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Since its inception in 1999, the Frontier Centre for Public Policy has been steadfast in its mission to foster Ideas for a Better Tomorrow. Through research, publications, educational events and policy analysis, Frontier has impacted dozens of governments and policy sectors. With Western Canadian roots and a drive to cultivate responsible citizenship, Leaders on the Frontier features discussions of common sense and good governance from this non-partisan, cutting-edge think tank.
Unions Are Not Needed Anymore | John Mortimer
Are unions useful anymore or should they be scrapped? John Mortimer, president of the Canadian Labourwatch Association, reveals shocking details on how union dues are used to support certain political parties and lobby for woke ideologies. He says unions have too much power and are not working for the employee anymore.
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Unions Are Not Needed Anymore | John Mortimer
Are unions useful anymore or should they be scrapped? John Mortimer, president of the Canadian Labourwatch Association, reveals shocking details on how union dues are used to support certain political parties and lobby for woke ideologies. He says unions have too much power and are not working for the employee anymore.
David Leis
Before joining the Frontier Centre for Public Policy as Vice President of Development & Engagement, David Leis served in a variety of senior leadership roles within industry, government, First Nations and education. His academic credentials from Waterloo, Ryerson and Toronto led him to earn his Masters in Public Policy at Queen's University in Ontario. Networking everywhere he goes, David's warm personality has created connections with leaders around the globe. With a tenacious passion for Canada's success and a high regard for people, David relishes the opportunity to educate and inform by hosting Leaders on the Frontier.