno Beach on D-Day in 1944. Jim is about to be featured in an upcoming documentary, and joined Alex to talk about his experiences and what he hopes people get out of his service and story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For years, CSIS has been sounding the alarm on interference from other nations, namely China, on politicians and elections in Canada. For a long time, the Trudeau government has been sitting on these memos and is only now seemingly acting on it. But we've already been infiltrated in this country. So what does this mean? Dan Stanton is a Former Manager of Operations at CSIS and is now the Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa, and joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto needs a commitment for more funding from senior levels of government by the end of the month to avoid “an unprecedented and inflationary property tax increase” and extreme severe service and program cuts, Mayor John Tory says. We spoke with David Rider, Toronto Star’s City Hall Bureau Chief, about Mayor John Tory calling on the province and federal government for more funding in order to avoid property tax hikes and service cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1,100 people before the courts on firearm charges currently free on bail instead of sitting in jail. The situation is said to be worse in Peel, York and Halton. The Toronto Police and Durham Regional Police have announced the firearm bail dashboard, an “inter-agency collaboration to share firearm bail compliance data in real time.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lots of news about the failures in our healthcare system. Including a new report from Second Street dot org that found at least 2.9 million Canadians are waiting for surgery, scans and specialist appointments.. Colin Craig, President of Second Street dot org, joined us and said the federal and provincial governments both bear the blame for these catastrophic failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54%, a bare majority of Canadians are confident in the federal government. According to Elections Canada which commissioned internal polling“to gauge the general public’s opinion on various electoral issues.” “on the question of changes to make voting easier or fairer for all Canadians,” 21 percent, disagreed. 21 percent, said “voting is prone to fraud” in Canada. 66 percent, said they do not think the government cares much what people like them think,” said the Elections Canada report . The survey also found public cynicism was so widespread a significant minority of Canadians believed in conspiracy theories. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joined us with the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Tuesday, provincial leaders held a meeting with federal leaders to discuss funding for the health sector. But both sides walked away without a deal being reached. With how poorly run our health system is right now, how hard is it now without a deal to get better healthcare? Dr. Alika LaFontaine is the President of the Canadian Medical Association, and spoke to Alex about the details and how it can affect those in the healthcare industry, and their patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tech giant, Meta, announced major layoffs on Wednesday with over 11,000 job cuts. And naturally, Toronto’s tech sector is concerned. We’re a tech city. Sunil Sharma, Managing Director of Techstars Toronto, joined us and explained why we’re seeing these job cuts and whether or not this is a long term solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The kids still aren't alright and their education is constantly being slammed by either pandemic shutdowns or labour strikes that disrupt learning further. With the Ford government offering up to $200 per kid for private lessons, is that actually enough? Can that money be better utilized elsewhere? Kat Eschner is TVO's Affordability Reporter and joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some stores across Canada owned by Empire Company Ltd. continue to experience disruptions due to an information technology systems issue. Empire, which owns Sobeys, Lawtons, IGA, Safeway, Farm Boy, Foodland and FreshCo, among other brands, said on Monday that an IT problem is preventing some of its pharmacies from filling prescriptions. Alex was joined by Dr. Sylvian Charlebois, Professor of Food Policy and Distribution and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, to discuss the impact this will have on Canadians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The winter months are upon us and that means it's going to be harder for those who are without a home to stay warm. The City of Toronto says that we could expect to see expansions on the amounts of beds and hotel rooms available to homeless individuals. We spoke with Lorraine Lam, an outreach worker and organizer with Shelter and Housing Justice Network, who says that the city is great at throwing money at the issue, but not investing in long-term solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Federal departments are concealing records on contracting, says the Procurement Ombudsman who cited unnamed departments for hiding documents that he knew for a fact existed. So this has to do with numerous complaints of sweetheart contracting in the name of pandemic relief-- $237.3 million purchase order for ventilators from Baylis Medical Co., a firm that had never made ventilators but was operated by ex-Liberal MP Frank Bayliss. A $149 million contract to Spartan Bioscience Inc., a now-bankrupt test kit supplier hired after “a couple of good meetings” in the Prime Minister’s Office; a $150 million contract for SNC-Lavalin Group field hospitals that no health authority requested. Here’s Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, with the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The housing market might be starting to show signs of cooling, but that doesn't stop the cost of building homes rising. Alex was joined by Christopher Alexander, President of Re/Max, and asked if developers are feeling the pinch and having to pull out of the projects they've already started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ford government has turned back on its promise not to touch the protected Greenbelt lands, announcing that it would open up 7,400 acres for new housing so developers can build 50,000 homes on that land. In exchange, it would add 9,400 acres in different areas to the existing two-million-acre swath of agricultural, wetlands and environmentally sensitive land, the province said on Friday afternoon. Matti Siemiatycki, Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities, and Canada Research Chair in Infrastructure Planning and Finance, spoke with Alex about this broken promise and what it means for the Greenbelt going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday's Financial update mentioned nothing for the city of Toronto that has a massive $865 Million shortfall. Mayor John Tory argues that they were told we’d be getting help after the pandemic. Now with their sights turning to the provincial update on Nov 14th, is the expectation we are going to see a fight if the province also doesn’t deliver? Pressure campaign? Or a tax hike that will go over like a lead balloon? Ben Spurr is the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter and joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The saga continues in the inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act in order to quell the Freedom Convoy from continuing further. On Thursday, Tamara Lich took to the stand and began her testimony saying that she was frustrated by the mandates that were imposed during the pandemic and that Trudeau's comments on the unvaccinated were divisive. So the big question coming out of this entire inquiry is whether or not the Liberal government was justified in enacting these measures or not. Joanna Baron is the Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation, and joined Alex to talk about all of this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's no secret that Toronto loves its trees, but did you know that there is a very invasive species of tree in the city? Acer platanoides, more popularly known as the the Norway maple, is an invasive species. The Ontario Invasive Plant Council calls these trees “a serious threat to woodlands across Ontario” because of their aggressive spread into forests and ability to suppress native species. The City of Toronto has actively stopped planting these trees, but they're already one of the most popular trees in the city. Françoise Cardou, an urban ecologist at the University of Toronto Scarborough, joined Alex to talk about them and how difficult it would be to just replace them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's becoming all too common for teenagers in Toronto to be exposed to gun violence. On Halloween day, a shooting outside of a Toronto high school, killing an 18 year old, and injuring a 15 year old. The shooting was witnessed by dozens of kids who took out their phones to record it and put it on social media. What is the Toronto Police doing to help curb any of this needless violence? We turn to Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association every Thursday to break down all things policing, and get his take on the case at hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time of the week where we do a deep dive on all things Ottawa. Today, we talk about how the Department of Canadian Heritage bought maple leaf flag pins from China even as the Commons voted to condemn the People’s Republic for crimes against humanity, records show. Federal contracts for patriotic paraphernalia were worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. For this we speak to Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about all of this and many other of the big headlines out of Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, is expected to make an announcement late on Thursday, updating Canadians on the fiscal outlook going ahead. But will she use the word 'recession' at all in her announcement? For that, we ask Moshe Lander, an Economist with Concordia University, and find out if Freeland will say we're going into a recession, or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Heritage Minister’s parliamentary secretary accused Facebook of threatening Canadians’ safety, after the company said it could pull news off its platform if it’s forced to share revenue with news publishers. We spoke with Dr. Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and e-Commerce Law. Geist says this will have a huge impact on what we consume on the internet and freedom of expression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the teacher's union ready to strike on Friday, the question is being asked about whether or not teachers should be considered an essential service. But another question that sprouts from that one is what rights do kids have to education? And whose rights come first? Labour or kids? John Schuman, Family, Children’s Rights and Education Lawyer joined us and said it would be difficult to make this issue a charter right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tensions are continuing to rise in the fight between the Ontario government and CUPE workers in what appears to be a never-ending labour dispute that has lasted for decades already. The province is tabling legislation that would impose a contract onto teachers, but also plan on using the notwithstanding clause, which is causing a lot of alarms to be sounded. Dr. Charles Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at St. Thomas More College and University of Saskatchewan, and he joined Alex to discuss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Canadian Dairy Commission says the farm gate price for dairy will increase by another 2.2 per cent starting in February, as the supply managed industry says its costs continue to rise. This could mean that the price of your milk and dairy purchases at the grocery store could go up to match the increased costs. We spoke with Dr. Simon Somogyi, a Professor at the University of Guelph and Arrell Chair in the Business of Food, to talk all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Barber, who was the initial organizer of the Freedom Convoy, took the stand during his testimony into the usage of the Emergencies Act, and he said that there was no intention of doing anything illegal or parking on main streets. Most people who attended the protest were ordinary people, so why did they jump on the bandwagon? Joining Alex to talk to the psychological aspects of the protest is Dr. Marnie Wedlake, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Studies at Western University and a Registered Psychotherapist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Tuesday, daycare operators in the province of Ontario had the deadline to opt into a program which would allow parents to only pay $10 a day. Approximately 85% of providers opted into the program, leaving 15% who did not choose to opt in. The question is why though? Amanda Munday is the CEO of The Workaround, A Childcare and Co-Working Space, and she joined Alex to talk about the struggles, and unknowns of the program, and why she didn't opt in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Those who want to study in Canada have to jump through a lot of hoops in order to secure education, and that doesn't include the nominal fees that come with being an international student. One of the big things is the heavy restrictions on the amount of hours an international student is allowed to work when studying in Canada, but now, it's looking like the federal government is looking at lifting those restrictions. Dr. Mikal Skuterud is an Economist at the University of Waterloo and joined Alex to talk all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
According to a survey of Canadian employees and employers by Staples Professional, a division of Staples Canada ULC, and Angus Reid Group, The professional workforce is currently split between one-third working from home, one-third on a hybrid model and one-third in the office five days a week. But hybrid work is emerging as the winner. David Boone is the CEO of Staples Canada and joined guest host, Angela Kokott, to discuss the survey and what a future of work could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time to dig deep into all things Ottawa and that means we get to speak with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter. Today, Tom talks about how Cabinet and political aides schemed on ways to perpetuate media coverage depicting Freedom Convoy members as “crazies,” the Public Order Emergency Commission was told yesterday. A lawyer for the truckers read out text messages in which Liberal aides contemplated a media campaign to depict protesters as violent, adding: “We need something to back this up." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada said the country’s nearly 20-year-old federal sex-offender registry, in its current form, does more harm to individual liberty than it does to protect vulnerable children and women. That brought strong reactions on both sides. Gary Kruze is the brother of Martin Kruze, who was the first male to step forward about the sexual abuse at Maple Leaf Gardens. Gary joined Alex to talk about Martin's story, and the ruling that came down from the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After the pandemic emerged in Canada, governments postponed hundreds of thousands of surgeries, diagnostic scans and appointments with specialists. Research from the Fraser Institute suggests waiting lists have never been longer. Joining Alex to talk all about it and how Canadians want to see more reform within the healthcare system, is Colin Craig, the one who published the article on SecondStreet.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Thursday evening, Elon Musk finally did what he said he'd do for months. He bought social media giant, Twitter, and for a hefty price tag. With that, though, comes some trimming of the proverbial excess fat. While Musk has already laid off some of the top execs, he didn't shy away from saying that other employees would also be laid off. But the rumour mills have spun and many believe it's coming at a time when employees would be getting a payout for working at the company, only to be let go before receiving it. Musk says that's all false, but here to explain it to guest host, Angela Kokott, is Dr. Brett Caraway, Associate Professor with the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Formerly a Torontonian, Heather Blumberg, decided what her paranormal loving family needed was to buy up a Dresden funeral home and turn it into their ultimate dream home. After a year of living there, Heather says she rarely gets spooked. Her family is now the subject of a new series on Discovery+ called, "We Bought A Funeral Home." Heather joined guest host, Angela Kokott, to talk all about how they came to be in possession of the former funeral home, and all the paranormal stories that come with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In what feels like a never ending labour dispute between the province of Ontario and the teachers' unions, we might be seeing the strength of the province's resolve by way of legislation that would be tabled in order to impose a contract on the education sector union. But how do parents feel about all of this? Guest host, Angela Kokott, is joined by Jess Lyons who's the Lead Organizer with the Ontario Parent Action Network, but is also a mom of three kids in the education system, who talks about the consensus when it comes to how parents are reacting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We spoke with Bioethicist Dr. Kerry Bowman about the dwindling number of physicians willing to participate in the medical assistance in dying program, now that it includes mental health, housing and food insecurity issues.. Dr. Bowman says the program has gotten too morally complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Friday we saw former Ottawa Police Chief, Peter Sloly, take the stand in a very teary eyed testimony when it comes to the usage of the Emergencies Act and the response from Ottawa Police. Out of all the testimonies we've heard thus far, what have we learned when it comes to the inquiry itself? Cara Zwibel is a Lawyer and Director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and joined Alex to discuss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ontario government has introduced a bill that would ban the use of non-disclosure agreements in sexual misconduct cases among post-secondary employees who are looking for work at a different institution. The province says the legislation would also allow schools to fire employees who’ve committed sexual abuse against students. The new bill would also require post-secondary schools to have sexual misconduct policies in place and disciplinary measures for staff who break those rules. Joining Alex to talk about it is Lluc Cerda, an Employment Lawyer and Senior Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He joins us every Thursday morning to talk about all things policing and today he talks about how, 'The Big Ten' just wrapped up their twice-yearly meeting of the ten largest police associations across Canada. He also talks about how gun violence and shootings are rampant across the city and whether or not the government is providing any support. We're talking about Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, and he joined Alex to talk about these topics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Since the news of Laith Marouf was released some time ago, people noticed that he was still accepting donations, and that's causing a problem. Many are starting to call on PayPal to suspend all donations going to Laith in an effort to stop the anti-Semite from gaining any more funds to release more hateful content. Michael Mostyn, B’Nai Brith Canada’s Chief Executive, joined Alex to discuss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez’s department “begged us” to take a subsidy, says an anti-Semite. Laith Marouf in his first public comments on the $133,822 grant said he was contacted by the Department of Canadian Heritage and promised funding in less than a week. ‘this debacle shows the media across Canada are Jewish white supremacists or supporters of Jewish white supremacy. So let's take a deep dive into all things Ottawa with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As time goes on and the cost of food continues to rise, food banks are seeing their number of users exponentially increase. Richard Matern is Research Director for Food Banks Canada and author of the report that showcases the latest numbers, joined Alex to talk about it and what supports are needed to ensure everyone has something to eat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time of the week where we do a deep dive into all things Ottawa. Today, senior officials, including police and a deputy minister of public safety, drafted a memo to end the Freedom Convoy on Feb. 11th with the stroke of a pen, an inquiry was told yesterday. The deal would be: "Leave the protest and denounce unlawful activity and you will be heard,” read the memo drafted by RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, then-Deputy Public Safety Minister Rob Stewart and Inspector Marcel Beaudin of the Ontario Provincial Police. But they went with emergency powers instead. This and much more is broken down by none other than Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Wednesday, Governor Tiff Macklem from the Bank of Canada announced that they were increasing policy rates by 50 basis points, bringing us from 3.25%, to 3.75%. So what does this mean to everyday Canadians? Phillip Cross is a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Fraser Institute with 36 years at Stats Canada specializing in macroeconomics, and he joined Alex to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For those who get diagnosed with cancer, it's a devastating blow. But when you find out the cost attached with treatments, not everything gets covered by your public health provider or insurance. Jessica Soares lost her husband, Paulo (lovingly known as Paul), and as his caregiver, Jessica shared little of her battle to access critical life prolonging treatment for Paul with him. She wanted him to focus on getting well while she petitioned his insurance to help cover the cost of the drug. Jessica Soares is the Ambassador for Brain Cancer Canada, and was joined by Marc Peeters who is on the Board of Directors for Brain Cancer Canada, and spoke to Alex about the process and what her message is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ontario has announced it is raising the non-resident speculation tax on homes purchased by foreign nationals from 20 per cent to 25 per cent, effective Tuesday. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the move makes Ontario’s tax rate the highest in Canada and seeks to discourage foreign speculation. Joining guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about this, is Nicola St. John, a Realtor with Bosley Real Estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With such low numbers, why aren't Torontonians feeling incentivized to go out and vote? Is it apathy or a lack of education? Myer Siemiatycki is a Professor Emeritus of Politics at Toronto Metropolitan University, and spoke with guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq about ways that we can encourage people to actually vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was a hard fought riding, but for the community of Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park, they remain with incumbent Gord Perks. With 35% of the voters, he won the riding, but it's who was neck in neck with him that has our attention. Chemi Lhamo ran to be councillor, and while she gained only 32% of the vote, she still had a platform that people believed in, making her the unexpected runner up in the election. She joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about her campaign, and her thoughts on some things that she believes should change in the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto city council is starting to look like the city it represents now, with a lot of younger incumbents and those who are more progressive leaning. Among the new councillors is Ausma Malik, newly elected city council candidate for Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York, and also the first ever hijab wearing Muslim woman to be elected to city council. She joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to discuss her election win and how it feels to be representing Toronto women in this fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After only 45 days in office, Liz Truss has bowed out of leading the UK entirely. After only a few days, a victor has emerged in the Tory party and they've named Rishi Sunak to be the new prime minister. There's a lot of historic value to naming Rishi as the UK's newest PM. Not only is he the youngest in almost 200 years, he's also the first Hindu prime minister. Joining guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about all of this is Professor John Grant, Department Chair of Political Science at King's University College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The polls are open and it's time to cast your ballot in the Toronto 2022 municipal election. Guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Ben Spurr, a City Hall Reporter with the Toronto Star, to breakdown some ridings he's watching, some issues that might be top of mind for voters, and also provide analysis on one of Mayor John Tory's fellow mayoral candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's not just a mayor and councilors that you're voting for in this municipal election. You're also voting for school board trustees. But why should you care about it, especially if you're not a parent. Well who you vote for, ultimately decides who's on the board and will help shape the school system. Dr. Sachin Maharaj joined guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about this and some concerns that were raised over certain candidates running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The latest Nanos polling shows that Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Party Leader, Pierre Poilievre, are neck in neck as to what Canadians prefer as a prime minister. In addition to this, we're seeing Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, take a page out of Poilievre's book when it comes to the economy. Could the Conservative leader's relentless pounding on the Trudeau government be having an effect? Adrienne Batra is Editor in Chief of the Toronto Sun and joined us to talk all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Civil liberties groups are demanding that the premier testify at the emergencies act inquiry. This week was the blame game with Ottawa officials blaming the ford gov for not sending help. It’s very clear now that neither the city nor police planned for anything. Not only that, but it also speaks to the fact that the decision to actually invoke the Emergencies Act was for a very localized problem. Alain Bartleman is a Lawyer and Special Advisor to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and joined Alex to discuss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the heels of new information coming out from EQAO that only 47% students in Grade 6 are meeting the provincial standard in math, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced on Thursday that they will be giving parents a $250 payout per student so they can get tutoring. Lecce always says that he’s committed to keeping schools open but after two years of shutdowns from either the pandemic, or union action, the kids just aren’t alright. Michael Swaagstra is a Public high school teacher and also a Sr Fellow with the Frontier Centre, and says that it’s the extended closures that hurt the kids the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new thing in England has us looking to them as they about to trail noise-detecting traffic cameras in four areas in England as an attempt to crack down on “boy racers” who rev engines and use illegal exhausts. Joining Alex to talk about whether this is a good idea and whether or not Toronto could employ a similar tactic is Police Constable Sean Shapiro of TPS Traffic Services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's not just Gil Penelosa who has ideas about the highways in Toronto. On Thursday, John Tory was speaking with Greg Brady of Toronto Today and said he might consider adding tolls to the DVP / Gardiner if re-elected. We spoke with Jay Goldberg, Executive Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Association, who says that adding tolls would hurt families and could be a gateway for more tolls on other highways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Freedom Convoy had to be dismantled not as a safety risk but a public symbol of the “spiritual source of the protest movement,” said Michael Keenan, deputy transport minister. His remarks in a Feb. 6th teleconference with police contradicted cabinet claims the Wellington Street blockade was a danger to the public. Keenan agreed while the sit-in was not a public safety risk it made a poor image. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joined us and said using the Emergencies Act was never about there actually being an emergency, but all politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After it was reported that there were 400,000 fewer mammograms performed during the pandemic, while some say that women shouldn't be doing breast self examinations, one doctor is saying that women should be doing it. Dr. Toni Zhong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto, and joined Alex to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every year around the holidays, we focus on donating food to food banks so that those who need it, can get food easily. A new report by Daily Bread Food Banks, shows that between 2010 and 2021, the vast majority of food bank users were in deep poverty. That means that they were all at least 25% below the poverty line. Kat Eschner is TVO's Affordability Reporter and breaks down this report in a conversation with Alex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Tuesday, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, testified before the Emergencies Act Inquiry into the usage of the act, and the way that the city handled itself during one of Canada's worst managed protests. The question to ask now though, is who do we point the finger to when it comes to the usage of emergency powers? Do we point it to the mayor, Doug Ford, or do we go right to the top and look to Trudeau? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With an election happening next week, potential mayor's to be are getting their messages out to as many people as they can, but with a lack of debates, it makes it tough to hear some of the ideas being proposed by candidates. Gil Penelosa is one candidate who's given a lot of ideas, one of which where he wants to get rid of Billy Bishop Airport and replace it with a park. But this newest idea of his is a lot tougher to chew on than replacing an airport. He joined Alex to talk all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a string of armed robberies at pharmacy stores across Toronto, there's growing pressure for more prevention and education into how these can be reduced, or prevented entirely. Justin Bates is CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, and joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Loblaws mentioned on Monday that they were going to put a freeze on prices for all No Name products, Metro announced that they would no longer accept cost increases from suppliers for a three month period during the holidays. But this isn't the first time that the grocer has done this. The reaction from people are varied across the board, but to tell us if this is what the NDP are calling 'greedflation,' or if it's just the state of the economy, is John Keough, Founder and Managing Principal of Shantella, Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time of the week where we deep dive into all things Ottawa with none other than Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter. On the very same day that Freedom Convoy organizers agreed to comply with a city agreement to move trucks, Cabinet declared a national emergency. This was told at a public inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act on Monday where Ottawa City Manager, Steve Kanellakos, testified he head no warning that Cabinet would invoke the act. That and more with Tom Korski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a never-ending spiral for Hockey Canada as a report has found that the organization had kept a third reserve fund for uninsured claims, should they ever come up. This fund was largely shielded since Hockey Canada kept its books closed off, but an interim report on the governance review into the organization, revealed all. Kate Bahen is Managing Director of Charity Intelligence Canada and joined Alex to discuss what this means for Hockey Canada and other non profit organizations moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
However you want to call him, Kanye West has gotten himself into the headlines once again. Not because he's released new music, but because in a recent tweet by the rapper, Kanye mentioned that he would go, "death con 3 on Jewish people." His remarks gained a lot of flak from the general public, which then prompted Twitter to remove the tweet entirely. Joining Alex to discuss Kanye West and his history of anti-Semitism, is Avi Benlolo, Founder and Chairman of Abraham Global Peace Initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ike Kaja is a man who would've just turned 50 had he not have been shot to death outside of his Midtown Toronto home earlier this year. While his murder continues to go unsolved, friends and family of his are putting the pressure on municipal leaders to do more when it comes to violent crimes in the GTA. Gautam Malkani is a friend of Ike's and spoke with Alex about how the family is doing, and what they're asking for in their local leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some are calling it the sleepy election, and the latest data released during advance polling shows that the turnout of voters for the Toronto municipal election is down by 30% compared to that of the 2014 election, which was already pretty low. Ben Spurr is the Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter, and joins Alex to break down the numbers and what this could look like on election night if this is the kind of numbers we're seeing already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For only six weeks, the Emergency Act Inquiry will look into up to 65 witnesses, and write a report based on the federal government's usage of the Emergencies Act, and whether it was constitutional, or was a misuse of power. Justin Trudeau has already announced he is willing to testify, and while his testimony won't be until November, we're already hearing from witnesses who are testifying as residents, convoy supporters, and public officials. Hatim Khier is a lawyer with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms and breaks down this inquiry and what we could see coming out of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here we are dealing with new allegation’s in the latest chapter of the Hockey Canada saga. A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted in London, Ont. in March, 2018 by two men, one a Western University hockey player and the second a minor-league pro player, and she alleges she was discouraged by London police from pressing charges in both cases. This is not connected to the sexual assault allegations in London from June, 2018 involving eight former Canadian Hockey League players, that blew this case open. But this latest woman went to police, wanted charges laid, and told TSN she was told it was too much work and they couldn't guarantee her privacy if the person is acquitted. We spoke with Laurie Hepburn, Executive Director of the Halton Women’s Place, about why many women are hesitant to come forward and report sexual assault to police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An international report finds that Toronto has the highest housing bubble risk in the entire world, but is it true? Just how far gone are we on the housing market and how did we get here? Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association, joined Alex to discuss this and what he predicts will be the future of housing in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the past eight years a bold, world-class artist has been using Canada’s largest city as his canvas. Using ultra-low taxes, municipal bureaucracy and political stagnation as his primary artistic tools, John Tory has embarked on a conceptual undertaking of unprecedented scope and scale. AusterityTO is a series of public art installations which explore the values and desires of Toronto’s residents. Each sculpture was painstakingly crafted by the artist as a meditation on the nature of public services, decay and austerity. James McLeod, Co-Creator of a satirical public art project dubbed The Austerity TO Project, joined us and asked if Torontonians can say they are satisfied with how this city has been run over the last 8 years.
