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
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Did Justin Trudeau Ruin Canada’s Economy? Kim Moody Explains.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Are taxes ruining Canada? Certified professional accountant Kim Moody argues that high taxes are driving businesses out of our country, impoverishing Canadians, and making the country less attractive for economic growth. With a $62 billion deficit, Moody insists that increasing taxes is not the solution. Has Justin Trudeau’s leadership damaged Canada’s future? And more importantly, is there a way to fix it?
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Trudeau Resigns. What Does This Mean for You?
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Did Prime Minister Justin Trudeau step down for the good of the country or himself? Join former Liberal MP Dan McTeague, journalist Nigel Hannaford, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research and Policy at the Frontier Centre, as they unpack the implications of his resignation. Canada is facing a crisis with high tariffs looming, what will happen now that our government is crumbling? Is this the start of a new chapter for Canada? What happens next—and how does it impact you?
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Why Donald Trump Is Unlike Any Other Leader
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Conrad Black, author and former Canadian politician, shares his insights on Donald Trump’s presidency and why he stands out as a leader like no other. He discusses the immigration crises in Canada and the US, the rise of the MAGA movement, and the significant cultural shifts it has sparked.
Get Conrad's book: Donald J. Trump – A President Like No Other
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Climate Crisis or Climate Hype? Patrick Moore Challenges the Alarmism
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Net zero, carbon taxes, and energy caps—who's really being hurt by these policies?
Environmental leader Patrick Moore, with over 40 years of experience, challenges the climate alarmism driving today’s policies. Is the climate crisis as urgent as we’re told? How are you being impacted, and what can you do about it?
Join Patrick and host David Leis as they discuss these issues and the upcoming Frontier Centre for Public Policy Alaska Cruise next August.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Canada Has the Oil, So Why Is It Being Sabotaged? Sonya Savage Speaks Out
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Sonya Savage, former Alberta Energy Minister, says there's a war to destroy Canada's oil and gas industry. How does this battle impact you? From jobs to heating your home and fueling your car, the Canadian government's policies could drastically affect our economy and your daily lives. With Canada sitting on one of the world's largest natural resources, why aren't we making the most of it?
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
10 Ways to Keep Your Freedom | Eamonn Butler
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
10 Key Principles to Stay Free: Eamonn Butler, co-founder and director of the Adam Smith Institute, discusses his book Classical Liberalism – A Primer. He explains what it truly means to be free and what’s at stake if we lose our freedoms.
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Shocking Details About Canada's Border Crisis | Live with Scott McGregor
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Drugs, human smuggling and illegal immigrants flow from Canada to the US through our "open border". President-elect Donald Trump is now threatening Canada with a 25% tariff if it doesn't stop. Former RCMP intelligence official Scott McGregor joins David Leis to discuss Canada's border issues and what a high tariff would do to Canada. How does this all impact you and your family in the end?
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.