Canadians are working harder than ever but almost half of what you earn goes to taxes. David Leis talks with tax expert Kim G.C. Moody about why Canada’s tax system is driving talent, investment, and opportunity south of the border. 

They break down why our tax policy is uncompetitive, the dangers of a possible home equity tax, and how government overspending is fuelling economic stagnation.  

A BC Supreme Court judge just handed 800 acres to the Cowichan First Nation and declared Aboriginal title a “prior and senior right” over private property. Translation? It could trump the title to your house, farm, or business. 

Is this ruling the end of private property rights in Canada? Could your land be next? 

Lawyers Bruce Pardy and Bruce Hallsor join the live this week to break down this landmark case and what it really means for every Canadian. 

What really happened in Canada’s colonial past and why does the truth still matter today? David Leis sits down with Lord Nigel Biggar, author of Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning, to unpack the complex history between colonial powers and Indigenous peoples. 

From early cooperation to painful conflicts and the controversial legacy of residential schools, Biggar challenges the oversimplified narratives shaping public debate. He also confronts the moral record of the British Empire and its role in both oppression and the abolition of slavery—arguing that only by facing history in full, not just the parts that fit an agenda, can we pursue real justice and reconciliation. 

#IndigenousHistory #Colonialism #CanadaHistory #NigelBiggar #TruthInHistory #ResidentialSchools #Justice 

The Air Canada and government dispute showed us how fragile our economy is. On top of that, Parliament isn’t sitting, there’s no budget, trade talks are stalled, and housing is in crisis. Meanwhile, the U.S. is growing, President Donald Trump is pushing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and Canada is busy advocating for Palestinian statehood. How do we get Canada moving again?  

Former Saskatchewan Premier Grant Devine and former Liberal MP Dan McTeague join David Leis to unpack what's really going on and what Canadians can do to help turn things around.  

Is Canada still a free country or are we sleepwalking into decline? David Leis sits down with constitutional lawyer Leighton Grey to discuss how political prosecutions, activist judges, and a crumbling national identity are threatening the very fabric of the nation. 

They get into the shocking decline of Canada’s economy compared to the U.S., the fallout of multiculturalism without a unifying identity, and how the courts are now rewriting the rules. Grey warns: “The rule of law is on life support.” 

Check out Leighton's podcast, Grey Matter.  

Canada should be booming but instead, we’re bleeding talent, crushing opportunity, and killing the middle class. Politicians seem more interested in controlling Canadians and are driving investment to the U.S. The result? You can’t afford a home, the middle class is disappearing, and a net outflow of money is eroding confidence in our economy and our democracy. 

David Leis is joined by Chris Bloomer, former CEO of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, and Gina Pappano, Executive Director of Invest Now, to expose the policies holding Canada back and what it will take to get our country moving again. 

Millions, including Canadians, are living in the dark. Help Is on the Way is a gripping new documentary exposing energy poverty, when people can't afford to heat their homes or keep the lights on. 

David Leis sits down with filmmaker Mathew Embry who reveals the real causes, the human cost, and how Canada could help—if bad policy wasn’t getting in the way. 

If you care about poverty, energy, or Canada’s future, don’t miss this episode. 

#EnergyPoverty #Canada #AffordableEnergy #ClimatePolicy #HelpIsOnTheWay 

As the United States locks in major trade deals with Japan and the European Union, Canada risks missing the window of opportunity. With the August 1 trade deadline fast approaching, tariffs on Canadian goods could surge by 25%, and yet talks with the U.S. remain stalled. Parliament is still on summer break, and leadership seems nowhere to be found. 

How do we run a country like this? And how do we get Canada moving again when we're stuck with our elbows up and no one at the table? 

David Leis is joined by Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada, and Grant Devine, former Premier of Saskatchewan, to break down what’s really happening and what must be done before it’s too late. 

Is Canada’s food system broken? David Leis sits down with the host of The Food Professor Podcast, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, to get the truth about rising grocery bills, supply management, and what’s really driving food prices. From dairy quotas to global trade tensions, they explore the hidden forces shaping what ends up on your plate and what needs to change. 

Can Canada stay competitive in the global food market? Are government policies helping or hurting our farmers and families? 

David Leis sits down with John Carpay from the Justice Centre, to expose how law societies are pushing ideology, judges are rewriting laws, and Bill C‑2 could let the government invade your privacy. They also talk about the latest ArriveCan scandal, plus, hidden reports, gender policies, and how biased AI could shape legal outcomes. 

If you think Canada still has a fair justice system, this episode might change your mind. 

#FreeSpeech #ArriveCan #BillC2 #JohnCarpay #JusticeCentre #CanadianLaw #Podcast