Alexandra Lavoie
Co-Host of Rebel News Podcast
Alexa graduated with a degree in biology from Laval University. Throughout her many travels, she has seen political instability as well as corruption. While she witnessed social disorder on a daily basis, she has always been a defender of society’s most vulnerable. She’s been around the world several times, and now joins Rebel News to shed light on today’s biggest stories.
Alexandra Lavoie has hosted 61 Episodes.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Smith meets Carney, NDP says don't travel to the US, Tesla terror comes to Canada
March 21st, 2025 | 1 hr 9 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's meeting with new Prime Minister Mark Carney, following the premier's announcement of amendments to the province's Critical Infrastructure Defence Act, which asserted more authority over natural resources.
Plus, New Democrats are pushing Canadians to cancel their travel plans to the United States — not because of the plummeting value of the loonie, but because of President Trump's ongoing 51st state rhetoric and tariffs.
And finally, radical left-wing extremism has been exported from the U.S., with Tesla vehicles and dealerships now being targeted in Canada.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Alberta's tariff response, Trump's Mexico exemption, Carney's special treatment
March 6th, 2025 | 1 hr 8 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Premier Danielle Smith and Alberta's response to U.S. President Trump's tariffs — something Smith described as a “betrayal” following her negotiation efforts with the Americans. The premier also said the province was looking at a legal challenge of the tariffs.
Plus, Trump announced Mexico would be receiving an exemption on all goods under the existing USMCA trade agreement until April 2. Could a similar deal be in the works for Canada as well?
And finally, Liberal front-runner Mark Carney is apparently receiving special treatment from the party, being given a briefing on tariffs by Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly while the other contenders — much less other parliamentarians — have been kept in the dark.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Australia synagogue firebombed, Gun grab for Ukraine, No whites allowed at UWinnipeg
December 6th, 2024 | 1 hr 8 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at the firebombing of an Australian synagogue and Rebel News' Avi Yemini questioning Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan over the arson attack.
Plus, the Trudeau Liberals announced more firearms are being banned — and that Canadians and firearms manufacturers could see their formerly legal weapons being sent to the frontlines of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
And finally, the University of Winnipeg has generated controversy after a True North story shed a light on the school's “BIPoC Lounge,” which turns back the clock to the days of racial segregation and excludes whites from entry.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | David Menzies arrested again, Honouring vets on Remembrance Day, Liberal corruption
November 12th, 2024 | 1 hr 21 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at the latest arrest of Rebel News journalist David Menzies. This weekend, while covering protests supporting and denouncing Israel, our Rebel reporter was put in handcuffs while simply trying to ask the pro-Hamas crowd questions — continuing a trend of Toronto police protecting violent extremists instead of freedom of the press.
Plus, Canadians are pausing for a moment of silence across the country to honour our veterans this Remembrance Day.
And finally, the strange story of Liberal Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault continues getting weirder, as the MP is now being accused of using fake Indigenous heritage to acquire government benefits for his business — something he's blaming on his buisness partner.
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REBEL ROUNDUP | Brazil stands for freedom, Intl students want citizenship, Quebec terror suspect
September 9th, 2024 | 1 hr 28 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a massive rally in Sao Paolo, Brazil, where a huge crowd gathered to support former president Jair Bolsonaro and free speech after a judge banned X, the Elon Musk-owned social media from the country.
Plus, some international students and temporary foreign workers are protesting to stay in Canada and be given residency or citizenship.
And finally, a Pakistani citizen was arrested in Quebec over a plot to carry out a terror attack targeting Jews in New York on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
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Rebel Roundup | Liberals bungle budget, Fines for threats against politicians, Airport gold heist
April 19th, 2024 | 1 hr 8 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at the latest Liberal budget, which allotted more money to frivolous projects as Canadians are struggling with a of cost-of-living crisis.
Plus, Quebec is considering fines for people who make threats against politicians. Is this the right approach to take to ensure political civility?
And finally, we'll have an update on the $20 million gold heist from Pearson International Airport, where many of the suspects have been released on bail despite the high-profile criminal allegations.
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DAILY Roundup | Trudeau on Israel protests, Christmas is colonialism, Guilbeault plastic ban appeal
November 21st, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Justin Trudeau's comments about protests for and against Israel, with the PM saying he supports the right to peaceful demonstration even for those he disagrees with. How'd that work out for the Freedom Convoy?
Plus, a Canadian Human Rights commission is calling Christmas a colonial tradition.
And finally, Environment Minster Steven Guilbeault says the federal government will appeal a Federal Court decision that reversed the Liberals' single-use plastics ban.
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DAILY Roundup | Everybody's turning on Trudeau, Keeping women's sports female, Social media ID
November 15th, 2023 | 1 hr 1 min
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at pro-Hamas protesters taking aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau again even after he issued a statement calling on Israel to show maximum restraint, which drew a critical response from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Plus, Rebel News is crowdfunding a lawyer to represent Canadian powerlifter April Hutchinson, who is at the forefront of the fight to keep women's sports female.
And finally, we'll look at a comment from Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who suggested that social media users should be forced to use valid identification to remove anonymity because of national security concerns.
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DAILY Roundup | Antifa threatens book launch, Trudeau on 'peaceful' protests, US Islamophobia plan
November 2nd, 2023 | 1 hr 17 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a venue cancelling Avi Yemini's book launch after caving into threats from Antifa agitators in the United Kingdom.
Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared his support for peaceful protests after Palestinian supporters have been holding regular rallies calling for the destruction of Israel.
And finally, in light of pro-Palestinian protests, Vice President Kamala Harris announced the US would be releasing a strategy to target Islamophobia.
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DAILY Roundup | WEF's environmental vision, Trudeau's pricy getaway, What's going on with the Pope
October 5th, 2023 | 1 hr 10 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a resurfaced video of WEF chairman Klaus Schwab touting his hope for the future of cars.
Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a trip to Montana recently, and to nobody's surprise the trip cost Canadian taxpayers more than the federal government let on.
And finally, the Pope is challenging world leaders over the so-called climate crisis and hosting a bizarre show, leading us to ask: what's going on with Pope Francis?
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DAILY Roundup | Cultists rage against cars, Female-only hospital wards, Gov. Gen's 117K laundry
October 3rd, 2023 | 1 hr 8 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Montreal's week of "Climate Rage" protests, which saw anarchists, communists and socialists rallying against cars, capitalism, landlords and more.
Plus, Britain's NHS is implementing "common sense" rules that will see "trans women" banned from female hospital wards.
And finally, we'll take a look at the Governor General racking up a $117,000 laundry bill at taxpayers' expense.
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DAILY Roundup | Liberals try to ride out NaziGate, Carbon taxes 'save democracy', Peel's book ban
September 28th, 2023 | 1 hr 17 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at the Liberals new plan to weather the storm caused by a Nazi being celebrated in Parliament.
Plus, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault praised former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole for his commitment to carbon taxes, something he says are key to saving democracies around the world.
And finally, the Peel District School Board is facing backlash for its decision to enact a sweeping book ban, wiping out titles from prior to 2008.
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DAILY Roundup | Canada's economic secret sauce, Russell Brand cancelled, Million March 4 Children
September 19th, 2023 | 1 hr 3 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at what Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland branded Canada's economic "secret sauce" — mass immigration.
Plus, Russell Brand is facing cancellation after women made allegations of sexual misconduct against him, with YouTube moving quick to demonetize the popular podcaster's channel on the platform.
And finally, we'll have a look at tomorrow's upcoming protest, as preparations continue for the Muslim parents-led “1 Million March 4 Children” rally against radical gender indoctrination in schools.
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DAILY Roundup | Conservative convention recap, Trudeau flops in India, Ford stands against groomers
September 11th, 2023 | 1 hr 13 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking back at the 2023 Conservative convention, where Alexa Lavoie was on hand as delegates from across the country proposed policies they want to see the party adopt.
Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hearing it from the media abroad, as he was grilled during an interview on his recent trip to India.
And finally, Premier Doug Ford backed up previous comments by his education minister, who said Ontario's government supports parents knowing about their child transitioning genders at school.
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DAILY Roundup | Libs new LGBTQ travel warning for the US, Immigration chaos, "Feminist" economics
August 30th, 2023 | 1 hr 11 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at a new travel warning for the US published by Global Affairs aimed at Republican states which are allegedly risky places to travel for LGBTQ Canadians.
Plus, immigration chaos is spiralling out of control as new details emerge about the dire situations faced by international students at Canada's colleges and universities.
And finally, Deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland weighed in on what she calls "feminist economics."
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DAILY Roundup | Alberta's energy approach, Supreme Court rejects church case, BestBuy discrimination
August 11th, 2023 | 1 hr 12 mins
alberta, canada, conservative, culture, ezra levant, news, politics, pop culture, rebel, trudeau, trump
Today, we're looking at Alberta's approach to energy under Premier Danielle Smith as her and the United Conservative Party provide an alternative approach to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's green reset.
Plus, the Supreme Court of Canada rejected a legal challenge against restrictions on religious gatherings.
And finally, James O'Keefe is back with a new report, this time on alleged discrimination carried out by tech retailer Best Buy.