Leaders on the Frontier

B.C. just delivered a political earthquake. What happens next? 

After nine years of NDP rule, B.C.’s Conservatives are set to form government following David Eby’s snap election gamble. What does this mean for B.C., Alberta and the rest of Canada? 

Join David Leis with Mike de Jong, former eight-term B.C. MLA; Bruce Hallsor, B.C. lawyer; and Marco Navarro-Génie, VP of Research at the Frontier Centre, to break down the results and explore what a Conservative government could mean for Canada. What policy changes are coming? 

Is this the start of a new political era for the West? 

Live every Thursday at 2pm CDT 

Four soldiers are dead after a fire at CFB Wainwright. Is Canada prepared for the next emergency? 

Retired LCol. David Redman joins David Leis to discuss the lessons Canada must learn from the tragedy, gaps in emergency preparedness, and why rebuilding the Canadian Armed Forces matters to national security. He explains why emergency response starts in our own communities—and why Canadians can’t rely on government alone when disaster strikes. 

Is Canada ready when the next crisis hits? 

Alberta has voted. What happens next? 

The results are in, but what do they mean for Alberta—and for the rest of Canada? Is this the beginning of a major political shift, and will Ottawa start paying attention?   

Join David Leis with Bruce Pardy, law professor and Executive Director of Rights Probe; Cory Morgan, Alberta columnist and political commentator; and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, for a live breakdown of the referendum results, what policies need to change to move forward, and what happens next. 

What does this vote mean for Alberta, Ottawa, and the future of Canada? 

Live Thursday at 2pm CT on YouTube. 

Are Canadians equal under the law—or does race determine the rules?  

John Carpay, President of the Justice Centre, joins David Leis to challenge race-based policies in Canada, from sentencing, access to government funding, and Indigenous policy. He argues that policies intended to advance reconciliation can deepen divisions instead—and calls for equal rights, equal treatment, and a renewed focus on individual freedoms.  

Can Canada achieve real reconciliation without treating people differently based on race?  

Another pipeline promise or will the Pacific Link Pipeline actually get built? 

On October 1, 2026, the Pacific Link Pipeline, formerly known as the West Coast Oil Pipeline, was designated Canada’s first project of national interest under the Building Canada Act. But what happens now—and will it finally become reality? 

Join David Leis with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, and Chris Bloomer, former President and CEO of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, to discuss the pipeline’s future, the challenges facing Canada’s energy sector, and whether private investment can turn this announcement into a real project. 

With Alberta’s referendum approaching and frustration with Ottawa growing, what’s at stake for Canada’s economy, energy security, and future prosperity? 

Is this finally a breakthrough for Alberta or will political, and investment hurdles keep the pipeline on paper? 

Live show every Thursday at 2pm CT on YouTube.  

What if Canada’s tax system is actually discouraging people from creating jobs? 

Legal and Moral Analyst Harry Margulies explains why he believes Canada is losing investment, how capital gains taxes can discourage productive investment, and why Sweden took a different approach to rewarding business growth and job creation. Could Canada do this? 

Could changing how we tax create more jobs and prosperity? 

Are Canadians being told the full story about truth and reconciliation? 

What if some of the narratives shaping Canada’s approach to reconciliation deserve to be questioned? What is supported by evidence, what is interpretation, and what are Canadians actually being taught? 

Join David Leis with Frances Widdowson, political scientist, Leighton Grey, K.C., senior Partner at Grey Wowk Spencer LLP, and Marco Navarro-Génie, VP of Research at the Frontier Centre, for a challenging conversation about Indigenous policy, the Indian Act and equality under the law. 

Should the Indian Act be abolished? Can there be reconciliation without agreement on the truth? And how do we create policies that respect Indigenous Canadians while treating every Canadian equally? 

What happens when you’re afraid to say what you really think? 

Nigel Biggar, professor at Oxford University in the UK, exposes the growing culture war over free speech, DEI, identity politics, and how history is taught. He reveals what happens when universities and institutions become afraid to challenge popular narratives and why that matters for your freedom, your children’s education, and the future of society. 

Are we losing the ability to disagree and still live together? 

What happens the day after Alberta votes yes? How would Canada actually negotiate a separation? 

Former Reform Party leader Preston Manning joins Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at the Frontier Centre, to discuss the key takeaways from the Alberta and the West Assembly, co-chaired by Manning and former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell. 

Why has Western alienation reached this point? What can Canada do to renew the federation, regardless of how Albertans vote? And what could the October 19 referendum mean for the country? 

Is Canada at a breaking point or can the federation be renewed? 

(We have a live show every Thursday at 2pm CT on YouTube) 

Is Canada losing investors? 

Jack Mintz breaks down the latest Canada-U.S. trade tensions, tariffs, investment fleeing south, and why he says Canada is becoming less competitive. He also explains why regulatory delays could be costing Canada billions and why our energy resources may be the ace card we’re failing to play. 

Is Canada making it too hard to do business?