The Alex Pierson Show Alex Pierson talks to Blacklocks reporter Tom Korski - Feb 18
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Feb 19, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Tom Korski, reporter for Blacklocks Reporter, unpacks pressing issues in Canadian politics. He addresses the strains on housing due to rapid immigration and the shifting tactics of political leaders. Tom shares insights on the economic mismanagement affecting today's youth and critiques the government's responses to persistent inflation. He also highlights a dire healthcare crisis, revealing a shortage of 69,000 medical professionals and calling for urgent reforms to improve emergency care access.
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Immigration and Housing Affordability
- Canada has a problem with excessive immigration, impacting housing affordability.
- Chrystia Freeland, after contributing to the problem, now proposes reducing quotas.
Government Accountability
- The Liberal government avoids addressing past mistakes, focusing on future promises.
- Despite U-turns on policies like immigration and carbon tax, they promote amnesia.
Shrinkflation and Cost of Living
- The government considered investigating "shrinkflation" but prioritized other issues.
- Focus groups revealed public concern over the rising cost of living and inflation.