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.
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
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Unions Are Not Needed Anymore | John Mortimer
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Are unions useful anymore or should they be scrapped? John Mortimer, president of the Canadian Labourwatch Association, reveals shocking details on how union dues are used to support certain political parties and lobby for woke ideologies. He says unions have too much power and are not working for the employee anymore.
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
From Truth Comes Reconciliation Book Launch
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
In this live conversation, Rod Clifton and Mark Dewolf, co-editors of the new book; From Truth Comes Reconciliation, reflect on the often overlooked stories of compassion and dedication from those who served in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools, alongside the experiences of harm and suffering. Why does this history matter?
Columnist Barbara Kay also joins the conversation along with Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre for Public Policy, who helped publish the book.
The book is inspired by the late Senator Murray Sinclair’s call for these stories to be heard. We honour both the positive and painful legacies of the residential school system.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Canadian Politicians Scared of the Controlling Elite | Eric Kaufmann
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
What does woke mean? And why should we care about it?
Eric Kaufmann, author and professor of politics at the University of Buckingham in the UK joins David on the podcast. Eric shares that wokeness is not a fad but a cultural revolution—a movement that can only be stopped by a drastic intervention in our institutions and culture. He speaks about what we can do to make changes and also talks about his new book, The Third Awokening.
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
The Donald Trump Effect on Canada LIVE with Leighton Grey
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Donald Trump isn't even in office yet but the "Trump effect" is already having an impact around the world. How will Trump impact Canada's economy and political future? Leighton Grey, lawyer and host of the Grey Matter Podcast joins David Leis for a live conversation about the MAGA movement and how it will affect you.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Scientists Claim Humans Do Not Cause Climate Change | Michelle Stirling
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
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.
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Unjustified: The Freedom Convoy Book
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
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?







