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
54 minutes ago
Trump Exposed Canada’s Weaknesses. Can Canada Be Fixed?
54 minutes ago
54 minutes ago
Former Liberal MP Dan McTeague says Canada's democracy is broken—and prorogued Parliament only made it worse. Meanwhile, while some Canadians are outraged at President Donald Trump, McTeague argues he’s simply exposed Canada’s weaknesses—on pipelines, EVs, and interprovincial trade. Has it taken an outsider to remind us of our own nation’s strength? How do we turn things around in Canada?
5 days ago
Is This Canada’s Most Critical Election?
5 days ago
5 days ago
Election Day is April 28, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will Trump’s tariffs dominate the conversation? Can the Conservatives finally take power after a decade of Liberal rule, or will Canadians forgive and forget under Mark Carney? And here’s the real question—once the election is over, will your MP actually have a say, or is Parliament just for show?
Former Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette and former Conservative MP Dorothy Dobbie join us live to break it all down. Don’t vote blind—find out what’s really at stake before you head to the polls!
7 days ago
7 days ago
Canada's MPs have lost their power to speak for you in Ottawa, says Liberal MP Robert Falcon Ouellette. Alongside former Conservative MP Dorothy Dobbie, they expose the dark reality of Canada’s government: powerful bureaucrats and political operatives—not your elected officials—are pulling the strings. Are Canadians being played? And what will change after this election? Hear what these MPs suggest the next PM do. This is a must-listen episode! Read Dorothy Dobbie's article on this topic: Dorothy Dobbie and Frontier Centre sound the alarm on Canada's Public Administration Crisis – Urgent Reforms Needed
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Is Canada Stuck in the Covid Narrative? What Did We Learn?
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Five years later—did Canada learn anything from COVID-19? Barry Cooper and Marco Navarro-Genie, authors of Canada’s COVID, discuss how the pandemic changed us and whether we’re still stuck in old narratives. Plus, what does Dr. Jay Bhattacharya’s appointment to the National Institute of Health mean for Canada?
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Is Trump a Bully or a Master Negotiator? The Tariff War Explained
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Recorded Feb 26 (Please excuse David's audio. It has since been corrected.)
Jim Lakely, former White House journalist and VP of the Heartland Institute, reveals what Americans really think about the Canada-U.S. tariff war—are they for it or against it? Plus, he shares shocking info about USAID, Elon Musk, D.O.G.E., and Trump’s soaring popularity.
Is Trump trying to take over Canada, or just using his signature negotiating tactics to improve life for both countries? Jim breaks down the threats, the real intentions behind Trump’s moves, and whether Canada needs to grow up and deal with issues like drugs, cartels, and national security.
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Mark Carney, Trump & Tariffs
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Canada has a new Prime Minister-elect—Mark Carney—chosen by his party, not by you. As Canadians brace for Parliament's return and a potential election, Carney’s push for a trade war with the U.S. raises serious questions. Are Canadians being gaslit for political gain? Meanwhile, Mexico is strengthening ties with the U.S.—is Canada choosing a path that could backfire?
Join Scott McGregor, former RCMP Intelligence Official, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, break down the political fallout and what Canada should do next. Don’t miss it!
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Trump Isn’t the Problem—Canada Is. Barry Cooper Explains Why
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Canadians are outraged—wasn’t Trump supposed to be our friend? Political scientist Barry Cooper says Canada has failed as a U.S. ally and ignored the very issues Trump is calling out. Could we have prevented this trade war? This conversation might change everything you thought about Trump’s tariffs.
Please forgive David's mic quality, it has since been fixed.
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
The Truth About Trump’s Tariffs—Wake Up, Canada!
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Trump’s tariff threats aren’t just about borders and drugs—there’s a much bigger issue at play. Former RCMP Intelligence Analyst Scott McGregor reveals what Trump really wants Canada to address and why Canada is now seen as a national security threat to the U.S. Has Canada become a safe haven for criminals? Are Canadians ignoring the real danger? It’s time to wake up. Don’t miss this explosive conversation!
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
The Battle to Save Marriage – Why It Still Matters!
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Marriage is under attack! Join Peter Jon Mitchell & Andrea Mrozek as they expose why marriage is crucial to society and how we can protect it.
In their new book I…Do? Why Marriage Still Matters, they reveal the policies needed to strengthen this foundation before it’s too late.
Leaders on the Frontier is live every Thursday on YouTube at 2pm CT.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Canada's Military is Ineffective says Lt. Gen. Michel Maisonneuve
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Canada is undefended. Retired Lt. Gen. Michel Maisonneuve says Canada's military is ineffective and we are unprepared for war. He says Canada needs to stop apologizing for the past, reject DEI, and reclaim Canada’s true values. Have Canadians become too complacent? He shares why Canada can still be great—and how we get there.