The Alex Pierson Show

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CSIS Report Reveals: China Ranks Canada as Top Target for Interference Efforts May 02, 2023

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A CSIS report exposes China's tactics when it comes to Canada's Legislatures and Business Executives. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Charles Burton, Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute and a former counsellor at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing about investigating a MP's relative when it comes to harassing pro democracy supporters in their foreign interference campaign in Canada.

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Toronto woman escapes dangerous conditions in Sudan May 02, 2023

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Host Alex Pierson speaks with Dr. Nisrin Elamin, Assistant Professor of African Studies at University of Toronto, about her experience of evacuating Sudan with her young daughter after a family trip turned dangerous.

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Blacklocks Check-In: Chinese Interference...Another Investigation May 02, 2023

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Host Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter about Conservative MP, Michael Chong and how a suspected Chinese diplomat is targeting his loved ones, Justin Trudeau's brother will be testifying on Friday over his role on the signed ''cheque'' for the Trudeau Foundation.

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Local businesses thriving off Toronto Maple Leafs playoff run May 02, 2023

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Host Alex Pierson speaks with Chris Murie, Owner of The Dizzy Pub along Roncesvalles in Toronto’s West End, about how business is booming, thanks to the Maple Leafs playoff run.

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CSIS report reveals Canada as China's prime target for interference operations May 01, 2023

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Top-secret CSIS report reveals China's vast influence network uses 'incentives and punishment' to target Canadian legislators, business leaders, and diaspora communities as high-priority interference targets. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter for the Globe and Mail, about the CSIS report exposing the extent of China's foreign interference in Canada, from probing Conservative MP's family members in China to intimidating pro-democracy Chinese students in Canada, shedding light on Beijing's multifaceted interference efforts.

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Peel Schools to Bid Farewell to Frustrating Online Learning Platform May 01, 2023

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Peel Region considers pulling the plug on popular online platform used by teachers to connect with parents and absent students. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Doretta Wilson, Retired Education Reformer, about Peel District School Board mandating the transition from Google Classroom to D2L Brightspace, citing advanced privacy and security features for student access.

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Queen Street braces for years-long closure May 01, 2023

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Host Alex Pierson speaks with Shauna Brail, Economic Geographer, urban planner and Associate Professor at the Institute for Management & Innovation, University of Toronto-Mississauga, about the impact of four-years of streetcar diversions for Ontario Line construction.

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Spread Love and Save Lives: It's Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! Apr 28, 2023

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Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Pet Day this Sunday, April 30th! Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Melissa Shupak, Division Manager of Shelter Programs at Toronto Humane Society about National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day that brings attention to the thousands of animals in need of loving homes. Hurry on down to the Toronto Human Society April 30th and you can be going home with a furry friend.

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The Dirty Truth: Car Dealership Overpricing and Deceptive Practices on the Rise Apr 28, 2023

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Car dealers charging extra fees to exploit limited supply, and Ontario regulations fall short. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Krystyna Lagowski, Automotive Writer about car dealer regulators failing to keep up with the pandemic-induced price gouging and are now using unethical practices to sell their vehicles.

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Toronto Police Crack Down on Vehicle Theft: Over 500 Cars Recovered and 119 Criminals Charged! Apr 27, 2023

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The wheels of justice have been turning in Toronto as more than 500 stolen vehicles were taken off the streets and 119 car thieves were charged and brought to justice. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with David Adams, the President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada about Toronto police launching Project Stallion having already arrested 119 criminals and recovered 556 stolen vehicles.

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