Leaders on the Frontier

Canada’s immigration policy is a train wreck, and it’s creating real security risks. Former RCMP intelligence analyst Scott McGregor explains how gaps in policy, weak enforcement, and slow deportation systems are being exploited by organized crime and foreign actors in Canada. This isn’t just about border control—it’s about policy failure. From ports to courts, the system is struggling to keep up, and criminals know it. The question is simple: what policy changes are needed before the gaps get worse?

Why land claims are raising alarm bells for homeowners. Law professor Bruce Pardy joins David Leis to discuss why court decisions, B.C. Indigenous land claims, and government policy are raising new questions about property rights in Canada. What do the Cowichan case in B.C. and the recent New Brunswick ruling actually mean? Why aren't property rights protected in Canada's Constitution? And what happens when uncertainty over land ownership starts affecting housing, investment, and economic growth? This isn't just a legal debate. It's about whether Canadians can have confidence in the future of homeownership and property rights.

Canada is not secure, and according to Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret.) David Redman, the risks and our "enemies" are already here. Redman, who served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 27 years, reveals just how weak Canada's border is, our failing immigration enforcement, and explains how the courts and policing systems are not keeping up with reality. He raises serious concerns about known threats operating freely in Canada, questions whether Canada is properly prioritizing its own military before sending billions to Ukraine, and warns that allies like the United States may act to protect their own interests regardless of Canada’s position. What does it take to get Canada back in control of its borders, its laws, and its national security?

Is public land still truly public? Most Canadians don’t think twice about Crown land—it’s where people hunt, fish, camp, and get away from the city. But that access is becoming a real point of tension. David Leis is joined by Jesse Zeman of the BC Wildlife Federation and Chris Heald of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation to talk about what’s changing on Crown lands across Canada, and why more people are worried they’re slowly getting locked out. They break down new policy shifts, conservation rules, and land-use decisions that could affect everyday Canadians, not just hunters and anglers. If access keeps shrinking, it changes how families use the land, how communities connect with nature, and who gets to enjoy Canada’s outdoors at all.

Former BC Finance Minister Mike de Jong has spent years inside government making real budget decisions during economic stress and crisis periods in British Columbia. He reflects on what actually worked in office, balancing budgets, managing deficits, and dealing with the political pressure that comes with long-term planning. He also breaks down where policy is creating roadblocks today, especially around housing, LNG, investment, and uncertainty over land and regulation. But it’s not just criticism, he also explains what a realistic path forward looks like if governments focus again on growth, investment, and clear rules.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra joins David Leis for a blunt conversation about trade, pipelines, critical minerals, China, and why the U.S. is growing frustrated with Canada’s direction. Hoekstra says America wants to partner with Canada, grow prosperity, protect freedoms, and build major projects together, but warns the relationship is being tested by harmful policies, trade barriers, and political decisions coming out of Ottawa. He says the U.S. is taking Canada’s words seriously and shares what closer ties with China could mean for Canada’s future.

There’s a lot happening right now with Aboriginal land claims and policies like DRIPA, but most Canadians aren’t sure what it actually means. Does it affect private property? Does it create uncertainty for homeowners or investors? Join David Leis live with Tom Isaac, B.C. lawyer focused on Aboriginal law, and Bruce Hallsor, real estate lawyer, as they walk through what’s happening, what it means in plain language, and what Canadians should be watching for next. If you own property, plan to, or care about where the country is headed, this one matters.

Is Canada still a good place to do business? More companies are holding back investment or moving it elsewhere. That means fewer opportunities, slower growth, and pressure on jobs and living standards. Why is this happening? What’s driving capital out of Canada? And what policy changes could help turn things around? Join David Leis live with Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers & Businesses of Canada, and Ron Koslowsky, business and investment strategist, as they talk through what’s going on and what Canada needs to do next.

What is your bank really doing with your money? You trust your bank but do you really know what they stand for? From decisions made behind closed doors to policies pushed at annual meetings, your money could be funding agendas that don’t reflect your values. Gina Pappano, former head of market intelligence at the Toronto Stock Exchange, exposes what Canada’s big banks are doing and saying, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, break down what this means for you—and what questions you should be asking your banker. This is information most Canadians never hear… but need to.

The Liberals have a majority, now what? With a stronger grip on power in Ottawa, big questions are being raised. Add in controversial floor crossings, and Canadians are divided—some celebrating, others frustrated. Why did MPs switch sides? What does this new majority mean within a system of parliamentary democracy? Will this enable a new policy direction or more of the same? Join David Leis live with Georganne Burke, who knows the floor crossers and why they made the move, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, as they break down what this means for Canada’s future.

Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war is hitting Canadian wallets hard! Gas prices are rising, food costs are climbing, and the middle class is feeling the squeeze. How will higher energy prices and carbon taxes impact your daily life and the economy? And what should the government do about it? Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Dalhousie University professor, senior fellow at Frontier Centre, and podcast host of the Food Professor, reveals the real effects on Canadians and the policy choices that could make a difference for you.

Canada’s politics are at a breaking point. Retired politician Preston Manning shares why public trust in politicians is sinking, how floor crossers are shaking democracy, and why Western provinces feel ignored while Quebec gains more control. Preston discusses Canada's stagnant growth, underused natural resources, healthcare bottlenecks, and the federal government’s overreach into provincial authority.

Canada’s economy is in trouble, says leading economist Jack Mintz. In this brutally honest conversation, Jack says jobs are vanishing, growth is stalled, and your wallet is taking the hit. Decades of high taxes, bad policies, and government overreach have left Canadians paying the price. Jack reveals the shocking truth, that Canada is falling behind the rest of the G7, and ordinary citizens are feeling it the most. Learn why “Big Bang Tax Reform” could be our only way out, how government choices are strangling investment, and what could happen if we don’t act now.