On Point With Alex Pierson

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host first speaks with the Deputy Leader of the Federal Conservative Party, Melissa Lantsman. Melissa and Alex talk about the disturbing rise in holocaust deniers in younger generations, and why the Liberal party is defending the decision to appoint Birju Dattani as the new commissioner of the Human Rights Commission...even though he has a known history of public anti-semitism. Next, a B.C. woman who previously moved to Syria and was involved with ISIS has returned to Canada...and charged with acts of terrorism by the RCMP. But what took so long, and what exactly could this woman have done? Phil Gurski is a former CSIS St. Strategic analyst on terrorism and joined Alex to help explain why the RCMP took over 2 years to lay these charges, and if this is serious problem within our borders. And finally, Alex speaks with the Opinions Editor of The Toronto Star Deborah Dundas on an extremely sensitive and important investigative piece. The legacy of one of Canada's

a B.C. woman who previously moved to Syria and was involved with ISIS has returned to Canada...and charged with acts of terrorism by the RCMP. But what took so long, and what exactly could this woman have done? Phil Gurski is a former CSIS St. Strategic analyst on terrorism and joined Alex to help explain why the RCMP took over 2 years to lay these charges, and if this is a serious problem within our borders. GUEST: Phil Gurski - CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk & Former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first speaks with Franco Terrazzano from the Canadian Taxpayer Federation about the new "Netflix" tax being introduced by the Liberal government and how it could affect the way you stream content. Next, Alex speaks with the Sr. Vice-President of a local alternative option to the LCBO called "WineOnline.ca", Sam Fritz-Tate. Alex and Sam talk about how the LCBO strike is a great opportunity for WineOnline.ca to expand, and possibly further prove the redundancy the LCBO has become. Finally, Alex speaks with Canada's former Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter MacKay on the major changes that happened after the UK election that saw the Labour party usurp the Conservatives...and why the U.S. may see a similar change as the Democrats are continuing to hemorrhage support for Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must release complete recordings of his remarks to a home equity tax lobby, fears of saboteurs prompted cabinet to grant federal rail inspectors new powers to combat ''security incidents,'' Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly's department will not tell MPs which consultant it hired to run security at Canadian embassies abroad. All this and more! GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter X(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the President of The Daisy Group and former strategist for Jean Chrétien, and they dive into what seems to be dissent growing within the Liberal ranks. Prime Minister Trudeau has chosen to avoid the Calgary Stampede and subsequently, a caucus meeting in Alberta. But could this be to avoid these MPs calling for his removal? Alex and Warren also turn their attention south of the border and discuss what the Democratic party will do if President Biden either chooses to run...or step aside. GUEST: Warren Kinsella, President of the Daisy Group SOCIAL MEDIA: @kinsellawarren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first is joined by the Ottawa Bureau Chief for the Globe & Mail, Robert Fife. Fife has published a new piece which highlights that former Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan received "political donations" for directing Canadian troops to specifically airlift a group of Afghan Sikhs out of Kabul when the Taliban retook the country. Robert and Alex talk about what Minister Sajjan has to say in his defence, and why this excuse left hundreds of Afghan interpreters stranded in what quickly became hostile territory. Next, Alex and Warren Kinsella, the President of The Daisy Group and former strategist for Jean Chrétien dive into what seems to be dissent growing within the Liberal ranks. Prime Minister Trudeau has chosen to avoid the Calgary Stampede and subsequently, a caucus meeting in Alberta. But could this be to avoid these MPs calling for his removal? Alex and Warren also turn their attention south of the border and discuss what the Democratic party

With the likelihood that war between Hezbollah and Israel may break out any day now, Alex is joined by a Lebanese-Christian living in Israel, Jonathan Elkhoury. Jonathan lived in Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon with his family until he was able to escape into Israel, and he talks about just how dangerous this group of extremists really are. GUEST: Jonathan Elkhoury - Lebanese-Christian Peace Activist living in Israel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first gets into the nitty gritty and complicated story of "Safe Supply" as it turns out the London Police Service was underreporting just how problematic organized crime has become in this program. Adam Zivo is the Director of the Canadian Centre for Responsible Drug Policy and also wrote this piece in the National Post, and questions the role of Police in this program. Next, Alex speaks with Brad Hunter with the Toronto Sun about yet another spat of shootings in a remote Airbnb which is known as the "party villa". Brad and Alex talk about how this problematic property is still able to be booked, what's believed happened at this party and if organized crime could be at all involved. And finally, with the likelihood that war between Hezbollah and Israel may break out any day now, Alex is joined by a Lebanese-Christian living in Israel, Jonathan Elkhoury. Jonathan lived in Hezbollah-controlled Lebanon with his family until he was able to escape

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about home prices being unsustainable and have normalized a ''massive in crease in value'' for retirees, Department of Public Works in an internal document acknowledges it knew within months its $700 million pandemic ventilator program was a waste of money. All this and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian business mogul "Mr. Wonderful" a.k.a. Kevin O'Leary recently spoke out against Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's qualifications in a recent interview with BNN Bloomberg. But did he say anything inaccurate or even out of line? Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with  Mark Borkowski co-founder president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp about Kevin O'Leary's comments, what he got right...and what he should've kept to himself GUEST: Mark Borkowski, Co-Founder & Presdient of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Borkowski/100019286895722/?paipv=0&eav=AfY2YeNcABtZtfsM8FT5diIDvI1ixl5cKigUd4K8HuFQTTl6w1Ir0PksaO61E166wAE&_rdr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada, the US, the UK and other nations are beginning to worry about the potential of EVs being used for espionage, but how serious is it really? Guest host Anthony Furey is joined by the CEO of Beauceron Security and an all-around cybersecurity expert David Shipley to talk about how EVs can record more than just how many kilometres you've travelled. GUEST: David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security X(twitter): @davidshipley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about Independent MP Han Dong (Don Valley North, Ont) has stepped down as co-chair of a Canada-China Legislative Association, records show, Cabinet says it will publicly detail millions spent on legal fees at taxpayers' expense for Charter cases of ''national significance,'' and voters just want to jeer or cheer politicians and ''blame the government,'' Immigration Minister Marc Miller said yesterday. All this and more! GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter X(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Anthony Furey is joined by Alan Cross, musicologist & host of "The Ongoing History of New Music" about a precident- setting case that will be making its way in front of the courts. Alan tells Anthony why record labels are furious and fearful of the AI industry, what this could mean for the average listener & how $14-Quadrillion works into this somehow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Anthony Furey is joined by  Performance Coach & Therapist, Host Of “At Your Best” On 640Toronto Yonah Budd. They break down how important TikTok has become for Gen Z when it comes to mental health issues. But as Yonah says, it is a useful tool, but all of it should be taken with a very big grain of salt. GUEST: Yonah Budd - Performance Coach & Therapist, Host Of “At Your Best” On 640Toronto X(Twitter): @YonahBudd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The contentious Capital Gains Tax has been finally brought into effect and has left a lot of people in less-than-desirable conditions. In light of this, guest host Anthony Furey is joined by Mark Borkowski, the co-founder and president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisition Corp about how this new tax is hurting everyone from multimillion-dollar businesses to the average household. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Tom Korski, the Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter about what a new poll shows about Canadians brewing resentment towards the "rich", why the liberal government lied when they said they would plant two billion trees and even more! So tune in to hear the news you might've missed with Tom and Anthony! GUEST: Tom Korski - Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter X(formerly Twitter): @mindingottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the Ford government announced with no warning the Ontario Science Centre would be closed immediately due to an engineering report, critics, families and community members alike have come forward. These groups are demanding the Ford government fix the roof and let the Centre remain open until at least the summer. One of these voices belongs to Floyd Ruskin, the Co-Chair of "Save The Ontario Science Centre" who joined guest host Anthony Furey to talk about the weekend rally, and why he believes the province owes all Ontarians better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian Revenue Agency is reporting that there is over $19.4 billion in unpaid business sales taxes! But aside from being the first time the debt is that high, what does this mean? How could it affect you? Well, the CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Dan Kelly joins guest host Anthony Furey to explain that this means many small and medium sized businesses could be in danger of shuttering their doors. And when that happens, average Canadians suffer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Anthony Furey is joined by Toronto City Councillor Jon Burnside to talk about his new motion being put forward Toronto City Council to explore the cost a bridge connecting the east end to Centre Island. Jon and Anthony talk about why this is being investigated now, what benefits it could have and if this would mean the city is shifting away from its ferry service. GUEST: Jon Burnside - City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) SOCIAL MEDIA: @JonBurnside_DVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most infamous bureaucrats in The City of Toronto just resigned from his position as the CEO of the TTC...Rick Leary! But was he actually good for the TTC and is just remembered wrong...or are we better off with him on the out? Our guest host Anthony Furey sat down with Toronto City Councillor Jon Burnside about what the TTC was like before, and after Leary, and what else the transit system needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices