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Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock joined The Texan's Reporter Mary Elise O'Bar at the Republican Party of Texas' 2026 state convention to discuss his experience in leading the state's highest civil court, constitutional originalism, reforming child welfare in Texas, and more.Listen to more interviews from The Texan wherever you get your podcasts. If you like what you hear, follow us and leave a review.

It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010 to talk about the top stories of the day. Next, Jerry looks at the City of Toronto’s plan to introduce an AI chatbot to handle some 311 inquiries. Jerry then welcomes Tom Korski, Managing Editor of Blacklock’s Report, for his weekly segment. They discuss the top stories coming out of Ottawa. Jerry opens the phone lines to listeners, asking them to share a memorable “drunk mistake” where no one got hurt

It’s time for Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Ryan Knight, co‑founder of the Afro Caribbean Business Network and owner of Detailing Knights, to break down the day’s biggest stories. Jerry then turns to a major infrastructure setback in Windsor, where a statement from Chuck Andary confirms the Gordie Howe Bridge opening is delayed. Jerry speaks with Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 in Windsor. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest federal accountability stories from Ottawa. Jerry closes the hour by returning to the day’s top story: the Toronto officer shot during an exchange of gunfire. He speaks again with Mark Mendelson for updated analysis of the situation.

It’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Barb DiGiulio to break down the day’s biggest stories. Next, Jerry asks the question: What do MPPs actually do when the legislature is on break? He speaks with Tim Hudak, former Ontario PC leader and now Partner at Counsel Public Affairs, about what really happens behind the scenes. Then it’s time for The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa. Jerry closes the show with a major federal tech announcement: Ottawa’s new AI strategy includes more than $2.3 billion for training, adoption, and startups. He speaks with Francis Syms, Humber Polytechnic's Associate Dean in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, about what this investment means.

It’s Party for Two! Today Jerry is joined by Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then looks into comments from former MLB pitcher Chris Leroux, and the current sports climate. He speaks with Mike Wilner, Toronto Star columnist and host of the Deep Left Field podcast, about sport culture. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report! Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa. Can a McDonald’s cheeseburger be healthy? Jerry speaks with Lianne Phillipson, nutritionist at SproutRight.com and host of the Eat This with Lianne about whether or not she agrees with this.

Canada is at a "strategic crossroads" as an energy superpower, says Dr. David Knight Legg. The former principal advisor to Premier Jason Kenney argues Canada is perfectly positioned to meet Chinese demand. We discuss investment implications of Alberta separation talk in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:00:00 | Jespo and Johnny debrief after the DKL interview, and see what Real Talkers have to say in our Live Chat powered by Park Power. SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:07:00 | Hidden gem alert! We feature the award-winning Jasper Planetarium in this edition of #MyJasper Memories proudly presented by Tourism Jasper. BOOK YOUR JASPER PLANETARIUM VISIT: https://jasperplanetarium.com/ EXPLORE JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/ 1:10:45 | We look across the country for takes on Alberta separation, including B.C. premier David Eby, Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, and BQ house leader Christine Normandeau. Plus, could municipalities "separate" from their province? The Real Talk Rumour Mill™ is on it.  1:40:30 | Max Fawcett kicked a hornets' nest with his comments on federal media subsidies on May 19. Ryan highlights replies from Blacklock's Reporter publisher Holly Doan, former CRTC vice-chair Peter Menzies, and the "food professor" Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC on JUNE 18 at THE RANCH: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... REAL TALK'S LIVE STREAM IS PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA CLOSETS. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: https://californiaclosets.ca/ SIGN UP for YEGplus, CANADA'S FIRST AIRPORT REWARDS PROGRAM: https://yegplus.com/realtalk SAVE 10% on ONLINE MEN'S CLOTHING PURCHASES at THE HELM with promo code REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ SUPPORT INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTER-PARAMEDIC SERVICE IN ALBERTA: https://www.apffpa.ca/ GET A $50 CASINO BONUS FROM PLAY ALBERTA: https://try.playalberta.ca/lp/realtalk/ MUST BE 18+ TO PLAY. IF YOU GAMBLE, PLEASE USE YOUR GAMESENSE FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch SHOPPING FOR LUXURY CASUAL WEAR OR A CUSTOM SUIT? SAVE 10% ONLINE WITH PROMO CODE REALTALK: https://thehelmclothing.com/ RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Canada and the province of Alberta are at a bit of a crossroads. While talks of separatism remain just talks, does this make Canada as a country appear weak? This is a big headline in Canadian federal politics. Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock's Reporter, joins us to talk about this and other news from Parliament Hill that you should know about.

