The Alex Pierson Show
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Krisya Meeldyk - ON Point with Alex Pierson
Alex talks with Krisya Meeldyk, godmother to Rori Hache. As Adam Strong was convicted of first-degree murder of Rori Hache, and manslaughter of Kandis Fitzpatrick, Alex and Krisya looked into the beauty of Rori's life, and how the family plans to move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Kielberger brothers testify, Youth mental health has deteriorated even further, and what is going on with the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Alex speaks with Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for Ethics Michael Barrett about why the Kielberger brothers were testifying again, and why their relationship with Trudeau may be all but over.Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Roger McIntyre, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at U of T. Head of Mood Disorders Psychopharmacology unit at University Health Network about the scary rise of mental health issues within the youth of the country, and why politicians don't seem to care.And finally, Alex talks with Dr. David Jacobs of the Ontario Specialists Association, Chair of the Coalition of Ontario Doctors and President of the Ontario Association of Radiologists about the issues that surround the AstraZeneca vaccine, and why we are letting politics and not science dictate how we administer vaccines. Lets get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why are mental health experts telling all levels of government Everything is Not Ok? Will China ever be held accountable for lies surrounding Covid, and Ontario's provincial budget is being released in just a few weeks.
Alex talks with Catherine Zahn, CEO and President of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health about why experts have launched the Everything is Not OK campaign, and why all three levels of government are being called to act on it immediately. Next, Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow MacDonald-Laurier Institute and founder of Disinforwatch.org about the two Michaels (Kovrig and Spavor) in China, and why they might be on trial shortly, as well as when is the world going to confront China about lying when it comes to COVID-19.And finally, Alex speaks with Ian Lee, Professor at Carleton University's Sprott School of Business about the new budget Ontario is set to release in a few weeks, and what it could mean for all Ontarians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kids around the world have missed a full year of school, how will they catch up? Why is there a field hospital being set up at Sunnybrook now, and why are men's brains the predominant source for data and not women's?
Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, Director of Schoolhouse Consulting about children and students the world over have essentially missed an entire year of education, and how they could have to make it all up somehow. Next, Alex speaks with David Redman, a retired Lt.-Col and former Executive Director of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency about why a field hospital is being set up in the parking lot of Sunnybrook hospital, and what is has to do with SNC-Lavalin.And finally, Alex speaks with the founder of the Women's Brain Health Initiative Lynn Posluns about why most data about the human brain comes from studies done on men, and not women. And why this old method needs to be adjusted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Car salesman who is lucky to be alive, why have 11 senior scientists spoken out against delaying the 2nd dose of COVID vaccines? And why have worries grown in the Tories over O'Toole's leadership
Alex speaks with Moe Al-Kaissy, a car salesman at Sports Motors dealership about his harrowing ordeal when thieves stole a car from his lot...with Moe holding onto the hood for dear life.Next Alex speaks with Pamela Ohashi, Director of Tumor Immunotherapy Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Center & Prof. at U of T Department of Immunology about why her and 10 of her fellow scientists have penned a letter criticizing the delay of the 2nd dose of COVID vaccines.And finally Alex speaks with Jenni Byrne, of Jenny Byrne and Associates about why the Conservative party is growing worried about the decisions and actions of Leader Erin O'Toole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meghan and Harry tell-all with Oprah, Why has politics taken over Vaccine delivery, and why did Canada place so low on a Misery Index?
Alex speaks with Angela Levin, Royal Biographer and journalist about the recent tell-all interview between Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan and Oprah, and the possible blowback that will come.Next, Alex speaks with Dr. Brad Wouters, Sr. Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Executive VP of Science and Research at Toronto's University Health Network about why the vaccine rollout is being muddled by politics.Finally, Alex speaks with Richard Audas, Professor of Health Statistics and Economics about why Canda has ranked worse than most countries on the COVID-19 Misery Index Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against General Jonathan Vance deepens. The Kielburger Brothers refuse to testify on WE scandal, and what's happening with the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline?
