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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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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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English


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

5/2/2024
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 information, visit www.manitobastrongertogether.ca

Duration:01:00:07

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

4/30/2024
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.

Duration:01:06:54

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

4/29/2024
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.

Duration:01:01:58

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

4/23/2024
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.

Duration:00:50:41

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The Biggest Betrayal of Public Trust LIVE with Vanessa Dylyn

4/18/2024
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 this documentary that the mainstream media and woke businesses don't want you to see? Watch the shocking trailer: Covid Collateral Trailer

Duration:01:05:36

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Shocking Censorship Coming to Canada | John Carpay

4/16/2024
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 reveals the shocking powers it will carry. Your thoughts and opinions are at stake.

Duration:01:00:22

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The Dealers and Deceivers of Data | Martin Kulldorff

4/9/2024
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 authoritarianism meeting freedom in science and freedom of speech.

Duration:01:13:50

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

4/5/2024
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.

Duration:01:01:25

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Carbon Tax Hike Debate with Dan McTeague

4/1/2024
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?

Duration:01:07:22

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Divided and on a Downfall | Jim Lakely

3/26/2024
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.

Duration:00:51:25

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LIVE March 21 - Fearful Fractured Canada? LIVE with Col. David Redman

3/22/2024
What is Canada’s national interest in 2024? In 1967, Canada proudly celebrated its centennial anniversary. Canada stood as a strong and unified democracy respected internationally. Fifty years later, Canada is divided, ashamed of its history, has shattered its democratic institutions, our allies ignore us and we have a broken economy. How has Canada come to this point? What can we as citizens do about this concerning state of affairs?

Duration:01:03:40

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Canada is Unrecognizable | Trish Wood

3/19/2024
Canadians may feel like they don't recognize the nation and policies they are seeing around them. In this episode, host David Leis and his guest, award winning journalist and podcaster, Trish Wood discuss how the dramatic changes lead by the federal Liberal government have paved the way for Canadians to evaluate what they believe and what they want from government.

Duration:01:15:28

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LIVE March 14 - Defund Rail Transit? with Randal O'Toole

3/14/2024
In the 1950s, rail transit was deemed obsolete in favor of buses, except for rapid transit lines. However, recent rail projects in Canadian cities have been costly, outdated, and often less effective than buses. Modern urban areas require flexible transit systems, leading to the conclusion that investing in bus transit would be more beneficial than building new rail lines. Policy analyst Randal O'Toole released a 52-page transit report.

Duration:01:05:25

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Financial Powers and Changing the Course of Nations | Gina Pappano

3/12/2024
Stock markets, woke ideology and pension plans. Ideas and power players are steering the investment dollars away from sound business principles toward the support for woke agendas. David Leis speaks with Gina Pappano, a skilled professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services sector about where investment dollars are being steered and what that means for our pension plans.

Duration:01:00:32

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LIVE Feb 29 - Murder 6 Years - Speech 25 Years with Bruce Live & David Leis

3/5/2024
Law professor Bruce Pardy joins host David Leis for a live discuss about how the justice system is not protecting your rights and freedoms anymore. What happened?

Duration:00:56:04

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Why is China Interfering with Canada? | Scott McGregor

3/5/2024
With Chinese police stations in Canada and suspicion of election interference, is there other evidence that China is exerting its strength here? Host David Leis has a very interesting conversation with intelligence analyst Scott McGregor about the impacts that China is having on the western world. What's the end game?

Duration:01:01:26

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Sir John A. Macdonald's Legacy Lives On | Dr. Patrice Dutil

2/27/2024
Host David Leis and Professor Patrice Dutil talk about the controversial legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's inaugural Prime Minister. Do Canadians know the true history of Sir John A. Macdonald? His pivotal role in shaping Canada's history, efforts in Indigenous community programs, and how Macdonald's leadership during crises such as the smallpox outbreak of 1885 saved lives, to list a few. Is he still relevant in today's world?

Duration:01:03:46

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LIVE Feb 22 - Shocking Report: Feds aim to Destroy Alberta. LIVE with Lee Harding and David Leis

2/23/2024
Alberta is being attacked by our federal government. That shocking revelation comes from a report just released by researcher Lee Harding for the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. Read the full article here: Trudeau's Policies Hurt Alberta

Duration:01:01:38

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LIVE Feb 16: The Coutts 4 – What Now? LIVE with Ray McGinnis and David Leis.

2/21/2024
February 14th, marks the day the Trudeau Government invoked the Emergency Measures Act two years ago and aggressively dismantled the peaceful Freedom Convoy in Ottawa. A court has since deemed that move unlawful. Ray McGinnis has been covering the Freedom Convoy in depth as well as the political prisoners from the Coutts border blockade. Two men have been released but two more remain in jail. Ray joins host David Leis live on Thursday at 2 pm CT on X (Twitter) and YouTube. David Leis is LIVE every Thursday at 2 pm CT on X and YouTube with a new guest each week.

Duration:01:05:35

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Epidemiologist Silenced for Speaking Up | Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

2/20/2024
Who advocates for the health of the nation and you? Host David Leis and well-known Epidemiologist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya discuss the outcomes seen in North America and the health outcomes which resulted from the use of mRNA. Were the efficacy claims based in reality? Has reality been censored for political endeavors?

Duration:00:53:29