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
10 hours ago
Have We Wasted 10 Years? What Canada Needs Now
10 hours ago
10 hours ago
Canada’s economy is barely growing. Affordability is out of control. And yet—this isn’t the top issue on the campaign trail.
Is our economic future at stake? What bold policies are needed to get Canada moving again? And why aren’t more leaders addressing it head-on?
Canadians have every right to be frustrated—and it’s time to ask the hard questions.
3 days ago
3 days ago
Tom Caldwell warns that Canada is losing some of its brightest minds at an alarming rate, and it’s a serious problem for the nation. As President, CEO, and Director of Urbana Corporation, a publicly traded investment firm, he argues that while Canada is a great place to start a business, it’s not a great place to grow one. He points to interprovincial trade barriers, an anti-growth mindset, and Quebec’s uncertain commitment to the country as key obstacles. Why don’t we have free trade within our own borders? Are we truly a unified country, or is dysfunction costing Canadians millions? David asks Tom what he would do if he was in government. You need to hear this.
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
With Mark Carney facing tough questions, Jagmeet Singh pledging tax reform, and Pierre Poilievre drawing massive crowds, this election is heating up fast.
What do the latest polls say? What’s next for the top parties? And which direction will Canada take on April 28?
Join the LIVE Thursday at 2pm CT on YouTube, X and Facebook.
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Canada’s Healthcare is Collapsing! —How Do We Fix It?
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Canada’s healthcare system is in crisis—costs are rising, wait times are getting worse, and over 5 million Canadians are stuck waiting months for emergency surgery. Colin Craig, President of SecondStreet.org, says this isn’t just a post-COVID problem; the system was failing long before. Why isn’t the government making healthcare a priority? In this episode, he breaks down what’s really wrong and lays out a plan to fix it—if politicians are willing to listen.
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Canada’s Future on the Line—What’s at Stake in This Election?
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Canada is facing unprecedented challenges—from economic turmoil to political uncertainty. Will this election be a turning point, or are we headed backward?
Joining us LIVE to break it all down: Marco Navarro-Genie – VP of Research at Frontier Centre Catherine Swift – President, Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada
What’s really at stake, and what more can we expect from this election campaign?
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Trump Exposed Canada’s Weaknesses. Can Canada Be Fixed?
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
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?
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Is This Canada’s Most Critical Election?
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
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!
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Canada's MPs Have No Power, Admits Former MPs. Canada Needs To Hear This.
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
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.