Are We Entering a New Era of Online Surveillance in Canada? | Josh Dehaas
Canada is rolling out new laws to regulate online content—but at what cost? David Leis and Josh Dehaas, with Canadian Constitution Foundation, break down Bill C9 and many other censorship bills that are aimed at protecting children online, but raise serious questions about free speech, privacy, and government control over information. From age verification and internet surveillance concerns to AI regulation and censorship risks, Josh shares whether Canada is crossing a line between safety and overreach. At the heart of it is a policy clash: protecting people online… versus protecting open expression in a digital age.
Episodes
Why Is Life in Canada So Expensive?
May 16, 2026
Life in Canada is getting more expensive, and a lot of people are asking why. David Leis talks with former trade minister Ed Fast about what’s happening with Canada’s economy right now—from trade with the U.S. to rising costs at home. They break down why Canada is struggling to keep up in a fast-changing world, and what it means for jobs, prices, and the future. You'll want to hear this.
The Truth About Canada’s Immigration Crisis
May 4, 2026
Canada’s immigration system is under serious pressure, and people are starting to notice. Record-high immigration levels, a strained housing market, and growing concerns about fraud and public safety are forcing a tough question: is the system working the way it should? Researcher and journalist Riley Donovan breaks down what’s changed, what the latest reports are revealing, and why this debate is no longer avoidable. From temporary foreign workers to citizenship rules and labour shortages, the policies shaping Canada today will define what the country looks like tomorrow. What policy changes need to happen?
Land Claims Will Affect Every Canadian: Lawyer
April 27, 2026
This is very, very serious for Canada. A major court decision in B.C. is raising a question Canadians never thought they’d have to ask: do you actually own your home… or could it be taken away? Lawyer Tom Isaac warns we’re in historic times—with massive uncertainty around land claims, property rights, and the future of Canada. If we don’t get our act together, this could be game over. There’s not enough clarity, not enough leadership, and the silence from government is deafening. This isn’t just an Indigenous issue—it’s a public policy failure that affects every Canadian, your home, your future, and the economy. So where are we going? And what happens if nothing changes?
Gas Prices Keep Rising and Canada Made It Worse
April 20, 2026
Gas prices are rising again—and it’s only going to get worse according to energy expert Dan McTeague. With global tensions like the Iran conflict driving oil higher, Canada had a chance to protect itself… but didn’t. Dan, founder of Canadians for Affordable Energy and former Liberal MP, explains why government policies, taxes, and net-zero policies are keeping Canada’s oil in the ground while other countries cash in. The result? A weaker dollar, higher costs, and Canadians paying the price. So what needs to change and how bad could this get?
Canada Feels Different Lately… What’s Happening?
April 13, 2026
Canada’s politics are at a breaking point. Retired politician Preston Manning shares why public trust in politicians is sinking, how floor crossers are shaking democracy, and why Western provinces feel ignored while Quebec gains more control. Preston discusses Canada's stagnant growth, underused natural resources, healthcare bottlenecks, and the federal government’s overreach into provincial authority.
Canada is Screwing Up Its Economy, What's the Fix
March 30, 2026
Canada’s economy is in trouble, says leading economist Jack Mintz. In this brutally honest conversation, Jack says jobs are vanishing, growth is stalled, and your wallet is taking the hit. Decades of high taxes, bad policies, and government overreach have left Canadians paying the price. Jack reveals the shocking truth: Canada is falling behind the rest of the G7, and ordinary citizens are feeling it the most. Learn why “Big Bang Tax Reform” could be our only way out, how government choices are strangling investment, and what could happen if we don’t act now.