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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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11:09

Brain Cancer Widow Calls For Equitable Access To...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/26

For those who get diagnosed with cancer, it's a devastating blow. But when you find out the cost attached with treatments, not everything gets covered by your public health provider or insurance. Jessica Soares lost her husband, Paulo (lovingly known as Paul), and as his caregiver, Jessica shared little of her battle to access critical life prolonging treatment for Paul with him. She wanted him to focus on getting well while she petitioned his insurance to help cover the cost of the drug. Jessica

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10:35

Ontario Raising Foreign Homebuyer Tax To 25%

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/25

Ontario has announced it is raising the non-resident speculation tax on homes purchased by foreign nationals from 20 per cent to 25 per cent, effective Tuesday. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy says the move makes Ontario’s tax rate the highest in Canada and seeks to discourage foreign speculation. Joining guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about this, is Nicola St. John, a Realtor with Bosley Real Estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:28

Dismal Voter Turnout For The Toronto Election

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/25

With such low numbers, why aren't Torontonians feeling incentivized to go out and vote? Is it apathy or a lack of education? Myer Siemiatycki is a Professor Emeritus of Politics at Toronto Metropolitan University, and spoke with guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq about ways that we can encourage people to actually vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:28

Grassroots Campaign Neck In Neck With Incumbent

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/25

It was a hard fought riding, but for the community of Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park, they remain with incumbent Gord Perks. With 35% of the voters, he won the riding, but it's who was neck in neck with him that has our attention. Chemi Lhamo ran to be councillor, and while she gained only 32% of the vote, she still had a platform that people believed in, making her the unexpected runner up in the election. She joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to talk about her campaign, and her thoughts on some

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8:38

New Faces Join City Council - and They Better Reflect...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/25

Toronto city council is starting to look like the city it represents now, with a lot of younger incumbents and those who are more progressive leaning. Among the new councillors is Ausma Malik, newly elected city council candidate for Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York, and also the first ever hijab wearing Muslim woman to be elected to city council. She joined guest host Rubina Ahmed-Haq to discuss her election win and how it feels to be representing Toronto women in this fashion. Learn more about your ad

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7:38

Rishi Sunak New British Prime Minister

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/24

After only 45 days in office, Liz Truss has bowed out of leading the UK entirely. After only a few days, a victor has emerged in the Tory party and they've named Rishi Sunak to be the new prime minister. There's a lot of historic value to naming Rishi as the UK's newest PM. Not only is he the youngest in almost 200 years, he's also the first Hindu prime minister. Joining guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about all of this is Professor John Grant, Department Chair of Political Science at King's

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10:00

It's Election Day: Let's Talk About It

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/24

The polls are open and it's time to cast your ballot in the Toronto 2022 municipal election. Guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq is joined by Ben Spurr, a City Hall Reporter with the Toronto Star, to breakdown some ridings he's watching, some issues that might be top of mind for voters, and also provide analysis on one of Mayor John Tory's fellow mayoral candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:08

Why Voting For A Trustee Matters

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/24

It's not just a mayor and councilors that you're voting for in this municipal election. You're also voting for school board trustees. But why should you care about it, especially if you're not a parent. Well who you vote for, ultimately decides who's on the board and will help shape the school system. Dr. Sachin Maharaj joined guest host, Rubina Ahmed-Haq, to talk about this and some concerns that were raised over certain candidates running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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9:44

What Is The Poilievre Effect?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/21

The latest Nanos polling shows that Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and Conservative Party Leader, Pierre Poilievre, are neck in neck as to what Canadians prefer as a prime minister. In addition to this, we're seeing Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, take a page out of Poilievre's book when it comes to the economy. Could the Conservative leader's relentless pounding on the Trudeau government be having an effect? Adrienne Batra is Editor in Chief of the Toronto Sun and joined us to talk all

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11:50

Why Isn't Doug Ford Testifying At The Emergencies Act...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/21

Civil liberties groups are demanding that the premier testify at the emergencies act inquiry. This week was the blame game with Ottawa officials blaming the ford gov for not sending help. It’s very clear now that neither the city nor police planned for anything. Not only that, but it also speaks to the fact that the decision to actually invoke the Emergencies Act was for a very localized problem. Alain Bartleman is a Lawyer and Special Advisor to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and joined

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10:15

Ministry Of Education Get An F In Education

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/21

On the heels of new information coming out from EQAO that only 47% students in Grade 6 are meeting the provincial standard in math, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced on Thursday that they will be giving parents a $250 payout per student so they can get tutoring. Lecce always says that he’s committed to keeping schools open but after two years of shutdowns from either the pandemic, or union action, the kids just aren’t alright. Michael Swaagstra is a Public high school teacher and also a Sr

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9:34

New Noise Cameras To Curb 'Boy Racers'

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/20

A new thing in England has us looking to them as they about to trail noise-detecting traffic cameras in four areas in England as an attempt to crack down on “boy racers” who rev engines and use illegal exhausts. Joining Alex to talk about whether this is a good idea and whether or not Toronto could employ a similar tactic is Police Constable Sean Shapiro of TPS Traffic Services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:39

Tory Would Toll The DVP / Gardiner if Re-Elected: Why...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/20

It's not just Gil Penelosa who has ideas about the highways in Toronto. On Thursday, John Tory was speaking with Greg Brady of Toronto Today and said he might consider adding tolls to the DVP / Gardiner if re-elected. We spoke with Jay Goldberg, Executive Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Association, who says that adding tolls would hurt families and could be a gateway for more tolls on other highways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:14

The Freedom Convoy Was An Embarrassment

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/20

The Freedom Convoy had to be dismantled not as a safety risk but a public symbol of the “spiritual source of the protest movement,” said Michael Keenan, deputy transport minister. His remarks in a Feb. 6th teleconference with police contradicted cabinet claims the Wellington Street blockade was a danger to the public. Keenan agreed while the sit-in was not a public safety risk it made a poor image. Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter, joined us and said using the Emergencies Act was

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10:51

Should Women Be Doing Breast Self Examinations?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/20

After it was reported that there were 400,000 fewer mammograms performed during the pandemic, while some say that women shouldn't be doing breast self examinations, one doctor is saying that women should be doing it. Dr. Toni Zhong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto, and joined Alex to talk about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:42

Food Bank Users From 2010-2021 Were In Deep Poverty

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/19

Every year around the holidays, we focus on donating food to food banks so that those who need it, can get food easily. A new report by Daily Bread Food Banks, shows that between 2010 and 2021, the vast majority of food bank users were in deep poverty. That means that they were all at least 25% below the poverty line. Kat Eschner is TVO's Affordability Reporter and breaks down this report in a conversation with Alex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:00

Where Are We Pointing The Finger With The Emergencies...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/19

On Tuesday, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, testified before the Emergencies Act Inquiry into the usage of the act, and the way that the city handled itself during one of Canada's worst managed protests. The question to ask now though, is who do we point the finger to when it comes to the usage of emergency powers? Do we point it to the mayor, Doug Ford, or do we go right to the top and look to Trudeau? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:57

Can We Replace The Gardiner Expressway With Something...

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/19

With an election happening next week, potential mayor's to be are getting their messages out to as many people as they can, but with a lack of debates, it makes it tough to hear some of the ideas being proposed by candidates. Gil Penelosa is one candidate who's given a lot of ideas, one of which where he wants to get rid of Billy Bishop Airport and replace it with a park. But this newest idea of his is a lot tougher to chew on than replacing an airport. He joined Alex to talk all about it. Learn

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9:46

Toronto Pharmacies At Risk Of Armed Robberies

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/18

After a string of armed robberies at pharmacy stores across Toronto, there's growing pressure for more prevention and education into how these can be reduced, or prevented entirely. Justin Bates is CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, and joined Alex to talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:09

Is It Time To Visit The Grocery Code Of Conduct?

The Alex Pierson Show ·

2022/10/18

After Loblaws mentioned on Monday that they were going to put a freeze on prices for all No Name products, Metro announced that they would no longer accept cost increases from suppliers for a three month period during the holidays. But this isn't the first time that the grocer has done this. The reaction from people are varied across the board, but to tell us if this is what the NDP are calling 'greedflation,' or if it's just the state of the economy, is John Keough, Founder and Managing Principal

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