Alex Speaks with Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West Block about the still developing investigation into sexual allegations laid against former Chief of the Defence Staff General Jonathan Vance.Then Conservative MP Michael Barrett speaks with Alex about the recent developments in the WE Charity scandal, and why the Kielburger brothers refuse to testify in two House of Commons committees.And finally, Alex speaks with Lawrence Herman, Sr. Fellow of the C.D. Howe Institute and counsel at Herman and Associates about the many issues surrounding the Enbridge Line 5 Pipeline, and why Canada shouldn't let America kill it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Long-term-care is broken and doesn't seem to be improving, Bars and Restaurants won't be able to last through another lockdown, and changes to hate speech laws in Canada
Alex speaks with Francesca Grosso, Principal at Grosso McCarthy Inc about the crumbling Long-Term-Care system in Canada, and how it will only get worse soon unless we re-examine how we deal with our elderly. Then, Alex speaks with Regan Irvine, owner of the Irv Gastro Pub about how his pub won't be able to survive another 14 days in lockdown, and why restaurants and bars deserve to have a second chance.And finally, Alex speaks with Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director at The Canadian Constitution Foundation about new changes to the definition of hate speech in Canada, and why it seems dangerously close to censorship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The verdict of Alex Minassian has been laid, Why are 9 year olds joining Incel groups, and will Erin O'Toole embrace the Carbon Tax?
Alex speaks with Colin Clarke, Sr. Research Fellow at the Soufan Centre about the rise of hate-groups as Incel, and why young children are joining their ranks. Next, Alex speaks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Legal Expert about the verdict of the Alex Minassian case, and why the judge chose to withhold his name in her verdict. And finally, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein, Editor Emeritus and columnist for the Toronto Sun and Sun media about what's going on with the federal conservative party, and why Erin O'Toole might be looking to embrace the Carbon Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How broken is the prison system in Canada, are Torontonians ready to get back to work in person? And why are the courts refusing to say where a judge is
Guest Host Arlene Bynon Arlene speaks with Justin Ling, A Freelance investigative reporter about the current state of the Canadian Prison system, and its many failings. Next Arlene speaks with Dan Kelly, CEO and President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business about a new survey that shows, unsurprisingly, majority of Torontonians are rearing and ready to return to work. And finally, Arlene speaks with Amir Attaran, a Professor of Law and Medicine at the University of Ottawa about an unusual situation in which an Ontario Court refuses to say if one its Judges has been presiding remotely from the Caribbean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former donor to the WE Charity is calling for the RCMP and IRS to investigate the charity. How has all the pandemic fear mongering effected those suffering from mental health issues? And Caledonia has been fighting the same issue for 15 years!
Alex speaks with Kate Behan, the Managing Director of Charity Intelligence Canada about allegations being made my former WE Charity donor and investigative reporter Reed Cowan, and why the RCMP and IRS may soon be involved.Then, Dr. Mark Berber, a practicing psychiatrist at Markham Stouffville Hospital talks with Alex about how those with mental health issues are reacting to all the fear mongering being thrown around during the pandemic.Finally, Alex speaks with Toby Barrett, Progressive-Conservative MPP of Caledonia about the on-going protests between Indigenous communities and a subdivision developer that has been going on for the past 15 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Small businesses are in crisis mode, why it may not be a good idea to skip the quarantine hotels, and why you should read between the lines with the new vaccine announcement
Alex speaks with Francesca Roccheti, owner of Francesca Salon & Spa about the massive debt that small businesses have had to take on in order to survive.Next, Christine Van Geyn, Litigation director at the Canadian Constitution Foundation speaks with Alex about people opting to take a fine instead of staying a Quarantine Hotel, and why people may not want to do that.Finally Alex speaks with Amir Attaran, a Professor of Law and Medicine at the University of Ottawa and trained epidemiologist about the new vaccine approved in Canada, the AstraZeneca Vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another of Canada's top soldiers steps down due to a military police investigation, the rise of violence against women during the pandemic, and Ontario's Chief Medical Officer waited way to long to act in Long-Term-Care homes