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We're still waiting on more details to come from the investigation into the deaths of two police officers in Innisfil. The SIU is investigating the incident that occurred and while it might take some time, those in the policing community are reeling from the loss of, now, four police officers within a month. Here to talk to Alex about the grief being felt by officers and how they're supporting those who need it, is Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to dig into all things Ottawa, and Internal Department of Public Safety reports confirm there was no evidence of violence by Freedom Convoy supporters outside Parliament. One report, issued the very day that Cabinet invoked the Emergencies Act, said the protest was small, peaceful and had little impact on federal operations. But that night it was designated a national security threat. As always to discuss this, is none other than Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, who noted there was no evidence of guns on Parliament Hill for the three-weeks of the convoy protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Right now you can walk into any Cabela's location and purchase an SKS rifle for the sum of about $550 and use it to hunt with. While you need a gun license to own one, the gun itself doesn't need to be registered. This is the model of gun that used to kill two police officers in Innisfil late Monday night after they responded to a disturbance call in the late evening hours. Tony Bernardo is the Executive of the Canadian Shooting Association and says that this gun is like the Honda Civic of the gun world, and to get rid of them, would be a major challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the quiet election. The one we don't hear much about. But yet, municipal elections are a big deal when it comes to your everyday cost of living. Potholes, transit, parking fees, and much more are never seen as the hot button issue. But just because it isn't sexy to talk about, doesn't mean it isn't important, and doesn't affect your wallet. Kat Eschner is TVO's Affordability Reporter, and joined Alex to talk all about how these are the things people in Toronto should be paying attention to right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wait times for breast cancer treatment in Ontario, including surgeries, are currently longer than provincial guidelines. This is leading to less patients getting the care they need and getting testing to ensure that they're not getting any sicker than they might already be. During the pandemic, the Ontario Medical Association states that there were 400,000 fewer mammograms performed, leading to patients not knowing of any potential cancer. Kimberly Carson, CEO of Breast Cancer Canada, joined Alex to talk about these numbers and the effect it can have on Ontario women's health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto's Ukrainian community is responding to the missile attacks that have shaken Ukraine over the past few days. Marc Shwec, with the Toronto Branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, led a protest outside the Russian Consulate in Toronto last night. Marc joined us and said we, the West, are funding the war... and we need to do more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Perry is a former police officer and 640 Toronto’s Security Analyst. He joins Alex Pierson to talk about a deadly shootout that left two South Simcoe police officers dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been a very drama filled past few days as the war in Ukraine continues to go on. Between a bridge in Crimea being bombed, to parts of Kyiv's city center being shelled, it's leaving casualties all across the board. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and also an expert on security and defence, joined Alex to talk about the latest developments coming out of the war torn nation, and what Russia could do next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do we have a two tiered justice system? The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled in September that the criminal records of Indigenous persons can be excluded from their trials to preserve fairness. But who is this all fair to? Alex is joined by Ari Goldkind, a Criminal Lawyer, who says that without question, we have a two tiered system and while it's not compulsory to follow the ruling, it does open a lot of doors for discretion and scrutiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In an election that doesn't seem like an election, there is a debate planned for Tuesday but there's a whole whopping two candidates taking part in it. The topic: affordable housing. Will John Tory be there? No. So what's going on with this 'sleepy election' and what should voters be taking note about? Joining us to talk about the municipal election and how it's panning out so far, is Ben Spurr, Toronto Star’s City Hall Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time of the week where we check in with Managing Editor over at Blacklock's Reporter, Tom Korski, where he and his team dig up all the juicy details into all things Ottawa. It's the story that keeps on giving as the House of Commons Committee on Immigration has called an urgent meeting next week to discuss allegations that the department and former minister misled a federal judge during a trademark infringement case... an allegation former immigration minister Marco Mendicino has categorically denied. So who's to blame in trying to pull a fast one on a federal judge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two Canadian tech companies are saying that the infamous ArriveCAN app should not have come with a $54 Million price tag. Sheetal Jaitly, Founder of TribalScale, says that it would cost under $1 Million to design and run the app and that the government should be looking to the tech companies with their hands up, willing to help. Sheetal joined Alex to talk about this hackathon, and the brutal cost of this fabled app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Once a week we're joined by Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, to talk about all things policing and crime in the GTA. Today, Jon talks about how a Hamilton man was tased and arrested by police while in the midst of a seizure says police shouldn’t have been sent to a medical call. Also, a Toronto Police officer was allegedly targeted by a driver. Investigators say they believe the motorist “deliberately” drove at officers in a Scarborough parking lot, striking one and forcing an emergency run to a nearby hospital. That and more with Jon Reid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What? There's an election? But I know nothing about my riding or the people running in it. That's the general consensus amongst Torontonians as advance polls opened on Friday for the municipal election almost no one really knows about. But there's a way you can find out about who's in your riding and what they stand for. We spoke with Nick Hune-Brown, Senior Editor for The Local Magazine, about his magazine’s candidate tracker map; he said the democratic process doesn’t seem to be working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden announced all Americans convicted federally for small possession of marijuana will be pardoned. 6,500 people will benefit. A lot of this is politics because most pot convictions happen at state level. Biden says this move will make it easier for people to get employment, housing, and education…but we’ve had legal pot here for yr… and out of the 10 k Canadians who were told they’d be able to get pardoned through a federal parole program only 570 have done it. We spoke with Dr. Samantha McAleese, a Carleton University researcher looking at the impact of the pardon system on people with criminal records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Global News analysis of 50 of Poilievre’s most recent YouTube videos showed that they included a tag — hidden from viewers, but not from the videos’ publisher — used by a misogynistic online movement. The tag helps promote Poilievre’s videos among those circles, and signals to YouTube what users might be interested in the Conservative leader’s messaging. Joining Alex to talk about it is Alex Boutilier, Senior National Reporter for Global News and author of the article posted to globalnews.ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re coming up on the Thanksgiving long weekend, and food banks are always looking for donations to help offset the high demand around the holiday. Neil Hetherington, CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank, joined us and said food banks are experiencing the worst time in their history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canadians may see a jump in the number of businesses applying credit card use surcharges as restrictions on the practice lift today. Businesses secured the right to add a surcharge, which they have to disclose, to credit card transactions as part of a class action lawsuit against MasterCard, Visa and Canadian banks. A report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business found that 19 per cent of small businesses are considering an added charge for credit card transactions to offset processing fees, while 26 per cent of respondents said they will add a surcharge if their competitors or suppliers do. We spoke with Julie Kwiecinski, the CFIB’S director of provincial affairs for Ontario, about how lumping on these fees to the consumer will impact the day-to-day business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time of the week where we dig deep into all things Ottawa and lots of questions are being asked about why former Immigration Minister, Marco Mendicino, and the Privy Council Office backdated documents in an apparent bid to mislead a federal judge in a trademark dispute. And he won’t talk. And it appears the records now seem to be blacked out. Except the date and email addresses. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, joined us and said that the big question is - why would the minister issue a fake order in council? That and more on today's Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On October 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Ontario went up by 50 cents to a total of $15.50 an hour. The current livable wage in Ontario is projected at $22.08 from data collected by the Ontario Living Wage Network, so will this 50 cent increase be enough for workers? Kat Eschner, TVO's Affordability Reporter, joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to discuss this and what she's working on next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just like how rapper Skee-Lo once said, "I wish I was a little bit taller," you too can get surgery to cosmetically lengthen your limbs to make you taller. This is a growing trend amongst men and you're probably wondering simply... why? Joining guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about all of this is Dr. Marie Gdalevitch, Cosmetic Leg Surgeon, and the only practicing doctor to offer the procedure in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's been a few weeks since the protests began in Iran over the, what protesters are calling, an unjust death of a 22 year old woman for not wanting to wear her hijab. The death of Mahsa Amini sparked a larger discussion into the mandatory wearing of religious garments amongst Muslim women. Will this change the way people approach wearing cultural garments? Joining guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about this, is Maria Iqbal, a 905 Region-based staff reporter for the Toronto Star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto is the city of construction most days, and it all needs to be paid for somehow. So just how cash strapped is Toronto? John McGrath, a Writer and Columnist for TVO, spoke with guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about real estate, construction, and how the cashflow of the city is getting worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Tuesday, the Ontario Supreme Court is holding a five day hearing into what sex workers hope will lead to the full decriminalization of sex work in Canada. The groups argue that instead of recognizing sex workers' rights and well-being by decriminalizing sex work, the federal government created a set of criminal laws called the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA) that reproduce those same harms. Alex spoke with Monica Forrester, an outreach manager at Maggie's Sex Work Action Project, to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we go deep into the nooks and crannies of Ottawa to find you those juicy stories that just don't get the attention they deserve. At the heart of it we find Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, and today, Tom has found some damning information regarding Public Safety Minister, Marco Mendicino who backdated government documents in an apparent bid to mislead a federal judge. Also, Tom talks about how federal departments are spending billions on consultants with little oversight, the Commons government operations committee was told yesterday. Is it possible they lost track of $24 Billion? All of that and more on today's Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Femicide is on the rise with at least five GTA women killed in a domestic situation in a little over a month. Advocates warn this is a crisis point that is being field by rising cost of living which is creating more strain in households and violence, but rising rents and prices make it even harder for women to leave. We spoke with Sharon Mayne Devine, CEO of Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin and the lead of the Brampton-based Safe Centre of Peel, about how we stop this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Spurr, City Hall Reporter for the Toronto Star, joins Alex to preview this month's municipal election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Tara Kiran, a Family Physician with Unity Health Toronto, helped pen a final report from the Ontario Science Table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Pierson in conversation with Rachel Mendleson, Investigative Reporter at the Toronto Star about her in-depth report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Immediately following the tragic death of Constable Andrew Hong after he was shot and killed in broad daylight in a Tim Horton's, people across the board are calling on the various levels of government for reform on many things like bail, parole, and most importantly, gun violence. Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, joined Alex to talk about what he sees as a way of moving forward in this ever evolving climate of violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“It puts creators’ livelihoods at risk.” Those were the words from Scott Benzie, Managing Director of Digital First Canada. He was one of many witnesses who testified in front of the Senate Committee on Transport and Communications about the controversial Bill C-11. More specifically Section 4.2, which exempts user generated content from the proposed bill. This bill has been heavily debated amongst parliamentarians, senators, and everyday people and it could cause a lot of harm if passed. Senator Leo Housakos joins Alex to talk about this and the dangers that could come from this bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previously, a Canadian juror was sworn to secrecy and couldn't provide details of the case to a mental health professional. Now, a new bill would allow those jurors to openly talk about the cases they've worked on and the potentially traumatic things they've heard or witnessed in the courtroom. Joining Alex to talk about this is Mark Farrant, Founder and CEO of The Canadian Juries Commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the U.S. The massive storm flooded homes on both coasts of the state, knocking out electricity to 2.67 million Florida homes and businesses. The devastation is a huge hit not only to Floridians, but Canadian snowbirds who head south for the winter. There are regions where there are no houses left. The state will not look like it did before. And some Canadians might be packing in their losses and not head back to the sunshine state. We spoke with Stephen Fine, President of Snowbird Advisor. Stephen says these residential losses will create an even tighter rental market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protests are spreading across the world in support of an Iranian woman who was killed for not wearing her Hijab properly. There are planned rallies this weekend in the GTA expected to get thousands. We spoke with Kaveh Shahrooz, lawyer, human rights activist and one of the organizers of the Time Has Come freedom rally for Iran. Kaveh says he’s been advocating for change for the last two-decades, and says this is much more than a protest– he feels regime change is upon the Iranian people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ford government has announced that it will keep the Pickering Nuclear plant operational until 2026, which was originally scheduled to shut down in 2025. AND they are looking at refurbishing it so that it can stay on line for decades. We get 14% of our energy from nuclear – without it we have energy shortages— Dr. Chris Keefer, Emergency Physician and President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, sees’ the decision as a massive win as it not only cleans up the climate, it’s an economic win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto city council opted Wednesday to deny heritage status to an east-end building with special significance to some in the Chinese community — a move that paves the way for the site to be redeveloped into an eight-storey apartment building. Alex is joined by Arlene Chan, Author and Chinatown Historian to discuss this building and the ramifications felt by Toronto's Asian community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's that time of the week where we check in with all things Ottawa and that's where we find Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Tom Korski. A grocers’ lobbyist yesterday denied allegations of profiteering. Profit margins in the retail food trade average three percent, the Commons finance committee was told. Jagmeet Singh wants an investigation and has been railing on greed inflation because grocers are making record profits. But there is no evidence that it’s happening. Also, Homeowners who paid down mortgages and built up equity should “demonstrate allegiance” by paying more tax, says a CMHC consultant. That and more on today's Blacklock's Check-In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're seeing the headlines popping up more and more frequently of individuals online (or in person) targeting politicians with threats, harassment, and other vile talk. We just recently saw it happen to Pierre Poilievre, where someone online made a threat to sexually assault his wife. To talk about this and the group that the threat seems to be emanating from, is Warren Kinsella, Author of national best seller ‘Web of Hate’ and Postmedia Columnist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It seems as if the idea of buying a home in today's day in age seems like a foregone conclusion. With rates still rising and an ever demanding market, can Canadians keep up with the volatile shifts in housing? To join us for another segment on affordability, Alex is joined by Kat Eschner, TVO's Affordability Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We learn that Half of the children in Canada who need life saving medical treatment, diagnosis and surgery and are waiting far longer than clinical recommendations allow. Experts say this could have serious, lifelong consequences. We know that there are delays across the system, but now kids can’t even get timely care? Emily Gruenwoldt, the President and Chief Executive of Children’s Healthcare Canada and Executive Director of Pediatric Chairs of Canada, joined us earlier and said her organization is calling on the federal government to make children a priority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sable Island, a small island about 300km south of Halifax, is home to the Sable Island horse. The land, which is protected by Parks Canada, was just recently in the direct path of Hurricane Fiona, and as the dust settled, people were wondering if the horses were okay. To everyone's surprise, the horses are completely safe and didn't need any external intervention. To talk to us about these horses and the island itself, Alex is joined by Abbie Branchflower, Director of Education with Friends of Sable Island Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.N. Acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif has called for a "prompt, thorough, impartial investigation." Raisi has ordered an investigation, but protest organizer Nazanin Samavati argues Iran doesn't have an independent judicial system and is concerned its investigation won't be legitimate. Samavati organized the event to raise awareness about the situation for women in Iran and about the "unjust death" of Amini. Nazanin Samavati joined Alex to talk about the protest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another year and another delay for the Eglinton Crosstown. And locals are angry, some businesses are at their wits end. It’s been 10 years since this project broke ground and we’ve nothing to show for it. We spoke with Louroz Mercader, Manager of the York-Eglinton BIA, which represents the 200+ businesses along Eglinton Avenue West between Marlee Avenue and Dufferin Street, about how this stretch of the city has become the butt of the joke - and why Metrolinx needs to be held accountable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all know there’s a deadline looming for another interest rate. We’re creating a perfect storm to drive up the costs of everyday stuff. The loonie is sliding down, and while that might be good for some businesses, it’s bad for you and I. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor in food distribution and policy, and senior director of the AgriFood Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, joined Alex and says a weaker currency during the winter months might pose a problem for our borders, when our grocers import food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's that time of the week where we check in with all things Ottawa and that's where we find Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, Tom Korski. Today Tom talks to Alex on how Cabinet followed the science in repealing the last travel-related mask and vaccine mandates, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday. Also, more than 33,000 travelers have had smartphones, laptops and tablets searched by the Canada Border Services Agency, documents show. All of that and more is on today's Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Coulter, Co-Executive Director of 'HowAreYouFeeling.Org,' spoke with Alex, to talk about his 14-year-old daughter, Maddie, who died by suicide. Chris has been trying to coach parents with similar struggles with their kids. In many cases, these parents are barely holding it together. He knows because he was one of those parents. Now, Chris is talking to Toronto school kids, hoping to bring his program into public schools.. Here’s Chris on how his program differs from the mental health education offered by schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The riding of Spadina-Fort York currently has 12 people running for a seat and one of them is Ausma Malik. She is currently running to be elected to the riding and says that it's unacceptable the way families are being squeezed out of Toronto because of the cost of living. Guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, chatted with her about this and about the election in general, what she plans on bringing to the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re five weeks away from the Toronto election, but is the municipal race getting the attention it deserves? We have one scheduled mayoral debate between now and election day, and it will take place at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, on Oct. 17, after the early polls have closed. There’s been a lot of criticism directed at Mayor Tory for suppressing the election discourse.. One of those critics being John Lawrence, Senior Editor of Spacing Magazine. He joined guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, and said the lack of debates has an unhealthy impact on local democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
During a press conference Saturday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government would match any donations made to the Canadian Red Cross to provide relief in the wake of destruction left by Fiona. Sounds like a decent idea, right? Well, one Toronto charity with expertise in disaster relief is questioning why the federal government is offering to match donations to just one registered charity providing relief in the aftermath of tropical storm Fiona. We spoke with Rahul Singh, Executive Director of Global Medic, a humanitarian relief organization that provides aid in areas affected by natural disasters, about how this move by the government hurts other charities trying to provide relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after she was detained by Iran's so-called morality police has sparked angry protests, with women burning their headscarves in a defiant act of resistance against the Islamic Republic's strict dress code and those enforcing it. Is this the point where Iran has to look at itself and wonder if this is the way to go? Mariam Memarsadeghi, Senior Fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute and Founder / Director of the Cyrus Form, joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cannabis became legal in Canada in 2018 as part of an election promise made by Justin Trudeau during the 2015 election. Just like with tobacco, we've seen policies and regulations put into place. Alex spoke with George Smitherman, President and CEO of the Cannabis Council of Canada, about the government finally announcing its plan to review the Cannabis Act. Smitherman noted the government’s already a year late and legal cannabis operators can’t hang on for much longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
