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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.
From Censored to NIH Director, Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya Speaks
He was silenced by the media for questioning lockdowns, now Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya has been appointed Director of the U.S. National Institute of Health. In this exclusive interview, he shares his shock at the appointment, his first mandate to rebuild trust in science, and why lessons from Sweden’s pandemic response, no lockdowns, lower mortality than Canada, must not be ignored. Dr. Bhattacharya warns another pandemic is coming, and unless policies change, lockdowns will return. Why isn’t the media telling the truth?
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From Censored to NIH Director, Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya Speaks
He was silenced by the media for questioning lockdowns, now Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya has been appointed Director of the U.S. National Institute of Health. In this exclusive interview, he shares his shock at the appointment, his first mandate to rebuild trust in science, and why lessons from Sweden’s pandemic response, no lockdowns, lower mortality than Canada, must not be ignored. Dr. Bhattacharya warns another pandemic is coming, and unless policies change, lockdowns will return. Why isn’t the media telling the truth?
David Leis
Before becoming the president and CEO of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, 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.
