The Alex Pierson Show

Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode, Alex starts off breaking down the Fall Fiscal Update with Philip Cross, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute as well as with the Fraser Institute, with 36 years at Statistics Canada specializing in Macroeconomics. They talk about what was really highlighted in the update, what the liberals seems to be planning, and what the update will do to tackle Inflation.Next, Alex talks to Christian Leuprecht, a professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University as well as a Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. They talk about why the Liberal government decided to vote against banning Huawei 5G tech from Canada's infrastructure, and why the company is also tied to surveillance and detention tech used in China.Finally, Alex speaks with Catherine McDonald, the Crime Reporter with Global News Toronto. They talk about the update given by Toronto Police in the investigation into Barry and Honey Sherman, why police chose to release this video footage 4 years later, and what else is happening with the case. 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 speaking with the Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux. They talk about the release of the first budget from this Liberal government in 2 years because of the pandemic. Alex and Yves discuss what is expected in the budget release, why the liberals are being pressured by the opposition to balance the budget, and why this budget is making Mr. Giroux "pull out his hair if he had any to pull".Next, Alex speaks with Jesse Prupas, the Vice-President of Development and Distribution for Muse Entertainment. They talk about why so many hallmark movies are being made in Canada, and why the industry...and specifically the movies, are great for the Canadian film industry.And finally, Alex talks with Camille Labchuck, the Executive Director of Animal Justice. They talk about Niagara Regional Police charging Marineland with using its whales and dolphins for entertainment, something that is now illegal in Canada. Alex and Camille talk about why the culture has changed, what is expected next for Marineland, and how we should observe these animals safely. 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 Defence Minister Anita Anand's husband, the director of LifeLabs, got hundreds of millions of dollars in government contracts, one alone was $111 million. They also touch on why federal tax collectors have yet to audit a multi-billion federal aide program that the CRA has warned has suspected fraud, and why Cabinet budgeted more than $81 million to enforce COVID rules for employees even though 98% are vaccinated...what's all that money for? 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 speaking with Genevieve Thomas, friend of Jamie Coutts and was both assaulted by a Toronto professional boxer while on vacation in Mexico for no reason. Alex and Genevieve talk about what happened to the two women, how Jamie's condition is (as she was severely beat), and what is expected to happen next.Next, Alex talks to 82-year-old Hamilton Tiger Cats superfan Eva Quildon. They talk about how many Grey Cups Eva had been to, what got her started on loving the Ticats & why this Grey Cup is more special for her than many others.And finally, Alex and Macus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo. They talk about Canada's current position on the geo-political stage, as well  as  talk about Russia making moves against Ukraine. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and founder of DisInfo Watch. They talk about the growing tension between Russia and Ukraine, and if Canada is likely to be drawn into this conflict. Alex and Marcus talk about Canada's position on the global stage, why President Putin is applying pressure & why NATO basically left Canada out of an alliance against Russia. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Genevieve Thomas, friend of Jamie Coutts and was both assaulted by a Toronto professional boxer while on vacation in Mexico for no reason. Alex and Genevieve talk about what happened to the two women, how Jamie's condition is (as she was severely beat), and what is expected to happen next. 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 speaking with Zumretay Arkin, Uyghur-Canadian and Program and Advocacy Manager of the World Uyghur Congress. They talk about the struggles Zumretay went through as her and her family escaped from China years ago, and what lead her to the life of activism she lives now. Next, Alex talks to John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They talk about why food prices are set to skyrocket again next year, and why Canadian families might want to start budgeting for it. And finally, Alex speaks with Terry Glavin, journalist for the Ottawa Citizen &  Columnist for National Post. Contributing editor for Maclean's magazine. Senior Fellow with the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. They talk about what happened to Canada on the global diplomatic stage, and why our diplomatic boycott isn't enough, but it's at least a start. 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 Attorney General David Lametti saying that he is still waiting for the release of the mandates, why the Department of Finance doesn't know how much was spent in pandemic relief...which could be billions higher than expected, and finally why a spokesperson who twice denied the Prime Minister was in Tafino on the first Reconilliation Day has been demoted. 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 speaking with Patrick Paulin, Group President of Randstad Recruitment. They talk about the "great resignation", a trend of people of all ages planning on finding a new job in the new year. Alex and Patrick talk about how this trend could have came about, why its taking such a hold, and why it could be good for the new work environment.Next, Alex speaks with Avi Benlolo,  Founder and Chairman of the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. They discuss why a Toronto District School Board trustee is facing possible censure for pointing out teaching material that was anti-Semitic in nature. Alex and Avi talk about why the TDSB is choosing to go this route, what could happen to the trustee & why its important that material like this is rooted out.Finally, Alex speaks with Paige MacPherson, Associate Director of Education Policy for the Fraser Institute. They talk about a recent study that show 20% of parents in Ontario believe their children have almost permanently fallen behind in school due to the pandemic lockdowns. Alex and Paige talk about what the province needs to do to better aide the students, why parents are so concerned and what needs to be done to help these children catch up. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the show? No worries. On the podcast today, could we be headed into a war? The short answer yes. So while the world's been looking away distracted by Covid, Russia's been massing a massive show of force along Ukraine's eastern border and Vladimir Putin has got a message for NATO allies... let Ukraine into NATO, or there'll be an assault in a matter of weeks. The US announced a diplomatic ban on sending political delegates to the Beijing Olympic Games so what should Canada do? They should stand with our allies but of course they've been silent on this issue. In addition Dominic Barton, the Ambassador to China who helped bring the two Michael's home, has stepped down from his position. What does this mean for diplomatic ties with China in the future? Also those returning from South Africa are being forced into quarantine hotels that have appalling conditions such as days being locked in waiting for a test, lack of diapers, rotten food, and more. Is this our approach to Covid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices