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Canada Is Sitting on Its Wealth… And It’s Costing Families

Canadian economist Jack Mintz joins David Leis with a warning: “We’re not broken… yet.” But if more businesses and jobs leave Canada, that could change fast. He reacts to Canada's latest budget and if it'll get Canada moving in the right direction.  
Mintz breaks down why Canada’s soaring debt, stalled economic growth, and rising inflation are putting families under pressure. He says a country as rich in natural resources as Canada should be thriving but instead, we’re keeping minerals in the ground and piling on more debt. 
He also makes a surprising case for why tariffs might actually be good for Canada’s economy and what needs to happen before it’s too late. 

Breaking Down Canada’s Budget: What You Really Need to Know

Prime Minister Mark Carney has finally released his long-awaited federal budget and it’s making waves. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s first budget includes massive new spending, deep cuts to the public service, and a $78 billion deficit for 2025-26. 
Join David Leis live with former MP Dorothy Dobbie and former Stephen Harper speechwriter Nigel Hannaford, insiders who know what a real budget should look like. They break down the numbers, reveal what’s missing, and explain why this budget could change everything for Canada. Will this budget restart Canada's economic future? 

The Government’s Quiet Attack on Your Rights

Are your freedoms quietly being eroded in Canada? David Leis talks with Josh Dehaas about Bills C-8, C-9, and C-14—and why they should worry every citizen. Bill C-8 threatens free speech by regulating what you can say online, Bill C-9 could interfere with property rights, and Bill C-14 expands government powers in ways that could impact personal freedoms. 
From court decisions in BC to schools shaping the next generation’s values, this conversation exposes how rights we take for granted are under pressure. But it’s not all doom and gloom, citizens can act. 

Canada’s Budget Crisis & Trade Talks COLLAPSE, What's Next?

With Budget Day looming on Nov 4, Prime Minister Mark Carney has warned that sacrifices will be required from Canadians but what does that really mean? Meanwhile, trade talks collapse after Doug Ford’s commercial, tariffs rise, and the country’s economic future hangs in the balance. Who’s really managing Canada and can we turn things around? 
Join David Leis live with former Liberal MP Dan McTeague, Georganne Burke, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre, as they break down the looming financial challenges, explore solutions to rebuild Canada’s economy, and share why there is still hope for Canadians. 

Why You Should Question Everything About Climate Change

Are we being lied to about climate change? Leading scientists Dr. Steven Koonin and Dr. William Happer—fresh off his Joe Rogan appearance—reveal the shocking truth: carbon dioxide is essential for life, yet we’re told it’s a pollutant. Is climate fear overblown? Should we stop blindly trusting massive media reports and start facing reality? From the hidden costs of energy policies to the myths of electric vehicles and net zero, this episode exposes what the media won’t tell you.  

Why Canada’s Economy Is Failing You and How to Rebuild Wealth

Our economy is stagnating, growth has flatlined, and jobs are going south. Export Development Canada just reported a dismal 0.9% increase, well below global averages, while the U.S. surges ahead at 2%. So what went wrong? Are we driving away business, jobs, and prosperity? And what actions do we need to take to turn our economy around? 
Join David Leis live with Catherine Swift, Ron Koslowsky, and Rob Anderson as they expose the policies holding Canada back, and how we can rebuild a nation that’s open for business again. 

Canada’s Banks Are Robbing You, The Truth About Sky-High Fees

Canada’s banks are the most expensive in the industrialized world—and it’s costing you big. David Leis and banking expert Andrew Spence reveal why fees are sky-high, small businesses struggle, and how FinTech and open banking could finally shake up the system. The truth banks don’t want you to hear! 

Is Canada Safe? Violence and Hate Spike Despite the Gaza Peace Agreement

As the world marks the Gaza peace agreement, Canada is seeing a dramatic rise in anti-Semitism and violence at home. Is this surge a threat to our rights, freedoms, and democracy? 
Join David Leis live with award-winning columnist Barbara Kay, Daniel Koren of Allied Voices for Israel, and lawyer Collin May as they unpack what this “peace” deal really means — for the world, and for Canada’s future. 
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Indigenous Communities Support Pipelines, Why No One Talks About That

Many Indigenous communities support pipelines and resource projects—but their voices are often drowned out by noisy activists and media narratives. Engineer and policy expert John Desjarlais, who works closely with First Nations, explains what Indigenous communities actually want and why their perspectives are ignored. Projects like Cedar LNG and Woodfibre LNG show Indigenous leadership and co-governance in action. Natural resources are foundational for Canada—and his vision might surprise you.

Freedom Convoy Leaders Sentenced — What It Means for Every Canadian

The leaders of the Freedom Convoy have been sentenced in Ottawa. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber received 18-month conditional sentences, including 12 months of house arrest, while the Crown had pushed for 7–8 years in jail. Was this justice—or an overreach? Could the process itself have been the punishment? Was this prosecution or persecution? And does it undermine your rights and freedoms? 
David Leis is joined by John Carpay and Ray McGinnis to break down what these rulings really mean for civil liberties, the rule of law, and accountability in Canada, and what this could signal for activism across the country.