It’s time for Party for Two! Today, Jerry is joined by Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to break down the top stories of the day. When is it okay for a kid to quit their organized sport? He looks at the research, the psychology, and the difference between resilience and burnout. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Ottawa.

On today’s Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the top stories of the day. With travel season kicking off, Jerry turns to the question of long‑weekend driving vs. rising gas prices. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, joins him to explain what drivers can expect at the pumps. Next, it’s time for The Blacklock’s Report, as Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings Jerry the latest stories from Ottawa. Big‑box stores are rolling out a new anti‑theft tactic, but critics warn it raises serious privacy concerns.

On today's Party for Two, Dave Trafford is at the party table to talk about the top stories of the day. What’s going on with concert and tour cancellations? Have ticket prices gone too far? Tom Korski joins the show for the Blacklock's Report, bringing top stories from Ottawa and Parliament Hill. Millennials are more likely to live with their parents than past generations have. Do you have adult children living with you?

Just when you thought the Alberta voter data leak story couldn't get any crazier, we find out the UCP president and a senior staffer are connected to the story, and the group in question - the Centurion Project - publicly doxxed former Alberta premier Jason Kenney. We hit the story head-on with National Post's Rahim Mohamed (10:30) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. Stick around as Real Talkers (and Jespo) sound off (1:15:00).  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY. LOOK FOR HANSEN'S BRAND NEW "DISTILLED BY HER" GIN - JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER'S DAY! A PORTION OF PROCEEDS BENEFITS WIN HOUSE. VISIT https://hansendistillery.com/. 30:00 | National Observer Max Fawcett makes a quick cameo to rebut one of Rahim's comments. (Max will be back on May 19 to address the Blacklock's Reporter story about National Observer's federal funding.) 45:20 | Our buddy Wyatt Sharpe launches his new show The Sharpe Exchange this week. He gives us an advance look at his interview with former White House Comms Director Anthony Scaramucci, and tells us how President Trump is landing with Gen Z.  CHECK OUT THE SHARPE EXCHANGE: https://www.youtube.com/@UCEI-thoRF6_EGuhc_1eMQYw  1:02:30 | We've got a few quick thoughts on Canada's new Governor General Louise Arbour and the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the NHL Draft Lottery (or, did the Vancouver Canucks *lose* the NHL Draft Lottery?). 1:10:15 | The UpLift! Jasper Mural Festival is underway and in the spotlight in this edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.  TOURISM JASPER: https://www.jasper.travel/ 1:15:00 | The show gets spicier than usual (and that's saying something) as Real Talkers sound off on the Centurion Project voter data leak. Jespo has a message for the "greasy f*cks" who betrayed three million Albertans.  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BOOK YOUR NEXT EVENT at EDMONTON CONVENTION CENTRE: https://www.edmontonconventioncentre.... FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

On today's Party for Two, Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day. Canada is in the early stages of talks on whether to privatize airports. To unpack the implications of this, Jerry speaks with aviation expert John Tory Jr. Next, it’s The Blacklock’s Report, with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, bringing the latest stories from Ottawa. Plus, retro landline phones are suddenly back, and adults and kids are buying them.

