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Leaders on the Frontier

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Since its inception in 1999, the Frontier Centre for Public Policy has been steadfast in its mission to foster Ideas for a Better Tomorrow. Through research, publications, educational events and policy analysis, Frontier has impacted dozens of governments and policy sectors. With Western Canadian roots and a drive to cultivate responsible citizenship, Leaders on the Frontier features discussions of common sense and good governance from this non-partisan, cutting-edge think tank.

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46:27

How Politics Hijacked Christmas—Then and Now

Leaders on the Frontier ·

2025/12/23

Is there really a war on Christmas and has it happened before? Historian Dr. Gerry Bowler shares how Christmas has long been a political and cultural battleground. From Dickens and Santa Claus to Nazi attempts to reshape the holiday, this conversation connects history to today’s culture wars, moral relativism, and the fading influence of Judeo-Christian values. What happens when truth itself is up for debate and what does it mean for Canada’s identity?

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67:42

Is Canada Silencing Professionals? Nurse Amy Hamm...

Leaders on the Frontier ·

2025/12/18

B.C. nurse Amy Hamm has been fined $93,639 and suspended for one month by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives over her views on sex and gender. Part of the case stems from a billboard she co-sponsored that read: “I ❤️ J.K. Rowling.” Now she’s fighting back—and the policy consequences could affect every Canadian. David Leis is joined live by Amy Hamm, her lawyer Lisa Bildy, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, to examine how regulatory policies are being used to discipline

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58:12

Canada Wants to Take Away Your Church’s Charitable...

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2025/12/16

Is Canada silently allowing religious freedom to be erased? Over 100 churches have burned down, and the government’s silence is deafening. Now, a shocking recommendation from Ottawa could strip churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples of their charitable status. David Leis and Professor Pierre Gilbert reveal what this really means, why it threatens the foundations of Western civilization, and how faith communities could face unprecedented challenges. Are we witnessing the start of a cultural

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67:51

Pipeline Blocked or Moving Forward? Canada’s Energy...

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2025/12/11

Ottawa and Alberta have a new energy MOU—but will a pipeline actually get built? BC’s premier is suddenly shifting his stance, yet he still wants an oil-tanker ban. So what’s the point of a pipeline? Meanwhile, BC First Nations have already voted no. Will PM Mark Carney let them veto the entire project? What policies will get Canada's economy moving again? No one seems to have a plan. Join me and my guests Catherine Swift from the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers & Businesses of Canada, and

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35:10

Alberta-Ottawa Pipeline Deal: Hype or Disaster?

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2025/12/09

“I don’t trust the government of Canada,” warns engineer and energy expert Gwyn Morgan. With the new Alberta-Ottawa Memorandum of Understanding, which includes a new pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast, Canadians are being promised a brighter energy future—but is it real, or just hype? Morgan breaks down how skyrocketing carbon costs, political uncertainty, First Nations opposition and shifting U.S. energy policies are putting Canada’s growth at risk. Who’s really standing in the way of our energy

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47:25

Health Canada is Not Looking Out for Your Health?

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2025/12/02

Is Health Canada taking away your right to stay healthy? David Leis sits down with Lawyer Shawn Buckley with the National Health Product Protection Association to expose how natural remedies, essential supplements, are being banned and why cloned meat are being pushed on Canadians—while big pharma profits. Are these foods and policies really safe for Canadians?

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49:55

Land Claims Shocker: Court Says Aboriginal Title...

Leaders on the Frontier ·

2025/11/18

A groundbreaking court decision in BC has shaken property rights across Canada. The Cowichan Tribes land ruling has left homeowners in Richmond unsure if they even own their land anymore. One resident says his bank refused to renew his mortgage. Does this judgement set a precedent that could put everyone’s land ownership at risk? Law professor Bruce Pardy joins David Leis to break down what this decision really means, why it threatens property rights nationwide, and what must happen to reverse it

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73:19

Breaking Down Canada’s Budget: What You Really Need...

Leaders on the Frontier ·

2025/11/06

Prime Minister Mark Carney has finally released his long-awaited federal budget and it’s making waves. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s first budget includes massive new spending, deep cuts to the public service, and a $78 billion deficit for 2025-26. Join David Leis live with former MP Dorothy Dobbie and former Stephen Harper speechwriter Nigel Hannaford, insiders who know what a real budget should look like. They break down the numbers, reveal what’s missing, and explain why this

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68:23

Canada’s Budget Crisis & Trade Talks COLLAPSE, What's...

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2025/10/30

With Budget Day looming on Nov 4, Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that sacrifices will be required from Canadians but what does that really mean? Meanwhile, trade talks collapse after Doug Ford’s commercial, tariffs rise, and the country’s economic future hangs in the balance. Who’s really managing Canada and can we turn things around? Join David Leis live with former Liberal MP Dan McTeague, Georganne Burke, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, as they break down the

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64:45

Why You Should Question Everything About Climate Change

Leaders on the Frontier ·

2025/10/28

Are we being lied to about climate change? Leading scientists Dr. Steven Koonin and Dr. William Happer—fresh off his Joe Rogan appearance—reveal the shocking truth: carbon dioxide is essential for life, yet we’re told it’s a pollutant. Is climate fear overblown? Should we stop blindly trusting massive media reports and start facing reality? From the hidden costs of energy policies to the myths of electric vehicles and net zero, this episode exposes what the media won’t tell you.