Alex talks with retired Colonel Michel Drapeau, Principal & Sr. lawyer of Michel Drapeau Law Office about the Military Police Investigation into Admiral Art Mcdonald. The man who replaced Gen. Jonathan Vance when he was dismissed over allegations of sexual misconduct.Then Alex speaks with Nneka MacGregor, Executive director at WomenattheCentrE about femicide, and how its on the rise during the pandemic.Finally Alex speaks with Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge about the recently released LTC Commission report that shows Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. David Williams may have waited too long to act in LTC's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Systemic secrecy in Education, The Opioid Crisis, and the Mafia got away
Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, the director of Schoolhouse Consulting about the culture of systemic secrecy has been plaguing the Canadian education system, and why it even exists. Then Alex speaks with Jeremy Devine, a Psychiatry Resident at McMaster University about the opiod crisis, and how COVID fatigue has pushed it to the back of everyones mind.Finally Alex speaks with Stephen Metelsky, Criminal Psychology Professor at Mohawk College about the largest anti-Mafia operation in York Region's history, and how it completely collapsed before it was able to reach a trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canada's top soldier is facing an unprecidented investigation into inappropriate sexual relationships, two hikers were rescued from a broken hunk of ice in Georgian Bay, and Facebook buckles to Australia
Alex speaks with Mercedes Stephenson of The West Block about a recent and powerful interview with Kelly Brennan, and looks deeper into the investigation being launched against General Jonathan Vance. Then, Alex speaks with Major Stephen McAlpine, Aircraft Commander of the C-130 Hercules that helped locate two hikers that were stranded on a slab of ice 3 km off shore. Finally Alex speaks with resident tech expert Adam Oldfield about Facebook ending the news blackout in Australia, and what that means for Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A former military officer comes forward about a relationship with Canada's top Soldier, why Conservative led vote may anger China, And why do public health officials have so much power
Alex visits an interview on The West Block between Mercedes Stephenson and Kelly Brennan, former lover to General Jonathan Vance. Then Alex speaks with Charles Burton, Senior fellow at the MacDonald-Laurie institute-- Prof Brock University in Canada-China Relations and Human Rights about why a Conservative led vote to officially accuse the Chinese government of genocide had Trudeau hiding, and China angry. And finally Alex speaks with Ryan O'Connor, Partner at Zayouna Law Firm about why public health officials need to be held more accountable for their decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whats going on with the Ontario vaccine rollout, why do 71% of Canadians feel angry about the Trudeau government, and cold-stunned turtles in Texas
Alex Speaks with retired General Rick Hillier about the provincial vaccination rollout, and when we can expect to mass vaccinate Ontarians. Then Darrel Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs tells Alex all about a recent IPSOS poll that shows seven out of ten Canadians feel anger towards the Federal government for falling so far behind in vaccination efforts. Finally Alex speaks with Lizzy Hamilton, one of many Texans who are volunteering to help save thousands of sea turtles who are dying because the snowstorm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A secretive and conflicted federal vaccine task force, a new bill that could see reduced penalties for drug offenses, and the destructive snow storm that's hitting Texas
Alex speaks with Dr. Joel Lexchin, a former York U health policy professor & current drug-industry watchdog about a secretive task force behind Canada's procurement of vaccines, and the many issues behind it. Then Joseph Neuberger, a Senior partner and Owner of Neuberger & Partners LLP speaks with Alex about the new bill introduced by the Liberals that plans to relax penalties for drug related offenses. And finally, Alex speaks with Celia Cole, CEO of Feeding Texas, a non-profit network of food banks about the troubles and devastation in Texas due to the massive snow storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A mother has had to wait over 18 months for her sons surgery, Why build a 6 billion dollar highway to save 30 seconds, and why won't Trudeau hold China responsible for Genocide
Alex speaks with Marla Klug, a mother who has been waiting for her child to receive a very necessary surgery for over 18 months. Next Alex speaks with former Toronto Mayor David Crombie about the newly proposed Highway 413 and why this highway was cancelled years ago...and why its being proposed by the Ford government again. And finally Alex speaks with Michael Chong, an MP for the Wellington-Halton Hills region over the hesitation of Prime Minister Trudeau to accuse China for acts of Genocide, and why the Prime Minister is taking such a relaxed position when it comes to the Communist power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A change to the assisted-death laws could open the program up to the mentally ill, a new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government & Huawei is allowed to fund University research in Canada...why?
Alex speaks with Andray Domaise, a Contributing editor to Macleans Magazine about the recent proposed changes to the Assisted-Death laws and how they will effect the mentally ill. Then Alex speaks with Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadians Shooting Sports Association about the new assault rifle buyback program introduced by the Trudeau government and how (if) it will help with the rising gun violence in the country. And finally Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow of the Macdonald-Lauier Institute about Huawei being allowed to fund research in Canadian Universities....even though they present a security threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is a huge spike in eating disorders all because of the Pandemic, an LTC in Courtice, Ontario removed the handles from patients doors to help stop the spread of COVID, and the Trudeau government has been server a lawsuit for violating Charter Rights.
Alex speaks with Kaitlyn Axlerod, Program Director at Sheena's Place about the rise of eating disorders due to COVID-19 and possible solutions and help for those suffering. Then Laura Tablyn Watts speaks with Alex about the abhorrent treatment of residents in White Cliffe Terrace, as a whistleblower revealed door handles had been removed to keep residents in their rooms. And finally Alex speaks with Jeffrey Rath, Barrister and Constitutional Law expert at Rath and Company about a CEO who is suing the Trudeau government for violation of Charter Rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justice for Amanda Todd starts tomorrow, should those who are mentally ill be able to have access to assisted suicide, we pull back the veil on the underworld, and is there a Canadian vaccine solution in the horizon?
Alex speaks with Carol Todd, mother of Amanda Todd who was cyberbullied into suicide about the start of the trial with the man responsible. Then Alex speaks with Senator Denise Batters about assisted suicide, and why the senator believes those who are mentally ill should not be able to access assisted suicide. Stephen Metalsky, Author of "Undercover", about gives Alex a peak behind the veil at the operatives who bring down the worst criminals of our time. And CEO of Providence Therapeutics Brad Sorenson returns to the show and talks with Alex about his new plan to bring us a Canadian vaccine solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is March Break going to be canceled in Ontario for students? A new secret recording out of Iran may reveal more truths about Flight PS 752 that was shot down, and Canada's spy chief call China a strategic threat
Alex speaks with Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting about Ontario considering canceling or postponing March Break, and if its better to help exhausted teachers, or students who have fallen behind. Then, Paul Miller, a Partner at Howie Sacks and Henry LL about a class action lawsuit for the families of the victims on Flight PS 752 that was shot down, and how a secret recording out of Iran may reveal more. Finally Alex speaks with Christian Luprecht, a Professor at the Royal Military College of Canada about CSIS Director David Vigneault publicly calling China a strategic threat to Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some people who were ineligable for CERB won't have to repay it, the 2nd impeachment trial for Donald Trump is underway, and how are some of the most successful clubs and hotels holding up during this pandemic
Alex speaks with Charles Khabouth, Owner of Ink Entertainment about how his clubs, restaurants and hotels are holding up now that we are in a controlled & slow "return to normal "in the GTA. Then Aaron Wudrick, the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation talks with Alex about Trudeau's announcement that would allow the people who did not qualify for CERB to not have to repay the benefit. Alex then speaks with Michael Taube, a Troy Media syndicated columnist about the start of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Canada ignoring its own Pandemic Playbooks? With Canada dipping into the COVAX fund, how will this affect 3rd World Nations, and why doesn't Canada produce its own vaccines?
