The Alex Pierson Show

It's one thing to see Omar Khadr is a victim of his upbringing, it's another thing to elevate him to a star status he does not deserve. That's exactly what the CBC did on Easter Sunday inviting the convicted terrorist to be a star guest on their French Canadian radio show, Toute Le Monde En Parle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Anthony Furey – Sun / Postmedia Columnist & National Comment Editor & Jason Chapman - Executive Producer at global News Radio 640 Toronto Topics include: The Mueller report is out and there is no collusion, but there might be obstruction of justice, Doug Ford's pledge to break beer monopoly, Ontario's government to allow pharmacists to diagnose, prescribe for minors and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson is joined by Charles Ortel, Clinton whistle-blower and writer of economics, politics and history. The complete Mueller Report has been released.  Despite the redactions, it still seems to prove there is no collusion with the Russian government. Alex and Charles discuss why this investigation should not have even happened in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's just so simple that we're truly stupid for not thinking of it sooner. The next time you've got a sore throat, skip the doctor and head to your pharmacist. The government is giving the powers to pharmacists who will soon be able to treat those ailments. Put partisan politics aside, this is a good move for Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:  JOHN MRAZ   FORMER LIBERAL WAR ROOM DIRECTOR WITH SEVERAL DOZEN ELECTIONS WORTH OF EXPERIENCE.  BILL HUTCHISON   FORMER BROADCASTER, LONGTIME JOURNALIST, PROFESSOR AT SENECA Topics include: Jason Kenny is Alberta’s Premier but he is, without question, a very big problem for Justin Trudeau. They are not in anyway and love or even respect. He once compared Trudeau’s depth to a finger bowl- but he joins 4 other right leaning Premiers all unified and fighting a tax that will be a ballot box issue for Trudeau. The Alberta election was without question one of the ugliest. Mud slinging, personal attacks and activist campaigning from 3rd party groups like lead now. And yet, like we saw  with the Ontario election, the attacks and mudslinging was not just rejected, but tuned out. We know that the fear mongering is well under way with the Trudeau liberals who promised to remain positive and yet now calls its opposition “nazi’s”.. They can go law, but this election should serve as a warning. No? War of words ramping up between Doug Ford and the Public sector unions. And if it is a fight they want, they will get it. But it can’t be understated how ugly this could get. And there is plenty of spin on all sides, but these reports coming out of peel that 200 teachers have been cut is disingenous. It’s not a cut. These are teachers that are called “surplus” teachers. And they are essentially contract workers who know every yr the board may not be able to bring them back on. The Ford government is taking its fight against a federal carbon pricing plan to the court of public opinion with a new advertising spot that highlights added costs at the pump and the heating bill. The PC’s were against partisan ads when the Liberals did it. Now they are doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the election in Alberta this past Tuesday, Jason Kenney, Leader of the United Conservative Party has a long legal battle ahead of him regarding the constitutional precedent of Ottawa’s carbon tax.  Kenney will present against the federal carbon tax, which came into effect April 1 2019, which is likely to mirror the court challenges brought by Saskatchewan and Ontario,. They have questioned the constitutionality of the measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Chris Buckley, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour to discuss Premier Doug Ford’s first budget which contained few new spending surprises but promises significant investments in healthcare, a new childcare tax credit and major changes to the way alcohol is sold across the province. The $163.4 billion budget – nearly $5 billion larger than the last Liberal budget – pegs current the deficit at $11.7 billion, and the Progressive Conservatives say the books won’t be balanced until 2023–24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta is the latest to send a message--- are politicians picking up the message being put down? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson is joined by former federal Liberal cabinet minister Ujjal Dosanjh to discuss the leader of India‘s Sikh-majority Punjab state has slammed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party after the federal government removed direct references to Sikh extremism in a recent terrorism threat report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by:  Stephen LeDrew Lawyer, broadcaster, formerly the President of the Liberal Party of Canada John Dwyer Director of Aereus Technologies and last minute panelist Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Topics include: PM trudeau has watered down a CSIS report that warned of “sikh extremism” because he was told by a small group of sikh leaders declared he and other politicians would be banned from attending parades. And so he is rightfully being accused of undermining our national security for votes. But he isn’t the only one. When did it become acceptable to pander for votes at the expense of our well being? And alienating our allies and those killed in the air india bombing? The Premier is telling teachers not to strike, saying they have a good deal with three months of holidays and the best benefits and pensions in the country. When asked today if Ford was preparing for the possibility of a strike, he said teachers have waged job action against Ontario governments of every stripe, and he says they have to get with the times. He appreciates them, but says their unions have declared war on the government. The Unions have said they will debate in good faith- while being very clear they are gearing up for a fight.  The federal government is investing $52.4 million in an innovation network that is expected to create 18,000 skilled jobs in Waterloo, Toronto and Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the funding for the new "Scale-up Platform"  in Kitchener. BUT- during the Q and A, he went on the attack over the high speed link saying the Ford gov won’t work with them. Except that isn’t true. Back on Feb 7th then Cabinet Min Jane philpott tweeted out avery positive message saying meetings were going great. And of course that was the same day SNC broke.  The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says it’s making good on its threat to sue all three orders of government over Google’s plans for a high-tech neighbourhood in Toronto that involves bringing affordable housing, heated sidewalks, and autonomous vehicle infrastructure to five hectares of the city’s waterfront. But it’s been mired in controversy, namely that both our “data” and “privacy” are totally being put at risk and no one can garantee that it won’t be.   2 decades and up to 8 billion dollars. That’s what insurance companies predict it will cost to rebuild the Notre Dame cathedral. And that was just as they told France- you are on the hook. And President Macron immediate called on donors. And a few billionaires have already ponied up hundreds of millions- And today he announced it will be rebuilt in 5 yrs. But the Catholic church has a few pennies to spare-- shouldn’t they help? A new dollar coin designed to commemorate 50 years of homosexual rights has sparked a dual backlash — from both members of Canada's LGBT community and from a social conservative group. LGBT say it isn't a true reflection of when the community got rights and social cons say it  is pandering to Trudeaus “gay agenda” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices