The Alex Pierson Show

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Scrapping Saudi arms deal would cost Canada billions Dec 19, 2018

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Alex is joined by Rod Flick, Business Development Manager, Armatec, to discuss why the federal government is looking for a way out of their $13 billion agreement with Saudi Arabia. This move comes, despite the fact Trudeau himself warned of "huge penalties" should anyone consider a similar move.

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Global Top Talkers - Tuesday, December 18th, 2018 Dec 19, 2018

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Tonight's Top Talkers are:

Craig Needles - Global News Radio London

Jason Chapman - Global News Radio Toronto

Topics include: An overwhelming majority are opposed to the Ford government's repeal of Ontario's sex-ed curriculum, and the Federal Privacy Comissioner is warning pot users not to share personal infotmation at wholesale pot stores over potential border issues.

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Monologue - What if the oil just stays in the ground....then what? Dec 19, 2018

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What would happen if Western Canadian oil was kept unused, and in the ground? For those turning their noses at the prospect of using Alberta oil, consider the vehicles you drive, along with the millions of them around you everyday. The remaining alternative would be to spend ridiculous amounts of taxpayer's money to purchase, ship and import oil from some of the worst government regimes on the planet.

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Intelligence agency warned PM twice regarding Huawei's potential national-security risk Dec 18, 2018

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Alex is joined by Lee Humphreys, President, JAMES International Security Consulting, to discuss several warnings given by a multilateral intelligence agency, to Justin Trudeau, about the possible risk's Chinese phone-maker Huawei could pose to Canada's national security.

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Ottawa unveils proposed bill of rights for air passengers Dec 18, 2018

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Alex is joined by Gabor Lucaks, Air Passenger Rights Advocate, to talk about the the newly proposed bill of rights that aims to provide airline passengers with financial compensation for issues such as being bumped from a flight due to overbooking or losing luggage, amongst others.

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Time is ticking on Canada's "debt bomb" Dec 18, 2018

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Alex is joined by Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carlton University, to talk about a recent report released by the federal Parliamentary Budget Office that shows debt levels, across the country, sky-rocketing over the next century.

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The need-to-know on Canada's new impaired driving laws Dec 18, 2018

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Alex is joined by Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Neuberger and Partners, to take a closer look at Canada's new impaired driving laws and tell you what you need to know going forward.

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Counterpoint - Monday, December 17th, 2018 Dec 18, 2018

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Alex is joined by Andy Stinton, Small Business Man, and Jamie Ellerton, Principal, Conaptus Public Relations, for this edition of Counterpoint.

Topics include: the Ontario legislature goes back to work to avert a potential OPG strike, Ron Taverner rips up his resignation letter to Toronto Police, Justin Trudeau targets the Conservatives in a year-end interview, a long-time MP with the NDP is facing critisim for calling Doug Ford "white trash", and Quebecer's are quick to critize Western oil but are buying larger vehicles and bigger homes more and more these days.

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Ford government slashing $25 million in funding for education programs Dec 18, 2018

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Alex is joined by Doretta Wilson, Education Policy Consultant, Former Executive Director, SQE-Canada, to talk about why the Ontario government is slashing millions of dollars in funding for programs that are aimed at providing students with extra skills and support.

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Monologue - In Justin Trudeau's Canada, you are either with him or you are the problem Dec 18, 2018

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No matter what the issue is, our Prime Minister seem's to believe that it's his way or no way. Instead of listening to those who may see differently, Mr. Trudeau will deter back to the facts that he deem's correct. On the cusp of a federal election, it may be time for our "leader" to take a long, hard look in the mirror.

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