Leaders on the Frontier

May 02 2024

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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.

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Connect with Like-minded Canadians LIVE with Ken & Rosalie Drysdale

May 02 2024 60 mins

Guests Ken and Rosalie Drysdale and David Leis discuss the Manitoba Stronger Together Conference. A chance for like-minded Canadians to come together, learn and discuss the pressing issues facing our country and hear practical solutions. What can you do to make major changes in Canada? The event is June 21-23 in Beausejour, Manitoba. Tickets available on Eventbrite. For more inform

Resilient Nation or a Fractured Country? | Col. David Redman

Apr 30 2024 66 mins

Six things that could make Canada thrive not just survive. Host David Leis is joined by Lieutenant Colonel David Redman to talk about the state of Canada in 2024 and whether Canada is a confident, resilient nation or a fearful, fractured country. It's clear, a new vision is needed for Canada's future.

How can Canada get out of Trouble? LIVE with Peter Menzies

Apr 29 2024 61 mins

Peter Menzies talks about the current state of Canada and whether our country is in trouble. Get the whole picture. Peter had a long career as a journalist, publisher and was the former CRTC Commissioner. He is now a writer, commentator and senior fellow at the MacDonald Laurier Institute.

Why are Buses Better than Rail Transit? | Randal O'Toole

Apr 23 2024 50 mins

Is rail transit really better than bus transit? That's what we're being told. But today's guest, policy analyst Randal O'Toole shares how rapid rail is anything but rapid and is by the numbers, an out of date form of transit. Hear how buses and freeways are far more efficient and faster than trains. So why the push to use your tax dollars on rail transit? Listen for the analysis.

The Biggest Betrayal of Public Trust LIVE with Vanessa Dylyn

Apr 18 2024 65 mins

Vanessa Dylyn, an Emmy-nominated Canadian film producer, is talking about her latest film, Covid Collateral that is causing quite the uproar. We have an exclusive trailer of the film below. The documentary is being screened in Toronto on May 9, and shockingly the Calgary screening was suddenly cancelled after the theatre lost sponsorship and employees got upset. What is revealed in

Shocking Censorship Coming to Canada | John Carpay

Apr 16 2024 60 mins

Does the new online harms act (Bill c-63) concern you? It's being touted by the government as a bill that will protect our children, combat hate speech, and terrorism. That's all good, but it goes further. John Carpay with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says it will ultimately allow non-criminal speech to be prosecuted and lead to extreme censorship in Canada. He re

The Dealers and Deceivers of Data | Martin Kulldorff

Apr 09 2024 73 mins

Host David Leis and Guest Martin Kulldorff discuss the background and information of the health outcomes and the deceptions used in data. Scientists were silenced, including himself, when research results did not match the government narratives. What is the bigger picture with the helpful retrospective look to health outcomes? Watch to discover the opinion, agenda and authoritarian

Why is Eco-Terrorism a threat to Canadians? LIVE with Joseph Quesnel

Apr 05 2024 61 mins

The alarming rise of extremism, fueled by exaggerated climate change beliefs. Joseph Quesnel, the author of an alarming study, is on the show. We talk about the dangerous trend of radicalization, threatening public safety, law, and prosperity.

Carbon Tax Hike Debate with Dan McTeague

Apr 01 2024 67 mins

The April 1st carbon tax hike is here. How much more will you pay at the pump? What impact will this hike have on your finances? Dan McTeague joins host David Leis for a live discussion and debate over the controversial tax. Is it necessary? Is the tax really going to help the planet in the long run?

Divided and on a Downfall | Jim Lakely

Mar 26 2024 51 mins

Will America continue to be the shining light for liberty in our world? With competing ideologies and verbal attacks on America's traditional values, America seems to be struggling to maintain the traditional values and middle class masses. Host David Leis and Jim Lakely, climate realist, discuss the changes and potential transformations of the US and how it will affect Canada.