The Alex Pierson Show

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks to Dr. Martha Fulford, associate professor and chief of medicine at the McMaster University Medical Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks to Francesca Grosso, a health policiy strategist and Principal at Grosso McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson talks to Irvin Studin, a policy strategist, and President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking **UPDATEA follow up to this segment was done with Carol Linnitt from the Narwhal here: https://omny.fm/shows/on-point-with-alex-pierson/did-the-rcmp-follow-procedure-at-a-pipeline-protes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. 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. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices