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Why Bill C-9 Could Change Canada Forever

Canada is rewriting the rules on speech and few are paying attention. David Leis sits down with John Carpay from the Justice Centre to discuss Bill C-9, censorship, and the growing pressure on religious expression. From selective law enforcement to race-based rights, this conversation exposes why freedom in Canada may be more fragile than most realize. 

Tariffs, Fraud, and ICE: The US You’re Not Being Told About

The US is heading into a turbulent 2026 midterm season, and corruption, voter fraud, and political missteps could shake the nation. David Leis sits down with American writer and publisher, Jeffrey Tucker, to break down what really went wrong with President Donald Trump’s tariffs, why US manufacturing isn’t bouncing back, and how America is falling short of promises of a “New Golden Age.” 
From Trump’s attacks on Canada to ICE deportations, DOGE, and fraud in Minneapolis, Tucker reveals the stark reality behind the headlines. Could these issues reshape the midterms and America’s future? 

How Politics Hijacked Christmas—Then and Now

Is there really a war on Christmas and has it happened before? 
Historian Dr. Gerry Bowler shares how Christmas has long been a political and cultural battleground. From Dickens and Santa Claus to Nazi attempts to reshape the holiday, this conversation connects history to today’s culture wars, moral relativism, and the fading influence of Judeo-Christian values. What happens when truth itself is up for debate and what does it mean for Canada’s identity? 

Canada Wants to Take Away Your Church’s Charitable Status

Is Canada silently allowing religious freedom to be erased? Over 100 churches have burned down, and the government’s silence is deafening. Now, a shocking recommendation from Ottawa could strip churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples of their charitable status. David Leis and Professor Pierre Gilbert reveal what this really means, why it threatens the foundations of Western civilization, and how faith communities could face unprecedented challenges. Are we witnessing the start of a cultural reset—or an attack on religious freedom? What can we do about it?

Pipeline Blocked or Moving Forward? Canada’s Energy Crisis Explained

Ottawa and Alberta have a new energy MOU—but will a pipeline actually get built? BC’s premier is suddenly shifting his stance, yet he still wants an oil-tanker ban. So what’s the point of a pipeline? Meanwhile, BC First Nations have already voted no. Will PM Mark Carney let them veto the entire project? What policies will get Canada's economy moving again? No one seems to have a plan. Join me and my guests Catherine Swift from the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers & Businesses of Canada, and Chris Bloomer from the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association. 

Alberta-Ottawa Pipeline Deal: Hype or Disaster?

“I don’t trust the government of Canada,” warns engineer and energy expert Gwyn Morgan. With the new Alberta-Ottawa Memorandum of Understanding, which includes a new pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast, Canadians are being promised a brighter energy future—but is it real, or just hype? Morgan breaks down how skyrocketing carbon costs, political uncertainty, First Nations opposition, and shifting U.S. energy policies are putting Canada’s growth at risk. Who’s really standing in the way of our energy sector and what can we do to protect Canada’s future?

Health Canada IS NOT Looking out for Your Health, Claims Lawyer

Is Health Canada taking away your right to stay healthy? David Leis sits down with Lawyer Shawn Buckley with the National Health Product Protection Association to expose how natural remedies, essential supplements, are being banned and why cloned meat are being pushed on Canadians—while big pharma profits. Are these foods and policies really safe for Canadians?

First Nation Land Claims Threatens Every Property Owner in Canada

A BC judge handed 800 acres in Richmond to the Cowichan First Nation—and now Secwépemc Nation is asking a court to grant them the entire city of Kamloops and more. Is this the start of a wave that could erase property rights in Canada? If investors can’t trust ownership, who will build anything here? Our economy is on the line, and almost no one is talking about it. 
Former Manitoba judge Brian Giesbrecht, Lawyer Bruce Hallsor and VP of Research at Frontier, Marco Navarro-Genie join David Leis to reveal what's going on here, and what could come next. This is a wake-up call every Canadian needs to hear. 

Too Many Immigrants? Canada’s Crisis Explained

Is Canada bringing in too many immigrants? Professor and urban affairs writer Joel Kotkin thinks so and says it’s happening faster than anyone in power is willing to admit. David Leis and Kotkin break down why young Canadians can’t afford homes, why the middle class is shrinking, and how Canada is drifting into a new form of “neo-feudalism” where a small elite thrives while everyone else falls behind.

Prime Minister Carney’s Budget Passed…What It Means for You

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget has barely passed—a massive, expensive plan that raises questions: Will it actually get Canada moving forward, or will we be left asking what just happened? 
Join David Leis live on YouTube with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and Marco Navarro-Genie as they break down the budget, explain why it matters to every Canadian, and discuss what citizens can do to make sure it works for the country.