Could Canada Ever Join the United States? | Citizen | 031
Is Canada still a safe country? In this episode of Citizen, David Leis joins us to tackle the unsettling realities behind that question while exploring the ripple effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and how they will affect the USA. From the economic strain on industries to the cracks forming in Canada’s security infrastructure, we ask the tough questions no one else dares to: Are we even secure anymore? What does this mean for Canadians’ daily lives and our place on the global stage?
Episodes
Canadians Don't Understand Their Own Politics | Eva Chipiuk
December 1, 2025
As Canadians, we think we live in a democracy that respects our rights. But do we really? Or are we coasting on myths about the Charter, the courts, and our own responsibilities as citizens? Eva Chipiuk, the lawyer who cross-examined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his use of the Emergencies Act, is here to ask the hard questions. What if the real crisis in Canada isn't Left vs. Right, but citizens vs. their own ignorance of the system that rules them?
Rupa Subramanya on the Direction of Canada
November 24, 2025
Journalist and author Rupa Subramanya joins David and Jeremy for a deep, unapologetic conversation about the direction of Canada: from de-banking and emergency powers to immigration, economic stagnation, and the future we're building for our kids. Is any political leader willing to tell Canadians the truth about the hard path to recovery?
Inside Alberta’s Independence Movement
November 17, 2025
Alberta independence: is it a fantasy... or the only realistic path to prosperity? Mitch Sylvestre and Jeffrey Rath, two leaders from the Alberta Prosperity Project, join the show to argue that Ottawa is actively harming Albertans and that negotiated fixes are political theatre. In this episode, we dig into their plan, "day one" promises, economics—and the hard questions, like how to handle CPP, passports, borders, and Indigenous rights.
The Truth About Canada's New Budget
November 17, 2025
Former political leader Stockwell Day shares insider insight from his time as Alberta's finance minister and federal leader, revealing why debt isn't just financial, it's moral. David, Jeremy, and Stockwell discuss what responsible leadership, what the latest federal budget means for everyday Canadians, and whether Alberta's independence talk is justified.
When Reconciliation Collides with Property Rights | 078
November 3, 2025
David and Jeremy sit down with David Leis, President of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, to unpack the Richmond, B.C. land-claim ruling that’s shaking the foundation of property rights across Canada. What does this mean for homeowners, investors, and the future of Canadian democracy? This growing divide over truth, reconciliation, and free speech could define our nation’s next decade.