St. Catharines’ residents have long suspected carcinogenic chemicals were in the mess of a former GM auto plant site. A 2020 report from the Ontario ministry of the environment confirmed it. Two years later, they’re still waiting for it to be cleaned up. Alex is joined by Ashley Okwuosa, who is the author of the article published in The Narwhal, to discuss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Caller Rich tells Alex Pierson students feel sexually intimidated by the dress of a shop teacher. Pictures of the teacher went viral after she was photographed wearing giant prosthetic breasts while operating a table saw. Rich says teens want to issue a formal complaint, but aren't able to have their voices heard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's no secret that Toronto's council doesn't fully represent the citizens that they were elected for, so why do people generally distrust city hall? A recent report called, "Community Voices" was conducted and found that many of those who are distrustful of city hall, came from Scarborough and Etobicoke. Joining Alex to discuss this, and the upcoming election, is Dr. Kofi Hope, an Urbanist-in-Residence at the School of Cities, Co-Author of the report and Co-Founder of Monumental. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, starting making threats this week, saying that, “To defend Russia and our people, we doubtlessly will use all weapons resources at our disposal... This is not a bluff.” While the illegal invasion into Ukraine was the main topic of discussion during the UN General Assembly this week, many are wondering if these are idle threats, or if Putin could be serious this time. Dr Erika Simpson, Associate Professor of International Politics at Western University, the President of the Canadian Peace Research Association and the Author of ‘NATO and the Bomb,' joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a decade, a lawsuit involving famous tourist attraction, Marineland, and a former trainer, has now been resolved. This means the last two walruses in the park will be removed from the facility and brought into the wild. Phil Demers is a former mammal trainer of Marineland's stadium show and joined Alex to talk about this win, and the future of Smooshi the walrus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time of the week where we check in with Blacklock's Reporter, where we find all those deep dive stories happening in Ottawa, and at the heart of it we find Managing Editor, Tom Korski. Today, Tom speaks to Alex about how Attorney General David Lametti said yesterday, that criminal law should not punish misguided drug dealers who just want to “put bread on the table." He also talks about how a police blacklist of bank account holders named as Freedom Convoy sympathizers was emailed to lobbyists, records disclose. That and much more on today's Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While many of us are feeling the pinch on our wallets due to the rising costs of everyday goods, those who are feeling it even more are individuals who are in social assistance programs. Kat Eschner, TVO’s Affordability Reporter, came on to talk to Alex about it and why TVO is introducing the affordability beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One in six households in Ontario is now struggling with food insecurity.. And the GTA food banks are facing the highest demand in their history due to the rising cost of food and rent. We spoke with Devi Arasanayagam, Co-founder and Chair of the Fort York Food Bank, who’s volunteered with the food bank for 24 years. Devi spoke with Alex and highlighted the changing demographic of those using the food bank’s services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the Toronto Municipal election coming up in a few weeks, how can we possibly be informed voters when there's just so many names on the ballot and little way of getting to know the candidates who are running for our city? There's only one debate confirmed, so does this question the health of our local democracy? Dr. Myer Siemiatycki, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University, spoke with Alex about this election and the effects of this can be to our future as a city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Pierson calls out a series of City of Toronto videos suggesting children need to isolate from friends if they aren't vaccinated against COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alberta Premier, Jason Kenney was at Bloor-Yonge subway station, trying to lure Torontonians away. Kenney wants skilled workers to leave the GTA and come work in Alberta. You can read more about the campaign here.jchapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's not uncommon for a hashtag to gain traction if it's good enough, which might get you a few thousand interactions. But what if that number suddenly went up to 500,000 interactions? That's what happened with the #TrudeauMustGo campaign on Twitter. What started off as a simple tweet to Justin Trudeau about his comments made during the pandemic about how people who don't take the vaccine, "...don’t believe in science, they are misogynistic, often racist," ended up becoming something much, much bigger. Martin Belanger is the one who started it all and he joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With new inflation numbers coming out today from the Bank of Canada, many turn to mortgage rates and how a spike in rates are causing many Canadians to feel like they can't keep up. Especially those with a variable mortgage rate. We spoke with Shawn Stillman, Principal Broker at Mortgage Outlet, who said the government and Bank of Canada aren’t being honest about how they want to bring down inflation - hint - they want you to spend less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time of the week where we take a deep dive into all things Ottawa, and for that we bring on Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter to dig up all those juicy nuggets if information that we don't always get to. Today, Tom talks to Alex about how Cabinet commissioned confidential research on federal rent controls. He also talks about the CRA using behavioural research to try to boost tax compliance. All of that and more on today's Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So we got inflation news today– and the Bank of Canada may be happy with the direction inflation rates are moving. They are set to announce another interest rate change on October 26th. The Bank may see todays numbers as proof aggressively raising rates is working, but it isn’t working for everyday Canadians being left behind. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, joined Alex to talk about the numbers we're seeing today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Pierson encourages conversations to be had around recent social media images of a teacher at 'Oakville Trafalgar High School.'
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Toronto City Council is made up of 26 members from across the city, each trying to represent the areas in which they preside. But as one candidate for Toronto Mayor says, that council is made up of people who are far from the citizens that they represent, and should work towards more action than talk. Chloe Brown is a candidate for Mayor of Toronto, and chatted with Alex about the issue of diversity, and what the city can do better under new leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After losing his eyesight due to diabetes, Russell "Papa" Mackay has started an initiative to raise money for SickKids Hospital. The 84 year old grandfather began a five day walking journey stretching 75 kilometres from Guelph to Toronto began on Friday and Alex spoke with him while he was walking to see what the initiative is all about, and how much they've raise so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new Abacus Data reveals that two in three Canadians (66%) are either concerned, disappointed, surprised or angry to learn that Canada ranks 59th out of 187 countries in the percentage of women that make up national parliament (since the survey, Canada has fallen to 60th place). And the majority (63%) think political parties or the government — rather than women themselves — should be responsible for ensuring equal representation of men and women in politics. Why is this the case? To join Alex about this topic, we brought on Shari Graydon, CEO of Informed Opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With King Charles III now our official sovereign, many Canadians are debating about the idea of Canada sticking with the monarchy, or cutting ties to it. Many say to open it up to a referendum to decide if Canada should cut open the constitution and restructure it. But is it that easy? Christina Blizzard, a long-time journalist and Royal Commentator, joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's a lack of academic freedom when it comes to universities across this country, and now professors are afraid to have the conversations that are necessary for good learning by self censoring. How is this harming our education system? Joining Alex is Dr. Christopher Dummitt is Professor of Canadian history at Trent University. He is the co-author of a recent Macdonald-Laurier Institute paper titled "The viewpoint diversity crisis at Canadian universities: Political homogeneity, self-censorship, and threats to academic freedom." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The principal architect of the Toronto 18 has been denied full parole, but it doesn't mean he's not going to be enjoying freedom. After being put in prison for life with no chance of parole for ten years, he's now been given full day parole in Quebec and is even allowed to come to the GTA. Mubin Shaikh, a Professor of Public Safety at Seneca College and a former security intelligence and counter terrorism operative, joined Alex to talk about this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After two years of searching since former Toronto Police Chief, Mark Saunders, announced his stepping down, and James Ramer being the interim chief, we finally have a candidate announced. Myron Demkiw is a 32 year veteran of the TPS and will be appointed as the service's new police chief. How will this new chief stack up to the issues plaguing the police service now? To talk about it, Alex is joined by Dave Perry, Former Toronto Police Officer and 640 Toronto’s Security Analyst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Thursday, York Regional Police held a press conference to give some details on the events of the weekend that left a Toronto cop and local mechanic dead, including many others injured, with one possibly not able to survive their injuries. At what point do we get past the 'thoughts and prayers' stage of these shootings and actually do something about it in this city? Joining Alex to talk about this is none other than Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Defence Lawyer, and 640 Toronto Legal Expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time of the week where we bring on Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, to give us all those little nuggets of information that don't always get the headlines when it comes to all things Ottawa. Today, Tom joined Alex to talk about how The Canada Revenue Agency polled the public on sharing information from tax returns with police and debt collectors. He also talked about how federal employees are increasingly unlikely to disclose corrupt practices out of fear of reprisal. That and more on today's Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In February of 2020, a 17 year old boy walked into the doors of a Toronto spa wielding a sword where he brutally attacked members of staff, killing the receptionist. In a court proceeding carried out on Wednesday, he plead guilty to the charges, stating that he was inspired by the Toronto van attack that was carried out by Alek Minassian in 2018, and cited an 'incel rebellion.' Can this be considered an act of domestic terrorism, or is this too difficult to label? To tell us about this case is Jessica Davis, a former CSIS senior intelligence analyst and President of Insight Threat Intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ontario government says hospital patients who are waiting for space in long-term care homes can be moved to other locations not of their choosing up to 150 kilometres away or be billed $400 per day if they refuse. The controversial Bill 7, titled “More Beds, Better Care Act,” would allow the transferring of senior hospital patients waiting for space in a long-term care home to another home not of their choosing. Joining Alex to talk about this issue is Fransesca Grosso, Principal Grosso Mccarthy, expert in health policy and a co-author of Navigating Canada's Health Care: A User Guide to the Canadian Health Care System. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the wake of multiple shootings that took place over this weekend, one of them involving Constable Andrew Hong of the Toronto Police Service, how come we're seeing criminals walking for major crimes? We got rid of TAVIS, but is that what we need right now? Alex is joined by Knia Singh, Principal Lawyer at Ma'at Legal Services, who is also in the race to be the next mayor of Toronto, to talk about policing in our city and what solutions there are to make the city safer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"If we have one takeaway from the past eight months, it’s that a lot of Canadians are angry." That's one of the headlines used in an op-ed piece written by Tasha Kheiriddin about the power of Pierre Poilievre, the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Tasha was a Co-Chair for Jean Charest’s campaign for the Conservative Party leadership in a bid to win it over that of Poilievre, but why should the Liberals be afraid of him? Alex spoke with her to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Petrie is the name of the man who is alleged to have carried out the shooting attacks that left two dead in Toronto over the weekend. What Global News has been able to obtain through documents is that he has had previous convictions for violent crimes like robbery and illegally possessing guns, and also suggested he had alleged gang connections. So how did a well known criminal get his hands on weapons? Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association, joined Alex to discuss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's always heartbreaking when you hear of a life changing condition being diagnosed to a child. Even more so when it's your own. Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier are the parents of four children, three of which, have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare genetic condition that causes a loss or decline in vision over time. So in order to let the children experience life to their best before they can no longer see, they decided to take their kids on a world tour. Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, Turkey, Mongolia and now Indonesia, are all of the places they've been to thus far. Edith Lemay joined Alex to discuss this trip and what it means to her kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time of the week where we get all the juicy nuggets of information on all things Ottawa, and for that we bring in Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, to discuss them all. Today, Tom talks to us about how a Common's petition is demanding that Heritage Minister, Pablo Rodriguez, name names in his department's award of a grant to a group subsequently stripped of funding for anti-Semitism. Also, according to in-house research, only 35% of Canadians surveyed say they trust the RCMP's national leadership. What could be the reason behind this? That and more on today's Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After the shooting that left a Toronto Police Constable dead over the weekend, and the SIU now stepping in, we're going to be hard pressed to find out what exactly happened inside the Tim Horton's where Constable Andrew Hong was fatally shot. On this special podcast, we hear from various experts in gun violence and crime, as well as former police officers, to understand why our politicians aren't doing anything more than just giving, 'thoughts and prayers.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In what was only supposed to last three days, has now turned into six grueling months of war and destruction in Ukraine. According to reports, Russian soldiers are scattering from the Kharkiv region and chaotically fleeing upon sighting Ukrainian forces. Could this be a turning point in the war on the European nation? Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad, and Director of DisinfoWatch, joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the weekend, Pierre Poilievre won the leadership race of the Conservative Party of Canada by a landslide. While he congratulated his fellow contenders for their efforts to unite the party and bring in new faces, it was ultimately Pierre himself who drew in the largest numbers. Most notably that of younger people. Why does he appeal to the young voter so much? To answer this, Alex is joined by Sam Routley, Doctoral Student in Political Science at Western University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A video has been circulating online showing what appears to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reading from an anti-Trudeau book. While it looks all too real, it is indeed fake. More specifically it's a deepfake. What is a deepfake and how can it be used for bad? David Shipley, cyber security expert and CEO of Beauceron Security, chats with Alex about this particular video and the implications it can have on public figures in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With only weeks away from a municipal election, Toronto saw three deaths related to gun violence this past weekend. Torontonians no longer feel safe in their communities and as Louis March, Founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement, says, "The safe zones have been breached." Louis joins Alex to discuss the latest string of gun violence in the city and what all three levels of government need to do to help mitigate this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"752 Is Not A Number" is the name of the new documentary being screened at TIFF this year. The documentary looks to focus on the victims and families of those affected by the downing of Flight PS752 which happened on January 8, 2020. Joining Alex to talk about it is the award winning Canadian-Iranian director of the film, Babak Payami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's no secret that the Queen was a lover of all things equestrian. Her connection to Canada's Woodbine Racetrack is very deep, and with her death on Thursday, the question comes up on whether or not the famous horserace gets renamed or not. To tell Alex about this is Jim Lawson, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Thursday, September 8, 2022, the world stood still as it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at the age of 96. The Queen had served as the reigning monarch for 70 years and became the longest sitting British monarch. With ten days of mourning now being observed, Canadians are now looking forward into what will change, what stays the same, and how it will affect them in the long run. In this special podcast episode, Alex is joined by various guests to discuss the Queen, our new monarch, King Charles III, and how significant this will be to Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Early Thursday morning, it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II has been under medical supervision at Balmoral, but what's different this time is that Buckingham Palace has put out an official statement regarding her health, and the family is all at her side. Could this be close to the end of her reign as Queen? To tell us about the impact of this story, Alex spoke with Dr. Carolyn Harris, Historian and Royal Commentator, Author of ‘Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce new measures to tackle inflation, including details of a plan for dental care for low-income families. They're planning to send out up to $650 for two years, per child, to help pay for dental appointments as a stop gap measure, but is it enough? To speak about this, Alex spoke with Dr. Lisa Bentley, President of the Ontario Dental Association, about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After the tragic attacks in Saskatchewan, and the loss of one suspect (Damien Sanderson), police arrested the other alleged attacker, Myles Sanderson, yesterday about 100km away from where the attacks happened. While in police custody, though, he ended up becoming medically unwell and died. What does this mean for the case now? To tell us all about it, we're joined by Jim Van Allen, a Threat and Risk Assessment Consultant with Investigative Solutions Network Inc. & Former Manager of the OPP Criminal Profiling Unit at OPP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's that time of the week where we check in with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, for all things Ottawa. Today, Tom talks about how Chrystia Freeland says that adjusting interest rates aren't her job following the rate increase made by the Bank of Canada yesterday. He also talks about how data from Statistics Canada shows that Dr. Teresa Tam was wrong about Covid infection rates. That and more on today's Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Lisa Bentley, a dentist of over three decades and president of the Ontario Dental Association talks to Alex Pierson about today's dental announcement out of Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the wake of the Saskatchewan stabbings over the weekend, many fingers are pointing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the RCMP, who are faced with the second tragedy in two years. With a government that puts Indigenous issues first, why is it that these communities are still struggling when it comes to mental health, addictions, clean drinking water, and more? Speaking with Alex is Kevin Walker, Executive Director of Bear Clan Patrol, about the lack of resources in these communities and what needs to be done to support them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In part one of a five part investigative series being conducted by Toronto Star, they deep dive into the story of a reality TV show where contestants could come on and get their business idea to save the world judged by people like Jeff Bezos and potentially get a stake in the process. But to get on the show, you had to pay a hefty sum of $25,000. Once the would be contestants arrived at the hotel where they were being brought to, they all soon realized that this was a scam. Kevin Donovan is Toronto Star’s Chief Investigative Reporter, and came on to talk to Alex about this elaborate scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today the Bank of Canada announced they were increasing interest rates by another 75 basis points, bringing us to a total increase of 3.25%. When we see interest rates go up, we see cost of living go up, but those who are on ODSP, often get the short end of the stick when it comes to getting an affordable income to support themselves. To send a message to Doug Ford that this isn't an acceptable way to live, MPPs across Ontario are confining themselves to only spending $92.51 for two weeks worth of groceries to really understand what it's like to squeeze those dollars. Joining Alex to discuss this is David Lepofsky, a Lawyer and Chair with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Normally today is the day kids in Toronto go back into classes, but because of negotiations the teacher's unions, today was marked as a P.A. Day for teachers who said they didn't have enough time to prepare for class. So while kids in the rest of the province are in school, Toronto students are left a day short. Joining Alex to talk about the position of the union and where negotiations are headed now is Karen Littlewood, President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's that time of the week where we check in with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, to discuss all things Ottawa and see what deep dives they've done this time. Today, he talks to Alex about how the federal government is telling Canadians to get a Covid vaccine every 90 days, even after the Department of Health said once every nine months was more than plenty. He also talks about how Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez will not speak to reporters on why his department paid $133,822 for media workshops led by an anti-Semite who said Jews deserve a “bullet to the head." That and more on this Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the weekend, 10 people lost their lives, and 19 more were injured following a series of stabbings carried out by two alleged suspects. The search for Damien Sanderson, 31, and Myles Sanderson, 30, began early Sunday morning following multiple reports of stabbings on the James Smith Cree Nation (about 200 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon). While police have identified Damien Sanderson as deceased at this moment, Myles Sanderson is still at large, and has a lengthy criminal record. To tell us about the experiences and complexities of this, Alex speaks to Melissa Mbarki of Treaty 4. Melissa also has family on the reserve at the heart of these horrific attacks. Alex also speaks with Jim Van Allen, A threat and Risk Assessment Consultant with Investigative Solutions Network Inc. and Former Manager of the OPP Criminal Profiling Unit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tomorrow, the Bank of Canada is expected to make an announcement on raising interest rates again. This time by another 75 basis points, bringing us to a total increase of 3.25%. While this isn't the highest we've seen interest rates, this is certainly going to be the highest we've seen them since the recession in 2008. Can Canadians afford another rate hike? To answer this, Alex is joined by Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carlton University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scams amongst seniors might not be new, but they're a big issue. York Region investigators have released a recorded interview with a Newmarket senior who was bilked out of $100,000 after he and his wife fell victim to a “grandparent” scam. Here to talk about this issue with Alex is Laura Tamblyn Watts, the Founder and CEO of CanAge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About $41 Million worth of road paving in the City of Toronto, which was slated to start this month, is now being delayed further into next year. City staff say they needed to revise the scope of the projects and provide clarity to companies bidding on the work. Will this cause more bad than good? Joining Alex to answer this is Stephen Holyday, Deputy Mayor and Toronto Councillor for Ward 2 - Etobicoke Centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While in Alberta, Chrystia Freeland was speaking to reporters about a 10% luxury tax being introduced to all purchases of things like boats, planes, and other large luxury items. She claims it's to recoup money spent during the pandemic but with the cost of everything right now, is this what we need? Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of Canadian Taxpayers Federation, joined Alex to discuss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are all the products you buy at a dollar store safe? Recent testing has shown that toxic chemicals are being used to manufacture these products. Something like the outer ring on a set of stereo headphones was found to have 24 times the legal limit of lead, and five times the legal limit of cadmium. Tim Gray, Executive Director of Environmental Defence, talks to Alex about this and what the federal government needs to do when it comes to regulating these products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Accidental opioid poisonings have been on the rise in Hamilton, and they can happen to anyone taking an opioid – both prescription and non-prescription. From January 1 to August 9, 2022, Hamilton Paramedic Services (HPS) responded to 447 incidents related to suspected opioid overdoses. August 31 is Overdose Awareness Day and a timely reason to shed light on the need to take proactive steps to tackle the mounting accidental opioid poisonings in the Hamilton community. Harsit Patel, a Clinical Pharmacist at Hamilton Health Sciences, chatted with Alex about this and what needs to be done to make things better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do Canadians still have confidence in getting regular vaccines like polio, hepatitis, and others? A recent study shows that 55% of children and teens have vaccines against deadly diseases. So why is there such a drop? Joining Alex is Dr. Jia Hu, CEO of 19 to Zero, a 500+ member coalition of multi-disciplinary experts working to build confidence in vaccines and get Canadians vaccinated, to discuss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's that time of the week where we look behind the curtain into all things Ottawa, and to do that, we bring on Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, to give us the little nuggets of information that most places don't get. Today, Tom talks about how Canadians feel the federal government overreached when using emergency powers when ending the Freedom Convoy protest. Also, he talks about what Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said yesterday about how politics are toxic and bitter. That and more on today's Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The High Commissioner of Pakistan is thanking Canada for their contributions to relief efforts during the flooding that has been taking place in the Middle Eastern nation. A Canadian based charity is sending over family emergency kits with a water purification unit, hygiene items and a solar light to help those affected, and Rahul Singh, Executive Director of Global Medic, a registered Canadian charity, is here to talk with Alex about the work they're doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto police have identified Angelica Sig-Od and her mother, Elvie Sig-Od, as victims of a fatal stabbing on Friday afternoon. Godfrey Sig-Od, who was the father, was arrested and has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder. On average, Ontario sees three femicides — women killed — per month. Here to talk with Alex about femicide is Lieran Docherty, Director of Programs at the Woman Abuse Council of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's going on in Brampton? A video posted online shows a brawl of about a dozen men in a parking lot, but what really gets the attention is the use of swords and machetes by some of the men. We've seen these headlines more recently and it's raising questions about the brazen nature of these attacks. Brampton Mayer, Patrick Brown, joins us to discuss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the weekend, a video surfaced online showing a man approaching Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, who was in Alberta, where he started cursing at her and telling her to get out of Alberta. The RCMP is said to be investigating this matter but can actual criminal charges be laid against the man responsible? Ari Goldkind, a Criminal Defence Lawyer, joined Alex to talk about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After her life was changed due to a conviction in aggravated assault, Jennifer Murphy is hoping that the laws surrounding the disclosure of HIV to consensual partners, be changed. Joining Alex to talk about whether this case could be the catalyst for it, is Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer and Partner at Neuberger and Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scarlett Martyn had been a Toronto paramedic for 23 years when she was let go in January, becoming one of several hundred city employees fired for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID. Now with the win over the Toronto firefighters coming down, she's hopeful that it could open up the door to her returning to her job. Alex spoke with Howard Goldblatt, a Lawyer who represents the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association to talk about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Public health officials in York Region are investigating after multiple people reportedly fell ill after eating at a Delight Restaurant and BBQ in Markham. Joining Alex to discuss this matter is Dr. David Juurlink, Head of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time in the week where we bring on Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, none other than Tom Korski, to give us the deep dive into all things Ottawa and find us those juicy little nuggets of information that get lost in the system. Today he joins Alex to talk about how inflation is the number one worry amongst Canadians. He also talks about how Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller didn't know that money was granted to an anti-Semitic senior consultant. That and much more on this Blacklock's Check In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the weekend, video surfaced of Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, involved in a verbal assault where a man approached her and asked why she was in Alberta, while also uttering curse words at her, and calling her a "traitor." It's not uncommon for political figures to be harassed like this, but is it acceptable behaviour? Lisa Raitt, Former Minister and Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, came on to discuss this and whether or not there's a solution for this growing amount of hate towards our political leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are now 37 women’s withdrawal management beds in Toronto, which will be open to women-identifying individuals from across the GTA. The roughly 6,000-square-foot space is the only site of its kind between Oshawa and Bathurst Street. How does this help those dealing with addictions in our city? Kathryn Decker, Manager of Integrated Mental Health and Substance Use at Michael Garron Hospital, came on to talk to Alex about the benefits of a service like this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Friday, a labour arbitrator handed victory to 13 Toronto firefighters who were unreasonably fired from their jobs due to the mandatory Covid-19 vaccine policy. It's a massive step for those who were let go during the mandatory policies, and with these firefighters being given a victory, it could set the precedent for others who were fired. Joining Alex to talk about this issue is Mackenzie Irwin, an Employment Lawyer and Associate at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday was supposed to be the launch of the, long awaited, Artemis-1 rocket that would help propel humans to the moon for the first time in almost 50 years. With most people's eyes set to Mars, the moon is the first logical place to start looking since it's closest to us. But due to an engine issue, the Artemis rocket was grounding for the test flight that would help determine if all systems were go for real humans. Dr. Sara Mazrouei is a Planetary Scientist and Science Communicator, and joined Alex to discuss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Arlene Bynon in conversation with marketing analyst, Elissa Freeman about news Bell Media Executive Michael Melling is taking a leave of absence for his role in the departure of Lisa LaFlamme from CTV News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's tough enough adjusting to life in a new country, but learning the language is even harder. A new program funded by Immigration Canada and University of Toronto, allows immigrants to learn English in a simulated environment which helps their confidence and knowledge retention. Joining Alex to talk about this was Paul Alexander, an Assistant Principal Investigator of this virtual reality project and also a Lecturer at the University of Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto's Catholic elementary teachers' union has filed a grievance against the school board, stating that the influx of Ukrainian children in schools is going well above their student caps and causing a shortage in resources. They're seeking a $25,000 payout for the influx in work and it's not going over well with the Ukrainian community. Markus de Domenico, Toronto Catholic District School Board Trustee for Ward 2, and Julie Altomare-Di Nunzio, President of the Toronto Elementary Catholic Teachers, both came on to speak with Alex about the issue and get both sides of the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
During a Joe Rogan interview, Meta Founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, was discussing how misinformation is dealt with on Facebook. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the social media platform for years, especially since the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. Joining Alex to talk about this was none other than Dr. Brett Caraway, Professor of Media Economics at the University of Toronto and the Program Director for the Digital Enterprise Management Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 1045, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, comes in and helps us do the deep dive into all things Ottawa because he gets the goods. Today he talks about how the Canadian Embassy in Washington had disclosed internal emails that it was under scrutiny by watchful U.S. officials over handling of vaccine mandates on truckers. He also talks about how researchers at the Department of Industry say that a third of Canadian tourism operators plan to sell their business or close for good. All of that and much, much more as he sits with Alex to discuss all things Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new bylaw that was introduced in Toronto on Monday, residential homes can be used now to conduct business. So if you want to open a barbershop or nail salon or even a café in your own home, you can do that! But the question is whether or not this will cause more traffic in these residential neighbourhoods. To answer this, we spoke to Naama Blonder, an Architect, Urban Designer and Planner, and Co-Founder of Smart Density. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dove put out an ad campaign this week talking about how everyone should be supporting going grey and that women are, "being edged out of the workplace" because of their hair colour. This comes after long time CTV News anchor, Lisa LaFlamme, was let go from the company stating that it was a, "business decision." People are seeing this as a bit of a wink and jab at Bell Media over their firing of LaFlamme and people are beginning to boycott the media company. Is this what Dove was after? Elissa Freeman, Communications Strategist and Pop Culture Expert, joined Alex to discuss this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
During his tour with German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, throughout the week, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, made a comment about how Canada would be a reliable source of clean energy for Europe as a solution to their reliance on Russian oil and gas. What he's not sold on, however, is the idea of exporting liquified natural gas. To talk about this, Alex spoke with Dr. Chris Keefer, an ER Physician but also the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Officially throwing his name into the hat, John Tory announced that, if re-elected, he would work on Toronto's housing problem by building new affordable housing complexes. But with the price of everything skyrocketing, is that even possible to achieve? Eric Lombardi, Founder and Advocate with More Neighbours Toronto, joined Alex to ask the question, "Why now?" and explain whether or not this is a feasible solution to a major problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the flash flooding that came about in the GTA due to rainfall, it didn't take long for David Nunn, a 78 year old man, to notice his car was taking on water. In a conversation with Alex, he recounts his experience and the people who came to his aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first time in 20 years, Toronto has granted a permit to a street vendor that isn't a hot dog cart. Alexander Dalgliesh-Switzer of Switzers Toronto is the one man band who's selling pastrami sandwiches across the city, and he joined Alex to discuss how he managed to get the license, and what goes into making one of his delicious sandwiches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Pierson talkes to Alfonce Nyamwaya about the tragic drowning of Hellen Nyabuto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is that time of the week where we check in with Tom Korski, Managing Editor over at Blacklocks Reporter, where he and his team dig deep to find us those juicy nuggets of information that matter most. Today, Tom talks to Alex about how there are too many MPs in Toronto, which could bring the total seats down, a Liberal MP who is carrying five mortgages, Canadian growth goes west, Rogers lawyers claim that the telecom competition in Canada is "intense," and the feds rushed an order of body bags. All of that and more on today's check in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RCMP Commissioner, Brenda Lucki, began her two day long testimony at the Mass Casualty Commission, where she is being asked to recall various events leading up to, during, and after the events that unfolded in Nova Scotia back in April of 2020. Raquel Dancho, MP for Kildonan-St. Paul, the Shadow Minister for Public Safety, and also the Vice-Chair of the committee, spoke with Alex today about what this testimony can mean on a national scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canadians across the country are feeling the pinch in their wallets, and polling from the Angus Reid Institute shows that 56% of Canadians say they can't keep up with the high cost of living. Shachi Kurl who is the Executive Director of the Angus Reid Institute, joined Alex to talk about the survey, and what the results are showing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Pierson talks to Liberal MP Anthony Housefather about “disturbing” and antisemtic tweets by a senior consultant on an anti-racism project that received $133,000 from the Trudeau Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jewelers across the GTA are under immense fear given the high string of robberies in their stores. In Peel alone, they've had more than 20 general robberies with guns in just the last 30 days. Simon Thomas, President of CJB Insurance Services, came on to discuss with Alex what's been happening, and whether it can be prevented or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daria Dugina was the daughter of ultranationalist, Aleksandr Dugin, a self-educated philosopher and long a leading proponent of an aggressive, imperialist Russia who has been urging the Kremlin to escalate its assault on Ukraine. With many people pointing the finger in multiple directions as to who's responsible, we brought on Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad and Director of DisinfoWatch, to talk about what this could mean for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and whether or not this will cause a chain reaction effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not long after it was flagged to the federal government, a consultant whose firm was funded by the Department of Canada Heritage, is going to get action taken on them for anti-Semitic tweets. Laith Marouf's tweets are being called out by Canada's Diversity Minister, Ahmed Hussen, as "disgusting." Avi Benlolo, Founder and Chairman of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative, joined Alex to discuss this and what it means going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Trudeau government is now in damage control after hiring an anti-racism consultant who had laid out a lot of his own hate towards the Jewish community. Jonathan Kay, Editor For Quillette And A Columnist With The National Post, joins Alex to discuss what the feds need to do now, and how damaging this can be in a PR sense.
In a continuation to the story that Global News broke earlier this week regarding a Canadian veteran who was offered medically assisted death to cope with his mental illness gained through service, Alex spoke with Debbie Lowther, CEO and Co-founder of VETS Canada. She says that veterans are feeling, "not heard, discouraged, and a lot of them don't have faith" in the system.
Once again we find a high ranking Toronto Police superintendent under investigation due to misconduct. According to sources, Superintendent Scott Baptist allegedly made inappropriate comments towards a woman during a Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Quebec City last week. Former Toronto Police Officer and 640 Security Analyst, David Perry, joined Alex to discuss this case, and what it means for the police force itself.
Two and a half years later there is STILL no justice for the families of 176 people murdered by the Iranian regime which bombed Flight PS752 out of the sky. 55 Canadians and another 30 permanent residents were on that plane. Many of those families live here in the GTA. We have been told that while reckless and negligible, it wasn't intentional. Yet, new evidence suggesting otherwise was handed to the RCMP in 2020 that suggests otherwise. So, why did the RCMP tell the families in July it wouldn't do an independent investigation? Has there been a dereliction of duty? And where is the will of the Trudeau government which promised these families justice?
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we bring on Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, to give us the deep dive into all things parliament and find us those nuggets of information you need to know about. Today, Tom speaks with Alex about how Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino yesterday claimed federal agents had “a record year for illegal firearms seizures” in 2021. In addition, he speaks about how two MPs vying for the Conservative Party leadership say they’d repeal a Canada Revenue Agency regulation that tax filers must report the sale of their home under threat of an $8,000 fine. That and more on today's Blacklock's check in.
Dr. Vivian Stamatopolous, an advocate for long-term, slams the Ontario government's plan to deal with so-called 'bed blockers' in the province.
The deadline is looming for daycares to opt into a deal that would allow $10 daycare. But with less than 30% of daycare operators that have chosen to opt into the deal, the supply for cheaper daycare is, so far, exceeding the demand. Amanda Munday, Founder and CEO of The Workaround, a daycare and co-working space in Toronto, joined Alex to discuss what the deal entails and how much of a hit this deal could be to operators.
We're at a time when we can least afford to do what the Trudeau government is pushing when it comes to climate change policy. What's the plan? The Trudeau government is hoping to reduce emissions from agricultural fertilizer by 30% by 2030 and farmers across the country are raising the alarm on the net loss and the increase in what you'll pay for. Drew Spoelstra is the Vice President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and farms in Binbrook, Ontario and joins Alex to discuss this.
With the spike in Covid cases amongst children, parents are flocking to the pharmacy in order to ensure their kid can fight off the symptoms. But just like toilet paper, people are buying up stock of medicine and causing major supply issues. Are you going to need a prescription to purchase medication for your child? Kristen Watt, a Pharmacist and Owner of Kristen’s Pharmacy in Southampton in Bruce County, Ontario, joins Alex to talk about this.
The man at the center of the controversy of the Nova Scotia mass shooting in April of 2020, RCMP Chief Supt. Darren Campbell, testified to a House of Commons committee that he was pressured by RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki to release details into the weapons used during the shooting. With the thought that there might be political interference involved in this case, Alex spoke with Paul Palango, author of the book ‘22 Murders: Investigating the Massacres, Cover-up and Obstacles,‘ to dissect the case and what we know so far.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we bring on Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, to give us the deep dive into all things parliament and find us those nuggets of information you need to know about. Today, Tom speaks with Alex about how the feds knew airports were understaffed, how Cabinet thinks the CRTC has too much power, students think Ottawa is boring, and a record number of permits for migrant workers were processed.
More patients died during the pandemic due to surgery or diagnostic waiting lists. That comes from SecondStreet.org, a think tank that analyzed wait times for things like surgery, CT scans and MRI scans in 2021-22. President of SecondStreet.org, Colin Craig, joined Alex Pierson to talk about this, and how the government can help make changes to this staggering data.
"I can guarantee they are..." says Andrew Gidaro, Director of the Canadian Association of Amusement Operators. He joined Alex Pierson to talk about the fears people are beginning to have ahead of CNE opening its doors, about ride safety and the ongoing strike with safety inspectors.
Breaking the story today, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, Mercedes Stephenson, joins Alex to discuss a concerning case involving a Canadian veteran who was inappropriately offered medically assisted death by a federal government employee working for Veterans Canada. Are there more people going through the same thing, and what does this say about the way we treat our veterans?
Guest host David Peck is joined by George Stroumboulopoulos, a Canadian entertainment legend, host and producer of "The Strombo Show" on Apple Music and former MuchMusic VJ. George and David talk about the Canadian music and film scene, what projects George has coming down the pike, and why food security is more important now than ever in recent years. Let's get talking
TTC Spokesperson, Stuart Green joins Alex to talk about the discovery of a four-year old girl around 1:30am Wednesday along the TTC tracks near Warden Station.
David is joined by Dr, Nir Lipsman, Neurosurgeon and Director of the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Lipsman and David talk about the amazing developments in Deep Brain Stimulation, neuromodulation and other treatments to to help alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's. Let's get talking.
Guest Host David Peck is first joined by Larry Gifford, the National Director of Talk Radio for Corus Entertainment and host of the podcast "When Life Gives You Parkinson's". Larry and David talk about how debilitating the disease can be, but how it doesn't have to mean you can't live a healthy and rich life. Next, David is joined by Dr, Nir Lipsman, Neurosurgeon and Director of the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Lipsman and David talk about the amazing developments in Deep Brain Stimulation, neuromodulation and other treatments to to help alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson's. Let's get talking.
Melissa Lantsman is the Conservative MP for Thornhill and Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport. She joined Alex to talk about a push to have Canada's Transport Minister explain why there are still massive delays at major Canadian airports..
Tom Korski is the Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Reporter. He will join Alex Pierson live every Tuesday and Thursday on 640 Toronto. Today, he walked through a story detailing concerns being raised by The House of Commons' Ethics Committee. Members are expressing alarm over RCMP use of spyware capable of activating microphones and cameras on smartphones. MPs only learned of the practice in a routine House tabling of cabinet documents, that the RCMP used spyware to “covertly and remotely obtain data from targeted computing devices” including emails, photos, video, “audio recordings of private communications,” bank records and electronic documents since 2012. Listen to the their conversation and read more here.
As a Hamiltonian, Alex spends some time remembering 'Teenage Head.' Warren Kinsella joins the conversation and also shares some of the tragic details of Gord Lewis' death. You can read more of Warren's Toronto Sun piece here.
Freelance columnist, Rupa Subramanya joins Alex to talk about her piece detailing how Transport Canada tried to find a reason for restricting unvaccinated travelers.
Alex Pierson talks to Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights. This after we learned Canadian airlines are refusing to compensate flyers for cancelled flights caused by staffing shortages. Under Canada’s passenger rights charter, the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR), airlines are required to pay up to $1,000 in compensation for cancellations or significant delays that stem from reasons within the carrier’s control. However, airlines do not have to pay if the change was required for safety purposes. Air Canada recently revealed they consider staffing shortages a matter of 'flight safety.' Lukacs tells Alex Pierson, that's that true.
Guest host David Peck is joined by Aniqah Zowmi, a Specialist in diversity and inclusion. David and Aniqah talk about how people should learn to connect and empathize as an important trait, and what "Othering" is. Let's get talking
Guest host David Peck is joined by Dexter J. Voison, a former dean at U of T who does comparative work between gun crimes in the US and Canada who is currently a Dean at Case Western University in Cleveland. David and Dexter talk about the Liberal government's plan to ban the importation of handguns into Canada, if its a good deterrent against gun crimes, and how it will really benefit. Let's Get Talking
Guest host David Peck is joined by Karen Craggs-Milne, the Head of Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ThoughtExchange. Karen and David talk about the disturbing trend of increased violent and gender based crimes, and how we could try and overcome these dangerous ways of thinking. Let's get talking
Guest host David Peck is joined by Jeffrey Merrifield, the former Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to talk about the concerns of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Facility in Ukraine. Jeffrey tells David why the International Atomic Energy Agency is concerned about the condition of the facility, and if this is something we need to be immediately concerned about. Let's get talking
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 Jay Martin checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Jay and Tom dive into if authorities have created a blacklist of funders after the "Freedom Convoy", why the Ethics Committee is questioning the RCMP & why the Governor General will have to cough up some dough.
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Guest host Jay Martin is joined by the founder of the independent mobile on-site dental hygiene practice MobileDent.ca, Janet Amiel. As an independent registered dental hygienist, Janet tells Jay how important it is, especially during this pandemic, to maintain oral hygiene, and why her service makes it so easy that you almost have no excuse.
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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. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Rubina and Tom talk about why the Department of Employment granted dozens of permits to "massage therapists" without ensuring their employers are not involved in human trafficking. They also talk about whey a federal agency invested millions in a Chinese company that profits off slave labour and further inquiry into the bank freezes from the Freedom Convoy.
