The Alex Pierson Show

640 Toronto / Curiouscast
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Mar 6, 2019 • 9min

A closer look at Gerald Butts and how he shouldn't be underestimated

Alex is joined by Christina Blizzard, a former political columnist with over a decade's experience covering Queen's Park, to dive deeper into the man who allegedly pulled the strings inside the Trudeau government and what new details on the SNC-Lavalin affair could be revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 6, 2019 • 3min

The Point - Who is Gerry Butts? He's the reason you can't afford energy

Arguably the brains behind the Trudeau Government, former principal secretary Gerald Butts is set to testify Wednesday morning on all things SNC-Lavalin related. While the grandeur from this prominent figure taking the stand has faded following the announcement of Jane Philpott's resignation, the information Butts could share and the impact they may carry, will surely be felt across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 5, 2019 • 9min

Group of Indigenous senators says Wilson-Raybould resignation not a threat to reconciliation efforts

Alex is joined by Conservative Senetor Leo Housakos to discuss how Indigenous senators are saying that even though Jody Wilson-Raybould resigned, the loss of the prominent Indigenous cabinet minister is not a threat to reconciliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 5, 2019 • 19min

Counterpoint - Monday, March 4th, 2019

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Andy Stinton, Small Business Man & Michael Diamond, campaign strategist and political commentator, UPSTREAM Strategy Group Topics include: Jane Philpott resigns from cabinet, China reveals case against two Canadians detained in wake of Huawei arrest,Ford government fires OPP deputy challenging Taverner hire, Shocking Michael Jackson ‘Leaving Neverland’ Doc, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 2, 2019 • 10min

Anti-Vax Unfortunately Making News Again As Measles Break Worldwide

Alex Pierson is joined by Christina Blizzard, political journalist and former Sun political writer, to share a personal story about her history with vaccination. Christina talks about her story as her sister Barbara died from measles when she was 3-years old in post-war Britain. With measles breakout out across the world, the issue is becoming increasingly concerning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 2, 2019 • 11min

Canada`s Health Care Under Microscope in Stephen Skyvington`s New Book

Joining Alex Pierson for On Point is Stephen Skyvington, the author of This May Hurt A Bit: Reinventing Canada’s Health Care System. The Ford Government announced the beginnings of an overhaul to the healthcare system, but did they go far enoughÉ Stephen gives his thoughts and discusses his new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 2, 2019 • 9min

Canada is Flatlining Way Beyond What Economists Predicted

Alex Pierson is joined by Rubina Ahmed Haq, Global News Personal Finance Expert, to talk about Canada’s flat lining economy. With declining oil prices and concerns over Canada`s trade relationship with the United States, consumer spending has dropped and its concerning. Canadians should be concerned that the GDP was expected to grow 2% but instead only grew 0.1%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 2, 2019 • 17min

Counterpoint – Friday, March 1st, 2019

On this edition of Counterpoint, Alex is joined by: Bob Richardson – Senior Counsel at NATIONAL Public Relations & Anthony Furey – Sun / Postmedia Columnist & National Comment Editor Topics include: The federal government’s 7th cabinet shuffle of Trudeau’s term, 5 attorney generals are asking for an RCMP investigation into the alleged political interference in the SNC Lavalin case, Jagmeet Singh being handed a Liberal dumpster fire and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 2, 2019 • 14min

Trudeau Prioritizing Quebec Jobs Over Western Energy Jobs

Joining Alex for On Point is Rob Breakenridge, host at Global News Radio 770 Calgary, to talk about how Western Canada is reacting to the SNC Lavalin news. Justin Trudeau has not made many friends in Western Canada by ignoring the need for pipelines, but it’s the SNC Lavalin drama that has taken his credibility. Without his credibility, will Trudeau be able to hang on to his position? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 2, 2019 • 12min

Global Top Talkers – Friday, March 1st, 2019

Tonight's Top Talkers are: Mackay Taggart – News Director, Global News Toronto & Jason Chapman – Executive Producer, Global News Radio 640 Toronto Topics include: The new Attorney General, David Lametti, saying that a deal with SNC could still be on the table, Statistics Canada said Friday that annualized Canadian spending on cannabis totalled $5.9 billion with $4.7 billion being black market sales and the Liberal government moving on plans to grant free pardons for Canadians convicted of pot possession before the drug was legalized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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