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 k...

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 Barbar...

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 ...

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. 

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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...

Did a New Brunswick court just shift the land claims debate in Canada? 

A new ruling is raising major questions about how Aboriginal title interacts with private property—and whether Canada’s courts are starting to draw clearer lines after dangerous uncertainty. 

Join David Leis live with law professor Bruce Pardy, as he breaks down the New Brunswick decision, how it compares to B.C., and what i...

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...

Frustration with Ottawa is growing, emotions are running high, and the separation movement in Alberta appears more divided and chaotic than ever. Court decisions, political infighting, and questions about leadership and strategy are leaving many Albertans asking: what’s actually going on? 

Is there a real plan behind the movement—or is this spiraling out of control? And instead of dismissing the anger, should Canad...

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, in...

Another pipeline promise but will this one actually get built? 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney say a new oil pipeline from Alberta through B.C. is moving ahead, with construction expected to begin in 2027. But after years of delays, political battles, and cancelled projects, many Canadians are asking: is this finally happening, or is it another empty promise? 

How would a new pipeline impact...

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 c...

Is Canada’s immigration system out of control and why does it feel like no one is fixing it? 

Housing costs are climbing, services are stretched, and more Canadians are asking the same question: what changed, and can this still be fixed? 

Join David Leis live with Riley Donovan, researcher and journalist, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, as they break dow...

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, w...

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 Conce...

Canada’s immigration system is under serious pressure, and people are starting to notice. 

Record-high immigration levels, a strained housing market, and growing concerns about fraud and public safety are forcing a tough question: is the system working the way it should? 

Researcher and journalist Riley Donovan breaks down what’s changed, what the latest reports are revealing, and why this debate is no lo...

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 ...

This is very, very serious for Canada.  

A major court decision in B.C. is raising a question Canadians never thought they’d have to ask: do you actually own your home… or could it be taken away? 

Lawyer Tom Isaac warns we’re in historic times—with massive uncertainty around land claims, property rights, and the future of Canada. If we don’t get our act together, this could be game...

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 L...