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Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Dr. Shawn Whatley, a practicing physician, Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Author of "When Politics Comes Before Patients - Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing." Rubina and Dr. Whatley talk about why all the Premiers from the Provinces and Territories are meeting in Vancouver, and why the federal Canada Health Transfer is a big ticket on the table.
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Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Sherena Hussain, Founder of Academic Collaboration Consulting & an instructor of Infrastructure and Real Estate at the Schulich School of Business at York University. Rubina and Sherena talk about the expected Bank of Canada key interest rate hike, and how it can end up deeply affecting those making mortgage payments.
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Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Kristopher Goulart, a sales representative with Accelerate Reality Group. Rubina and Kris talk about why its so important to make sure to stress test and not try to purchase outside of your limit.
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Guest Host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kristopher Goulart, a sales representative with Accelerate Reality Group. Kris and Arlene talk about the terrible trend of people getting forced out of their own homes because of rising mortgage rates and cost of living.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Taylor McKee, an assistant professor in sports management at Brock University. Arlene and Taylor discuss the culture of silence that exists within Hockey Canada, and why this problem starts way earlier than the NHL.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Michelle Robinson, who also goes by Red Thunderwoman, Sahtu Dene Activist and host of the podcast "The Native Calgarian". Arlene and Michelle talk about what the National Indigenous Peoples Day means to her, about the rumor circulating about the possible resignation of the Pope, and what Michelle thinks need to happen along the road to reconciliation.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Ruth Marshall, a professor of religious and political studies at the University of Toronto. Arlene and Prof. Marshall look into the January 6th Inquiry, and focus on the populist and extremist rhetoric that the former President used to instigate the attack on the Capital building.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Professor Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia & Author of seven books, including "Presidential Communication and Character: White House News Management from Clinton to Cable and Twitter to Trump". Arlene and Professor Farnsworth examine the progress and key points in the January 6th Inquiry into the attack on Capital Hill in the U.S.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by an associate professor of political science at the University of Calgary, and a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Rob Huebert. Arlene and Rob talk about the announcement by Defence Minister Anita Anand to invest $4.9 billion into modernizing NORAD, and if that is even close to enough.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kelly Harris, the Principal at Harris Public Affairs. With Premier Doug Ford announcing the release of his new cabinet this coming Friday, Arlene and Kelly talk about what changes the people of Ontario should expect.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Emma Anderson, a professor of classics and religious studies at the University of Ottawa. With rumors circulating that Pope Francis is considering an early resignation from the papacy, Arlene and Emma talk about the possible pros and cons for Pope Francis leaving his position, and who could possibly be next.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Marc Shwec, Government Relations for Ukrainian Canadian Congress & the chairman of the Stand with Ukraine Committee, Canada. Marc helps Arlene breakdown the massive financial promise made by the federal government to aid Ukraine...and why only over a third has been spent on purchasing necessary resources.
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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. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Arlene and Tom discuss why the Liberal government is pushing to keep hybrid parliament for another year, the coming Canada Day Protest & rumors about the pope resigning.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, the President and CEO of CanAge, Canada's largest seniors advocacy group. As life continues to become more expensive, many Canadian seniors are having to hold off on their retirement dreams in order to make ends meat, and Laura tells Arlene why this is such an important issue for our most vulnerable people.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by the Mayor of Niagara Falls, Jim Diodati. With the border open for business, Mayor Diodati and a group of both American and Canadian Mayors are asking the Canadian government to drop the use of the ArriveCan app for border crossings.
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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. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Arlene and Tom talk about the expected interest rate hikes coming from the Bank of Canada, the apology from the Toronto Police Service & the inquiry into the Emergencies Act.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Professor Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of Political Science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia & Author of seven books, including "Presidential Communication and Character: White House News management From Clinton and Cable to Twitter and Trump" Prof. Farnsworth and Arlene breakdown what we have seen so far in the U.S. committee hearing into the attempted insurrection on Jan. 6th.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Sam Stovall, the Chief Investment Strategist at the Center for Financial Research and Analysis. Sam breaks down why many indices are taking a hit, and if it could be a sign of a recession.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Kayla Preston, a PhD candidate in the department of Sociology at the University of Toronto. Arlene and Kayla not only talk about the rising prevalence of hate groups in Canada, but also how populist tactics that certain politicians are using could be feeding these groups.
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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. Arlene and Tom discuss about the coming pressures of inflation and interest rates, what's happening with Crypto drop and the conservative leadership race.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Miriam Diamond, a Professor for the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto to talk about the thousands of Ontarians still without power. Miriam tells Arlene how these events are just beginning, and will be very unpredictable.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Laura Tamblyn Watts, the founder, CEO and President of CanAge, Canada's National Seniors' Advocacy Organization. With the cost of living only increasing and many Canadians feeling the effect, Laura tells Arlene how much more difficult it is for those living on a fixed income.
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Guest host Jody Vance is joined by Debbie Carreau, the CEO of Inspired HR and Inspired workplace about the long awaited report on sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Debbie tells Jody how to go about reporting misconduct to your HR department, how much this military report effected the HR industry, and why it can be daunting.
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In light of a new report on sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, guest host Jody Vance is joined by Col. Michel Drapeau, the principal and Sr. Lawyer at Michel Drapeau Law Office, the first established private law firm to practice in military law. Col. Drapeau tells Jody the importance of this report, and if the recommendations in the repot go far enough.
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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. Guest host Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Tom tells Jody why the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation is trying to get involved in home sales, why the online black market for cannabis out sales the legal market & why a change in the Criminal Code has outraged Conservative and NDP MP's.
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Guest Host Jody Vance is joined by Benjamin Tal, the Deputy Chief Economist of CIBC World Markets Inc, to discuss the likelihood of the Bank of Canada raising key interest rates...again. Benjamin tells Jody why this isn't all bad news for Canadians, but also why this might not be the last hike we see this year.
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Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Amanda King, Feed Ontario's Director of Network and Government Relations. Amanda tells Rubina how important food banks are becoming in this financially unstable time, and how unless we get a handle on inflation and extreme weather patterns, their use will only increase.
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Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Nicole Narea, a politics reporter for VOX News. Nicole breaks down what's known about the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and why police may have waited up to 40 minutes before entering the school.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Brian Lee Crowly, the founder and managing director of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and author of "Gardeners vs. Designers: Understanding the Great Fault Line In Canadian Politics". Arlene and Brian discuss the current state of the Conservative party, and what could happen to the party on a federal level if they lose this coming election.
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Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Shahin Moghaddam, a man who lost his wife and son on Flight P752 that was shot down by the Iranian government. Shahin tells Rubina why this Iranian-Canadian soccer match that was going to be held in BC was extremely offensive and insensitive, and why it had to be cancelled.
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Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Professor Dexter R. Voisin, the dean in Applied Social Sciences at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Professor Voisin tells Rubina about the difference between Canada and the United States when it comes to gun culture in the wake of the shooting in Texas.
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Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Dominique Morisano, a clinical psychologist and adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa & University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Dr. Morisano tells Rubina all about the benefits and research psychedelic assisted therapy, and how the future of mental health treatment could be entering a new area.
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Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Christopher Keefer, the president of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. Dr. Keefer tells Rubina about Finland's Green Party endorsing a switch to nuclear power, which could hopefully help free Europe from Russian gas and oil.
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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. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Rubina and Tom talk about why Cabinet is keeping a $595-Million press bailout confidential, why the Canadian diplomats fled from Afghanistan on a half-empty plane & why those crossing the border may want to make sure their phones and laptops are secured.
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Guest Host Jody Vance is joined by Jason "The Germ Guy" Tetro, a microbiologist and host of the "Super Awesome Science Show" and author of "The Germ Code" & "The Germ Files". Jason and Jody not only talk about rising COVID levels around the world, but also take some calls and answer questions from listeners.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Rocco Rossi, the president and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Rocco and Arlene talk about the lack of labour development strategies in this provincial election, and why that needs to change.
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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. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter. Arlene and Tom discuss the Conservative English leader debate and how each member is positioned before the debate, as well as the ever increasing cost of living in Canada.
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Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy about Ontario's energy grid possibly losing three nuclear plants that provide the province with abundant clean energy. Dr. Keefer tells Arlene that without these plants, and a larger push for more nuclear plants, we will only see energy prices continue to increase as well as a return to dangerous greenhouse gas emission levels.
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Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Sean M. Malone, a professor of History at the Royal Military College Specializing in Cold War and Nuclear Issues. Sean talks with Arlene about the many Active Measures Russian forces continue to take to spread disinformation and propaganda, and until western nations get a stronger understanding of Russian history and culture we will continue to make the same mistakes.
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Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Katherine Smart, the President of the Canadian Medical Association about the surgical backlog situation in this country. Dr. Smart tells Rubina that although we are clearing the backlog, elective surgeries are still in for an extremely long wait.
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Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Dr. Jane Boulden, a professor at the Royal Military College of Canada about Defence Minister Anita Anand weighing if Canada should build a ballistic missile defence program in the arctic circle.
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Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Chris Ecklund, the founder of Canadian Heroes & Fight For Ukraine about the Taliban hunting, torturing and killing former Afghan Interpreters in Afghanistan. Chris tells Rubina why this is such a dark chapter in Canadian history and how the Canadian government failed the people of Afghanistan.
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Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. David Wishart, a professor in the departments of biological science & computing science at the University of Alberta about some new research that suggests Cancers may not be as genetically predisposed as we previously may have thought.
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Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Peter Miasek, the President of Transport Action Ontario to talk about the Conservative promise to build Highway 413, even though it may further erode the trust people still have in our governments.
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Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. Vicki Chartrand, an associate professor in the Sociology Department at Bishop's University and Founder and Director of the Justice Exchange Research Clinic. Dr. Chartrand tells Angela that for the first time in recorded history, half of the women in federal prisons in Canada are indigenous, marking a serious problem with our prison systems.
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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. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Rubina and Tom talk about how the government has been profiting from inflation, why $54 million in student loans will be repaid on the taxpayers dime & why periodicals fell 9 per cent in Canada despite over a third of a billion dollars.
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Guest Host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Sean M. Maloney, a professor of history at the Royal Military College who specializes in Cold War and Nuclear Issues about Russian President Vladimir Putin's Victory Day speech. Sean tells Rubina why this speech was actually completely underwhelming, and failed to say anything of note.
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Guest host Angela Kokott is joined by Dr. Balkan Devlen, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Angela and Dr. Devlen talk about what the possibility of Belarus joining the Russian war in Ukraine, and why NATO supplies to Ukraine are being targeted by Russian forces.
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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. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Angela and Tom talk about why the Revenue Minister dismissed allegations of corrupt practices, why Public Health Agency of Canada needs to regulate collection of personal data & why the department of Finance never verified the accounts it froze under a Freedom Convoy order.
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Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Roberta Scott, who runs a support group called "Journey to become a single mother by choice." Roberta and Angela discuss Roberta's late friend Flora, who committed suicide shortly after giving birth to her daughter.
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Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Tawfiq Rangwala, the Author of "What we Lost: Inside the Attack on Canada's Largest Charity". Tawfiq tells Angela about his new book and what really happened behind the scenes with We Charity.
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With all the discussion in the U.S. over the Supreme Court leak on the possible overturn of Roe V. Wade, guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Mohini Datta-Ray, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Toronto. Mohini tells Angela why we need more supports for women in need, and why we need the government to ensure we wont have this right taken away.
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Guest Host Angela Kokott is joined by Professor Stephen J. Farnsworth, a professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. Professor Farnsworth and Angela breakdown the monumental leak from the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Roe V. Wade decision, which would greatly affect the freedoms and availability of abortions for women in America.
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Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Professor David Welch, the University research chair and Professor of political science at the University of Waterloo. Professor Welch and Angela break down Germany's support of an EU ban on Russian oil, even though it would seriously hurt German energy.
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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. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Angela and Tom talk about how the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board failed to explain its investment into an Indonesian coal mine & Why MP's in the House of Commons unanimously voted to support Taiwan's bid to join the WHO.
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Guest Host Angela Kokott is joined by Justin Trottier, the National Executive Director at the Canadian Centre for Men and Families. The Toronto Centre has been operational for over a year now, and after helping 40 different families Justin hopes he now has enough evidence for both the provincial and federal government to acknowledge the severity of the issue.
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Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with George Scott, the president of Niagara Beeway. George tells Angela the startling news that bee populations amongst beekeepers has dropped to levels unseen in 50 years, and with a looming global food crisis on the way, government aid is needed more than ever.
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Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. Don Dutton, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia about men who are abused by their spouses. Dr. Dutton tells Angela about the lack of support available, why this needs to be further researched, and why domestic abuse affects men, women, and children.
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Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Andy Lee, a freelance journalist with VNA media about what it was like in Ottawa over the weekend. Andy tells Angela what the protest was like, the good, the bad and the ugly.
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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. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Angela and Tom take a forward look to the PC budget release, why the federal government relied on the CBC's stories to justify invoking the Emergencies Act & why we only had two aircrafts in Kabul when Afghanistan fell.
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Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Dr. Christopher Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. Dr. Keefer recently spoke before a house committee on why the Canada needs to turn to Nuclear energy in this time of transition, and he tells Angela how his testimony went, and what Canada needs to do.
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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. Guest host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Angela and Tom talk about the finalized inquiry into the Emergencies Act, and when the report will be do, as well as why the Gov-Gen's office gave a CBC pundit over $90-thousand.
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Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq speaks with Alan Carson, the chief executive officer of Carson Dunlop Home Inspections. Rubina and Alan talk about why many in the Ontario Real estate sector oppose a federal ban on blind bidding, and why Alan believes the ban could help stabilize an only increasingly aggressive market.
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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. Guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Rubina and Tom break down why taxpayers are still paying millions of dollars for the failure of the Phoenix Pay system, and why subsidies for electric vehicles are seemingly targeted to those with higher incomes.
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Guest Host Arlene Bynon is joined by Phil Guski, the CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk and a former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism to discuss the arrest of the suspected shooter in the New York Subway. Phil talks with Arlene about the arrest, what classifies as terrorism, and why Toronto is seeing an increased police presence on its transit systems.
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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. Guest host Arlene Bynon checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Arlene speaks with Tom Korski about why the Bank of Canada has raised interest rates, why the public has lost faith in key institutions and if the housing market will see any calm with new rates.
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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Marc Shwec, Government relations for the Ukrainian Canadian Congress & Chairman of the "Stand with Ukraine Committee" about why the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Kyiv spoke to Toronto City Council this morning. Marc tells Jody about the 30 year relationship between the two cities, and what the Mayor hoped to convey in his message.
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Contributor Eric Chapman speak with Yonah Budd, Co-Founder and Clinical Director of The Farm in Stouffville & Recover@Home, Addiction & Crisis Therapist, and Host of Road to Recovery on 640 Toronto Saturdays from 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Eric talks with Yonah about a friend of his who tried to take his own life over the weekend, and Yonah tells Eric why its important to take care of yourself before trying to take care of others.
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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. Guest host Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Jody and Tom talk about why the CBC is the largest beneficiary of Bill C-18, and why the Public Health Agency is considering creating "quarantine cops".
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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Canadian Superstar Jann Arden about her new activist website with the creative name to help put an end to the live export of horses to Japanese markets, why she feels the Prime Minister lied directly to her about it, and about her new album.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Carol Linnitt, the Executive Editor and Co-Founder of the Narwhal about an RCMP raid of the BC coastal link pipeline last year. Carol tells Alex how media coverage based off the Public Safety Minister's documents told a different story than what actually happened, and why it's so important to not only journalists, but Canadians why the entire story be told.
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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy, and also author of Navigating Canada's Healthcare: A User Guide to the Canadian Health Care System. Francesca tells Jody why the NDP push for universal pharmacare is not only a large burden on taxpayers, but also not necessarily something everyone will need or want.
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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Jesse Miller, a social media educator & founder of Mediated Reality about Elon Musk saying that he's joining the board of Twitter after acquiring a 9% stake in the company.
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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Tanzina Mohsin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto about the stark report from the UN warning that the window of opportunity to reverse the effects of climate change is closing rapidly, and how signs are starting to show in Canada.
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Its been over a week since the world saw Will Smith slap Chris Rock live on the Oscars, and with how much it's been talked about it feels like it happened years ago. Guest host Jody Vance speaks with a local Toronto actor, Aaron Maxwell Williams, about how he feels seeing one of his idols fall from grace, and as a stage actor if he feels any danger performing now.
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Guest Host Jody Vance speaks with Alyssa Bauman, Certified Holistic Nutritionist & CEO of Nourished about something many Canadians can relate to...stress eating. During the pandemic Canadians have been stress eating for many reasons, and its not healthy. Alyssa tells Jody why we turn to stress eating, why it can be so unhealthy and some small tips and tricks to help make it that much healthier.
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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. Guest host Jody Vance checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Jody and Tom talk about a hurried contract on masks ended up costing Canadians $106 Million, but was essentially theft. Tom and Jody break down who the money went to, why no one has been held accountable and what Canadians need to do to try and recover that money.
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Alex Pierson is joined by Andy Stinton, President at News Minute Network. They talk about the slap seen around the world at the Oscars, and if the future of all lives shows have changed now.
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And finally, Alex is joined by Tamila Karpyc, a former NATO liaison to Ukraine and all around International Security and Democratic Governance expert. Alex and Tamila talk about why its so hard for Ukrainians to not only get into Canada, but gain true refugee status.
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Alex is joined by Lorrie Goldstein, the editor emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun. Alex and Lorrie talk about the Environment Minister's new ambitious plan to heavily reduce carbon emissions in our gas and oil sector, but ignore the costs to average Canadians.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by a former Afghan interpreter and a man who is currently participating in a hunger strike on Parliament hill, Zahed. Alex and Zahed talk about how much the Canadian government has let down the Afghan people, and why he and others are doing this hunger strike. Next, Alex is joined by Lorrie Goldstein, the editor emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun. Alex and Lorrie talk about the Environment Minister's new ambitious plan to heavily reduce carbon emissions in our gas and oil sector, but ignore the costs to average Canadians. And finally, Alex is joined by Daniel Tisch, the president and CEO of Argyle Public Relations to about why Dollarama is upping the average price in their store to $5.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Christian Leuprecht, a professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Author of "North American strategic Defense in the 21st Century: Security and Sovereignty in an Uncertain World." They talk about Russia stepping away from the negotiations table and saying there has been no breakthroughs.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President for Canadians for Nuclear Energy about Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's new plan to cut 42% of emissions from the gas and oil sector, but fails to acknowledge clean Canadian nuclear energy.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex first starts off speaking with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President for Canadians for Nuclear Energy about Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's new plan to cut 42% of emissions from the gas and oil sector, but fails to acknowledge clean Canadian nuclear energy. Next, Alex speaks with Mark Kersten, a fellow, researcher and consultant based at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy as well as Deputy Director of the Wayamo Foundation. They discuss why the RCMP is sending its own investigators to the Hague to probe allegations of war crimes in Ukraine. And finally, Alex is joined by Global's Ottawa bureau chief and host of The West Block Mercedes Stephenson. They talk about General Jonathan Vance pleading guilty to obstruction of justice.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex first speaks with Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy. They talk about Canada's new climate plan to cut 42% in emissions from the gas and oil sector, and why when the world needs equitable oil this is the worst time. Next, Alex speaks with John Dwyer, CEO of Wondr Gaming, the only publicly traded NFT company in Canada. They talk about Pierre Poilievre's pledge to make Canada the blockchain capital of the world, and if the plan if for everybody or just a niche demographic. And finally, Alex speaks with Anders Aslund, an economist and author of "Russia's Crony Capitalism: The Path From Market Economy to Kleptocracy". They discuss Russia promising to scale down operations in northern Ukraine and Kyiv if Ukraine will switch to a neutral position.
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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. Tom and Alex talk about why Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada must do more to protect against Russian disinformation, but failed to explain exactly what. They also talk about why one Minister says the Freedom Convoy was a threat to our social cohesion, and into the $50,000 worth of kickback's that Jerry Dias accepted.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Canadian Comedian, 40 year veteran of the stand-up circuit and "That Canadian Guy" Glen Foster. They discuss the slap that was heard around the world when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live at the Oscars when a joke was made about Jada Pinkett Smith. Glen tells Alex how this violence is a major problem in the comedy world, and how some people are starting to be scared away from comedy. Next, Alex and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, director of the agri-food analytics lab at Dalhousie University and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University. They talk about Statistics Canada altering its monitoring of food prices, and how that is underrepresenting the true rate of inflation. And finally, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein of the Toronto Sun to breakdown the newly announced childcare deal between the province and federal government that could see childcare costs drop to as low as $10-a-day in the next few years, and who it will actually benefit.
