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We Need A New Strategy, The Australian Open & We Need Our Truckers Jan 11, 2022

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On this episode, Alex start off speaking with the Director of UCSF Gladstone Center for AIDS research and Medical Director of San Francisco General Hospital HIV Clinic Dr. Monica Gandhi about the struggling and ever-failing health-care system within Canada. Alex and Dr. Gandhi discuss where a lot of the pandemic aid money was spent, why this problem existed well before the pandemic, and what is needed to actually fix it.
Next, with the legal victory for tennis star Novak Djokovic allowed to play in the Australian Open, Alex brings on Immigration Lawyer Richard Kurland of Kurland, Tobe. They discuss how Djokovic was able to come out the victor in the court, why this may embolden anti-vaxers and what it could mean for the political future of Australia.
And finally, Alex and John Keogh, Founder and Managing Principal with Shantalla & Professor of Practice at McGill University: Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics catch up to discuss the most recent kink in Canada's supply chain, a vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers. John tells Alex how this will dangerously stretch our already endangered chain, why this will hit Canadians very hard and fast, and why the date needs to be delayed ASAP.

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Violations of Charter Rights, Our Supply Chain Is In Danger Again & The 2-Year Anniversary of the Downinig of Flight PS 752 Jan 08, 2022

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On this episode Alex starts off speaking to Joanna Baron, the Executive Director of the Canadian Constitution Foundation about the comments made by Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos were he said he personally believes provinces might bring in vaccines mandates for everyone. Alex and Joanna talk about why this is a clear overreach, and violation of Section 7 of the Charter of Rights of Freedoms, and why this would be a very dangerous road to go down.
Next, Alex and Stephen Laskowski, the President of the Canadian Truckers Association talk about an upcoming vaccine mandate directed at truckers that could bring our supply chain further to its knees. Stephen breaks down how thousands of drivers will not be allowed to enter the country, shelves could start becoming more bare and how this could all be easily avoided.
And finally, on the day before the two year anniversary of Flight PS 752 being shot down by the Iranian Military, Alex catches up with Shahin Moghaddam, who lost his wife and ten-year-old son when the plane was downed. They talk about how Shahin has been dealing with the upcoming day, why he refused to speak with the Prime Minister today, and what his next steps are.

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The Trudeau Government Keeps Failing The Victims of Flight PS752 Jan 07, 2022

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Alex talks with Zahra Sultani, Director at Loyalist Public Affairs about the Prime Minister referring to the downing of Flight ps752 as an "air disaster" and not a politically motivated terrorist attack as it was. Alex and Zahra talk about why Trudeau would choose to refer to it in such a way, why it was offensive to the families of those who died, and all two days before the two year anniversary of the plane being shot down.

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U.S. Capital Riots, Trudeau Fails Victims of Flight PS752 & Petition To Get Children Back in School Jan 07, 2022

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with John Robson, Columnist for the National Post & executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. They talk about the U.S. Capital Riots last year, why the rhetoric in Biden's speech was a missed opportunity for bi-partisan remembrance, and if the chaos of US politics could bleed over into Canada.
Next, Alex talks with Zahra Sultani, Director at Loyalist Public Affairs about the Prime Minister referring to the downing of Flight ps752 as an "air disaster" and not a politically motivated terrorist attack as it was. Alex and Zahra talk about why Trudeau would choose to refer to it in such a way, why it was offensive to the survivors families, and and all two days before the two year anniversary of the plane being shot down.
And finally, Alex talks with Mirit Eliraz, Author, concerned parent and member of group that launched a petition to keep the promise of return to in-class learning by January 17th. They talk about the surge of support the petition has received in the past few days, what they plan to accomplish and why its so important that children return to class as soon as possible.

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Kids Belong In School, and Parents are Taking Action Jan 07, 2022

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Alex Pierson speaks with Mirit Eliraz, Author, concerned parent and member of group that launched a petition to keep the promise of return to in-class learning by January 17th. They talk about the surge of support the petition has received in the past few days, what they plan to accomplish and why its so important that children return to class as soon as possible.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Billions in Bread Fixing, Dividing Canadians & Drive Green or Else Jan 06, 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 talk about the recent inflammatory comments from the Prime Minister insulting anti-vaxers, seven companies in Canada involved in an antitrust investigation for bread price-fixing, and Drive Green...or else.

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A Tale of Two Ontario's, The Pandemic is not Wartime & Children with Special Needs Jan 06, 2022

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On this episode, Alex starts off speaking with Ben Eisen, a Sr. Fellow in Fiscal and Provincial Prosperity Studies and former Director of Provincial Prosperity Studies at the Fraser Institute. They talk about a new study released by the Fraser Institute that shows there are two distinct and separate Ontario's when it comes to job growth.
Next, Alex speaks with retired Lt.-Col, David Redman, the former head of Alberta's Emergency Management Agency. They talk about the use of language by politicians and doctors that compare this pandemic to wartime efforts, and why that is not only incorrect, but completely misses the point of emergency management.
Finally, Alex speaks with Bruce McIntosh, the President of the Ontario Autism Coalition. They talk about the lack of necessary supports for children with special needs while online learning, why after all these years autism support has still only reduced, and why all children, especially those with special needs require in-person learning.

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Canada's Healthcare System Needs A Complete Overhaul Jan 06, 2022

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Alex Pierson is joined by Francesca Grosso, patient navigator, national public speaker on health care, author and Principal of health policy firm Grosso McCarthy. They talk about the fractured, strained and stressed healthcare system, and why it was a problem even before the pandemic.

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Schools Should Not Be Closed, $40 Billion Settlement & An Update on Flight PS 752 Jan 05, 2022

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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Dr. Jennifer Grant, an Infectious Disease Physician and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine. They talk about the new measures announced by the Ford government to combat the recent wave of Omicron infections. Alex and Dr. Grant talk about why the schools should not be closed down, why this measure is inexcusable at this point, and what impacts these closures could have on the youth.
Next, Alex speaks with Ken Coates, A Macdonald-Laurier Institute Distinguished Fellow and Canadian historian. They talk about the new settlement between the Federal government and First Nation's communities for $40-Billion over child welfare. Alex and Ken break down this monumental settlement, how the money is going to be allocated, and if this settlement is a good step towards reconciliation.
Finally, Alex speaks with Mark Arnold, the lawyer representing six plaintiffs involved in the legal battle for the victims of Flight PS752, Alex and Mark talk about the unprecedented win awarded by the Ontario Superior Court for $107 Million in damages to be paid out by Iran, how the funds are going to be collected, and what happened during a press conference earlier today.

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Why is Canada So Popular for Money Launderers? Dec 24, 2021

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Robert Mazur served as a US Federal Agent for twenty-seven years, and is one of the world’s leading authorities on money laundering techniques. He's the author of The Infiltrator." a memoir about his undercover life as a high level money launderer

Robert joins Alex to explain why Canada is such an attractive destination for transnational crime syndicates looking to wash their dirty money.

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