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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. 

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? 
 #FoodSecurity #Canada #AgPolicy #FoodPrices #TheFoodProfessorPodcast 

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 

If we keep saying we’re on “Treaty Territories”… why don’t we give it back? Do land acknowledgements actually help Indigenous peoples—or are they just empty words designed to ease guilt? 
This week, David Leis is joined by Frances Widdowson (Expert on Aboriginal Policy), John Carpay (Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms), and Marco Navarro-Genie (VP of Research at the Frontier Centre) to unpack one of the most controversial questions in Canada today: 
What do land acknowledgements really mean—and are they doing more harm than good? 

The government is quietly pushing laws that could let them spy on your mail, ban content online, and criminalize big cash purchases. 
Bill C-2 (The Strong Border Act) could give Canada Post the power to open your mail and much more. The Online Harms Act is back—and more dangerous than ever. 
David Leis talks with Joshua Dehaas of the Canadian Constitution Foundation to break it all down—and explain why you need to act now. 
This episode is your wake-up call. 

Is Canada still the free, welcoming country it claims to be? Or has “tolerance” gone so far that it’s killing real debate—and driving people out? 
This week, Georganne Burke joins David Leis to explain why she and her husband are leaving Canada for the U.S.—citing rising anti-Americanism, antisemitism, and a country so woke it’s lost its way. 
She’s a dual citizen, a longtime political insider, and a fierce defender of Israel—and she’s sounding the alarm on what’s really happening in Canada. 

Is Parliament Broken? Dan McTeague Says Yes—And Canadians Are Paying the Price 
Canada’s political machine is grinding—but is it doing anything useful? In this eye-opening conversation, David Leis sits down with former MP Dan McTeague to talk about Parliament’s dysfunction, runaway spending, and the shocking lack of transparency in Ottawa. 
They also break down Canada’s energy crisis, the failures of federal-provincial collaboration, and why the private sector—not politicians—might be the key to rebuilding national unity. If you’re wondering where Canada’s leadership has gone, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. 

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The NATO summit is over, and Canada was barely at the table. With global threats rising, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michel Maisonneuve joins David Leis to ask: 
How do we rebuild our national defence—and why does it matter to every Canadian? 
Because this isn’t just about security. It’s about our economy, our identity, and whether Canada remains sovereign—or becomes the 51st state. 

David Leis sits down with Ludwik Klimkowski to reveal the powerful story behind Canada’s new memorial to the victims of communism. Why was it so controversial? What does it stand for? And why do some Canadians still downplay the horrors of communist regimes? 
They unpack personal stories of survival, the hidden costs of “the greater good,” and why remembering these tragedies is more urgent than ever. If you think communism is just a history lesson—this episode will change your mind.