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Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Matthew Light, a professor of Criminology and European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at the University of Toronto about a statement that Matthew and 99 other Canadian academics penned to Minister Joly on the situation in Ukraine.
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Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Adam Chapnick, a professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada about Canada's military spending. We have a NATO pledge to contribute 2% of our GDP to defence spending, but should we actually try and reach it?
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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. Guest Host Angela Kokott checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski. Angela and Tom break down why the Canada Revenue Agency paid millions in wage subsidies to insolvent companies, the Dentacare deal between the Liberals and NDP & why Coca-Cola is justified in suspending its unvaccinated workers.
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Guest host Angela Kokott speaks with Richard Shimooka, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute about warnings from MP's that the NORAD Northern Warning System being outdated. Richard tells Angela why the need to track and monitor hypersonic missiles in our Arctic is beyond important.
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Guest Host Angela Kokott speaks with Aurel Braun, a professor of International Relations & Political Science at UofT & Associate of the Davis Centre at Harvard U. Professor Braun and Angela break down the current situation between Ukraine and Russia, and with the negotiations breaking down if an increase to Putin's aggression and instability is likely.
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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. Alex and Tom talk about how President Zelenskyy's message to Parliament put into perspective the Liberal's use of the word "seige" during the Freedom convoy, issues within the Office of Foreign affairs and questionable seizures of bank accounts.
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Arlene Bynon speaks with Tamila Karpyc, International Security and Democratic Governance Expert and Former NATO liaison to Ukraine. They discuss the ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and Russia and how President Zelenskyy's tour of ally nations could be used as a bargaining chip.
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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. Alex and Tom break down the multiple articles the CBC has retracted over the Freedom Convoy, why the Prime Minister used his Europe trip as a PR stunt to help his image, and why the Liberal promises of a carbon tax is hurting Canadians.
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Alex Pierson is joined by Jeff Merrifield, the former commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to discuss the current state of the infamous Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after being taken over by Russian forces. Alex and Jeff discuss the safety of the site, what the likelihood of a radiation leak is, and if we should be worried about the state of these facilities while in an open war zone.
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Bill C-11 is the modernization of the regulation of streaming and social media services that was the failed Bill C-10. There is a desperate need to modernize these laws to regulate streaming, but there are plenty who are worried that this could be an overreach. Alex Pierson is joined by Kevin Desjardins, the President of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters to break down the intent of BIll C-11, who it is targeting, and why Canada is in need of regulation like this.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Conservative MP for Carleton & official candidate for leader of the Conservative Party Pierre Poilievre. Alex and Pierre discuss what the campaign trail will look like, how Pierre plans to unite a fractured party, and if he thinks he can help the Conservatives overcome the Trudeau Liberals. Next, Alex speaks with Jeff Merrifield, the former Commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission about the recent news that the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has lost power after Russian forces took over the site. Jeff breaks down the reality of the dangers in the situation, how likely a radiation leak could be, and why this is the second Nuclear facility the Russian forces has targeted. Finally, Alex is joined by Marcus Kolga, the Director of DisInfo Watch and Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad. Marcus breaks down the importance of the UK laying sanctions against Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, and why Canada needs to very quickly follow suit if we want to send a strong message.
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Alex Pierson is joined by Conservative MP for Carleton and candidate for Conservative Leader, Pierre Poilievre. As the campaign for Conservative leadership ramps up, Alex and Pierre discuss the shifting political landscape of Canada, why Mr. Poilievre believes he is the leader to unite the party, and how he believes Canada should be helping with the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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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. Tom and Alex start off talking about the praise the CBC got for their reporting of the Freedom Convoy, why many of their reporters had paid protection to cover the protest, and a further look into why historical archives were being purged.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point Podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined again by Ukrainian member of Parliament Inna Sovsun, who is still living in Kyiv and is not only still a member of parliament, but is actively fighting for her country. Alex and Inna talk about the unrelenting Russian aggression, successes of Ukrainian forces, and why NATO needs to stand up for its own values and help Ukraine. Next, Alex is joined by Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University about the state of the global economy since the Russian invasion into Ukraine began, and why a financial term from the 70's might be making a comeback. And finally, 59 days after the abduction of Elnaz Hajtamiri Alex is joined by Devin Bains, the lawyer that has been hired by the family. Alex and Devin talk about the known violence that led up to Elnaz's abduction, why the police system failed to protect her, and if she is still alive after all this time.
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Alex speaks with Chris Ecklund, a philanthropist and co-founder of both Canadian Heroes and Fight for Ukraine. Chris tells Alex that only after a week of his website being active, he's become the target of Russian cyber-attacks because he is helping to send troops to Ukraine.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex first is joined by longtime show friend, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada & Queens University and Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Christian tells Alex how it could work with Poland wanting to donate their entire stockpile of MIG-29's to Ukraine, if this could only further provoke President Putin, and what could happen in Putin cut off the pipeline to Europe. Next, Alex speaks with Chris Ecklund, a philanthropist and co-founder of both Canadian Heroes and Fight for Ukraine. Chris tells Alex that only after a week of his website being active, he's become the target of Russian cyber-attacks because he is helping to send troops to Ukraine. And finally, Alex is joined by Tim Hodges, the marketing director and webmaster for Forest City Surplus to talk about the rising demand for certain items many preppers are considering essential since Russia shelled the Nuclear plant in Ukraine.
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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. Alex and Tom talk about why Minister Mary Ng lied about meeting a lobbyist, why Canada's chief archivist personally wanted websites purged, and why Ottawa's Mayor's comments may have blocked the fundraising efforts for the Freedom Convoy.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Kaveh Sharooz, a Sr. Fellow with Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Adjunct Professor with U of T & Harvard Law & former Sr. Policy Advisor on Human Rights to Global Affairs Canada. They discuss the hypocrisy of having Russia mediate talks between the U.S. and Iran over Iran wanting to revamp its Nuclear program. Next, Alex is joined by show friend John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They talk about how the war in Ukraine is not only raising the cost of oil and diesel, but everyday products in grocery stores will only get more expensive then before. And finally, Alex is joined by (Ret'd) Major-General David Fraser, President of AEGIS Six Corporation & Former Brigadier-General of NATO Ground Forces in Southern Afghanistan. Alex and David break down the lack of movements out of NATO forces, and why a No-Fly zone is still likely off the table for this conflict.
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Alex Pierson is joined by Eugene Czolij, the President of the Ukraine-2050 NGO and Former President of the Ukrainian World Congress from 2008-2018. Eugene tells Alex why NATO's constant refusal to instill a "No-Fly Zone" over Ukraine is only endorsing President Putin to continue to target site like Nuclear Plants and residential areas.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Eugene Czolij, President of the Ukraine 250 NGO and former President of the Ukrainian World Congress from 2008 - 2018. Eugene tells Alex why NATO's continued refusal to call a "No-Fly-Zone" over Ukraine only endorses Putin's aggressive behaviour, and why not only Ukraine, but all of Europe would benefit from a No-Fly-Zone. Next, Alex is joined by no stranger to the station, Marcus Kolga a Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad and Director of DisInfoWatch. Alex and Marcus discuss how Putin's aggression is not only leading to Russia becoming more isolated in the world, but how it is also re-raising the Iron Curtain from the Soviet era and how it will effect the Russian people. And finally Alex is joined by Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy to discuss the horrendous attack by Russian forces on the largest nuclear plant in Europe, and why more than ever not only Canada but the EU should become more invested in clean nuclear energy.
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Guest host Arlene Bynon speaks with Shuvaloy Majumdar, Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Former Director of Policy to Canada’s Foreign Minister; Foreign Policy Director. They talk about how the aggressive and senseless Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced essentially the entire geo-economic structure to flip on itself, and how this could effect the future of the global economy.
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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. Alex and Tom break down the existing Russian Oligarchs who have billions invested in this country, why the liberals voted against their own bill to ban foreign buyers in the real estate market, and how green energy and products are linked to slave labour.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex first starts off speaking with Global Nationals Online Investigative Journalist– Author of “Willful Blindness: How A Network of Narcos, Tycoons and CCP Agents Infiltrated The West Sam Cooper. Alex asks Sam to breakdown Canada's history of being a haven for foreign billionaires, such as Russian Oligarchs. Next, Alex is joined by Christian Leuprecht, professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Christian tells Alex that although we sent lethal weapons over to Ukraine, much of it is not up-to-date and not in the best condition. And finally, Alex is joined by Mike O’Leary, a Canadian living in Lviv for 6 years who fled to Poland when the Russian invasion started making progress inwards. Mike recounts his journey to Alex, including his 41 hours spent in line at the border in freezing conditions.
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Alex speaks with Chris Ecklund, the founder of Canadian Heroes & Fight for Ukraine. They talk about the recent testimony that Chris gave to the special committee on Canada's handling of the fall of Afghanistan, and why Chris and his team are preparing people who want to fight in Ukraine.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex first checks in with Canadian freelance journalist Fin DePencier. The city of Kharkiv where Fin was initially established has been turned into a full warzone, forcing Fin and his fellow journalists to try and stay ahead of the Russian invasion force. Next, Alex speaks with Chris Ecklund, the founder of Canadian Heroes & Fight for Ukraine. They talk about the recent testimony that Chris gave to the special committee on Canada's handling of the fall of Afghanistan, and why Chris and his team are preparing people who want to fight in Ukraine.
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Alex Pierson is joined by Oleg, a man who is born in Russia but has been living in Ukraine his entire life, and now resides in the city of Kharkiv. Alex and Oleg talk about the surreal warzone that the city has become, and he gives first-hand accounts of seeing surrounding residential areas indiscriminately bombarded by Russian artillery, and the video's he posted on his twitter account.
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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. Alex and Tom touch on comments from Safety Minister Mendicino warning journalists about threats in the "Freedom Convoy", as well as inflammatory comments where he accuses the convoy of being rapists. And with all our efforts to fight climate change Canadians may be feeling it in their bank accounts for a long time.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by (Ret'd) Major-General David Fraser, the president of AEDIS Six Corporation & the former Brigadier-General of NATO Ground Forces in Southern Afghanistan. With NATO positioning its forces, Germany militarizing for the first time since World War II, and Switzerland, Sweden and Finland no longer neutral, the geo-political landscape of Europe has changed, and David tells Alex that he sees this as the New Cuban Missile Crisis. Next, Alex sits with Chris Alexander, a Distinguished Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & former Federal Cabinet Minister and Diplomat. Alex asks Chris if there could be any diplomatic solution to dealing with an increasingly aggressive Putin, and what needs to be done to get ahead of this looming humanitarian crisis. Let's get talking
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex starts off talking about the developing and tragic situation in Ukraine, and how Canada's shift away from being energy independent has only strengthened President Putin, and made Europe weaker. Next, Alex is joined by Terry Glavin, journalist for the Ottawa Citizen & Columnist for National Post. Contributing editor for Maclean's magazine. Senior Fellow with the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. Terry tells Alex that when it comes to a political giant and bully like Putin, sanctions just won't cut it. And that unless NATO stands up to Russia and its allies, we could be seeing us on the losing side of any conflict. And finally, Alex speaks with (Ret'd) Major-General David Fraser, President of AEGIS Six Corporation & Former Brigadier-General of NATO Ground Forces in Southern Afghanistan. Alex and Maj-Gen. Fraser break down the recent movements from NATO forces positioning troops along the Ukrainian border, and why the Maj-Gen says that out of his 30 years of service he has never seen things this tense.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Tamila Karpyk, International Security and Democratic Governance Expert and Former NATO liaison to Ukraine. Alex and Tamila talk about the humanitarian crisis that will be developing from this senseless Russian invasion into Ukraine, and why this situation if not handled by NATO soon could only become much worse.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex is first joined by (Ret'd) Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, a Sr. Defence Strategist with Samuel Associates & Former Vice-Chief of Defence Staff to discuss the aggressive invasion by Russian forces into Ukraine. Alex and Vice-Admiral Norman break down why NATO is hesitant to intervene in this conflict, why Putin is so aggressive with his invasion, and what could be next? Then, Alex is joined by Fin DePencier, a freelance Canadian journalist who is on the ground reporting from Ukraine. Fin gives Alex a breakdown of how fast the situation has developed, what the atmosphere and sentiment are on the ground with Ukrainians, and if he believes that Ukraine could fall to the Russian invasion? And finally, Alex speaks with the CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs Darrell Bricker. Darrell and Alex dive into a recent poll done exclusivley for Global News that shows most Canadians give Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a failing grade for handling the pandemic, and that the protesters are a key reason the Emergencies Act was dropped.
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Alex speaks with Peter Schturyn, Head of Ukrainian Canadian Congress & co-leader of #StandWithUkraine movement. With Russia now inside Ukrainian borders, the invasion may be officially underway, Alex and Peter discuss not only what the situation is like on the ground, but how it is here in Canada where the largest amount of Ukrainian diaspora reside, and why the #StandWithUkraine Movement is protesting Russian aggression.
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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. Alex and Tom start off breaking down the decision by the Federal government to drop the invocation of the Emergencies Act, and what could have motivated this flip before the senate had the debate. They also talk about the $8 Million that has been frozen through the Emergencies Act, and why the Liberal government loves to use "secret" evidence to push through controversial initiatives.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Aaron Wudrick, the director domestic policy Macdonald-Laurier Institute to talk about not only the late day announcement from the Prime Minister dropping the invocation of the Emergencies Act, and how the financial powers are still being used to freeze accounts. Next, in light of the dropping of the Emergencies Act, Alex is joined by Conservative Senator for Wellington Leo Housakas. They toss aside their initial topics and focus on why the Prime Minister would choose to drop the Act before it had been fully debated by the Senate. And finally, Alex speaks with Peter Schturyn, Head of Ukrainian Canadian Congress & co-leader of #StandWithUkraine movement. With Russia now inside Ukrainian borders, the invasion may be officially underway, Alex and Peter discuss not only what the situation is like on the ground, but how it is here in Canada where the largest amount of Ukrainian diaspora reside, and why the #StandWithUkraine Movement is protesting Russian aggression. Let's get talking.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by the co-founder and practice leader of The AML Shop, Matt McGuire. Alex and Matt further explore the increased powers given to financial institutions through the Emergencies Act, how the government justifies enacting it, and if average Canadians should be concerned about it. Next, Alex speaks with member of the BC Legislative Assembly Ellis Ross. They discuss the recent attack by axe-wielding protesters at the Coastal Gaslink pipeline, and why this clear violent act of terror wasn't enough to incite the use of Emergencies Act powers, and why people like David Suzuki should be held accountable for inflammatory remarks. And finally, Alex and Paul Palango, an investigative journalist and author of "22 Murders". Alex and Paul discuss finally launched inquiry into what happened with the investigation of the mass shooting massacre that took place, why the families have been left in the dark, and what we know so far.
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Alex Pierson talks to Dr. Martha Fulford, associate professor and chief of medicine at the McMaster University Medical Center.
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Alex Pierson talks about double standards in the Liberal caucus with Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Liberal MP and author of Can You Hear Me Now?
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Alex Pierson talks to Francesca Grosso, a health policiy strategist and Principal at Grosso McCarthy.
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Alex Pierson talks to Irvin Studin, a policy strategist, and President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex is first joined by Dave Perry, Former Homicide Detective with TPS. Global News Radio Crime Expert. CEO of Investigative Solutions Network, And VP of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute to talk about the ongoing protest in Ottawa and the likelihood of it spreading to Queens Park. Dave and Alex break down Ottawa Police admitting they may not be able to handle to protest, and if the military will be called in their stead? Next, Alex and Mike Smitiuch, Founder of Smitiuch Injury Law and the lawyer for Kotanko family talk about the released documents that finally show why the Toronto Police Service raided Rodger in his home workshop and ended up shooting him dead. And finally, Alex speaks with Bernard Lord, the former Premier of New Brunswick & CEO of Medavie about methods that could help increase hospital capacity's inside this province, by first increasing the capabilities of out-of-hospital facilities.
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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. Tom and Alex talk about the 205,000 ballots that were not counted in the recent federal election, how the Liberals have brought back Bill C-10 and how it might go through this time, and why over $100K was spent by AG David Lametti to conceal records.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast! On this episode, Alex is first joined by Chris Chapin, strategist and Managing Principal Upstream Strategy to break down the emergency leadership review that has been called against Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, who may be facing his last hours as party leader. Alex next speaks with Phillip Cross, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & Fraser Institute. 36 years at Stats Canada specializing in macroeconomics to look into the many businesses within the GTA that are still barely getting by thanks to the many pandemic measures that are still in place. And finally, Alex and Ben Eisen. Sr. Fellow at the Fraser Institute and co-author of Measuring Ontario’s Regional Prosperity Gap—2022 Update. They talk about the new study that shows certain regions of Ontario are getting paid much less on average than others.
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Alex and Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions, editor-in-chief and publisher of Global Brief magazine- and Author of “Canada Must Think for Itself — 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century”. They talk about the new direction and rhetoric out of public health officials and politicians to finally live with COVID-19, and if there is actually a plan.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex first is joined by Rupa Supramanya, a Columnist for the National Post on the Trucker Protest in Ottawa this past weekend. Rupa, who was there in person, tells Alex about the groups of people in the protest, what the energy felt like and why we should have honest conversations about the protest. Next, Alex and Ann Cavoukian, Executive director at Global Privacy & Security by Design Centre, Former Ontario privacy commissioner discuss the controversy that surrounds the ArriveCAN app that involuntary sends personal information without the users consent. And finally, Alex and Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions, editor-in-chief and publisher of Global Brief magazine- and Author of “Canada Must Think for Itself — 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century”. They talk about the new direction and rhetoric out of public health officials and politicians to finally live with COVID-19, and if there is actually a plan.
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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.
Alex and Tom dive into the weekend protest in Ottawa with the Truckers, and how MP's are saying they are being intimidated. They also break into unvaccinated federal employees are saying they are being harassed and vindicated, and why about a tenth of historical designations since 1919 will have to be either corrected, rewritten or purged.
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Alex is joined by Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter. Tom fills Alex in on memo's obtained by Blacklock's Reporter that show the whole story to the RCMP raid of the BC First Nations protest was not revealed, until now that is.
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Alex is joined by Nate Leipciger, A Holocaust survivor who was imprisoned in seven different Concentration Camps, including Auschwitz. Nate walks Alex through his experience as a young Jewish Man in Nazi occupied Europe, how he lost his entire family in the camps, and why its important we teach our children about what happened.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex is first joined by Nate Leipciger, A Holocaust survivor who was imprisoned in seven different Concentration Camps, including Auschwitz. Nate walks Alex through his experience as a young Jewish Man in Nazi occupied Europe, how he lost his entire family in the camps, and why its important we teach our children about what happened.
Next, Alex speaks with John Wright, the executive Vice-President of Maru Public Opinion about a new poll that shows how Canadians are divided about the convoy of truckers on the way to Ottawa, and why politicians shouldn't be so dismissive of it.
And finally, Alex is joined by Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter. Tom fills Alexin on memo's obtained by Blacklock's Reporter that show the whole story to the RCMP raid of the BC First Nations protest was not revealed, until now that is.
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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.
Alex and Tom look into Parliament's worried response to the upcoming trucking convoy, as word is spreading that some plan to try and recreate the Jan. 6th Capital Hill Riot. They also talk about why inflation is much higher than reported, as cost of living only gets worse, and how a Liberal MP from Calgary is the first MP to be in breach of the Elections Act.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex is first joined by Tim Coderre, a volunteer coordinator with the Freedom Convoy 2022. Tim and Alex debunk some of the false messaging that has sprung up over this convoy, and lets Alex know that a peaceful protest is still the intent.
Next, Alex and Warren Kinsella, President of Daisy Group, former political strategist for Jean Chretien look at recent polling that shows Conservative leader Erin O'Toole is the least favoured leader of the three main parties, even though the Tories are barely trailing behind the Liberals.
And finally, (ret.) Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, the former vice-chair of the Chief of Defence Staff and Alex talk about the recent support the Canadian government is sending to Ukraine, such as non-lethal weapons. Alex and the Vice-Admiral talk about how Canada is failing in its duty to the Ukraine, and how the Russian invasion is much larger than it seems.
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Alex is first joined by Allyson Grant, a Speech-Language Pathologist & Professor with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Health Sciences' Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Program to discuss if the masking mandates that have been so heavily enforced are creating delays in speech development for children.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex is first joined by Allyson Grant, a Speech-Language Pathologist & Professor with the University of Ottawa Faculty of Health Sciences' Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Program to discuss if the masking mandates that have been so heavily enforced are creating delays in speech development for children.
Next, Alex and Mario Passamai, a pandemic planning expert, forensic investigator and senior advisor to Ontario’s SARS commission examine a report commissioned back when SARS was dealt with, and how much of the advice in the report was flat ignored by federal and provincial governments.
And finally, Alex and Kris Sims, the BC director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation breakdown the expected $10-a-day childcare that the province says its close to signing with the feds, and why it wont help many families that actually need it.
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Welcome to our new weekly segment, Healthcare Watch, where Alex Pierson is joined by Francesca Grosso, the Principal at Grosso McCarthy, a health care strategy firm and also author of Navigating Canada's Health Care: A User Guide to the Canadian Health Care System, where they look deep into our healthcare system.
This week, Alex and Francesca look into the many surgeries that have been postponed due to the pandemic, and how it is only further straining and stressing our already fractured healthcare system.
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On this Episode, Alex and Tom start off talking about the deputy chief of epidemiologist from the Public Health Agency of Canada saying voluntary vaccines are the most effective way forward, why the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says it "accidentally" spent over $250K on research on the Home Equity Tax, and why Labour Minister believes that Truckers would abuse and take advantage of ten paid sick days.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex is first joined by Andy Lee, freelance journalist, who also work with VNA. Andy describes the Calgary branch of the Freedom Convoy 2022 and how it looked as it started it out.
Next, Alex and Darrel Bricker, the CEO of IPSOS Polling break down the recent poll from IPSOS that shows many Canadians do not support the measures our Prime Minister has taken, and many other lockdown pandemic measures.
And finally, Alex speaks with former Maj.-Gen. David Fraser, the former commander of NATO ground forces in Southern Afghanistan. They dive into the very complicated and tense situation evolving in Ukraine, and what stance Canada should take in what looks to be an impending conflict.
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Alex Pierson questions a new protocol being used across Ontario where children are not allowed to speak to each other during lunch. They have to wear their masks, raise their hand if they need help opening the lunches, and cannot speak while eating, and have to put their mask on right after they finish. Alex talk about why she finds this treatment unacceptable, and damaging to children, and why we need to seriously re-examine the mask mandate.
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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.
Alex and Tom break down the Bank of Canada having an "enemies list" of press contacts, and why Blacklock's Reporter is on that list. They also talk about why Health Minister Duclos failed to answer basic questions about the $150 million payout to SNC-Lavalin for field hospitals that were never built during this pandemic.
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On this episode inflation is the hot topic of the day, as we see inflation rates hit their highest in 30 years in Canada! Alex is first joined by Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP for Carleton and Shadow Minister for Finance. Pierre and Alex break down why inflation rates have been soaring, why the Bank of Canada was wrong on their predictions & what needs to be done to flatten "Justinflation".
Next, Alex is joined by John Robson the executive director of the Climate Change Nexus and columnist Nationalpost. They talk about why drivers like housing and struggling supply chains are driving inflation to only go higher.
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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by Michael Smitiuch, founder of Smitiuch Injury Law & Lawyer for family of Rodger Kotanko. Rodger was a world renowned gunsmith who was gunned down by Toronto Police while in his home/shop while executing a search warrant. Rodger tells Alex the family is now suing the Toronto Police Service for $23 Million, and why they are still demanding answers to this very unusual case.
Next, Alex speaks with Noah Shack, the Vice-President of the Centre for Israel & Jewish Affairs. and they speak about Toronto Synagogue's being warned by the FBI and Toronto Police to heighten security in fears of a copycat of the Texas hostage scenario.
And finally, Alex is joined by a teacher who chooses to go only by "Betty" who is speaking out against the wishes of her union. Betty tells Alex what the real problems with our education system is, and why children are suffering the most.
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Alex is joined by Daniel Sass,a young man who was just on his way into work Monday morning, who found himself trapped in his car on the 401 for almost 10 hours because of the blizzard! Daniel walks Alex through what it was like for him, and why he's learned to pack an emergency supply bag for the future.
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Alex is joined by Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy, and author of Navigating Canadian Healthcare to look into why COVID was able to decimate our national hospital system multiple times. Grosso tells Alex how the hospital system has been fractured for years, and COVID only highlighted already existing problems that desperately need attention.
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Alex is joined by Reverend Todd Bender, the Founder and Executive Director at Hamilton CityKidz. Alex and Rev. Bender discuss how the recent trucking vaccine mandate placed by both the Canadian and U.S. government is directly affecting how his organizations and others like its ability to help children and families in need. Rev. Bender tells Alex how this move, that won't help much with containing Omicron, is only hurting those who have been hit the most during this pandemic.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about the press "enemies list" that the Bank of Canada has kept, and why Blacklock's Reporter is on that list, why the Carbon Tax is showing to only slow the economy and not booster it like promised, and why the COVID case numbers might be way higher than the Public Health Agency of Canada has reported.
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Alex is joined by Ron Foxcroft, the Chairman, Founder and CEO of Fox 40 International, and CEO and Chairman of Fluke Transportation Group. Alex and Ron talk about the multiple flip-flops the federal government has made within the past week regarding the vaccine mandate for truckers, and how today they announced their last update was in error, and that the mandate will still effect the truck driving industry on Sunday, affecting the already strained supply line throughout all of Canada.
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On this episode, Alex is joined by Ron Foxcroft, the Chairman, Founder and CEO of Fox 40 International, and CEO and Chairman of Fluke Transportation Group. Alex and Ron talk about the multiple flip-flops the federal government has made within the past week regarding the vaccine mandate for truckers, and how today they announced their last update was in error, and that the mandate will still effect the truck driving industry on Sunday, affecting the already strained supply line throughout all of Canada.
Next, Alex speaks with Angela Levin, an award winning journalist, royal commentator and biographer who wrote "Conversations With A Prince". They talk about Prince Andrew having all of his Military and Royal Titles removed, as per confirmed by Buckingham Palace. Angela breaks down why the Queen would agree to such a monumental move, what is in the future for Andrew, and what this could mean for the future of the Royal family.
Then, Alex and Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy look into a very dangerous trend of China buying up almost all the lithium mines in Canada, all while our country has dedicated to shifting to Electric Vehicles within the next decade...something that requires a lithium battery. Dan and Alex break down why this is a very dangerous move Canada let happen, how it will effect the wallet of average Canadians, and what happened to other countries that let similar situations happen.
And finally, Alex speaks with Kenneth P. Green, a Sr. Fellow at the Fraser Institute and author of "Is Climate Catastrophe Really 10 Years Away? ". They talk about Kenneth's study on the "climate catastrophe" and what he really expects from the 10-year window.
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Alex is joined by Shuvaloy Majumdar, Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Former Director of Policy to Canada’s Foreign Minister; Foreign Policy Director & Munk. They discuss a recent study performed by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute that discovers that Canadians desperately want a stronger foreign policy out of Canada, and for our nation to return to respected leaders on the Global Stage. However, we've had 6 Foreign Affair Ministers in the last 5 years, and its going to take a lot of work to get us back to that level.
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Alex speaks with MP for Barrie-Innisfil and Shadow Minister of Ethics John Brassard. They break down the fact that the Public Health Agency of Canada secretly spied on Canadians during the pandemic by using cellphone data to track the effectiveness of lockdown measures, and has plans to continue efforts for the next 5 years. MP Brassard tells Alex that the Conservative party has asked the Privacy Commissioner to investigate the issue, and has also called for an Emergency meeting of the Ethics Committee.
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Alex speaks with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and break down the reality of the controversial tax on the unvaccinated Quebec Premier Francis Legault announced yesterday. Franco breaks down what laws are supposed to stand against this, why it is unconstitutional to tax people on vaccines & why it sets a dangerous precedent.
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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.
Alex and Tom break down the unprecedented announcement from Quebec Premier Francis Legault on a new tax on the unvaccinated, and how it could be in direct violation of Section 10 of the Canada Health Act. They also break down the ambitious and potentially dangerous plan to phase out all fossil fuels by 2035 ,and why one of the leading advocates for the need to combat climate change racked up over $11,000 in first class tickets flying to the UN Conference in Glasgow.
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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 Attorney General David Lametti would ask Senators to investigate if police were more lenient with anti-vaxxers than Black Lives Matter protesters, the questionable statement from Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos when he said he personally believes sweeping vaccine mandates will be not only needed, but enforced by the provinces to beat this virus. And why the Federal government will need to show fiscal responsibility like it has never shown before if they ever wish to balance the budget.
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On this episode, Alex start off speaking with the Director of UCSF Gladstone Center for AIDS research and Medical Director of San Francisco General Hospital HIV Clinic Dr. Monica Gandhi about the struggling and ever-failing health-care system within Canada. Alex and Dr. Gandhi discuss where a lot of the pandemic aid money was spent, why this problem existed well before the pandemic, and what is needed to actually fix it.
Next, with the legal victory for tennis star Novak Djokovic allowed to play in the Australian Open, Alex brings on Immigration Lawyer Richard Kurland of Kurland, Tobe. They discuss how Djokovic was able to come out the victor in the court, why this may embolden anti-vaxers and what it could mean for the political future of Australia.
And finally, Alex and John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics catch up to discuss the most recent kink in Canada's supply chain, a vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers. John tells Alex how this will dangerously stretch our already endangered chain, why this will hit Canadians very hard and fast, and why the date needs to be delayed ASAP.
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On this episode Alex starts off speaking to Joanna Baron, the Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation about the comments made by Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos were he said he personally believes provinces might bring in vaccines mandates for everyone. Alex and Joanna talk about why this is a clear overreach, and violation of Section 7 of the Charter of Rights of Freedoms, and why this would be a very dangerous road to go down.
Next, Alex and Stephen Laskowski, the President of the Canadian Truckers Association talk about an upcoming vaccine mandate directed at truckers that could bring our supply chain further to its knees. Stephen breaks down how thousands of drivers will not be allowed to enter the country, shelves could start becoming more bare and how this could all be easily avoided.
And finally, on the day before the two year anniversary of Flight PS 752 being shot down by the Iranian Military, Alex catches up with Shahin Moghaddam, who lost his wife and ten-year-old son when the plane was downed. They talk about how Shahin has been dealing with the upcoming day, why he refused to speak with the Prime Minister today, and what his next steps are.
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Alex talks with Zahra Sultani, Director at Loyalist Public Affairs about the Prime Minister referring to the downing of Flight ps752 as an "air disaster" and not a politically motivated terrorist attack as it was. Alex and Zahra talk about why Trudeau would choose to refer to it in such a way, why it was offensive to the families of those who died, and all two days before the two year anniversary of the plane being shot down.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with John Robson, Columnist for the National Post & executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. They talk about the U.S. Capital Riots last year, why the rhetoric in Biden's speech was a missed opportunity for bi-partisan remembrance, and if the chaos of US politics could bleed over into Canada.
Next, Alex talks with Zahra Sultani, Director at Loyalist Public Affairs about the Prime Minister referring to the downing of Flight ps752 as an "air disaster" and not a politically motivated terrorist attack as it was. Alex and Zahra talk about why Trudeau would choose to refer to it in such a way, why it was offensive to the survivors families, and and all two days before the two year anniversary of the plane being shot down.
And finally, Alex talks with Mirit Eliraz, Author, concerned parent and member of group that launched a petition to keep the promise of return to in-class learning by January 17th. They talk about the surge of support the petition has received in the past few days, what they plan to accomplish and why its so important that children return to class as soon as possible.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Mirit Eliraz, Author, concerned parent and member of group that launched a petition to keep the promise of return to in-class learning by January 17th. They talk about the surge of support the petition has received in the past few days, what they plan to accomplish and why its so important that children return to class as soon as possible.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about the recent inflammatory comments from the Prime Minister insulting anti-vaxers, seven companies in Canada involved in an antitrust investigation for bread price-fixing, and Drive Green...or else.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Ben Eisen, a Sr. Fellow in Fiscal and Provincial Prosperity Studies and former Director of Provincial Prosperity Studies at the Fraser Institute. They talk about a new study released by the Fraser Institute that shows there are two distinct and separate Ontario's when it comes to job growth.
Next, Alex speaks with retired Lt.-Col, David Redman, the former head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency. They talk about the use of language by politicians and doctors that compare this pandemic to wartime efforts, and why that is not only incorrect, but completely misses the point of emergency management.
Finally, Alex speaks with Bruce McIntosh, the President of the Ontario Autism Coalition. They talk about the lack of necessary supports for children with special needs while online learning, why after all these years autism support has still only reduced, and why all children, especially those with special needs require in-person learning.
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Alex Pierson is joined by Francesca Grosso, patient navigator, national public speaker on health care, author and Principal of health policy firm Grosso McCarthy. They talk about the fractured, strained and stressed healthcare system, and why it was a problem even before the pandemic.
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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Dr. Jennifer Grant, an Infectious Disease Physician and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine. They talk about the new measures announced by the Ford government to combat the recent wave of Omicron infections. Alex and Dr. Grant talk about why the schools should not be closed down, why this measure is inexcusable at this point, and what impacts these closures could have on the youth.
Next, Alex speaks with Ken Coates, A Macdonald-Laurier Institute Distinguished Fellow and Canadian historian. They talk about the new settlement between the Federal government and First Nation's communities for $40-Billion over child welfare. Alex and Ken break down this monumental settlement, how the money is going to be allocated, and if this settlement is a good step towards reconciliation.
Finally, Alex speaks with Mark Arnold, the lawyer representing six plaintiffs involved in the legal battle for the victims of Flight PS752, Alex and Mark talk about the unprecedented win awarded by the Ontario Superior Court for $107 Million in damages to be paid out by Iran, how the funds are going to be collected, and what happened during a press conference earlier today.
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Robert Mazur served as a US Federal Agent for twenty-seven years, and is one of the world’s leading authorities on money laundering techniques. He's the author of The Infiltrator." a memoir about his undercover life as a high level money launderer
Robert joins Alex to explain why Canada is such an attractive destination for transnational crime syndicates looking to wash their dirty money.
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In 2020, Carrot, a handsome whitetail deer from Kenora, Ontario, made international headlines after he survived being impaled through the head with an arrow.
Alex Pierson gets an update on Carrot's condition from Lee-Anne Carver, the wildlife photographer, who brought Carrot's story onto the world stage.
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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.
Alex and Tom touch on why Public Health was tracking some 33-million phones, why the environment minister is postponing his threat to ban plastic straws and cutlery, and much more.
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Guest Host Yonah Budd speaks with Naila Shaikh, a registered ICU Nurse who works within Peel Region. Yonah and Naila discuss what she experiences in ICU's these days, how she and her other colleagues try and cope with COVID exhaustion, and why "armchair experts" and dangerous misconceptions hurt Health Care Workers.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about how Finance Minster and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland underestimated the cost of pandemic support by billions of dollars, why a B.C. Senator is fighting a new federal law that would imprison vaccine protestors for ten years and why Canadians are calling for more taxes on foreign offshore real estate.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with host of Toronto Today on 640 Toronto 5:30 - 9:00 am, Greg Brady. They talk about the possible threat our Canadian athlete's face in China if they test positive for COVID and are forced to quarantine for 5 weeks.
Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo Watch. They talk about the recent demand by Russian President Vladimir Putin to N.A.T.O. to stay out of Ukraine and reduce their presence in Eastern Europe.
And finally, Alex catches up with Lee-Anne Carver, a wildlife photographer who discovered Carrot, the deer who became an internet sensation last year when he was discovered with an arrow sticking out of its head. Alex and Lee-Anne talk about the progress Carrot has made, and the problems one of Carrots fawns Christmas is facing, and why time is very dire.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Charles Khabouth, the Owner of INK Entertainment. They talk about the new announcement from the province to reduce capacity limits to 50% in restaurants, and to further limit the amount of revenue the industry is allowed to recoup after the past 20 months. Alex and Charles talk about how his many businesses around the city have lost reservations, may have to lay off staff again, and why this might be the last nail in the coffin for many in the industry.
Next, Alex talks with Kynan Walper, the Operations Officer for Aman Lara, a charitable organization that helps to get people out of Afghanistan and into Canada. They talk about the 10-year-old girl who was shot by the Taliban while her and her parents were trying to leave the country...legally. Alex and Kynan talk about the bureaucratic red-tape that kept the family there, even though they were cleared to leave, why Canada is failing anyone left in Afghanistan, and why time is almost out.
And finally, Alex and Derek Holt, the Vice President and Head of Capital Markets Economics at Scotiabank in Toronto. Discuss why Derek believes the inflation rate is actually much higher than the Bank of Canada is reporting.
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First, Alex speaks with Colin Craig, the president of SecondStreet.org. They go further into the study from the other day that investigates the avoidable deaths during this pandemic because of waitlists for surgery.
Next, Alex talks with John Robson, National Post Columnist and executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. They talk about how difficult it is to boycott products made in China, and how the consumers are fueling purchases from the nations, especially from controversial regions like Xinxiang.
And finally, Alex is able to catch-up with Jamie Coutts, the 27-year-old Vancouver native who was attacked for no reason by a professional boxer from Toronto while on vacation in Mexico. Alex and Jamie talk about how Jamie's surgeries have gone, how she is feeling, and what will be the legal next steps to lay charges against the boxer.
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Alex Pierson is able to catch-up with Jamie Coutts, the 27-year-old Vancouver native who was attacked for no reason by a professional boxer from Toronto while on vacation in Mexico with friends. Alex and Jamie talk about what happened on the night that Peter Nowaczeck attacked her and her friend, how she is feeling after landing back home, and what will be her next steps on her long road to recovery.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Bacchus Barua, the director of the Fraser Institute's Centre for Health Policy Studies. They discuss a new report released by the Fraser Institute, that Bacchus was lead on, that looked into the deaths that were due to wait-times during this pandemic for surgeries.
Next, Alex talks with Tasha Kheiriddin, principal at Navigator Ltd. and Columnist for the National Post & Public Policy. They breakdown the liberal fiscal update released yeseterday, and how tax hikes are likely to come to pay for Liberal spending plans.
And finally, Alex and Ed Dubrovsky, the executive Cyber-Advisor for FileFlex look into why the release of important inflation data from Statistics Canada is being delayed due to security concerns. Alex and Ed discuss why Canada is woefully underdeveloped in its cyber-security infrastructure, and what will happen if we don't step up right away.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about why the auditors are not going to be examining billions in CERB payouts until 2023 at the earliest, a new vote that prohibits wage subsidies, but already paid billions to foreign-owned companies. They also touch on why MP Fergus says it would just stir the pot to investigate how $510 billion in pandemic spending went, and MP Dion wants rules that forbids MP helping friends under the Conflict of interest Code for MPs.
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On this episode, Alex starts off breaking down the Fall Fiscal Update with Philip Cross, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute as well as with the Fraser Institute, with 36 years at Statistics Canada specializing in Macroeconomics. They talk about what was really highlighted in the update, what the liberals seems to be planning, and what the update will do to tackle Inflation.
Next, Alex talks to Christian Leuprecht, a professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University as well as a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They talk about why the Liberal government decided to vote against banning Huawei 5G tech from Canada's infrastructure, and why the company is also tied to surveillance and detention tech used in China.
Finally, Alex speaks with Catherine McDonald, the Crime Reporter with Global News Toronto. They talk about the update given by Toronto Police in the investigation into Barry and Honey Sherman, why police chose to release this video footage 4 years later, and what else is happening with the case.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with the Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux. They talk about the release of the first budget from this Liberal government in 2 years because of the pandemic. Alex and Yves discuss what is expected in the budget release, why the liberals are being pressured by the opposition to balance the budget, and why this budget is making Mr. Giroux "pull out his hair if he had any to pull".
Next, Alex speaks with Jesse Prupas, the Vice-President of Development and Distribution for Muse Entertainment. They talk about why so many hallmark movies are being made in Canada, and why the industry...and specifically the movies, are great for the Canadian film industry.
And finally, Alex talks with Camille Labchuck, the Executive Director of Animal Justice. They talk about Niagara Regional Police charging Marineland with using its whales and dolphins for entertainment, something that is now illegal in Canada. Alex and Camille talk about why the culture has changed, what is expected next for Marineland, and how we should observe these animals safely.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about why Defence Minister Anita Anand's husband, the director of LifeLabs, got hundreds of millions of dollars in government contracts, one alone was $111 million. They also touch on why federal tax collectors have yet to audit a multi-billion federal aide program that the CRA has warned has suspected fraud, and why Cabinet budgeted more than $81 million to enforce COVID rules for employees even though 98% are vaccinated...what's all that money for?
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Genevieve Thomas, friend of Jamie Coutts and was both assaulted by a Toronto professional boxer while on vacation in Mexico for no reason. Alex and Genevieve talk about what happened to the two women, how Jamie's condition is (as she was severely beat), and what is expected to happen next.