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67:09

Why Canada’s Economy Is Failing You and How to...

Leaders on the Frontier ·

2025/10/23

Our economy is stagnating, growth has flatlined, and jobs are going south. Export Development Canada just reported a dismal 0.9% increase, well below global averages, while the U.S. surges ahead at 2%. So what went wrong? Are we driving away business, jobs, and prosperity? And what actions do we need to take to turn our economy around? Join David Leis live with Catherine Swift, Ron Koslowsky, and Rob Anderson as they expose the policies holding Canada back, and how we can rebuild a nation that’s

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51:32

Canada’s Banks Are Robbing You, The Truth About...

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2025/10/21

Canada’s banks are the most expensive in the industrialized world—and it’s costing you big. David Leis and banking expert Andrew Spence reveal why fees are sky-high, small businesses struggle, and how FinTech and open banking could finally shake up the system. The truth banks don’t want you to hear!

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75:20

Is Canada Safe? Violence and Hate Spike Despite the...

Leaders on the Frontier ·

2025/10/16

As the world marks the Gaza peace agreement, Canada is seeing a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism and violence at home. Is this surge a threat to our rights, freedoms, and democracy? Join David Leis live with award-winning columnist Barbara Kay, Daniel Koren of Allied Voices for Israel, and lawyer Collin May as they unpack what this “peace” deal really means — for the world, and for Canada’s future. 📅 Live Thursday at 2pm CT 📺 YouTube, Facebook & X

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46:46

Indigenous Communities Support Pipelines, Why No One...

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2025/10/14

Many Indigenous communities support pipelines and resource projects—but their voices are often drowned out by noisy activists and media narratives. Engineer and policy expert John Desjarlais, who works closely with First Nations, explains what Indigenous communities actually want and why their perspectives are ignored. Projects like Cedar LNG and Woodfibre LNG show Indigenous leadership and co-governance in action. Natural resources are foundational for Canada—and his vision might surprise you.

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68:15

Freedom Convoy Leaders Sentenced — What It Means for...

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2025/10/09

The leaders of the Freedom Convoy have been sentenced in Ottawa. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber received 18-month conditional sentences, including 12 months of house arrest, while the Crown had pushed for 7–8 years in jail. Was this justice—or an overreach? Could the process itself have been the punishment? Was this prosecution or persecution? And does it undermine your rights and freedoms? David Leis is joined by John Carpay and Ray McGinnis to break down what these rulings really mean for civil

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57:01

Why No One Trusts Canada’s Government Anymore

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2025/10/07

Canada’s Parliament isn’t working—and that should worry every Canadian. Preston Manning, former Leader of the Opposition, says unelected officials are now pulling the strings, while taxpayers foot the bill. With a federal budget finally set for November 4, Canadians could be staring down $90 billion… even $130 billion in new debt. Who pays? You do. And why would businesses invest in what Manning calls a sinking ship? The first step to getting out of a hole is to stop digging. But will Ottawa ever

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61:52

The New Way to Silence Canadians: Cut Off Their Cash

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2025/09/25

During the Freedom Convoy in 2022, Canadians watched as bank accounts were frozen for supporting the protest. Now, in July 2025, it’s happening again. Eva Chipiuk — the lawyer who represented Convoy protestors and cross-examined former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — says Royal Bank of Canada suddenly dropped her after a few cryptocurrency transactions. Is this a warning to all Canadians? If banks can cut off truckers, lawyers, and ordinary citizens, who’s safe? Weaponizing bank accounts is a

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71:04

9/11 Anniversary: Has Canada Learned Nothing?

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2025/09/11

Terrorism is still alive and well and yet Canada has not learned the hard lessons of 9/11. With our military in decline, global instability rising, and a government slow to act, are we leaving ourselves vulnerable? Lt.-Gen. (Ret.) Michel Maisonneuve and Col. (Ret.) David Redman join David Leis to reveal what it will take to rebuild Canada’s armed forces, renew our national strength, and protect Canadians before it’s too late?

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01:06:38

Residential Schools and “Genocide” in Canada, It's...

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2025/08/26

What really happened in Canada’s colonial past and why does the truth still matter today? David Leis sits down with Lord Nigel Biggar, author of Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning, to unpack the complex history between colonial powers and Indigenous peoples. From early cooperation to painful conflicts and the controversial legacy of residential schools, Biggar challenges the oversimplified narratives shaping public debate. He also confronts the moral record of the British Empire and its role in both

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01:13:39

Canada’s Economy Is Paralyzed, How Do We Fix It?

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2025/08/21

The Air Canada and government dispute showed us how fragile our economy is. On top of that, Parliament isn’t sitting, there’s no budget, trade talks are stalled, and housing is in crisis. Meanwhile, the U.S. is growing, President Donald Trump is pushing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and Canada is busy advocating for Palestinian statehood. How do we get Canada moving again? Former Saskatchewan Premier Grant Devine and former Liberal MP Dan McTeague join David Leis to unpack what's really

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