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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 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!
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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!
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.