Next, Alex talks to 82-year-old Hamilton Tiger Cats superfan Eva Quildon. They talk about how many Grey Cups Eva had been to, what got her started on loving the Ticats & why this Grey Cup is more special for her than many others.
And finally, Alex and Macus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo. They talk about Canada's current position on the geo-political stage, as well as talk about Russia making moves against Ukraine.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo Watch. They talk about the growing tension between Russia and Ukraine, and if Canada is likely to be drawn into this conflict. Alex and Marcus talk about Canada's position on the global stage, why President Putin is applying pressure & why NATO basically left Canada out of an alliance against Russia.
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Alex speaks with Genevieve Thomas, friend of Jamie Coutts and was both assaulted by a Toronto professional boxer while on vacation in Mexico for no reason. Alex and Genevieve talk about what happened to the two women, how Jamie's condition is (as she was severely beat), and what is expected to happen next.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Zumretay Arkin, Uyghur-Canadian and Program and Advocacy Manager of the World Uyghur Congress. They talk about the struggles Zumretay went through as her and her family escaped from China years ago, and what lead her to the life of activism she lives now.
Next, Alex talks to John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They talk about why food prices are set to skyrocket again next year, and why Canadian families might want to start budgeting for it.
And finally, Alex speaks with Terry Glavin, journalist for the Ottawa Citizen & Columnist for National Post. Contributing editor for Maclean's magazine. Senior Fellow with the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. They talk about what happened to Canada on the global diplomatic stage, and why our diplomatic boycott isn't enough, but it's at least a start.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about Attorney General David Lametti saying that he is still waiting for the release of the mandates, why the Department of Finance doesn't know how much was spent in pandemic relief...which could be billions higher than expected, and finally why a spokesperson who twice denied the Prime Minister was in Tafino on the first Reconilliation Day has been demoted.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Patrick Paulin, Group President of Randstad Recruitment. They talk about the "great resignation", a trend of people of all ages planning on finding a new job in the new year. Alex and Patrick talk about how this trend could have came about, why its taking such a hold, and why it could be good for the new work environment.
Next, Alex speaks with Avi Benlolo, Founder and Chairman of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. They discuss why a Toronto District School Board trustee is facing possible censure for pointing out teaching material that was anti-Semitic in nature. Alex and Avi talk about why the TDSB is choosing to go this route, what could happen to the trustee & why its important that material like this is rooted out.
Finally, Alex speaks with Paige MacPherson, Associate Director of Education Policy for the Fraser Institute. They talk about a recent study that show 20% of parents in Ontario believe their children have almost permanently fallen behind in school due to the pandemic lockdowns. Alex and Paige talk about what the province needs to do to better aide the students, why parents are so concerned and what needs to be done to help these children catch up.
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Missed the show? No worries. On the podcast today, could we be headed into a war? The short answer yes. So while the world's been looking away distracted by Covid, Russia's been massing a massive show of force along Ukraine's eastern border and Vladimir Putin has got a message for NATO allies... let Ukraine into NATO, or there'll be an assault in a matter of weeks.
The US announced a diplomatic ban on sending political delegates to the Beijing Olympic Games so what should Canada do? They should stand with our allies but of course they've been silent on this issue. In addition Dominic Barton, the Ambassador to China who helped bring the two Michael's home, has stepped down from his position. What does this mean for diplomatic ties with China in the future?
Also those returning from South Africa are being forced into quarantine hotels that have appalling conditions such as days being locked in waiting for a test, lack of diapers, rotten food, and more. Is this our approach to Covid?
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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.
A federal bank predicts food prices will keep rising into the “foreseeable future.” Net price increases by wholesalers average more than eight percent, it said. How does this affect the economy? Also a Liberal MP is now listed as Parliamentary Secretary for Crown-Indigenous Relations but has a bad history with their Twitter account and some poor taste in their language. Finally the Department of Foreign Affairs wants to erect a statue to commemorate the "daily sacrifices" of diplomats. In other words... themselves. Where did Minister Mélanie Joly get this idea and how much would it cost the taxpayer?
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Alex Pierson speaks with Melanie Bloch, a Canadian citizen who was left near stranded and lost in confusion in South Africa when Canada imposed the travel ban without warning or direction. Alex and Melanie talk about what the situation was like for Melanie, how she was finally able to find a way out, and what she has to go through.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Marcus Kolga,Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and Founder of DisInfo. They discuss China interfering in Canada's 2021 federal election, and what will happen to a few big brand names that are found criminally guilty for using products from Uyghur slave camps.
Next, Alex speaks with Justin Ling, a freelance investigative journalist. They breakdown the meaning of the unanimous vote to ban conversion therapy, and dispel some worries of critics.
And finally, Alex talks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They talk about the announcement to build a new Nuclear Reactor using a Small Modular Reactor (SMR), a new type of small reactor that can help better position Canada as a global leader in clean energy.
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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 a federal manager coached a contractor on exactly how to invoice one penny below the Treasury board threshold, why a group of children are taking the federal government to court to lower the minimum age of voters and why the CBC very odd words we should avoid using list.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Adrienne Batra, the Editor-in-Chief of the Toronto Sun. Alex and Adrienne break down and examine the Auditor General's report that show the Ford government gave hundreds of millions of dollars to ineligible companies during the pandemic, among other things. They talk about what this does to the Ford brand, what some of the other big mentions were in the report, and if the Premier can come back from this.
Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Ian Lee, Associate professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. They talk about ReMax predicting that housing costs across Canada will increase 9.2% by next year, even with inflation only expected to go up. Alex and Ian discuss why the market will only increase, and if now would be the time to sell or hold if you are a home owner.
And finally, Alex speaks with David Redman, the former executive director of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency. They discuss this reactive measures Canada takes when it comes to new variants. Alex and David talk about why we keep reacting like we can keep the variants out, what we need to do to avoid lockdowns, and why we need to make peace with the thought that this virus is here to stay.
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On this episode, Alex brings back Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic). His latest book is Canada Must Think for Itself – 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century. They discuss Irvin's new article where he examines and critics Dr. Teresa Tam, and questions if she should resign from her position as Canada's Chief Public Officer of Health.
Next, Alex talks with Phillip Cross, Munk Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Prior to joining MLI, Mr. Cross spent 36 years at Statistics Canada specializing in macroeconomics. They discuss the Bank of Canada getting their predictions wrong on the impact of inflation, and what is driving it even higher.
And finally, Alex speaks with Brad Hunter,National Crime Columnist for the Toronto Sun. They discuss the start of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, and what this very scandalous and controversial trial is expected to go through.
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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.
Alex and Tom discuss the ongoing housing crisis, and why a federal bank regulator warns of far-reaching consequences if housing prices significantly decline. They also talk about why the Bank of Canada got their predications so wrong about the rising inflations, and why the Trudeau Liberals best relief efforts will take years to be felt by the economy, as the cost of living only goes up for Canadians.
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Alex Pierson brings back Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic). His latest book is Canada Must Think for Itself – 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century. They discuss Irvin's new article where he examines and critics Dr. Teresa Tam, and questions if she should resign from her position as Canada's Chief Public Officer of Health.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Carson Young, a 17-year-old high school student and his mother Kim Young , a Constable with the Barrie Police Service. They talk about Carson being suspended from his high school for having a pro-police flag on the back of his truck, something the school and school board said he shouldn't have done. But when he asked what policy he was violating, he was suspended. Alex talks to Kim and Carson about what the principal said, why Carson wants to support police, and what his next steps will be.
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As gun crimes continue to rise in the city, Alex Pierson sits down with community leaders in our new Round Table discussion to figure out what would be better uses of the money promised.
Alex is joined by Louis March, the founder of Zero Gun Violence Movement, Evelyn Fox, Founder of Communities for Zero Violence, & Marcell Wilson, founder of the One by One Movement.
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On this episode, Alex start off speaking with Dr. Neil Rau, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. They discuss why Public Health of Canada is recommending that all Canadians invest in an N-95 mask.
Next, Alex talks with Eric Morse, retired Canadian diplomat, and an active member of the Royal Canadian Military Institute. He was involved in the 1980 Moscow boycott campaign with the Canadian Department of External Affairs. They talk about the proposed diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic games, and why the boycott has to be all or nothing.
And finally, Alex speaks with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute and now author of his new book--Intelligence as Democratic Statecraft. They discuss why a Chinese telecom firm is attempting to divest its Canadian subsidiaries over a National Security concern.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Ellis Ross, a Member of the B.C. Legislature for Skenna. They talk about recent tweets by Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo commenting on the pipeline blockade in Northern BC, but how their tweets were misinformed and could hinder negotiations and peace agreements.
Next, Alex speaks with Professor Pat Kambhampati, an associate professor at McGill University in the department of Chemistry. They talk about why Pat was denied federal grants twice because he chose to hire his staff based off of merit instead of diversity.
And finally, Alex talks with Lorne Honickman, the legal expert for Global News Radio. They talk about the verdict in the Ahmaud Arbery verdict that saw three men receive life in prison. They discuss the fight Ahmauds parents had to fight in order to get this in court, why race played such a major role, and what the verdict means.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about the Conservative party voting to reopen the investigation into why top security clearances were given to Chinese Scientists and then later revoked, why Clerk of the Commons is accused of incompetency and favouritism, and why House Leader Holland Cabinet says they will not tolerate obfuscation or political games in the 44th Parliament.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Yaqui Wang, a Sr. researcher for Human Rights Watch. They talk about the whereabouts of Tennis Star Peng Shuai, who has been all but completely out of the public eye after she tweeted that a high-ranking Chinese official had previously sexually assaulted her. Alex and Yaqui discuss why the messages from Shuai are dubious at best, China's history of silencing dissenters, and what not only the Tennis world, but our Olympic Athletes should be worrying about.
Next, Alex speaks with Paul Bucher, the former District Attorney for Waukesha County and currently representing one of the children injured in the SUV attack on the Christmas Day Parade in Waukesha. They talk about Darrell Booker's first day in court, why he was able to be out on the streets when he should've been locked up, and Paul updates Alex on a recent death of one of the victims of the attack.
Finally, Alex speaks with Chris Sankey, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute
They talk about the blockade of the pipelines in northern B.C., and why just one group of protestors do not speak for every indigenous community with regards to energy independence.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with the President of the Independent Contractors and Business Association, Chris Gardner. They talk about why the province of B.C. was so completely under prepared for not only the atmospheric river, but also all the subsequent flooding or even wildfires over the summer.
Next, Alex speaks with Dr, Martha Fulford, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital & Hamilton Health Services. They talk about the approved vaccines for children even though NACI says it shouldn't be mandated, and that we shouldn't hold it against the children.
Finally, Alex speaks with Mike Smitiuch, the founder of Smitiuch law, and the lawyer representing the family of Rodger Kotanko. They discuss why Toronto Police Service conducted a search warrant on Rodgers property, and ultimately shot and killed him. They also talk about Rodgers respect the world over as a gunsmith, why local police were not involved, and why no warrant was left for the Kotanko family.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Irvin Studin, President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids (Post-Pandemic). His latest book is Canada Must Think for Itself – 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century They talk about a recent article penned by Irvin that questions why Dr. Kieran Moore may need to resign as Chief Medical Officer of Health.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about why Public Health Canada has yet to reveal the identity of the 6 COVID deaths in children, why Transportation Minister Alghabra confirmed that unvaccinated passengers could be exempt from COVID shots next week, and why audits of grant applications for found 1/3rd were incomplete.
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Alex Pierson speaks with the founder of Smitiuch Injury Law & the lawyer hired to represent Rodger Kotanko's family, Mike Smitiuch. They talk about the concerns and issues that still exist around the death of well-renowned gunsmith Rodger Kotanko at the hands of the Toronto Police Service. Alex and Mike talk about why the TPS brought their own ambulance to the search, how Mike plans to do his own investigation without key SIU information, and what the family is hoping for.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Holger Schwichtenberg, the Chair of the B.C. Dairy Association. They talk about the catastrophe in the Fraser valley, and how many farmers are still struggling to save their livestock.
Next, Alex talks with Jerry Dias, the National President of Unifor, the largest private sector union in Canada. They discuss the "Three Amigo's" summit in the U.S. right now, and if Prime Minister Trudeau will be able to save the E.V. manufacturing industry in Canada from President Biden's protectionist movement.
And finally, Alex checks in with Stephen Metelsky, a criminal psychology professor at Mohawk College. They discuss a Hamilton mafia underboss being released on day parole despite prison authority saying that he essentially had "authority and control" over the other inmates.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Alex Veniza, CEO of Prepared Canada Corp. They talk about the ongoing emergency situation in the Fraser Valley in B.C., why the Premier officially declared it a State of Emergency, and why the province wasn't fully prepared for this situation.
Next, Alex speaks with the founder and managing partner with Shantalla, and professor at the Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics, John Keogh. They talk about how the the supply chain to Western Canada has been disrupted due to the catastrophic situation in B.C.
And finally, Alex and Pierre Poilievre, Conservative MP for Carleton & Finance Critic for the Opposition talk about why inflation rates have skyrocketed to a high not seen in 20 years.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about Senator Denise Batters finding out she was kicked out of the Conservative Caucus over voicemail, and how Erin O'Toole looks after it. They also talk about how the Privy Council Office conducted a poll that may have directly influenced why we had an election, and why Charles Robert, a Clerk of the House of Commons who is off duty following allegations of incompetence and pro-liberal bias.
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In light of Premier Ford pledging $75.1 million over three years to combat gun and gang violence, Alex speaks with Louis March, the founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement. They talk about this pledge by the province, and if it is enough to deal with the growing gun problem in the city. They discuss if social issues or community opportunities would be a better option, why throwing more money at the problem won't help, and where many of these guns found on the streets are coming from.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Alex Hilliard, a personal injury attorney and part of the legal team representing 200 plaintiffs and 93 lawsuits laid against Travis Scott, Live Nation, and many other organizers of the Astroworld Festival tragedy. They discuss the progress of the lawsuits, what is expected to be accomplished, what the expected timeline will be.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun. They discuss Alberta recently signing an agreement with the Federal Government, and the rising questions as to why Ontario is still waiting. They talk about why Ontario still has not penned an agreement, what we are waiting out for, and what we should hold out for.
Next, Alex talks with Avi Benlolo, the founder and chairman of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. They discuss a recent walk-out performed by TDSB students in protest to the existence of Israel. Alex and Avi discuss why this rhetoric is extremely dangerous, why the TDSB would allow this, and why this kind of hate speech needs proper education to halt.
And finally, Alex is able to check in with Tommy John Kherkher, a managing partner with The Kherkher Law Firm PLLC & an associate with Kherkher Garcia LLP. They discuss the lawsuit laid on behalf of Manuel Souza against Travis Scott, and the organizers of the Astroworld Festival. They talk about what Manual wishes to accomplish with this lawsuit, why safety is the forefront of this case, and some updates in the lawsuit.
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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.
Alex and Tom start off talking about Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault's plan to take a train across Canada this winter to discuss climate change, after former Minister McKenna logged over 22,000 Km by plane in 10 days. They also talk about why a researcher is telling Cabinet to shut down the tar sands and stop financing the market, why the Department of Transportation will permit airlines and airports to gran employees exemptions to get vaccinated on medical or religious grounds, and why Dr. Tam is telling Canadians not to sign Christmas Songs this year.
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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Tanya Lee, the artistic social entrepreneur and executive producer of "A Room of Your Own Bookclub"a book club for at-risk teen girls. They talk about the recent decision by the Toronto District School Board to not promote the book club to its students if they choose to discuss a new book by Defence Lawyer Marie Henein, and why that is a bad decision for the students.
Next, Alex talks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They talk about Dr. Keefer's video of him questioning Minister of Environment and Climate Change Stephen Guilbeault at COP26 about his position on Nuclear Energy, and why the Minister failed to give an answer.
And finally, Alex speaks with a man who filmed and witnessed another man with Asperger's Syndrome be forcibly wrestled with by owners of restaurant in Kitchener, all because he had a service dog with him. His name is Alex Roy, and he explains what happened, how he got involved, and how the experience left him feeling.
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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Liza Rogers, President of Women’s Real Estate Network and Co-Author of "From Ordinary to Extraordinary, Success Stories from Women Investing in Real Estate".They talk about women's role in the real estate market, why more women are getting into the market, and why Liza is pushing for this.
Next, Alex talks with Phillip Ralph, Director of Health Services for Wounded Warriors Canada, & a Retired Regimental Chaplain to the 32 Combat Engineer Regiment. They talk about the Remembrance Day Ceremony's that took place across the country, what supports need to be improved to better aide our veterans, and why the Minister of Veterans Affairs needs to erase the case backlog.
And finally, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Journalist for DisInfo - Russia, Eastern Europe and Asia Expert. They talk about the situation in Belarus that now has NATO on notice, and that has the potential to break into a full hot war.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about why the Liberal Party has dropped all mention of its internet regulations that would include the controversial Bill C-10. They also talk about why a federal judge has ordered the release of Canadian Transportation Agency CEO Scott Streiner, and why the CRA is aiming to speed up tax collections for small businesses.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Irvin Studin, president of the Institute for 21st Century Questions, editor-in-chief and publisher of Global Brief magazine, and chair of the Worldwide Commission to Educate All Kids. His latest book is “Canada Must Think for Itself — 10 Theses for our Country’s Survival & Success This Century”. They talk about the unchecked powers our Medical Officers of Health seem to have, and why Irvin believes they should all resign before the years end.
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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Melissa Mbarki, a policy analyst and outreach coordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a member of the Treaty 4 Nation in Saskatchewan. They talk about the proposed Electric Vehicle manufacturing center promised by Premier Ford in the Ring of Fire, and why Indigenous Communities might be against it.
Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisinfoWatch. They discuss the ongoing harassments and threats made to Hong Kong activists that are now living here in Canada.
And finally, Alex and David Toto, the President of Juniper Park\TBWA. They discuss how David helped in the ad campaign with the Canadian Women's Foundation's "Signal For Help" that saved a young woman's life in America.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Muhammad Almutaz Alzghool, the young teen who was allegedly bit in the face by an American Pocket Bully named Blu, who is already involved in a very public plight that say changes to the controversial pit-bull regulations in Ontario. Alex asks Muhammad what led up to the bite, how he felt before and after the incident, and what he feels should happen next.
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ON this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Phillip Cross, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, a long-time employee of Stats Canada specializing in Macro Economics. They discuss the recent announcement from the Bank of Canada where Governor Tiff Macklem where he says that this high inflation is "transitory but not short-lived".
Next, Alex speaks with Jenni Byrne, Founder of Jenni Byrne and Associates & former Chief of Staff for former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They discuss why Conservative leader Erin O'Toole still can't seem to get his footing, and why a divide in the party could be bad for his future.
And finally, Alex speaks with Dan Nagy, the owner of Eli's Guns and Archery as well as longtime friend and mentee of Rodger Kotanko. They discuss what could have happened that led to Rodgers death at the hands of Toronto Police, how Rodgers death has effected the gun community across the country, and why Toronto Police were investigating a man in Simcoe without the local police.
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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.
Alex and Tom talk about the recent pledge from Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson to protect Canadians who lose jobs due to Climate Change regulations, the mixed messaging from Canada's Deputy Chief Public Health Officer regarding the importance of vaccines, how many in the public sector were already vaccinated when the Prime Minister threatened job losses for those still unvaccinated, and why a federally funded Media Monitor is accusing two former Premiers of pushing conspiracy theories.
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Alex Pierson speaks with Andy Stinton, the president of News Minute Network. They discuss the tragedy that unfolded at Travis Scott's "Astroworld" concert that left many injured and 8 dead. Alex and Andy discuss what could have went wrong, who may carry majority of the blame, and what needs to happen so something like this never happens again.
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Alex speaks with Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy. They discuss the recent pledge by the Canadian government to overhaul the Canadian energy sector, but the lack of desire to use Nuclear technology. They discuss why environmentalists and governments are against Nuclear energy, how it is misconstrued by many, and what other options Canada has pledged to use instead of clean, renewable Nuclear energy.
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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Stewart Muir, the founder of ResourceWorks, as well as an environmental historian and Co-Founder of Mining Tech start up Tersa Earth. They discuss the announcement by the Trudeau government to cap gas and oil next year, and why this seems to be a direct attack at Western Canada.
Next, Alex speaks with Amir Attaran, a professor of Law & Medicine at the University of Ottawa, and also a trained Immunologist. They discuss why Amir recently was banned for life from twitter for a political tweet they say was " an incitement of violence" even though it was simply political metaphor.
And finally, Alex speaks with Col. Michel Drapeau, Principal and Sr. Lawyer at Michel Dreapeu Law Offices. They discuss the recent announcement from newly appointed Minister of Defence Anita Annand accepting recommendations to have sexual abuse cases in the military to be handled by the civilian judicial system.
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