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
2 days ago
2 days ago
For decades we've heard the fearful stories about climate change, from oceans taking over coastal cities, to stronger hurricanes and heat domes—but what does the science say? Michelle Stirling, with Friends of Science, says that humans are not to blame for climate change and that the Canada Carbon Tax will not save the planet; instead it will drown the middle class.
7 days ago
Unjustified: The Freedom Convoy Book
7 days ago
7 days ago
The impact and fallout of the Freedom Convoy movement are still being felt. Was the Emergencies Act justified? Author Ray McGinnis just published a book with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, Unjustified: The Freedom Convoy, The Emergencies Act, And The Inquiry That Got It Wrong. This book explains the truths regarding the illegal use of the Emergency Measures Act and why this matters to every Canadian.
Listen to this conversation with Ray, host David Leis and Marco Navarro-Genie with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy and podcaster Jason Lavigne.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Why Don't Canadians Care About Politics? | Cory Morgan
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Is our constitution outdated and unfair to Western Canada? Cory Morgan, author and columnist with the Western Standard, explains why the government favours Ontario and Quebec over Alberta, despite equalization payments coming from Alberta to support other provinces. Cory reveals how citizens can have power to influence change in government. Yet only 2% of Canadians are involved in politics—how come? Cory also talks about his new book, The Sovereigntist's Handbook: Charting the Course to Western Independence.
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
US Election Breakdown LIVE with Jeffrey Tucker
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
The US election is over! What happens now? David Leis is pleased to have a live conversation with Jeffrey Tucker, prolific columnist, author, and president of the Brownstone Institute.
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Canada's Law and Order are Under Threat | John Carpay
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
John Carpay, president of the Justice Centre of Constitutional Freedoms, says Canada's law and order are under threat. He explains what's happening in Canada's justice system and why we shouldn't take our democracy for granted. John and host David Leis also unpack the real impacts of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace—and why it's more divisive than uniting.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Your Standard of Living is Dropping, Are You Worried? LIVE with Joe Oliver
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Record debt, more taxes and a drop in your standard of living, what is happening to Canada? Can we reverse the damage? Former minister of finance and resource development, Joe Oliver, joins host David Leis for a live conversation on the current state of Canada. He was the last finance minister to balance Canada's budget, can it be done again and why is that important?
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
US Election Predictions Can't Be Trusted | Jim Lakely
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Jim Lakely, former White House journalist, says this US election is the most important in our lifetime. He says the US is going to choose if it's going down the globalist, leftist path toward loss freedom of speech and economic ruin — or be America again and get their freedoms back. He says the election system is chaotic and broken at best and that its likely a real winner won't be determined on election night.
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Canada's Foreign Interference Investigation LIVE with Noe Chartier
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Noe Chartier, with the Epoch Times, has been covering the latest public inquiry on foreign interference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau taking the stand. What came from his testimony and will the names of the MPs that were involved be released? How does foreign interference in Canadian politics affect you? You may be surprised.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
The Government Wants to Stop Oil Production, Why? | Gina Pappano
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
"We're killing an industry that is the most productive to Canada." Gina Pappano, executive director of Investnow inc., says Canada's greatest resource is under attack and your money is being used to fight this war. She created her company to help fight back against Canada's attempts to shut down the production of oil and gas. Stopping production doesn't stop the demand. Is this really about the environment or is there something else going on?
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
BC, SK & NB Election Breakdown LIVE with Nigel Hannaford
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Nigel Hannaford, Canadian political speechwriter and journalist for the Western Standard unpacks the critical provincial elections in British Columbia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan. Can the conservative party pull out a historic win in BC? What are the issues in these important elections and how will they impact you?