Alex speaks with former Lt. Col David Redman, the Former Head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency about Canada's Pandemic Playbooks - and why the country seems to be avoiding using them. Then, Jason Nickerson the Humanitarian Affairs Advisor for Doctors Without Borders speaks with Alex about Canada dipping into the COVAX fund, and how it negatively affects 3rd world nations. Then Alex speaks with Richard Owens, Professor of Law at University of Toronto and Munk Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute about Canada's lack of vaccine production in the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'You have to break the cycle of fear in the public': Redman
Lt.-Col. David Redman, Former Head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency is urging Premiers across Canada to walk away from lockdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new defemation lawsuit has been launched against Rudy Giuliani by a Canadian company, is the Trudeau government violating Charter Rights with the new Quarantine facilities, and parents are looking into independent schooling more than ever
Alex speaks with Lorne Honickman, Global News Radio's legal expert about Dominion Voting system suing Rudy Giuliani for defamation for spreading disinformation about the voting system. John Carpay, the President of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedom speaks with Alex about a building lawsuit against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's liberals over the unlawful confinement of returning Canadian travelers. And finally Alex speaks with Paige McPherson, an affiliate scholar with the Fraser Institute about how parents are re-examining public schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Small businesses are planning to re-open regardless of what the provincial government says, more issues surrounding the dwindling vaccination supply, and the Prime Minister has decided to not weigh in on if Canada will participate in the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games
Alex speaks with Vladislav Sobolev, founder of the We Are All Essential movement, and why over 400 small businesses have agreed to open up this coming Saturday. Then John Robson, Executive Director of Climate Change Nexus speaks on why every COVID-19 vaccine maker all said no to producing the Vaccine in Canada. And finally Alex speaks with Charles Lueprechet, an all around security and defense expert about the decision by the Trudeau liberals to stay out of the decision if Canada will participate in the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tom korski...ON Point with Alex Pierson
Alex speaks with show regular Tom Korski, the editing manager at Blacklocks about the issues surrounding vaccine deliveries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Education Minister Lecce wants to re-open all schools in the GTA by February 16, and doctors agree. An inside look at Quarantine facilities used to hold Canadians landing at Pearson Airport, and the "Proud Boys" have officially been classified as a Terrorist organization in Canada
Alex speaks with Michelle Sorenson, a clinical psychologist about the long-term ramifications of students not learning in class, and how parents are also dealing with it. Steven Duesing was returning home from a flight, and was forced into a quarantine facility. He tells Alex his first-hand experience of what happened, and what the facility was like from the inside. And finally Alex speaks with Mubin Sheikh, former sercurity intelligence and counter terrorism operative about the Proud Boys being officially classified as a terror organization within Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Working naked from home day is coming up, and its exactly what you think it is. A Canadian bio-manufacturing company was passed over when it comes to producing a Vaccine, but they say they can still produce it, why aren't we? And Kamala Harris and Justin Trudeau spoke about a united Canada, and promises to help get the two Michaels back from China.
Alex speaks with Stephane Deschanes, owner of Bare Oaks Family Naturists Park about National Working Naked From Home Day which is on Friday February 5th. Then Justin Ling, Freelance Journalist and author of Missing from the Village, speaks on a bio-manufacturing company that was passed over for producing the COVID-19 vaccine, and they are a Canadian company. Did Trudeau do the right thing? And finally Alex speaks with Charles Burton, former Counsellor at the Canadian Embassy to China about Trudeau and Kamala Harris' new pledge to have both Michael Korvig and Michael Spavor returned to Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Civil liberties are being sacrificed to help curb the spread of COVID-19, but to what end? And a new book by a former liberal MP that Trudeau might not want you to read.
Alex speaks with Anthony Furey, a columnist for the Toronto Sun about civil liberties that Canadians are sacrificing in order to fight off COVID-19 and if the trade is worth it. Then, Alex speaks with former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes about her new book " Can You Hear Me Now" and why Prime Minister Trudeau may not want you to read it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A teacher who supported lockdowns is now urging to get kids back in the class, is Canada’s economic growth stalling? And Canadians are starting to lose faith in the federal government over vaccines
Alex speaks with Adam Sanderson, Vice-Principal at St. Julia Billiart Catholic Elementary School about why he changed his position on kids being in classrooms. Then, Jack Mintz from the University of Calgary joins to talk about why Canada’s per capita economic growth is stalling. Finally, Shachi Kurl, Angus Reid President explains why Canadians are losing faith in the federal government as vaccine roll-out slows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What consequences should the Canadians who cheated indigenous folks out of vaccines? U.S. looks to shut down another cross-border pipeline, and what happened on Wall St today?
Alex is joined by Janet Vander Meer, White River First Nation’s COVID-19 community lead to talk about the two Canadians who posed as hotel workers in a remote community to cheat their way to early vaccinations. She also speaks with economist Ross McKitrick about the Line 5 cross-border pipeline project the U.S. is cancelling, and business expert Ian Lee about the wild day on Wall St. that started with a Reddit post and led to hedge funds losing billions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At what point is another school year lost? Canadian vaccine looking to Ottawa for support, and looking into Toronto’s underground banks
Alex is joined by Paul Bennett, the director of Schoolhouse Consulting to discuss the point where the school year will be lost, and how we will catch our kids up. Then, Brad Sorenson from Providence Therapeutics explains why the Canadian COVID-19 vaccine needs more support from the federal government, and Sam Cooper, Global News Investigative Reporter dives into the calls for crackdowns on Toronto’s underground banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ontario long-term care homes failing again, mental health experts give stark warning, Biden signs Buy American executive Order
Alex speaks with CEO of CanAge, Laura Tamblyn-Watts about the continued failures of long-term care homes with the new variants. She also speaks with Dr. Mark Berber about mental health as lockdowns see no end, and international trade lawyer Mark Warner about how President Biden’s Buy American executive order will affect trade with Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Poll shows Canadians willing to give up personal freedoms to curb disinformation, will the UK variant change modelling predictions? An Putin’s biggest critic incites protests in Russia
Alex speaks with Jim Turk, Director of the Centre for Free Expression Faculty of Communications and Design at Ryerson University about what Canadians are willing to give up in order to stop misinformation from spreading online. She also speaks with a mathematical epidemiologist about how the more contagious UK COVID-19 variant will alter our current predictions for spread, and Marcus Kolga, an expert on Russian issues about protests in support of Putin’s critic, Alexei Navalny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Erin O’Toole on why he booted an MP, do we need a Governor General? And how VR is helping seniors
Alex is joined by Erin O’Toole, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada to talk about why he expelled Derek Sloan from caucus. Former Lieutenant David Onley also joins to discuss if a Governor-General is needed in Canada as Julie Payette steps down. And, Dr. Ginah Kim, co-founder of Express Service Society explains how and why her non-profit is bringing VR to seniors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Governor-General resigns, President of SickKids says get kids back to school, and business struggling to see a future
Alex speaks with Jason Lietaer, the President of Enterprise Canada to talk about the sudden resignation of the Governor-General. She is also joined by the President of SickKids amid his calls to get kids back to school and Francesca Rocchetti to talk about her the future of her small business as lockdowns continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 737 Max flies again but the scars of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash remain
It's been nearly two years since the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and with that, nearly two years since the grounding of all Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Now after all that time, the 737 Max will fly again with WestJet being one of the first Canadian airliners to use the aircraft since the fatal crashes that grounded them in the first place. For Chris Moore, this is a time where he remembers his daughter who was one of the 189 people who lost their lives on the Ethiopian Airlines flight when it crashed in March of 2019. With the 737 Max getting airborne again, he's not so confident that the planes are safe to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A doctor against the lockdowns, Boeing plane in Ethiopian crash back in the air, and what Pfizer wants from Canada
Alex speaks with an anti-lockdown doctor to explain his position. Then she speaks with a man who lost his child in the Ethiopian air crash about why he is upset the Boeing plane is back in the air. Also, Pfizer is pushing for tax-breaks in Canada, should they get it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pfizer vaccine delay causing shortfalls, children’s art is showing signs of mental health struggles, and MP Derek Sloane to be booted from Conservative caucus
Alex speaks with John Keough, Founder & Managing Principal and expert in global supply chains about how delays in the Pfizer vaccine is impacting Canada’s distribution, Dr. Nikki Martyn about how children’s art is highlighting the mental health struggles they face as a consequence of COVID-19, and Adrienne Batra about the politics behind the to-be-ousted Conservative MP after financial ties to neo-nazis were discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden looks to cancel Keystone, where is Erin O'Toole? And Kremlin critic jailed in Russia
Alex is joined by Stewart Muir, the Executive Director of Resource Works to talk about how Biden canceling the Keystone XL pipeline would affect Canada. Then she speaks with Semhar Tekeste, Enterprise Canada Senior Public Affairs Consultant about why Erin O'Toole is staying so quiet despite the turbulent political atmosphere, and also by Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier to explain what's happening in the arrest of a Kremlin critic in Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pfizer vaccine production slowing, pharmacists want to be a part of the roll-out, and your rights in shut-down
Alex is joined by Amir Attaran from the University of Ottawa to talk about the production issues in the vaccine and how it will impact Canada, as well as Justin Bates, CEO of the Pharmacists Association about pharmacists taking on a role in distributing vaccines. Also, lawyer Ryan O'Connor joins to talk about your rights in shut-down as police seem to have much of the discretion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How lockdowns will impact kids futures, the RCMP mole, and why Australia is nearly COVID-free
Alex speaks to Mikko Packalen, a University of Waterloo Economics Professor about how the shutdowns will impact kids futures, then she speaks to Global's National Online Journalist Sam Cooper about the chilling new details in the story involving a mole at the RCMP. Also, Nancy Baxter MD PhD, Head of Melbourne School of Population & Global Health joins to discuss how has Australia been so effective at dealing with COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are the implications of the screen time our kids are getting? Long-term care homes will see military help again, and what you need to know about new Ontario rules
Alex speaks with Paul Davis, Social Networking Safety expert about how the increase in screen time will affect our kids as they return to online learning. Then, the military is being sent back to long-term care homes, can this save our elderly? And, Alex Vezina, CEO of Prepared Canada Corp. and has a graduate degree in Disaster and Emergency Management breaks down the new restrictions in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More lockdown measures, how small businesses will be impacted, and Trudeau cabinet minister retires from politics
Alex speaks with Dr. Matt Straus to analyze the new lockdown measures and how effective they will be. As well, she speaks to Dan Kelly, CEO of the Canadian Federation for Independent Business about how the new measures will impact already struggling businesses. Then, political analyst Jenni Byrne joins to discuss the federal cabinet shuffle as a Trudeau Cabinet Minister retires from politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conservatives need to get rid of Trumpism, Canada looks at designating Proud Boys a terrorist organiaztion
Alex is joined by Andrew MacDougall to talk about what conservatives can gain from this moment in American history. Then, Alex speaks with David Harris, Director of international intelligence program Insignis strategic program about designating the Proud Boys a terrorist organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kids will not return to school, Trump goes down in flames
Alex speaks with Dr. Neil Rau about his professional take on keeping children home from schools, as well as employment lawyer Kathryn Marshall about what employees should expect from employers now that they will once again balance work and watching their children full time. Also, Steve Deace, a conservative commentor from America speaks out about Trump's firey downfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices