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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Fully Vaccinated?, Billions Paid For Nothing & 60 Days to Settle Nov 02, 2021

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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 decision by the federal government to appeal the court ruling to pay indigenous children, and why they gave themselves 60 days to come to a settlement. They also talk about why over a billion dollars was spent on employees who were not working or sick, why the definition of "vaccinated" may change in a few months, and why a comedian's supreme court case was a big win for free speech.

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Trudeau's New Cap on Oil, Made in the U-S-A & Pandemic Exhaustion Has Only Gotten Worse Nov 02, 2021

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On this episode, Alex starts off talking with Lorrie Goldstein, the Editor Emeritus, Columnist for Toronto Sun/Sun Media. They discuss the recent announcements and promises from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the COP26. They discuss the recent pledges to cap the gas and oil industry, what it could mean for Western Canada, and why Canada is keeping up these pledges when some of the largest contributors to climate change.
Next, Alex turns to Mark Warner, International Trade & Antitrust Lawyer & Principal of MAAW LAW. They discuss the pledge by President Joe Biden's protectionist measure that could possibly cripple the Canadian auto industry. They discuss why Trudeau should not let this happen and why the move could mean a devastating blow to many within the country.
And finally, Alex speaks with Andrea Gonazlez, an associate professor and Tier II Canada Research Chair in Family Health and Preventative Interventions. They discuss a new study that shows the impact on the families during the pandemic has led to worse anxiety and depression this year rather than the first. As the lead as the lead researcher on the study, Alex and Andrea discuss why this is so prevalent this year, what the long-term effects will look like, and what into the study.

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The Federal Government is Appealing A Court Ruling On Indigenous Child Welfard Oct 30, 2021

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Alex Pierson speaks with Warren Kinsella, the President of Daisy Group, and a former political strategist for former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. Alex and Warren discuss why the Trudeau liberals would choose to appeal the decision to pay Indigenous children who were displaced due to Residential Schools, what this could mean for Reconciliation, and why Patty Hadju has paused the appeal to negotiate with Indigenous communities.

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Minimum Wage Increase for Who? The Fight for Rogers & Sexual Assault in the NHL Oct 29, 2021

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On this episode, Alex start off talking with Ben Eisen, a Sr. Fellow in Fiscal and Provincial Properity Studies and Former Director of Provincial Prosperity studies at the fraser institute. They talk about the coming minimum wage hike, and why it won't be very helpful to those living in the lower income brackets.
Next, Alex talks with Robert Brehl, the founder and principal of abc2 Communications and author of 'Relentless: The True Story of The Man Behind Rogers Communication. They discuss the ongoing in-fighting for power within Rogers, and what Ted Rogers had planned to avoid this.
And finally, Alex speaks with Former Calgary Flame, motivational speaker, and author of "Playing with Fire", Theo Fleury. Alex and Theo discuss the ongoing scandal with the Chicago Blackhawks video coach sexually assaulting Kyle Beach when he was just a young prospect. They talk about the dangerous and toxic culture within the NHL, what the league will need to do to make sure nothing like this happens again, and how the culture will be addressed and hopefully broken in the near future.

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Does the NHL Have A Problem With Sexual Abuse? Oct 29, 2021

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Alex Pierson speaks with Former Calgary Flame, motivational speaker, and author of "Playing with Fire", Theo Fleury. Alex and Theo discuss the ongoing scandal with the Chicago Blackhawks video coach sexually assaulting Kyle Beach when he was just a young prospect. They talk about the dangerous and toxic culture within the NHL, what the league will need to do to make sure nothing like this happens again, and how the culture will be addressed and hopefully broken in the near future.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check-In: Bill C-10 With A New Voice and Green Crusade Now Canada's Crusade Thanks To New Minister Oct 28, 2021

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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.
They talk about why Steven Guilbeault is pushing Canadians to "go faster" on climate change, and what this could mean for the Energy Industry. They also talk about why Bill C-10 is going to come back very soon.

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Capacity Limits For Restaurants & Bars Will Finally Lift Monday Oct 23, 2021

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Guest Host Arlene Bynon speaks with Charles Khabouth, the CEO of Ink Entertainment. They discuss the recent announcement from the Ford government regarding raising capacity limits for restaurants and bars, as well as many other industries come Monday, October 25th. They talk about what this finally means for Charles' businesses, if people will be willing to eat in a full restaurant again, and what would happen if case numbers start to rise again.

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Lack of Data to Make Covid Decisions, Inflation Frustration: How It Affects You, and Freedom of Speech has a Cost Oct 21, 2021

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Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. Today, Alex speaks to Julie Kweicinski about how the closure of businesses for over 400 days has hurt them. Why did they allow the big venues to open up fully while businesses are struggling, especially given that the government supports in place are running out? Alex also speaks to Dr. Ian Lee from the Sprott School of Business to discuss inflation and how the Bank of Canada got it wrong. Finally, Global News Radio legal expert, Lorne Honickman, joins us to discuss a judge's ruling in a defamation case that left two women's lives destroyed and the orders that the individual responsible has been given.

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Blacklock's Reporter Check In: CMHC Data Scoop Had No Oversight, Unvaccinated MPs Are Okay to Work, and Federal Employees Can Now "Chill Out" Oct 21, 2021

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Pandemic Schooling May Hurt Future Economy, Hypersonic Nuclear Missile Launch & Compelled Speech Oct 19, 2021

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ON this episode, Alex starts off talking with Bruce Hein, a franchise owner of Express Employment Professionals located in Sarnia. They discuss how the constant disruption Ontario students are facing with school closures due to the pandemic are going to hurt their chances at gainful employment in the future. Alex and Bruce talk about what this could mean for future generations, what can be done to avert this, and how this could effect the long-term economy of the province.
Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a journalist for DisInfo. They discuss the Chinese government secretly testing a nuclear hypersonic missile that flew around the world and missed its target by less than 20 km. They talk about why China would say it was a space vehicle and not a missile launch, what this could mean for the West, and why the U.S. and Canada are especially worried about this type of missile.
And finally, Alex talks with Ryan O'Connor, a Partner at the Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm. They discuss the controversial ruling handing down by an Alberta judge to three anti-vaxxers who must now say a disclaimer before the speak on vaccines anymore. Alex and Ryan talk about how this decision is not only rare in Canada, but also possibly a dangerous lean towards compelled speech, why the judge may have decided to add on that stipulation, and what dangers it could mean as a precedent.

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