The Alex Pierson Show

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Has The Encampment Become Too Entrenched To be Removed? May 29, 2024

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Yet another line drawn in the sand has been clearly crossed. After the University of Toronto warned faculty to not get involved, over 60 faculty members directly aligned themselves with the pro-Palestine encampment. Will this encampment be cleared out before convocation ceremonies begin? What will it take to get the campus clear of these protesters? To answer these questions and more, host Alex Pierson is joined by Warren Kinsella, the president of the Daisy Group and a former political strategist for Jean Chretien.

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New Money For Housing And New Languages At Queen's Park May 28, 2024

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In an early morning announcement, the federal and provincial governments of Ontario announced they reached an agreement which will see $375 million in federal funding sent right to the province. And in another major first, Queen's Park has just officially allowed a new language to be spoken in the legislature! Host Alex Pierson is joined by the man involved in both of these stories, Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs, Housing, Minister of Legislative Affairs & Government House Leader Paul Calandra. Minister Calandra tells Alex why this deal with the feds means a big win for the province, how it can help get houses built, and why he helped MPP Sol Mamakwa gain the right to speak his mother tongue in Queen's Park.

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Could More Refugees From Gaza Be A Security Risk For Canada? May 28, 2024

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Federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Mark Miller announced that Canada will be increasing its cap on refugees from Gaza. But there are concerns that many of these people may be loyal to Hamas, so could this be a risk our intelligence agencies or authorities are worried about? Host Alex Pierson is joined by Phil Gurski, CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk, former CSIS Sr. Strategic Analyst on Terrorism. Phil tells Alex that this is something many are concerned about, and why the Liberal gov't may want to rethink its immigration policy.

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Blacklocks Check: Freeland calling on Capital Gains Tax debate June 25th May 28, 2024

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Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Immigration Minister Marc Miller yesterday said he wants no votes from friends of Israel who equate criticism with anti-Semitism, ''I don't want their vote,'' Miller told the Commons immigration committee, Cabinet Ministers have been ''drinking wine and schnapps'' with Jewish diplomats in Ottawa instead of condemning Israeli war crimes. All this and more!

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''We have to think about what's U of T's property,'' Protestors aren't moving May 27, 2024

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The protestors at U of T aren't moving. Today, lawyers are going into court to file an injunction. Next week is graduation week and the encampments need to be removed. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ryan O'Connor, Partner at Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm.

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Shooting at a Jewish elementary school; everyday occurrences happening in Jewish communities May 27, 2024

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A Jewish girl school in North York was the target of a shooting. We have seen nothing from Olivia Chow and Myron Demkiw and this is fueling hate even more in Jewish communities. Actions speak more than words. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Rabbi Yaacov Vidal, Principal of the Bais Chaya Mushka Girls Elementary School.

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Held Hostage For Over 7 Months...Her Father Is Begging For Her Release May 23, 2024

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A video was recently released showing 5 hostages being held by Hamas who were initially taken after a terror attack in October. One father saw that his daughter was still alive in the tape and is praying for her return, but questions if she's even still safe. Host Alex Pierson is joined by this father, Shlomi Berger, the father of Agam Berger, as he shares what is the most painful experience in his life.

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Would A Congestion Fee Help or Hurt Toronto? May 23, 2024

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Traffic and congestion have built to insane levels in the past few years in Toronto...but could forcing drivers to pay a congestion charge not only address congestion, but also put some much-needed money in the city coffers?

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Jennifer Keesmaat, the Founder of the Keesmaat group and the former chief city planner for Toronto. Jennifer is in favour of introducing this charge and its benefits, while Alex remains unconvinced. Take a listen to see who you would agree with.

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Blacklocks Check: What's keeping Canada's Chief Bank Inspector up at night? May 23, 2024

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Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter joined Alex Pierson to discuss Federal aid worth more than a half billion annually reduced the ''point-in-time count of homeless persons by about 6,000 people.'' Canada's chief bank inspector yesterday said the interest rate shocks on mortgage renewals remain a top risk, Housing Minister Sean Fraser yesterday said critics must ''not interfere''' in his plan to build 3.9 million homes. All this and more!

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Hot Enough For Ya? It Is For Many Workers May 22, 2024

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In Ontario, there are regulations in place to ensure a workplace cannot be too cold, but what about when its too hot? Well, guest host Anthony Furey had the same question and asked someone leading the charge to change the books in Ontario, the official opposition critic for Climate Change, NDP MPP Peter Tabuns, who explains why his party believes now more than ever this needs to be laid out in law.

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