It’s Party for Two! Today Barb DiGiulio joins Jerry to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Wayne Smith, Director of the Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Research at TMU, about the economic impacts of bringing the World Cup to Toronto. The Blacklock's Report, with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, covers the latest from Ottawa and Parliament Hill. Dogs have taken over nearly every aspect of our lives. Jerry gets your thoughts on this.

On today's Party for Two, Randi Rahamim, Managing Director at Teneo, joins Jerry at the party table to break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Conservative MP Sandra Cobena from Newmarket–Aurora about gas prices, gas taxes, and the political fallout from floor crossers in Ottawa. On this week's Blacklock’s Report, Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, brings the latest stories from Parliament Hill and explains what’s really happening behind the scenes. Plus - after hearing about the Italian dunk tank for bad politicians, Jerry asks: which politicians would you dunk, and why?

There are no shortages of stories coming from Parliament Hill this week. Following the Liberal majority, the gas tax cut and questions about the stability of the Conservative Party, we have a lot to talk about. To break this all down, Evan is joined by Tom Korski, managing editor for Blacklock's Reporter.

On today's Party for Two, Deb Hutton is hosting the show and Jerry Agar is at the party table to break down the top stories of the day. Deb continues the Botox story with Dr. Ihab Matta, owner and director of DM Cosmetic and Wellness Centre in Woodbridge, who discusses the risks, regulations, and what patients should know before undergoing cosmetic procedures. Next, it’s The Blacklock's Report, with Tom Korski, covering the top political and accountability stories from Ottawa and Parliament Hill. The hour closes with an Iran update with Christian Leuprecht. The ceasefire in the Iran war is teetering, strained by disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.

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On today's Party for Two, Jerry and Barb DiGiulio break down the top stories of the day. Jerry then speaks with Michael Aitken, co‑founder and owner of El Mariachi Tacos and Churros, about his column on how temporary foreign worker restrictions are hurting his business. Next, it’s The Blacklocks Report, with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklocks.ca, bringing the latest federal news from Ottawa. A Canadian activist’s ship collided with a krill trawler near Antarctica. Jerry shares his thoughts and takes your calls on this issue.

Randi Rahamim joins Jerry at the party table for today’s Party for Two, where they break down the biggest stories of the day. A new poll found that most Canadians want algorithmic pricing either banned or tightly regulated. Jerry speaks with small business professor Brad Poulos to explore what this could mean for consumers. It’s Thursday! Tom Korski stops by for this week’s edition of the Blacklock’s Report. Jerry ends the show by asking, is Toronto the hardest place in Canada to justify owning a car?

Guest: Tom Korski, Managing Editor, Blacklock's Reporter

Sabrina Nanji joins Jerry at the party table on Party for Two to go over the top provincial political stories of the day. Can anything solve Ontario’s homelessness crisis? Jerry shares why he doesn't think it is possible. It's Thursday! Tom Korski is here for this week's edition of The Blacklock's Report. Canada advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals for the first time ever. Jerry speaks with Jason Agnew and Toronto Star columnist, Mike Wilner.

Why is the Carney government dragging its feet on appointing a new Parliamentary budget watchdog?  Guest: Tom Korski, Managing Editor, Blacklock's Reporter

Barb DiGiulio sits at the Party for Two table with Jerry to dig into the top stories of the day. Jerry weighs in on an article from the CBC which took issue with comments made on Hockey Night in Canada. Tom Korski brings the latest stories from Ottawa in this week’s Blacklock's Report. Jerry reacts to United Airlines’ new policy allowing the airline to boot passengers who refuse to use headphones with their devices.

Finding Your Photographic Voice with Craig Blacklock (Lake Superior, Style, Composition & Creative Freedom)   Please don't forget to rate and subscribe!

Blacklock's Reporter's Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson to discuss Carney's Conflict of interest with Brookfield, the end of medical exam requirement for immigrants and why Ontario government hired $1 million-a month American trade lawyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blacklock's Reporter's Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson to discuss permanent residency for foreigners, a climate program that became a "tick box exercise" and costed billions, and surveillance cameras being installed in the department of employment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation with Blacklock's Reporter managing editor Tom Korski, Alex Pierson digs into the growing list of ethical and governance crises facing Ottawa. Korski breaks down the Commons vote ordering hearings into Prime Minister Mark Carney's extensive stock holdings — a portfolio spanning hundreds of companies, including Brookfield's Westinghouse subsidiary, which has received federal funding. The discussion questions whether Canada's top office can truly separate public duty from private interest. They then turn to a surge in federal whistleblower complaints, as the Integrity Commissioner warns Parliament that her office is overwhelmed with serious allegations of corruption, nepotism, and misuse of funds — calling it evidence of a “petty, and sometimes not-so-petty” corruption problem in Ottawa. Finally, the pair debate the proposed federal ban on public displays of the swastika, which the Canadian Civil Liberties Association calls government overreach. Korski argues that while consistency matters, Ottawa's selective outrage reveals deep contradictions in how Charter rights are defended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blacklock's Reporter's Tom Korski joins Alex Pierson to unpack the federal government's latest display of dysfunction—from 30,000 deportees with no known address to the Canada Border Services Agency losing track of its own firearms. Korski points to a culture of complacency and political distraction, where senior bureaucrats face no consequences and cabinet ministers seem more interested in photo ops than public administration. The two also discuss the troubling proposal to single out Israeli visitors for “war crime” screening and why chronic mismanagement across agencies like CRA and CBSA exposes how broken Ottawa's systems have become. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pierson sits down with Blacklock's Reporter managing editor Tom Korski for a sharp look behind the headlines — from the $15-billion Stellantis subsidy deal now facing public scrutiny, to CBC Gem's questionable “millions of subscribers,” and Ottawa's ever-slipping housing targets. Korski dissects what's really hidden in the fine print of Canada's auto bailouts, calls out the lack of accountability at the public broadcaster, and warns how failed housing policy is eroding the Canadian dream of home ownership. A candid, fact-packed conversation on what happens when taxpayers foot the bill for government spin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex speaks with Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter, about the controversy surrounding Amirah Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia. The pair dissect newly revealed records showing her correspondence with government officials, advocacy inside federal workplaces, and her public stance on Palestinian and Muslim issues. They also tackle the broader question of accountability in Ottawa — including Liberal MP Yvan Baker's proposal to make dishonesty by public office holders an offence. A sharp, candid conversation about access, influence, and truth in Canadian politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Korski from Blacklock's Reporter joins Alex Pierson for a no-nonsense look at how billion-dollar programs unravel behind closed doors. From Ottawa's failing EV charging strategy to a Liberal senator suggesting Canadians who overpaid for homes should just go bankrupt, it's a revealing conversation about accountability, spin, and where taxpayer money really ends up. Plus: Sports betting ads under fire, Canada's worst-in-G7 emissions record, and how old political ties still open new doors—with paycheques to match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex is joined by Tom Korski. Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter. What to expect on Carney's visit to the White House and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Order in the court! Introducing a new series of TYLA's Young Gunners podcast, spotlighting all nine justices of the Supreme Court of Texas! In these special episodes, TYLA President Hisham Masri, TYLA Immediate Past President Laura Pratt, and TYLA President-Elect Alyson Martinez speak with the SCOTX bench about their respective path to the high court, judicial philosophy, and advice for young attorneys navigating the legal profession. We kick off this series with an interview with Justice Jimmy Blacklock, who was elevated to chief justice on January 6, 2025. In this episode, Chief Justice Blacklock shares how the principles of fatherhood and his deep-rooted faith have influenced not only his path to the judiciary but also the way he approaches leadership, decision-making, and the responsibilities of public office. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of character, calling, and the intersection of personal conviction with professional duty. You can access this episode and our other episodes here: https://tyla.org/resource/young-gunners-podcast/ And tune in soon for our second episode where we speak with Senior Justice Debra Lehrmann, the longest-serving member on the court!  #tyla #younggunners #scotx #legalpodcast

Order in the court! Introducing a new series of TYLA's Young Gunners podcast, spotlighting all nine justices of the Supreme Court of Texas! In these special episodes, TYLA President Hisham Masri, TYLA Immediate Past President Laura Pratt, and TYLA President-Elect Alyson Martinez speak with the SCOTX bench about their respective path to the high court, judicial philosophy, and advice for young attorneys navigating the legal profession. We kick off this series with an interview with Justice Jimmy Blacklock, who was elevated to chief justice on January 6, 2025. In this episode, Chief Justice Blacklock shares how the principles of fatherhood and his deep-rooted faith have influenced not only his path to the judiciary but also the way he approaches leadership, decision-making, and the responsibilities of public office. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of character, calling, and the intersection of personal conviction with professional duty. You can access this episode and our other episodes here: https://tyla.org/resource/young-gunners-podcast/ And tune in soon for our second episode where we speak with Senior Justice Debra Lehrmann, the longest-serving member on the court!  #tyla #younggunners #scotx #legalpodcast 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

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

Liberty Dispatch ~ July 11, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick cover a series of news stories that reveal the heart of the world-and-life view of Canada's public institutions. It's woke, it's totalitarian, it's evil all the way down. For full access to all our content, become a paid subscriber at: https://ldcanada.substack.com Segment 1 - CBC in Hot Water:"CBC host resigns amid censorship concerns: ‘I can no longer remain silent'" | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/cbc-host-resigns-travis-dhanraj; "Read Travis Dhanraj's full resignation letter from CBC" | Toronto Sun: https://torontosun.com/news/national/read-travis-dhanrajs-full-resignation-letter-from-cbc; Segment 2 - Looming Censorship:"Liberals taking fresh look at Online Harms Bill, says Justice Minister Sean Fraser" | CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-taking-fresh-look-at-online-harms-bill-says-justice-minister-sean-fraser-1.7573791; "TDF expresses concern about possible new censorship bill" | The Democracy Fund: https://www.thedemocracyfund.ca/tdf_expresses_concern_about_possible_new_censorship_bill; "Privy Council polled Canadians on fears surrounding censorship and trust in government" | Blacklock's Reporter: https://www.blacklocks.ca/privy-council-polled-on-fears; "Travis Dhanraj resignation sparks national debate on CBC bias" | X (Twitter): https://x.com/mbrant75/status/1942720723362914642; Segment 3 - Canada's Medical Dystopia: "Canada's euthanasia regime is already killing the disabled—It's about to get worse" | LifeSiteNews: https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/canadas-euthanasia-regime-is-already-killing-the-disabled-its-about-to-get-worse; "Exclusive: Nova Scotia confirms it funds and facilitates euthanasia for non-terminal patients" | Juno News: Juno News EXCLUSIVE: Nova Scotia confirms it funds and performs genital surgeries for teens Read more 4 days ago · 75 likes · 44 comments · Melanie Bennet, True North. SHOW SPONSORS: New Sponsor! Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

MONOLOGUE Carney's Canada: A Technocrat's Betrayal and the Road to Ruin KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR MONEY  Majority of Canadians want feds to focus on illegal gun smuggling not gun buyback program https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/majority-of-canadians-want-feds-to-focus-on-illegal-gun-smuggling-not-gun-buyback-program   Taxpayers calls out Ontario politicians for voting themselves massive pay hike and pension   Franco Terrazzano – Federal Director of The Canadian Taxpayers Federation taxpayer.com IN DEFENSE OF WOMEN Minister of Women and Gender Equality Decries Period Poverty and Advocates for Menstrual Health Day - But Fails to Mention Women Once, Opting for "People Who Menstruate" Maureen Sullivan – Member of CAWSBAR's Steering Committee NEWSMAKER  Opposition critics should be ashamed for questioning Prime Minister Mark Carney's personal tax planning, the Commons was told yesterday https://www.blacklocks.ca/shameful-to-question-ethics/   Green Party MP Elizabeth May has sponsored a petition asking that Parliament declare an LGBTQ genocide in Canada https://www.blacklocks.ca/petition-claims-gay-genocide/  Tom Korski – Managing Editor of Blacklock's Reporter blacklocks.ca OPEN LINES ZIVO British Columbia promised to end the diversion of safer supply drugs through mandating witnesses consumption, and then didn't follow through https://x.com/elenoresturko/status/1927037401550962967?s=46   Adam Zivo, Freelance Writer, National Post Columnist, Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're looking at the conversation around separatism and what this means for treaties Indigenous groups signed with Canada, and whether these treaties can prevent a province — like Alberta — from splitting off from the rest of Canada. Plus, CBC is sucking up to its benefactor, Mark Carney, following the prime minister's visit to the White House. Is this the kind of positive coverage Carney was expecting after pledging a $150 million increase to the state broadcaster's budget. And finally, documents uncovered by Blacklock's Reporter reveal how Parks Canada was aware of an issue surrounding dead trees in Jasper, but conducted no controlled burns in the area prior to the devastating 2023 wildfire.

On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's cybersecurity news: Oracle quietly cops to being hacked, but immediately pivots into pretending it didn't matter NSA and CyberCom leaders fired for not being MAGA enough US Treasury had some dusty corners it hadn't found China in yet, looked, found China in them …which is a great time to discuss slashing CISA's staffing Ransomware crews and bullet proof hosting providers are getting rekt, and we love it And Microsoft patches yet another logging 0-day being used in the wild. This episode is sponsored by Yubico, makers of Yubikey hardware authentication tokens. Yubico's Vice President of Solutions Architecture and Alliances Derek Hanson joins to discuss how the consumer-centric passkey ecosystem has become a real challenge for enterprises. One that Yubico is actually ideally positioned to solve. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes Oracle privately confirms Cloud breach to customers Oracle have finally issued a written notification to customers about their cybersecurity incident. Head of NSA and US Cyber Command reportedly fired | Cybersecurity Dive Trump fires numerous National Security Council staff - The Washington Post Trump administration under scrutiny as it puts major round of CISA cuts on the table | Cybersecurity Dive Hackers Spied on US Bank Regulators' Emails for Over a Year - Bloomberg This is how Jeffrey Goldberg got added to the Signal chat Cybercriminals are trying to loot Australian pension accounts in new campaign | The Record from Recorded Future News $500,000 stolen in Australian super fund data breach | Superannuation | The Guardian Australian regulator pulls licenses of 95 companies in effort to crack down on investment scams | The Record from Recorded Future News Everest ransomware group's darknet site offline following defacement | The Record from Recorded Future News On March 28, 2025, a threat actor leaked internal data from Medialand, a major bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider long linked to Yalishanda (LARVA-34). There's a ransomware group named DragonForce going around hacking its rivals. After Mamona and BlackLock, the group has now hacked RansomHub The DragonForce ransomware group hacked two rivals this month CISA, experts warn of Crush file transfer attacks as ransomware gang makes threats | The Record from Recorded Future News Kill Security Campaign Targets CrushFTP Servers National Vulnerability Database | NIST Microsoft patches zero-day actively exploited in string of ransomware attacks | CyberScoop Exploitation of CLFS zero-day leads to ransomware activity | Microsoft Security Blog Is The Sofistication In The Room With Us? - X-Forwarded-For and Ivanti Connect Secure (CVE-2025-22457)

A phishing campaign targets nearly 12,000 GitHub repositories. The BlackLock ransomware group is one to watch. A federal judge orders reinstatement of workers at CISA. Over 100 car dealership websites suffer a supply chain attack, and Hellcat breaches Jaguar Land Rover. Researchers uncover a major vulnerability affecting RSA encryption keys. A Life Insurance Company notifies 355,500 individuals of a December 2024 data breach. A researcher releases a decryptor for Akira ransomware. A new  mapping database aims to help NGOs and high-risk individuals find security tools. Tim Starks from CyberScoop reports that trade groups fear a cybersecurity blackout if a key panel and vital cyber law aren't renewed. A fundamental shift of our understanding of hash tables.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today our guest is Tim Starks from CyberScoop is discussing how "Trade groups worry information sharing will worsen without critical infrastructure panel, CISA law renewal." Selected Reading Fake "Security Alert" issues on GitHub use OAuth app to hijack accounts (Bleeping Computer) BlackLock Ransomware Strikes Over 40 Organizations in Just Two Months (GB Hackers) Federal Judges Block Trump's Mass Firings of Federal Workers (BankInfo Security) 100 Car Dealerships Hit by Supply Chain Attack (SecurityWeek) Jaguar Land Rover Breached by HELLCAT Ransomware Group using Jira Credentials (Cyber Security News) Millions Of RSA Key Exposes Serious Flaws That Can Be Exploited (Cyber Security News) Insurer Notifying 335,500 Customers, Agents, Others of Hack (BankInfo Security) New Akira ransomware decryptor cracks encryptions keys using GPUs (Bleeping Computer) Security Database Aims to Empower Non-Profits (Infosecurity Magazine) Undergraduate Disproves 40-Year-Old Conjecture, Invents New Kind of Hash Table (WIRED) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Credential theft puts sensitive corporate and military networks at risk. A federal judge refuses to block DOGE from accessing sensitive federal data. New York-based Insight Partners confirms a cyber-attack. BlackLock ransomware group is on the rise. OpenSSH patches a pair of vulnerabilities. Russian threat actors are exploiting Signal's “Linked Devices” feature. Over 12,000 GFI KerioControl firewalls remain exposed to a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability.CISA issued two ICS security advisories. Federal contractors pay $11 million in cybersecurity noncompliance fines. In our CertByte segment, Chris Hare is joined by Steven Burnley to break down a question targeting the ISC2® SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner exam.Sweeping cybercrime reforms are unveiled by…Russia? Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CertByte Segment Welcome to CertByte! On this bi-weekly segment hosted by Chris Hare, a content developer and project management specialist at N2K, we share practice questions from N2K's suite of industry-leading certification resources, for the past 25 years, N2K's practice tests have helped more than half a million IT and cyber security professionals reach certification success. Have a question that you'd like to see covered? Email us at certbyte@n2k.com. If you're studying for a certification exam, check out N2K's full exam prep library of certification practice tests, practice labs, and training courses by visiting our website at n2k.com/certify. Please note: The questions and answers provided here, and on our site, are not actual current or prior questions and answers from these certification publishers or providers. Additional source: https://www.isc2.org/certifications/sscp    Selected Reading Hundreds of US Military and Defense Credentials Compromised (Infosecurity Magazine) DOGE Team Wins Legal Battle, Retains Access to Federal Data (GovInfo Security) Musk Ally Demands Admin Access to System That Lets Government Text the Public (404 Media) Cyber Investor Insight Partners Suffers Security Breach (Infosecurity Magazine) BlackLock On Track to Be 2025's Most Prolific Ransomware Group (Infosecurity Magazine) Qualys reports two flaws in OpenSSH, one critical DDoS (Beyond Machines) Russian phishing campaigns exploit Signal's device-linking feature (Bleeping Computer) Over 12,000 KerioControl firewalls exposed to exploited RCE flaw (Bleeping Computer) CISA Releases Two New ICS Advisories Exploits Following Vulnerabilities (Cyber Security News) Managed healthcare defense contractor to pay $11 million over alleged cyber failings (The Record) Russian Government Proposes Stricter Penalties to Tackle Cybercrime (GB Hackers)  Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices