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.Alex and Tom start off talking about the recent departure of the head of Public Health Agency of Canada Ian Stewart, and what this could mean for the investigation into the National Microbiology Lab controversy.Next, they discuss why the Federal management of Office buildings is so problematic that taxpayers could be facing billions a year in maintenance costs. And finally, they discuss why Quebec is facing a diminishing representation in the Commons for the first time in 50 years. 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 Kathryn Marshall, a lawyer who specializes in litigation of sexual harassment with Milburn & Assoc. They discuss the ongoing problems with the Canadian Military and sexual misconduct. Alex and Kathryn talk about why the military seems to struggle policing itself midst these allegations, if the leadership needs a complete overhaul, and what needs to be done to improve trust with the Canadian public.Next, Alex talks with Natalia Rodriguez, A Partner with Conway Litigation and lawyer for Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin. They discuss the recent blow delivered by the courts that states Fortin will have to go through the Military to get his name cleared, and why he believes he was the target of political interference.And finally, Alex speaks with Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, the director of the Toronto Lung Transplant Program at the University Health Network. They talk about a world-changing method of organ delivery: the use of drones. Alex and Dr. Keshavjee talk about the process involved in actually flying the organs across town, how this could change the medical community the world over, and when we might expect to see more drones delivering life-saving organs. 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 with Joseph Neuberger, a criminal justice attorney with Neuberger & Partners LLP. They talk about the Supreme Court reversing its previous ruling for a man who was found not guilty of 2nd-degree murder. They talk about why the appeal was reversed, what the initial crime was, and how often things like this happen.Next, Alex talks with Dashan Maharaja, a local political blogger who recently wrote an article on how First Nations issues are perceived by newcomers in Canada. Specifically the water crisis with the Grassy Narrows First Nations. Alex and Dashan talk about how the handling of this issue looks to newcomers, what his research was able to find out, and how many people pass the buck to not be responsible.And finally, Alex talks with Dr. Ian Lee, an associate professor at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. They talk about the warning from RBC CEO saying that persistent inflation is building, why the Band of Canada believes the opposite, and how will be effected most by high inflation. Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Cari Gangaram, a fitness instructor and a mother of a student at Waterdown District High School. The high changed the dress code policy, but only for women...and shortly after there were multiple instances of sexual harassment. Alex and Cari discuss why the high school would do this when they did, how the students feel about it, and what needs to be done.  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 with Lorne Honickman, Legal Expert for Global News Radio, and Defamation Law expert & Partner with Brauti Thorning LLP. They discuss the Supreme Court of Canada weighing in if the legal defence of "extreme intoxication akin to automatism" if viable, or if the existing ban on the defence should be upheld.Next, Alex speaks with Professor Scott Simon, a Sr. Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and professor of social sciences at the University of Ottawa. They discuss the recent urge from Canadian Ambassador Dominic Barton for Canadian businesses to take advantage of the business opportunities in China, the growing conflict between Beijing and Taipei over the applications for the CPTPP, and the role Canada should play in these negotiations.And finally, Alex talk with Barbara Fanson, an author, graphic designer, retired professor and "Butterfly Queen". They discuss what sparked the passion to protect and research the Monarch Butterflies, how her books can help educate on them, and what she plans to learn from her 123 Monarchs that are tagged. 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.They start off discussing why Canada Post will allow unvaccinated employees continue to work and take daily free COVID tests.Next, they talk about why Canada's deputy chief public health officer Dr. Howard Njoo can still tell Canadians to get vaccinated, even when he says he allows his friends to be unvaccinated because he sees it as their personal choice.And finally they speak about why the Senate is hiring independent lawyers, and why a former legislator is alleging the Charter of Rights has been breached. 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 today's episode Alex starts off speaking with Canadian Icon, legend and superstar Col. Chris Hadfield, former CSA Astronaut, engineer, singer former fighter pilot and all around Canadian icon. They discuss William Shatner getting the opportunity to travel into space, how the 90-year-old should fare, and how should he best try and enjoy the experience.Next, Alex talks with our friend Charles Khabouth, the CEO and owner if INK Entertainment. Alex and Charles discuss the capacity limit raise to large stadiums, theatres and areas, but have not changed for small businesses, restaurants, bars & clubs. They discuss the state of Charles's businesses after so long in the pandemic, the fear of shutting down, and what needs to be done to stay open.And finally, Alex speaks with Lorrie Goldstein, the Editor Emeritus for the Toronto Sun and Sun Media. They discuss the idea that "death of oil" was greatly exaggerated and used as a political tool, even though the gas and oil industry is still alive and active. 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 talks with Melissa MBarki, a policy analyst and outreach coordinator at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and a member of the Treaty 4 nation in Saskatchewan. They discuss the "apology" by the Prime Minister that never actually apologized, and what this could mean to the struggle for reconciliation.Next, Alex talks with John Keogh, the founder and CEO Shantalla & Professor of Practise at the McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics. They discuss how Christmas shopping may be a little difficult this year due to the pre-existing strain on Global supply chains, and why it might be wise to get it started a little earlier. And finally, Alex speaks with Ryan O'Connor, a partner at Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm. They discuss the announcement from the Prime Minster regarding the mandatory vaccine for all federal employees as well as all who wish to travel via train, plane or boat.  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. They talk about what the future of the investigations into the firing of the two Chinese scientists from the National Microbiology Laboratory, why the Department of Public Works is refusing to disclose the terms of a contract to a Quebec supplier of "last resort" mask sterilizing machines, and Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna traveled almost 23,000 km flying across Canada in 10 days to make speeches on global warming.  Let's get talking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed the Show? No worries we got you covered with the ON Point Podcast. On today's episode, Alex starts off talk with Senator Salma Attaullahjan of Ontario. They discuss the warnings the Canadian government received months ago regarding the human rights violations, and pleas for help regarding the Taliban in Afghanistan, and still failed to act until last minute.Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Mcdonald-Laurier Institute,  and journalist for DisInfo. They talk about the rising tension in the Indo-Pacific region of the globe, specifically between China and Taiwan.And finally, Alex talks with Michael McDonnell, Communications manager for the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP). They discuss the report that found over 200,000 children were sexually abused by the French clergy since the 1950's alone.  Let's get talking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices