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The Alex Pierson Show

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The Alex Pierson show is an in-depth, no-nonsense look at the stories making headlines. Alex has more than 20 years in the field and behind an anchor desk, and is known and respected for her tough reporting style and accountability. Join the daily conversation with the Alex Pierson Show, and never miss an important story again.

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30:30

Who's Charter Rights Matter More?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/14

Who's charter rights matter more in this country? In the case of Dellen Millard and Mark Snitch, it's going to be in the news all week and if you listen to the parents... if people like that have no hope, why should their daughter's killers have hope? The courts tell us they must have hope, which is why in part the killers are appealing their case this week to get their convictions tossed out, as well as their stacked sentences. Alex touches on this, as well as other topics of the day, on today's

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30:48

Meta Will Block Access To News To Social Media Sites...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/13

If the federal government's Online News Act passes, then don't count on reading news articles from Facebook or Instagram. In an email written by Meta (the parent company of the popular social media sites), they say that the decision would place the company in an untenable position, given that it would have to pay for news content to appear on their platforms. Is this the way to go? Alex speaks to an expert on this, as well as all the other day's topics on today's episode of the Alex Pierson

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31:56

Are The Liberals Really Standing Up For Canadian...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/10

After the Senate adopted an amendment in Bill C-11 to protect digital creators and user-generated content, the government has decided to once again disregard the concerns of thousands of digital creators across the country. Now, Canadian creators are taking a stand to urge MP's to save the Senate amendment, and protect their online businesses. Alex is joined by a content creator to talk about it, as well as other important topics of the day on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show. Learn more

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32:06

Where Is The Due Process?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/09

We used to have something called due process in this country and now we've got a lot of one sided stories full of holes. The latest is this story we've been talking about involving a six year old student at John Fisher Public School where now the facts don't back the allegation that racism was at the root of what happened to this child. But we can't label it as anything until we get the truth and the facts, because they matter. This is top of mind, on top of everything to deal with our continuing

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11:00

PM Called A Liar As Vote Looms For Public Inquiry

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/09

The House affairs committee yesterday at 5:02 pm Eastern tabled in the Commons its recommendation that Trudeau “launch a national public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference” in the 2019 and 2021 elections. The entire Commons will be asked to endorse the report by recorded vote. Trudeau would not comment on a Global News report that his office in 2019 was warned by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service that an unnamed Liberal Party candidate had connections to Chinese agents. Learn

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32:05

Two High-Level Memos Allege Beijing Covertly Funded...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/08

In a scathing report released by Global News' own Sam Cooper, two high-level national security reports before and after the 2019 election suggest that both Justin Trudeau and his security adviser, were warned that Chinese government officials were funneling money to Canadian political candidates. How much longer can we let this kabuki theatre keep on going before something is done about it? Alex speaks to Sam Cooper about it, and others, in today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show. Learn more about

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40:03

Trudeau To Launch Investigation With a Rapporteur

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/07

Yesterday Justin Trudeau's word of the day calendar landed on the word "rapporteur". This is his new strategy to quell the increasingly hot issue of election interference. Also in this episode, a 6 year old boy locked in a school closet as punishment, his mother also alleges racism from the teacher and principle after sending son with a recording device to school. Alex speaks with Dr. Marnie Wedlake, Registered Psychotherapist and Assistant Professor at Western University. Also, Alex talks to Dr

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10:20

Blacklocks Check In: Who Will Be Trudeau's Rapporteur?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/07

Trudeau is now wanting to get to the bottom of this interference investigation. After denying it was unnecessary for so long even implying that investigation would have racist implications. Let's check in with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter on the Alex Pierson Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:18

Trudeau Avoids Answering Questions Of Disinformation...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/06

On The Alex Pierson Show Today, in a presser Trudeau avoids questions from reporters over interference allegations against him. Alex also speaks with Cheuk Kwan on Chinese Canadians being the focus of threats from the CCP. Also Alex talks to Louis March on the surprising stat that gang violence is down in 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:36

There's Still No Transparency From The Government...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/03

So we're two weeks into this thing, and the transparency we need is as clear as mud. Numerous groups have asked for an independent investigation that neither Trudeau or his top officials want. So the question now... should the whistleblower responsible for leaking the information be investigated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:11

What's Taking The Halton District School Board So Long?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/02

It's been seven months of bomb threats, threats of violence, and unwanted media attention, and parents are frustrated that the Halton District School Board are still dragging their feet to make a decision regarding the teacher who showed up to class wearing large prosthetic breasts and not following the dress code. Parents are demanding that they have more say when it comes to policymaking and creating professionalism in the environments where their kids are learning. That and more can be heard on

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10:49

A China Inquiry Looks Certain

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/02

Conservatives, Bloc Québécois and New Democrat caucuses yesterday pledged enough votes, 172 against the Liberals’ 158, to force an independent public inquiry into alleged Chinese election interference. We should learn today of that—but no police investigation. Not even for the Trudeau foundation. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joins Alex to discuss it and other topics regarding all things Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:26

Chinese Interference In Canada: Should The Government...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/03/01

It's a brand new month but it doesn't mean the story is over. In the latest chapter of the "nothing to see here" scandal involving Chinese interference in the election, the Liberals are declaring that there was no interference because they investigated themselves. Canadians are watching and they don't like what they're seeing so it's all a waiting game to see if the government will think it'll all just go away... but it won't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:45

Investigating The Interference Scandal Is Now...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/02/28

Trudeau has a new strategy to deflect questions over the election interference. Those asking questions are now spreading anti-Asian hate? Also, Trudeau refused to answer the question on his being alerted about this interference but turn it into an attack on CSIS. Also in this episode, Alex speaks to Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch on the possibility of an independent inquiry. Meanwhile, Tik-Tok is now being banned on all government devices over security concerns Alex speaks to Dr

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11:38

Blacklocks Check-in: Named MP Welcomes Probe...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/02/28

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter, about how Liberal MP Han Dong said he'd welcome an investigation of “insinuations” he kept secret contacts with Chinese Communist agents. Dong, the co-chair of the Canada-China Legislative Association, denied any wrongdoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:51

"Our Democratic Processes Were Not Compromised" Says...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/02/27

The Prime Minister is very confident that China's attempted interference had no effect on the outcome of the 2019 election. Then why wont he let anyone investigate? Also in this episode, Alex talks to Sam Cooper, National Investigative Journalist with Global News about how the Liberal's ignored CSIS' warning of interference back in 2019. Will Toronto be losing historical buildings to make way for new housing? What should go and what is worth keeping? Alex speaks with Diane Chin chair of the

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28:36

18 Year Old Killed By Reckless Driver Who Walks Free...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/02/24

Alex speaks with Alen Yekmalian a father of an 18 year old son who was killed by a reckless driver last spring and because the officer forgot to sign off of the charges it was thrown out of court. Alen exclaimed in court: "You’re telling me my son’s life is worth less than a signature?”. He is now seeking justice and support. Also in this episode, Alex talks to Fin DePencier, Freelance journalist and documentary filmmaker working on "The Kharkiv files – The Battleground For Ukraines 2nd largest

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32:00

Advocates urge Toronto to leave Hanlan’s Point as is...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/02/23

Alex dives into Canada's persistent Chinese interference issue with Kenny Chiu, Former Conservative MP in British Columbia and why does the city of Toronto want to change Canada's oldest LGBT+ Space Hanlan's Point? Alex Speaks with Travis Myers, a member of the group that founded "Hands off Hanlan’s". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:58

Blacklocks Check-in: MPs dig deeper into claims of...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/02/23

Alex Pierson on with Tom Korski. The House affairs committee voted for a deeper investigation of alleged Chinese interference in federal elections. One Liberal MP dismissed the ongoing probe as a “Trump-like tactic to question election results.” In the end the NDP and liberals blocked most of the testimony from key players. Also, Data confirms middle class Canadians, especially young families, have seen inflation eat away at their standard of living, Statistics Canada data showed yesterday. “Most

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39:52

The Problem Of Roxham Road

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2023/02/22

On this episode, the issues surrounding Canada's immigration problem at Roxham Road. Alex speaks with Marcus Kolga the Director of Disinfo watch on what happened with the interference in the Canadian election. Alex also speaks with Irene Vaksman, Vice-President of Stakeholder Engagement at JVS Toronto. JVS Toronto has served more than 1,000 Ukrainian newcomers, designing and delivering customized and tailored services. Alex talks to Nora Constas, President & CEO of Boost Child and Youth Advocacy

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