Leaders on the Frontier

Wokeism and Its Path of Destruction | Frances Widdowson

In conversation with David Leis, Professor Frances Widdowson dissects and analyzes a virus plaguing most of the western world today: the industry of woke. Widdowson details her personal experiences of being cancelled and censored for simply seeking healthy debate on certain narratives, and the important of reclaiming freedom of speech and free thinking at Canadian institutions.

Opening the Door for Indigenous Prosperity | Joseph Quesnel

David Leis has an interesting discussion with Frontier Research Associate, Joseph Quesnel about his work and study in the area of First Nations' prosperity and how policy and partnerships can be adapted to unlock the entrepreneurial spirit of indigenous peoples in Canada, rather than tangling projects up behind years of red tape and consultations; Property rights and the lack of autonomy granted by 'The Indian Act' are stunning when considering its enforcement in modern day. 

Canada’s Economy is Headed Off a Cliff | Dan McTeague

David Leis welcomes former Liberal MP, Dan McTeague to provide context and substance to the often-confusing discussion around climate change policies and how they impact Canadian's quality of life. In his current role leading Canadians for Affordable Energy, McTeague walks David through what has been proven true repeatedly and how the green agenda, left unchecked, will inevitably destroy Canada's economy all the while making no impact on climate change around the world. 

Can We Really Erase History? | Gerry Bowler

Where does this toxic ideology of wanting to re-write history to atone for the sins of the past come from? Does anything truly matter when the narrative is more important than truth? Gerry Bowler and host David Leis discuss the value of a collective history and the great dangers in ignoring, erasing and revising history the way revolutionary movements desire to do, noting the ways this is prevalent in Canada today.

Censorship Crisis on Campus | Lindsay Shepherd

Lindsay Shepherd sits down with David Leis to outline her experiences regarding leftist-thinking and the censorship on campus... detailed in her debut book, Diversity and Exclusion. You'll be stunned to learn just how little freedom of speech professors and teaching assistants actually have when you hear her secretly recorded phone call from an interaction in 2017.

Canada’s Opioid Crisis and How We Got Here | Aaron Gunn

In his stunning new documentary, Aaron Gunn details the root cause of how Canada became home to tent cities, violent crime and third world like conditions for drug addicts that fall into a cycle of decriminalization of hard drugs, safe supply centres, and zero access to sustainable recovery. As David Leis learns, this investigative endeavour was not to pity addicts, but rather to confront the shocking realities of the public policies that created this mess, wherein real Canadians are dying every day.    

A Nation Poised for Excellence | Lord Conrad Black

Get a front row seat to an exclusive conversation between host David Leis and the well-known Lord Conrad Black as he offers his unfiltered opinion on the hot button issues of the day including the failings of Indigenous affairs, the economic suicide of green policies and the lack of a well-managed, excellence-driven media industry. As the discussion unfolds, learn what history reveals about a good-governance vision for Canada’s future.

Cost of Living Under Crisis in Canada | Wendell Cox & Charles Blain

Rising Interest Rates, Inflation and the price of land are all creating the perfect storm that erodes housing affordability and quality of life in Canada.  
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America’s Turmoil will be Canada’s Strife | Jeffrey Tucker

David Leis welcomes well-known and highly published policy analyst Jeffrey Tucker to sort through what all went wrong in America since 2020 and where things are at today in terms of public trust, the blunders of bureaucracy and the shocking public-sector control mechanisms. David discusses the parallels within Canada and challenges citizens to get informed, involved, and active for the good of future generations and our way of life.     
 

Debunking Myths about Urban Sprawl | Randal O’Toole

David Leis' guest today, Randal O'Toole has dedicated decades of research and analysis to policies that help citizens live and thrive rather than be held hostage to the demands of green belts and bureaucratic restrictions. In this conversation he debunks myths about how North American cities ought to structure development to serve human behaviour rather than utopian urban plans that don't add up.  
 
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