The Alex Pierson Show

The pro-Palestinian protest has been on University of Toronto property for the better part of a week with no signs of leaving...and new video evidence on social media shows members harassing Jewish Sr. citizens who live in the area. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Jamie Kirzner Robert, the Sr. Director of policy and advocacy with the Simon Wiesenthal Center Canada to help break down just how toxic this encampment has become, and how it affects not only the school but also the residents nearby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Federal Union excettives yesterday protested a Treasury Board order that teleworking emplyees return to their job sites at least three days weekly, the Department of Immigration is phasing out costly hotel subsidies to shelter illegal immigrant and refugees, and the Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations yesterday confirmed it spent millions to uncover the ''heartbreaking truth'' of unmarked graves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the time of the year when the Canadian Taxpayers Federation presents its Teddy Awards, an annual award ceremony for the year's biggest "wasters" in the government. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Franco Terrazzano, the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayer Federation to lay out who's the top winner...or loser....depending on how you view it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the encampments and protests continue to flourish on post-secondary campuses, a new student union has risen up to better protect and amplify Jewish voices. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Nati Pressmann, a student at Queen's University and the founder of the Canadian Union of Jewish Students who explains why she felt the formation of the CUJS was more important than previously, and why this has been in the works even before the tragic events of October 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As police continue to investigate a shooting outside of Drake's $100-million mansion, many are questioning what connection (if any) it could have to the ongoing feud with LA rapper Kendrick Lamar. To get some answers, host Alex Pierson is joined by Howard Professor Tia Tyree who has studied rap feuds over the years, and can help explain why this current feud is so intense, and if more violence is expected to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The city of Toronto has announced that it will be looking into "shipping" refugees from the city core to Vaughn when our shelters become more full...but is this really a good move...and how much will it cost taxpayers. To answer these questions and more, host Alex Pierson is joined by Toronto City Councillor Parthi Kandavel who helps to make sense of why the city is pushing for this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Israel Defense Force has moved for a ground invasion of Rafah, driving hundreds of thousands out of the region, but we know that it has become increasingly difficult to see through this new fog of war. So to help make sense of what's actually happening, host Alex Pierson is joined by Dan O'Shea a retired Navy SEAL. He established and served as the Coordinator of the Hostage Working Group US Embassy. Dan helps to explain why Israel has taken this new offensive, what it could mean for the wider conflict and how Israel's allies are responding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Federal agencies from the Privy Council to the RCMP have used Chinese surveillance cameras banned in the U.S as a security risk, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault yesterday under heated questioning refused to say how much he has collected from and Alberta holding company while serving in Cabinet, room and board for illegal immigrants is costing an average $224 per day, new data shows. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of uncertainty, the RCMP recently arrested three suspects on a student visa for their participation of the assassination of Canadian-Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dan Stanton, the former executive manager in CSIS & current Director of the National Security Program at UofOttawa, who elaborates that this may not be the last arrests we see like this, and how serious foreign agents in Canada really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Yom HaShoah, or the Jewish Holocaust Remembrance Day, and in light of still growing levels of anti-semitism in this country host Alex Pierson feels it's more important than almost any time in history. To help explain why this day is so important, Alex is joined by Marilyn Sinclair, the founder of Liberation75, a holocaust education organization who easily helps breakdown what's happening around the world, and why it's reminiscent of a time we promised would happen "Never again" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A report on foreign interference was released, but did it actually reveal anything? Did it answer why the Liberals chose not to warn MPs they were targeted? To help make sense of this dense and highly important report, host Alex Pierson is joined by the founder of "The Bureau" Sam Cooper, who's been following this situation since it was first reported on. Sam helps dissect what was in the report, what it highlights and once again, what questions remain unanswered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A viral video from a recent Toronto Police Board meeting shows a citizen saying that members of his community are buying more guns than ever, but is this really the case? To get to the bottom of this, host Alex Pierson is joined by the VP of Public Relations for the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights, Tracy Wilson, who not only says this is actually happening, but that the CCFR is seeing record numbers of new PAL licenses and gun purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more and more post-secondary institutions are seeing protests and encampments increase, host Alex Pierson is joined by a former CSIS intelligence officer, Michel Juneau-Katsuya. Michel and Alex discuss the worries that come with these protests, and why Michel says the intelligence community is on the alert for what they consider the "lone wolf" which could bring these encampments to even more dangerous levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Tom Korski, the managing editor of Blacklock's Reporter for his regular feature segment to explore the stories that may slip under the radar, but are extremely important to this country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by John Gradek, head of McGill University's aviation management program to talk about Air Canada suspending a new fee for seat selection only days after rolling it out. Why, well it looks like we complained enough, but is it going to make air travel any cheaper. Listen in to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an exchange that is quickly becoming viral, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was expelled from the House of Commons the other day for referring the Prime Minister Trudeau as a "wacko"...but is that really unparliamentary language? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair of Global Investment Banking at CIBC and former Conservative MP to discuss how chaotic question period can get at times, and if this was really worth being expelled over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's come to light that many conservative and liberal MP's were targeted by Chinese-afiliated hackers, and the federal government chose not to warn them. But why? Host Alex Pierson calls for answers with one of the affected MPs, Garnett Genuis, MP for Sherwood Park & the shadow minister for International Development who also wants to know why he wasn't warned, and what else MPs weren't told. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As more and more universities and colleges deal with increasingly antisemitic protests, host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, President of Daisy Group, and former political strategist for Jean Chretien. They compare what we are seeing in the US to what's happening in Canada, and why certain schools are now doing what they can to keep them from spiralling out of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Parliament's Procurement Ombudsman testifies today on favouritism in federal contracting to McKinsey & Company, a consulting firm formerly led by a friend of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, customs offices warn of another ArriveCan-style fiasco with a Canada Border Services Agency plan to digitize $32 billion in yearly tariff collections, few young Canadians are enthusiastic about joining the army, navy or air force, says in-house research by the Department of National Defense. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting in the fall if you want to watch Monday night hockey games, you'll only be able to watch by streaming. These are big moves from conventional sports broadcast coverage. What does this all mean and how will people react? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Taylor McKee, Assistant Professor in Sports Management at Brock University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia is going forward with the reversal of drugs and substances. Growing crime and drug use has taken over BC, with the highest overdose rates. Will Toronto follow through? Host Alex Pierson speaks with Adam Zivo, Director of the Canadian Centre for Responsible Drug Use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Dental Plan that was announced by the Liberal government is set to roll out in about a month, but if that's the case why are Dentists all across this country still ringing alarm bells that this plan has A LOT of problems? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Dr. Jenny Doerksen, the President of the Alberta Dental Association to talk about why dentists all across Canada are still warning this deal is not great for them, and what it could mean for millions looking for a dentist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The union that represents thousands of TTC workers voted in favour of strike. The impact of this strike could paralyze Toronto. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Stuart Green, TTC Media Relations. What are the numbers at the table and what are we looking at as a whole? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario's Education Minister Stephen Lecce gave a rare Sunday announcement that his administration will be banning Vapes from all schools, and putting extreme limitations on cell phone use for all students. But many wonder if this will have the desired effect, and if it really goes far enough. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Paul Davis, Founder of the Social Network Safety to talk about why this move is a great start, but why more needs to be done if we truly wish to see positive changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More and more Canadians are struggling to make car payments, and because of that repo men are busier than ever! Host Alex Pierson speaks with Kirk Robinson, Owner and Operator of Robinson Automotive about how serious this rise in repossessions is across Canada, and why you should NEVER miss a car or loan repayment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of yet another vote in Queen's Park on the ongoing ban of the Keffiyeh, host Alex Pierson was joined by PC MPP for Nepean Lisa MacLeod, who was one of the PC voices against lifting the ban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of a recent lawsuit being launched against Toronto Metropolitian University by one of its students, host Alex Pierson is joined by David Rosenfeld, a partner in Koski Minsky's Class Action Department, and also represents the plaintiff, Nicole Szweras about why she felt she had to go through with this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the announcement of a major Honda EV production plant being built in Ontario, many are questioning if this will actually be beneficial to Canadians. To address this and help make sense host Alex Pierson is joined by Franco Terrazzano, the federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to ask the important question...did we really invest billions for a project without guarantees that the jobs would be for Canadians? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are still dealing with the blowback from the Umar Zameer trial ending in a not-guilty verdict. There are increased calls for Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw to apologize for comments made surrounding the trial. But will they? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Lorne Honickman, a lawyer and expert in defamation law on why the premier and the chief will likely never give a full, blunt apology, and what other legal hurdles could be coming down the pike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The estate of rapper Tupac Shakur sent a scathing cease-and-desist letter to Canadian rapper Drake, after 2pacs voice as cloned using AI and released in Drakes new song. Host Alex Pierson is joined by publicist and music commentator Eric Alper about why this legal scuffle could have major and lasting ramifications to the future of the entire music industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent MPP Sarah Jama refused to remove her Keffiyeh in Ontario's Legislative Assembly, leading to her being banned from participating. Host Alex Pierson is joined by Rahim Mohamed, a political columnist National Post, The Line, and the Calgary Herald on why MPP Jama is clearly making this a political issue, and why we shouldn't even humour it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US has just officially banned TikTok from being used in the country, and now many are wondering if Canada will follow suit. To help make sense of this, host Dani Stover is joined by David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security on why the US made this move, and why Canada continues to drag its feet on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study out of the Fraser Institute highlights that all students in Ontario between Kindergarten and grade 12 are not being taught enough history, especially Canadian history. To discuss how serious this is, host Alex Pierson is joined by James Cowan, a volunteer with the Canadian Institute for Historical Education about the importance of knowing one's history...and how this ignorance can be fueling the rise of hate in this country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal and provincial governments announced a joint project to expand Honda EV production in Ontario...but who would this benefit...and is it actually good for the province? To answer this and more host Alex Pierson is joined by Aaron Wudrick, Director of domestic policy at Macdonald-Laurier Institute who can very simply lay it out...that no it really isn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Capital Gains Tax having many worried, there has been a recent surge in listings in Ontario's cottage country as people are attempting to unload these properties before the tax comes into effect...but is that even a good idea? Could first-time homebuyers take advantage of this market? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Ron Butler, a broker with Butler Mortgage to discuss why this surge has happened, and what this could mean for cottage country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent social media post of a grocery store in Ottawa is circulating showing a picture of a sign warning the beef is mixed "fresh and frozen beef"! Is that even healthy? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Sylvain Charlebois, the Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab as well as a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University. As a respected authority in food safety and food issues at large, professor Charlebois breaks down why its not recommended to re-freeze thawed beef, and if this is something that's even safe for consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insurance companies are reporting anecdotal instances of victims of carjacking being targeted multiple times by thieves...and to address this issue host Alex Pierson is joined by Bryan Gast a former Ontario Provincial Police officer and the Vice-President of Investigative Services at Equite Association about how this could be affecting the cost of insurance...and what you can do to protect yourself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Dave Perry, a former Toronto Police Detective and founding chairman on Investigative Solutions Network. In light of Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw calling for an internal review of plainclothes police officer policies, Dave breaks down the inherent purpose to plainclothes and undercover officers and why some modernization isn't such a bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Ari Goldkind, a criminal defence lawyer who operates out of Toronto about Toronto Police CHief Myron Demkiw calling for an internal review of plainclothes officer policies, and what this could mean for the legal system at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Jake Fuss, the director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute to talk about a new study that will effect many working families right across Canada, The Marginal Effective Tax Rate. Jake breaks down how those who earn between $30K - $60K could see a major tax hike coming their way...and what it could mean for their economic future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Brian Lilley, the political columnist for the Toronto Sun about his recent article in the Sun talking about how the by-election in Milton is being dominated by Israel and Gaza and not on local issues like it should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland yesterday said it “would be just wrong for me to comment” on a Parliament Hill protest celebrating the October 7 killing and kidnapping of Jews in Israel including eight Canadians. A police investigation of the demonstration is underway. Cabinet’s decriminalization of cocaine in British Columbia sets possession limits “too low” and doesn’t allow addicts to buy in bulk, says a federal report. Researchers advocated more generous possession limits from the current 2.5 grams. Cabinet’s decision to defer a steep increase in capital gains taxes for two months was “surprising to say the least,” says Budget Officer Yves Giroux. MPs called the deferral a ploy for pre-election boosts in tax revenues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Greg Layson, the digital and mobile editor of Automotive News Canada about the exciting breaking news that Honda could be establishing new factories to push for more EV production in this province, making it one of the biggest in the province! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Catherine Swift, the president of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada. It has come to light that the city of Toronto has routinely given multimillion-dollar contracts out to a single bidder...highlighting that not only could some vendors be given special treatment but also that the city is not keeping a tight eye on its coffers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the lawyer for Umar Zameer, Nader R. Hasan who is also a criminal and constitutional lawyer and Partner with Stockwoods LLP. After the jury fully acquitted Mr. Zameer of all charges, his lawyer Nader joins Alex to talk about why he believes the jury came to this verdict, and if there could be more legal action for Mr. Zameer in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the president and CEO of the Daisy Group as well as the former special advisor to Prime Minister Jean Chretien about Prime Minister Trudeau FINALLY denouncing the increasingly hate-filled anti-Israel protests...but was this enough...or just another case of far too little far too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Robert A. Clifford, co-founded and Sr. Partner with Clifford Law Offices out of Chicago to talk about the Boeing whistleblower coming forward and saying that he believes that all 787 Dreamline planes need to be grounded ASAP due to security and safety concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by family and public health physician Dr. David Edward-Ooi Poon about the recently announced Capital Gains Tax and how it will not only target the wealthiest in this country, but also the most essential like doctors, lawyers and even auto mechanics. Find out who this will touch, and how serious it can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Davelle Morrison, a broker with Bosley Real Estate Ltd to help explain a little-known law for tenants of a non-resident landlord. Not only can it be difficult for Tenants to deal with a landlord who's mainly not in the Country...but could end up costing thousands of dollars and a massive headache. Listen in to learn what this law is, because ignorance of this law will not be accepted by the courts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Millionaire ArriveCan supplier Kristian Firth yesterday named name of federal managers he met over meals and drinks to discuss lucrative contracts, Cabinet has '' a lot of details that we need to work out'' in it latest housing plan, Housing Minister Sean Fraser said yesterday. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices