Leaders on the Frontier
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.
Episodes
Another pipeline promise but will this one actually get built?
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney say a new oil pipeline from Alberta through B.C. is moving ahead, with construction expected to begin in 2027. But after years of delays, political battles, and cancelled projects, many Canadians are asking: is this finally happening, or is it another empty promise?
How would a new pipeline impact Canada’s ...
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra joins David Leis for a blunt conversation about trade, pipelines, critical minerals, China, and why the U.S. is growing frustrated with Canada’s direction.
Hoekstra says America wants to partner with Canada, grow prosperity, protect freedoms, and build major projects together, but warns the relationship is being tested by harmful policies, trade barriers, and political decisions coming out o...
Is Canada’s immigration system out of control and why does it feel like no one is fixing it?
Housing costs are climbing, services are stretched, and more Canadians are asking the same question: what changed, and can this still be fixed?
Join David Leis live with Riley Donovan, researcher and journalist, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, as they break down what’s really going on, why it matters right now,...
There’s a lot happening right now with Aboriginal land claims and policies like DRIPA, but most Canadians aren’t sure what it actually means. Does it affect private property? Does it create uncertainty for homeowners or investors?
Join David Leis live with Tom Isaac, B.C. lawyer focused on Aboriginal law, and Bruce Hallsor, real estate lawyer, as they walk through what’s happening, what it means in plain language, and what Canadia...
Life in Canada is getting more expensive, and a lot of people are asking why.
David Leis talks with former trade minister Ed Fast about what’s happening with Canada’s economy right now—from trade with the U.S. to rising costs at home.
They break down why Canada is struggling to keep up in a fast-changing world, and what it means for jobs, prices, and the future. You'll want to hear this.
Is Canada still a good place to do business?
More companies are holding back investment or moving it elsewhere. That means fewer opportunities, slower growth, and pressure on jobs and living standards.
Why is this happening? What’s driving capital out of Canada? And what policy changes could help turn things around?
Join David Leis live with Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers & Businesses ...
Canada’s immigration system is under serious pressure, and people are starting to notice.
Record-high immigration levels, a strained housing market, and growing concerns about fraud and public safety are forcing a tough question: is the system working the way it should?
Researcher and journalist Riley Donovan breaks down what’s changed, what the latest reports are revealing, and why this debate is no longer avoidable. From tempor...
What is your bank really doing with your money?
You trust your bank but do you really know what they stand for? From decisions made behind closed doors to policies pushed at annual meetings, your money could be funding agendas that don’t reflect your values.
Gina Pappano, former head of market intelligence at the Toronto Stock Exchange, exposes what Canada’s big banks are doing and saying, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research ...
This is very, very serious for Canada.
A major court decision in B.C. is raising a question Canadians never thought they’d have to ask: do you actually own your home… or could it be taken away?
Lawyer Tom Isaac warns we’re in historic times—with massive uncertainty around land claims, property rights, and the future of Canada. If we don’t get our act together, this could be game over.
There’s not enough clarity, not enough lead...
The Liberals have a majority, now what?
With a stronger grip on power in Ottawa, big questions are being raised. Add in controversial floor crossings, and Canadians are divided—some celebrating, others frustrated.
Why did MPs switch sides? What does this new majority mean within a system of parliamentary democracy? Will this enable a new policy direction or more of the same?
Join David Leis live with Georganne Burke, who knows ...
Gas prices are rising again—and it’s only going to get worse according to energy expert Dan McTeague. With global tensions like the Iran conflict driving oil higher, Canada had a chance to protect itself… but didn’t.
Dan, founder of Canadians for Affordable Energy and former Liberal MP, explains why government policies, taxes, and net-zero policies are keeping Canada’s oil in the ground while other countries cash in. The result? A...
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war is hitting Canadian wallets hard!
Gas prices are rising, food costs are climbing, and the middle class is feeling the squeeze. How will higher energy prices and carbon taxes impact your daily life and the economy? And what should the government do about it?
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Dalhousie University professor, senior fellow at Frontier Centre, and podcast host of the Food Professor, reveals th...
Canada’s media system is under fire. Trust is collapsing, legacy outlets are struggling, and billions in government subsidies, the CBC, and CRTC regulation are raising big questions.
Is the system broken? Who’s really controlling the narrative? And what happens to democracy if Canadians stop believing the news?
Join David Leis live with Peter Menzies (former CRTC Vice-Chair), Candice Malcolm (Founder, True North & Juno News),...
Canada’s politics are at a breaking point. Retired politician Preston Manning shares why public trust in politicians is sinking, how floor crossers are shaking democracy, and why Western provinces feel ignored while Quebec gains more control. Preston discusses Canada's stagnant growth, underused natural resources, healthcare bottlenecks, and the federal government’s overreach into provincial authority.
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...
"Canada has created different classes of citizens" says law professor Bruce Pardy.
He explains why Canada's laws don't treat everyone the same. He says we're moving toward a system where your identity matters more than your individual rights. So what's really going on?
This isn’t left vs. right. It’s about fairness. It’s about freedom. And it’s about whether the same rules still apply to everyone.
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