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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.
Canada's Economy Is Flatlining, Here's Why | Curt Vossen
Canada has everything it needs to succeed—so why are we falling behind? Business leader Curt Vossen joins David Leis to explain why investment is leaving, productivity is stalling, and Canada is losing ground to the U.S. He says the problem isn't a lack of opportunity—it's public policy. From tax reform and trade to cutting red tape and removing barriers between provinces, Vossen lays out practical policy changes that could help Canada compete again. Can Canada turn things around? He says yes—but only if we act.
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Canada's Economy Is Flatlining, Here's Why | Curt Vossen
Canada has everything it needs to succeed—so why are we falling behind? Business leader Curt Vossen joins David Leis to explain why investment is leaving, productivity is stalling, and Canada is losing ground to the U.S. He says the problem isn't a lack of opportunity—it's public policy. From tax reform and trade to cutting red tape and removing barriers between provinces, Vossen lays out practical policy changes that could help Canada compete again. Can Canada turn things around? He says yes—but only if we act.
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.
