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
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If we keep saying we’re on “Treaty Territories”… why don’t we give it back? Do land acknowledgements actually help Indigenous peoples—or are they just empty words designed to ease guilt?
This week, David Leis is joined by Frances Widdowson (Expert on Aboriginal Policy), John Carpay (Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms), and Marco Navarro-Genie (VP of Research at the Frontier Centre) to unpack one of the most controversial questions in Canada today:
What do land acknowledgements really mean—and are they doing more harm than good?
3 days ago
3 days ago
The government is quietly pushing laws that could let them spy on your mail, ban content online, and criminalize big cash purchases.
Bill C-2 (The Strong Border Act) could give Canada Post the power to open your mail and much more. The Online Harms Act is back—and more dangerous than ever.
David Leis talks with Joshua Dehaas of the Canadian Constitution Foundation to break it all down—and explain why you need to act now.
This episode is your wake-up call.
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Has Canada Become Intolerant?
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
(David is live every Thursday at 2pm CT on YouTube)
Is Canada still the free, welcoming country it claims to be? Or has “tolerance” gone so far that it’s killing real debate—and driving people out?
This week, Georganne Burke joins David Leis to explain why she and her husband are leaving Canada for the U.S.—citing rising anti-Americanism, antisemitism, and a country so woke it’s lost its way.
She’s a dual citizen, a longtime political insider, and a fierce defender of Israel—and she’s sounding the alarm on what’s really happening in Canada.
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Canada’s Political System Is Crumbling—How It Will Affect You
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Is Parliament Broken? Dan McTeague Says Yes—And Canadians Are Paying the Price
Canada’s political machine is grinding—but is it doing anything useful? In this eye-opening conversation, David Leis sits down with former MP Dan McTeague to talk about Parliament’s dysfunction, runaway spending, and the shocking lack of transparency in Ottawa.
They also break down Canada’s energy crisis, the failures of federal-provincial collaboration, and why the private sector—not politicians—might be the key to rebuilding national unity. If you’re wondering where Canada’s leadership has gone, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Canada’s Military Is Broken—And Cash Alone Won’t Fix It
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
(Join David live every Thursday on YouTube at 2pm CT. Subscribe to the channel at Leaders on the Frontier)
The NATO summit is over, and Canada was barely at the table. With global threats rising, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michel Maisonneuve joins David Leis to ask:
How do we rebuild our national defence—and why does it matter to every Canadian?
Because this isn’t just about security. It’s about our economy, our identity, and whether Canada remains sovereign—or becomes the 51st state.
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Communism Killed Millions. Why Are We Afraid to Acknowledge It?
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
David Leis sits down with Ludwik Klimkowski to reveal the powerful story behind Canada’s new memorial to the victims of communism. Why was it so controversial? What does it stand for? And why do some Canadians still downplay the horrors of communist regimes?
They unpack personal stories of survival, the hidden costs of “the greater good,” and why remembering these tragedies is more urgent than ever. If you think communism is just a history lesson—this episode will change your mind.
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Canada’s Military Is Broken—And Cash Alone Won’t Fix It
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
The NATO summit is over, and Canada was barely at the table. With global threats rising, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michel Maisonneuve joins David Leis to ask:
How do we rebuild our national defence—and why does it matter to every Canadian?
Because this isn’t just about security. It’s about our economy, our identity, and whether Canada remains sovereign—or becomes the 51st state.
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
What the Media Won’t Tell You About Immigration, Israel & Trump
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Jan Jekielek exposes the media's lies. From LA’s immigration protests to the “No Kings” movement, Jan, a senior editor at Epoch Times, exposes how the press twists the truth on Covid, Israel-Iran, trade, and more.
He also digs into censorship, China’s growing influence in Canada, and why the mainstream press is failing the public.
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Israel & Iran at War, Canada’s Not Prepared
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Tensions in the Middle East are exploding. As Iran and Israel clash, will the U.S. get pulled into another war? And if so—what could happen next?
Join David Leis with intelligence expert Scott McGregor and crisis management expert Lt. Col. David Redman as they break down: -What’s really happening in the region
-What this conflict means to Canada
-What the G7 summit revealed—and why President Trump left early
And most importantly: Is Canada taking its own national security seriously enough? With rising global instability, ignoring our vulnerabilities could be a costly mistake.
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Silenced by the System—Now He’s Fighting Back
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
What really happened to Collin May, the former chair of the Alberta Human Rights Commission who was canceled just weeks into his appointment? Collin is now a Senior Fellow at the Frontier Centre of Public Policy. In this gripping conversation, Collin opens up to David Leis about the personal and professional fallout, the ideological machine behind his cancellation, and why cancel culture is one of the biggest threats to free society today.