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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. 

Why No One Trusts Canada’s Government Anymore

Canada’s Parliament isn’t working—and that should worry every Canadian. Preston Manning, former Leader of the Opposition, says unelected officials are now pulling the strings, while taxpayers foot the bill. 
With a federal budget finally set for November 4, Canadians could be staring down $90 billion… even $130 billion in new debt. Who pays? You do. And why would businesses invest in what Manning calls a sinking ship? 
The first step to getting out of a hole is to stop digging. But will Ottawa ever listen? And what’s the real way forward for Canada? 

They’re Coming for Your Free Speech – EXPOSING Bill C-9

Ottawa is pushing Bill C-9, the so-called “Combatting Hate Act.” But behind the nice name is a dangerous plan to give government sweeping power over judges, free speech, and even how Canadians can express dissent. Is this the biggest threat yet to our justice system? 
John Carpay, with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, and Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research for the Frontier Centre, join David Leis. They'll break down what Bill C-9 really means, why “reconciliation” is meaningless without truth, and how law societies and professional associations are being weaponized to enforce political conformity. 

Trump's Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination — Conrad Black Was There

Former Canadian politician and historian Conrad Black was in the Oval Office with Donald Trump when the news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination broke. He recounts the exact moment, what was said behind closed doors, and the advice he gave to Trump and JD Vance in that critical hour. 
David Leis presses Black on whether this is a turning point for Canada too. They also discuss Alberta’s fight for pipelines, what Trump really thinks of Canada, and the blunt advice Black gave him on striking a trade deal. 

The New Way to Silence Canadians: Cut Off Their Cash

During the Freedom Convoy in 2022, Canadians watched as bank accounts were frozen for supporting the protest. Now, in July 2025, it’s happening again. Eva Chipiuk — the lawyer who represented Convoy protestors and cross-examined former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — says Royal Bank of Canada suddenly dropped her after a few cryptocurrency transactions. 
Is this a warning to all Canadians? If banks can cut off truckers, lawyers, and ordinary citizens, who’s safe? Weaponizing bank accounts is a full-frontal assault that puts democracy at risk. 
Join David Leis live as we break it all down and discuss why this matters for every Canadian with: 
Brett Oland, CEO of Bow Valley Credit Union 
Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre 
Lee Harding, Research Fellow at Frontier Centre 

Parliament Is Back, Charlie Kirk's Canadian Impact

Parliament has returned, but Canada is facing deep division at home and chaos abroad. The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sparked vigils across the country, while Canadians are asking tough questions: Can our leaders rise to the moment? Will national projects unite us or is politics as usual dragging us down? 
Joining David Leis live to break it all down: 
Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Centre 
Robert-Falcon Ouellette, Former Liberal MP 
Dan McTeague, Former Liberal MP