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As Russia Invades Ukraine, Ukrainian-Canadians begin #StandWithCanada Feb 24, 2022

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Alex speaks with Peter Schturyn, Head of Ukrainian Canadian Congress & co-leader of #StandWithUkraine movement. With Russia now inside Ukrainian borders, the invasion may be officially underway, Alex and Peter discuss not only what the situation is like on the ground, but how it is here in Canada where the largest amount of Ukrainian diaspora reside, and why the #StandWithUkraine Movement is protesting Russian aggression.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: $8 Million Frozen, Last Minute Drop of Emergencies Act & Secret Evidence...Again Feb 24, 2022

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It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Alex and Tom start off breaking down the decision by the Federal government to drop the invocation of the Emergencies Act, and what could have motivated this flip before the senate had the debate. They also talk about the $8 Million that has been frozen through the Emergencies Act, and why the Liberal government loves to use "secret" evidence to push through controversial initiatives.

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Accounts Remain Frozen, Emergencies Act Dropped & #StandWithUkraine Feb 24, 2022

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On this episode Alex is first joined by Aaron Wudrick, the director domestic policy Macdonald-Laurier Institute to talk about not only the late day announcement from the Prime Minister dropping the invocation of the Emergencies Act, and how the financial powers are still being used to freeze accounts.
Next, in light of the dropping of the Emergencies Act, Alex is joined by Conservative Senator for Wellington Leo Housakas. They toss aside their initial topics and focus on why the Prime Minister would choose to drop the Act before it had been fully debated by the Senate.
And finally, Alex speaks with Peter Schturyn, Head of Ukrainian Canadian Congress & co-leader of #StandWithUkraine movement. With Russia now inside Ukrainian borders, the invasion may be officially underway, Alex and Peter discuss not only what the situation is like on the ground, but how it is here in Canada where the largest amount of Ukrainian diaspora reside, and why the #StandWithUkraine Movement is protesting Russian aggression.
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Frozen Finances, Attacked Pipelines & 22 Murders Feb 23, 2022

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Missed the show? No worries, we've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. On this episode Alex is first joined by the co-founder and practice leader of The AML Shop, Matt McGuire. Alex and Matt further explore the increased powers given to financial institutions through the Emergencies Act, how the government justifies enacting it, and if average Canadians should be concerned about it.
Next, Alex speaks with member of the BC Legislative Assembly Ellis Ross. They discuss the recent attack by axe-wielding protesters at the Coastal Gaslink pipeline, and why this clear violent act of terror wasn't enough to incite the use of Emergencies Act powers, and why people like David Suzuki should be held accountable for inflammatory remarks.
And finally, Alex and Paul Palango, an investigative journalist and author of "22 Murders". Alex and Paul discuss finally launched inquiry into what happened with the investigation of the mass shooting massacre that took place, why the families have been left in the dark, and what we know so far.

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Mask Studies Reach a Scientific Low Point Feb 10, 2022

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Alex Pierson talks to Dr. Martha Fulford, associate professor and chief of medicine at the McMaster University Medical Center.

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Another Liberal MP Questions Trudeau Government’s Handling of Pandemic Feb 10, 2022

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Alex Pierson talks about double standards in the Liberal caucus with Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former Liberal MP and author of Can You Hear Me Now?

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How Do We Define 'Fully Vaxxed' at This Point in the Pandemic? Feb 09, 2022

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Alex Pierson talks to Francesca Grosso, a health policiy strategist and Principal at Grosso McCarthy.

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Canada Needs a Better Strategy to Exit the Pandemic Feb 07, 2022

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Alex Pierson talks to Irvin Studin, a policy strategist, and President of the Institute for 21st Century Questions.

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Police Might Not Be the Answer, Answers for the Gunsmith & Increase Hospital Capacities Feb 04, 2022

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On this episode, Alex is first joined by Dave Perry, Former Homicide Detective with TPS. Global News Radio Crime Expert. CEO of Investigative Solutions Network, And VP of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute to talk about the ongoing protest in Ottawa and the likelihood of it spreading to Queens Park. Dave and Alex break down Ottawa Police admitting they may not be able to handle to protest, and if the military will be called in their stead?
Next, Alex and Mike Smitiuch, Founder of Smitiuch Injury Law and the lawyer for Kotanko family talk about the released documents that finally show why the Toronto Police Service raided Rodger in his home workshop and ended up shooting him dead.
And finally, Alex speaks with Bernard Lord, the former Premier of New Brunswick & CEO of Medavie about methods that could help increase hospital capacity's inside this province, by first increasing the capabilities of out-of-hospital facilities.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Uncounted Ballots, Bill C-10 is Back & Hundred's of Thousands of Dollars to Keep A Secret Feb 03, 2022

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It's that time of the week where we take a look past the veil into the stories that don't get the attention they deserve in Ottawa. Alex Pierson checks in with Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski.
Tom and Alex talk about the 205,000 ballots that were not counted in the recent federal election, how the Liberals have brought back Bill C-10 and how it might go through this time, and why over $100K was spent by AG David Lametti to conceal records.

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