Leaders on the Frontier

Across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, frustration with Ottawa is growing. With a referendum expected this fall in Alberta, the bigger question is not if this matters, but what happens next for the West and Canada as a whole. 

Why are more people in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba talking about sovereignty? What’s driving this discontent, and could it reshape the future of the country? 

Join David Leis live with Albe...

Canada’s economy is in trouble, says leading economist Jack Mintz. In this brutally honest conversation, Jack says jobs are vanishing, growth is stalled, and your wallet is taking the hit. Decades of high taxes, bad policies, and government overreach have left Canadians paying the price. Jack reveals the shocking truth, that Canada is falling behind the rest of the G7, and ordinary citizens are feeling it the most. 

Learn why “Big ...

Floor crossings in Parliament are sparking outrage and raising serious questions about democracy in Canada. Should politicians be allowed to change parties without a vote or should Canadians demand by-elections when it happens? 

How often does this happen, and is it getting worse? 

Join David Leis live with former Liberal MPs Dan McTeague and Robert-Falcon Ouellette, and Marco Navarro-Genie of the Frontier Centre as they break down...

As gas prices keep climbing, Canada could have protected itself by building more pipelines, but we didn’t. Now, with conflict in Iran driving global oil prices higher and putting pressure on energy markets, Canadians are paying more at the pump.  

Host David Leis and Gina Pappano from InvestNow Inc. expose why hostile public policy, activist pressure, and Canada’s banks are working against the oil and gas sector, and who may actual...

Recent legal battles and agreements in British Columbia are raising serious questions about property rights, investment, and the future of land ownership in Canada. A landmark ruling recognized Aboriginal title over private land in the Cowichan tribes case, while new lawsuits, like the Dzawada'enuxw claim against Interfor, and secret federal agreements with the Musqueam Indian Band are reshaping traditional territories, often witho...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies have reshaped universities, corporations, governments, and public institutions across Canada. But are these initiatives strengthening society or creating new divisions and unintended consequences? 

Join David Leis live with lawyer Collin May, Professor David Haskell, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, for a long-overdue conversation about the real-world impacts of D...

Cartel violence in Mexico isn’t just Mexico’s problem anymore. 

From vulnerable ports to immigration screening gaps, security experts warn that Canada is not insulated from the narco-state dynamics reshaping North America. 

Intelligence analyst Scott McGregor says: cartels operate like sophisticated global businesses, tourism money fuels influence, and eliminating a single kingpin doesn’t dismantle the system, it may make it worse....

After the death of a major cartel leader in Mexico, violence briefly flared but authorities moved quickly to restore order. What actually happened, and what does it signal about stability in the region? 

More importantly, what does this mean for Canada? Are cartel networks operating here? Has Canada’s immigration and border policy kept pace with evolving security risks? 

Security analyst Scott McGregor and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP o...

Canada’s grocery bills are out of control, hitting 6.2% inflation, the highest in the G7. But this isn’t just about rising prices, it’s about government policies and structural problems that are making it worse. 

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Canadian professor and researcher, exposes how trade barriers, weak competition, and financial programs are fuelling food inflation. Sylvain says Canada’s economy is drifting behind the U.S. and sha...

Canadians have lost trust in the media but how did it happen? 

Join David Leis live with Jasmin Laine, former radio DJ turned podcaster, Derek Fildebrandt, Publisher at Western Standard, and Gene Valaitis, Host at 610 AM Niagara, as they break down the state of media in Canada. 

Where did the media go wrong? What role should journalism play in a free and democratic society? Are regulators helping or hurting? And what policy reforms...

A court of Appeal deemed the Emergencies Act was used illegally in February 2022. If another crisis hits tomorrow, what standards would government have to meet? Did we learn any lessons, or will this happen again? 

David Leis speaks with Josh DeHaas of the Canadian Constitution Foundation, the team behind the court action. Josh explains how vague emergency definitions, secrecy in governance, and unchecked executive power could shap...

Canada’s economy is quietly unraveling, and it could hit your wallet, your job, and your future. David Leis sits down with former Finance Minister Joe Oliver to reveal the hard truth: government overspending, ballooning deficits, and mismanaged trade are sending Canadian money overseas, leaving families struggling and businesses looking elsewhere. Productivity is falling, innovation is stalling, and our reliance on natural resource...

Canada is at a crossroads. After the Conservative convention and with talk of a possible 2026 snap election, big questions loom over Parliament, policy, and Canada’s future. 

What does this mean for Canadians? How will our challenging relationship with the U.S. shape trade, security, and the economy? And what major issues should Parliament tackle to keep Canada moving forward? 

Join David Leis live with former Liberal MP Robert-Fal...

Canada is quietly taxing itself into decline. David Leis sits down with tax expert Kim Moody to explain why high taxes are driving jobs, investment, and talent out of the country—and how government spending is fuelling inflation while everyday Canadians fall behind. From CRA inefficiencies to the case for a flat tax, this conversation breaks down why a major tax reset may be the only way to save Canada’s economic future. If you wor...

This is major and almost no one is talking about it. 

Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has upheld that the Emergencies Act was used illegally against peaceful protesters in February 2022.  

Who is responsible, and could it happen again? 

David Leis is joined by Josh Dehaas (Canadian Constitution Foundation), Bruce Pardy (law professor), and Ray McGinnis (author of bestselling book Unjustified) to unpack why this ruling matters, who...