ON Point with Alex Pierson

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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 faculties can pass resolutions on international issues, such as the war in Gaza. The ruling comes after Simon Fraser University faculty members challenged anti-Israel motions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 representing important progress,”https://www.blacklocks.ca/2b-trees-programs-89-short. 4. Federal payroll costs total a record $71.1 billion annually and are headed for more than $76 billion based on current trends, the Budget Officehttps://www.blacklocks.ca/govt-payroll-tops-71-billion/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 disclose expenses. Widening tax auditors' powers: Proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act would empower Canada Revenue Agency auditors with new tools—allowing them to impose daily $50 fines and to compel oaths under threat of perjury—to enhance audit “efficiency and effectiveness.” Parks Canada corrects PM record: Parks Canada rushed to designate former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney as a national historic person, after it emerged that his Liberal predecessors had been honored much more promptly. The delay of 25 years—revealed by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board—prompted the belated correction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 you to f—k up without people being able to sue you for it. https://www.blacklocks.ca/twitter-code-hits-first-staffer/   The federal prison system now has more employees than inmates, according to Correctional Service figures. It follows a finding by the Correctional Investigator that Canada has one of the costliest prison systems in the world. The “more than 20,000 employees” outnumber 14,837 inmates in 43 federal penitentiaries, figures showed. https://www.blacklocks.ca/staffers-outnumber-inmates/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski  Managing editor Blacklock's Reporter joins Alex Pierson to discuss: Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday made diplomatic history with Parliament in summer recess by announcing recognition of Palestine as a country.  https://www.blacklocks.ca/house-opposed-pm-decision/ The Department of Transport has sealed all records regarding Confederation Bridge tolls until November 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney yesterday had no comment on costs of ongoing subsidies to the Bridge operator whose investors included then-Transport Minister Anita Anand's husband.   Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem yesterday repeated assurances there will be no recession this year though the economy shrank in June. Macklem acknowledged an “unusual degree of uncertainty” in months ahead. https://www.blacklocks.ca/no-recession-here-macklem-2/     Federal employees who post partisan, self-serving or vulgar comments on social media even by anonymous personal accounts should expect scrutiny and criticism, says a new Treasury Board directive. The policy, the strongest yet, warned provocative posts on Twitter, Instagram and other social media undermined public trust in the Government of Canada. https://www.blacklocks.ca/staff-warned-on-twitter-talk/ The Canada Revenue Agency is so reliant on consultants an internal audit warns that managers developed “an employer-employee relationship” with contractors. The Revenue Agency spent millions on private advisors last year though it has more than 55,000 employees. https://www.blacklocks.ca/consultants-part-of-the-team/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tom Korski  Managing editor Black locks Reporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mike Drolet talks to Tom Korski of Blacklocks Reporter about a report that Canada will fall well short of housing targets. Also, how hard is it to fill out a an expense report if you work for the department of national defence? Better set aside three hours of your day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski chats with Alex Pierson about the latest news from Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski on the use of language and comparisons in Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faking your own death before committing first degree murder? Mike Drolet looks into the Dharam Dhaliwal case with Boloprogram.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski and Alex Pierson talk about the Canada Post contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Leuprecht on Trump's golden dome offer to Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski on the NDP's new role in Parliament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski with an insiders look at Ottawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Warren Kinsella about Toronto's growing reputation for hate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Steve Reale of Aqualounge Cruises about the red flags to look for when booking a cruise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The News Digest panel digs into the biggest stories for May 20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do the Leafs need? Perhaps a jolt from superfan "the Scottish Queen" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski talks about what diplomats shouldn't say Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson takes a closer look at Islamist influence in Canadian schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski about the latest from Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Matthew Taub about freedom of speech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski about government surveillance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the ArriveCan App tripped up the Amish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Toronto's Caribbean Festival organizers about security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How close was the federal election? And are young Canadians moving out west to seek their fortunes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Tom Korski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Bruce Fanjoy, the man who took Poilievre's seat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Scott Vickers of Summit Ford about the damage retaliatory tariffs inflicting on Canadian businesses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The challenges ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Liberals win another minority government. What's next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost his own riding? How the NDP lost official party status and its leader. Plus, the hopes the Liberals can reset relations with the Prairies. Click here for more Global National: ⁠https://link.chtbl.com/gndf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Blacklock's Reporter Tom Korski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson speaks with Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson chats with radio legend Roy Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices