The Alex Pierson Show

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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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