Leaders on the Frontier

The Arctic is becoming one of Canada's greatest economic and strategic opportunities—but also one of its biggest national challenges. As global powers compete for influence in the North, can Canada afford to keep standing still? 

Join David Leis live with Robyn Lore from NeeStaNan, former Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette, and Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret'd) David Redman as they discuss the upcoming Reclaiming the North conference in Winnipeg and why strategic utility corridors, Arctic sovereignty, and economic development are critical to Canada's future. 

How do we move from vision to action? What policies are needed? And what happens if Canada fails to act? 

The conversation starts here but the future depends on what we do next. 

Join us live on YouTube, Thursday at 2pm CT. 

The conference is September 14&15. 

Buy tickets here: https://frontiercentre.org/ 

Why are investors avoiding Canada? 

Catherine Swift joins David Leis to explain why businesses are leaving, investment is drying up, and jobs are disappearing. She argues the problem is caused by bad government policies.  

From taxes and red tape to pipelines, mining, and government spending, Swift explains why she believes Canada has become one of the hardest places to do business—and what policy changes could turn things around. 

If Canada wants more jobs, higher wages, and a stronger economy, where do we start? 

It is now impossible for MOST Canadians to buy a home in Canada! 

The latest Demographia International Housing Affordability Report presented by Frontier Centre ranks many Canadian cities among the least affordable in the world. For millions of Canadians, owning a home is no longer just difficult—it's out of reach. This is destroying the middle class.  

So how did we get here? Is it immigration, government policy, zoning rules, taxes, or a lack of housing supply? And most importantly, what policies could actually make homes affordable again? 

Join David Leis live with Joel Kotkin, internationally recognized urban studies expert; Wendell Cox, principal author of the Demographia International Housing Affordability Report; and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, as they unpack the latest findings and discuss real policy solutions to Canada's housing crisis. 

Where is Canada actually headed? 

David Leis sits down with Conrad Black for an honest conversation about Canada’s identity, its history, and the pressures building across politics, the courts, and the economy as we head toward 2027. 

They talk about concerns around the rule of law and judicial activism, and whether courts are starting to reshape how laws are applied. Black also weighs in on rising frustration in Western Canada, especially Alberta, where questions about sovereignty and federal policy are getting louder. 

Then there’s the bigger picture: taxes, trade with the United States, and whether Canada is still set up to compete and grow in today’s world. 

At the core of it all is a simple question: is Canada still being governed in a way that works for Canadians? 

Canada is rolling out new laws to regulate online content—but at what cost?  

David Leis and Josh Dehaas, with Canadian Constitution Foundation, break down Bill C9 and many other censorship bills that are aimed at protecting children online, but raise serious questions about free speech, privacy, and government control over information.  

From age verification and internet surveillance concerns to AI regulation and censorship risks, Josh shares whether Canada is crossing a line between safety and overreach.  

At the heart of it is a policy clash: protecting people online… versus protecting open expression in a digital age.  

Citizenship is supposed to be more than a passport. It's the foundation of our democracy, our freedoms, and the shared values that hold the country together. 

But what does it actually mean to be a Canadian citizen today? What rights come with citizenship? What responsibilities? And have we forgotten why citizenship matters in the first place? 

Join David Leis live with Dorothy Dobbie, Gerry Bowler, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of research at Frontier Centre. 

If citizenship is the glue that holds a country together, what happens when that glue starts to weaken? 

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? 

Human Rights Commissions across Canada are being accused of going far beyond their original role—now deciding cases that critics say involve speech, research, and opinion rather than clear discrimination. 

Supporters call them protection. Critics call them overreach. 

So what are they really doing today and should they be reformed or shut down entirely? 

Join David Leis live with columnist Barbara Kay, lawyer Collin May, and professor Barry Cooper as they break down how these commissions work, how powerful they’ve become, and what it could mean for free expression in Canada. What policy changes are needed to correct this?  

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. 

From the Emergencies Act to land claims and property rights, some of Canada's most important issues are being decided in the courts. But are judges simply applying the law or are they playing a bigger role in shaping public policy? 

Former Manitoba judge Brian Giesbrecht says public trust in the courts is declining and that judges have become too involved in political and social issues. 

Join David Leis live with Giesbrecht, Alberta lawyer Leighton Grey, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, as they share the growing power of the courts, controversial rulings, and what it all means for Canadians. Why does this matter? What policies need to change?