On Point With Alex Pierson

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GUEST Michelle Ferreri- Former Conservative MP Peterborough  GUEST Ariella Kimmel President of Winston-Wilmont ….  Executive director of a new advocacy group called A Better City … A-B-C …  Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alex is joined by Blacklocks Reporter Tom Korski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alex is joined by Ariella Kimmel and Anthony Furey to break down a packed news cycle: Jimmy Kimmel controversy — Off air after remarks about Charlie Kirk’s murder, raising debates on free speech, cancel culture, and network economics. Doug Ford’s trade dilemma — Tariffs on Chinese EVs pit Ontario’s auto industry against Saskatchewan’s canola farmers in a high-stakes balancing act. Federal gun buyback program — Billions spent, zero results, and pushback from provinces and police forces who call it ineffective and wasteful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex and Tom Korski dig into a week full of eyebrow-raising stories: Billions in federal spending on diversity, equity and inclusion programs, including unusual grants. Nine criminal investigations into federal fraud and questionable pandemic contracts. The Commons Ethics Committee moves to close the “Carney loophole” on blind trusts and tighten conflict-of-interest laws. A CBC reporter suspended after anti-Semitic remarks spark national outrage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chrystia Freeland is out, but why? Plus secret leaked e-mails and a vaccine audit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alex speaks with York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween following public backlash over his recent comments urging residents to comply with armed intruders during home invasions. The statement comes in the wake of a horrific case in Vaughan where a father was shot and killed in front of his children. Chief MacSween stands by his comments—but is this advice a necessary safety precaution, or an alarming sign of lost control? In this segment, Alex and the Chief discuss: The reasoning behind the controversial advice; Rising violent crime in York Region, including home invasions and carjackings; How police are responding—and what residents can realistically do to protect themselves. A direct and urgent conversation about public safety, policing challenges, and the trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests: Sabrina Maddeaux, Director of Communications at Global Public Affairs & Columnist, and Ariella Kimmel, Executive Director of ABC Toronto and President of Winston Wilmot Strategies Alex is joined by Sabrina Maddeaux and Ariella Kimmel to unpack three major stories making headlines: "Comply with the Thugs?" York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween faces backlash after telling the public to comply during home invasions—days after a father was killed in front of his kids. Is this leadership, or surrender? Poilievre vs. Temporary Foreign Workers: Pierre Poilievre calls for an end to the TFW program, but critics accuse him of dog-whistle politics. Is this bold policy or political pandering? Doug Ford’s Crown Royal Stunt: The Premier pours out whiskey in protest of job losses—but the plant isn't closing yet, and production continues elsewhere. Is this effective messaging or a political misfire? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter https://www.blacklocks.ca/ Alex is joined by Tom Korski to break down the top political and policy stories making headlines: Austerity Budget Ahead? Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will table an “austerity budget” this fall, as the federal deficit runs 55 percent higher than projected. What are the implications for Canadians and government spending? Foreign Labour Under Fire: With unemployment among Canadian students at a 15-year high, Conservative MPs are calling for an end to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Meanwhile, the Immigration Department defends it as a way to “attract talent.” Marijuana Road Testing Lags: A Public Safety report shows that devices used to detect marijuana-impaired drivers are so unreliable that some police forces are waiting for better technology. What does this mean for roadside safety and enforcement? Academic Freedom and Global Conflict: A B.C. Supreme Court decision rules that university

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Reporter (⁠blacklocks.ca⁠⁠), joins Alex Pierson to discuss: 1. A cabinet appointee named to oversee “nation-building projects” was cited for failing in her duties in a 2023 Federal Court case, records show. Dawn Farrell, named Friday as CEO of the Major Projects Office, was taken to Court by federal Access To Informationlawyers.https://www.blacklocks.ca/ceo-failed-in-legal-duties/. 2. Taxpayers are owed updated figures from Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on the cost of subsidies for electric auto battery factories, says the Budget Office. Champagne had defended billions in subsidies as a “game changer for the nation” prior to industry slowdowns.https://www.blacklocks.ca/want-update-on-ev-subsidy/. 3. Cabinet to date is 89 percent shy of its target to plant two billion trees, figures show. The program announced by then-Environment Minister Catherine McKenna in 2019 has cost $267.7 million so far.“To date over 228 million trees have been planted r

Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Reporter (blacklocks.ca⁠), joins Alex Pierson to discuss: The “blackface” firing overturned: A labour board has overturned the 2021 dismissal of a Toronto schoolteacher who wore a Halloween costume that unintentionally resembled blackface. The arbitrator ruled the appearance was inadvertent, citing a question the teacher was asked: whether he was aware of Justin Trudeau’s own blackface controversy. Unproven organ‑donor strike threat: Labour Minister Patty Hajdu's claim that a legal strike by 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants jeopardized deliveries of life-saving medications and organ tissue could not be substantiated—raising concerns she may have fabricated the scenario to justify strike restrictions. blacklocks.ca “Sexy drag” at Pride Week: A provocative scheduling choice for public service Pride week—featuring a “sexy drag rock star” at a workday bingo event—raises questions about appropriateness and cost, given that the internal notice did not d

Tom Korski  Managing editor Blacklock’s Reporter joins Alex Pierson to discuss: https://www.blacklocks.ca/warns-of-religious-violence/ https://www.blacklocks.ca/up-to-35-predict-recession/ https://www.blacklocks.ca/pulled-third-of-desk-phones/ https://www.blacklocks.ca/warning-on-green-fuel-regs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski  Managing editor Blacklock’s Reporter joins Alex Pierson to discuss the main headlines in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski  Managing editor Blacklock’s Reporter joins Alex Pierson to discuss: Canadian Postal Workers shot down the Canada Post’s latest proposal, offering  hikes of about 13 per cent over four years and restructuring to add part-time workers to the deal. 68.5% of members voted against the deal. 30% Wanted a deal.   https://www.blacklocks.ca/were-watching-says-hajdu/   The Commons transport committee  has summoned all confidential records detailing $1.1 billion in federal financing to buy Chinese-made vessels for B C Ferry Services Inc. “We can stop this loan,” https://www.blacklocks.ca/mps-demand-china-contract/   A lawyer at the Department of Finance  is the first federal employee to withdraw tweets under a new Treasury Board policy prohibiting vulgar and partisan social media posts. He tweeted 9 to 10 times in a typical workday including messages ridiculing Conservatives and profane posts like one that boasted: “The nice thing about being in government is being able to introduce laws that allow