Debunking Myths about Urban Sprawl
David Leis' guest today, Randal O'Toole has dedicated decades of research and analysis to policies that help citizens live and thrive rather than be held hostage to the demands of green belts and bureaucratic restrictions. In this conversation he debunks myths about how North American cities ought to structure development to serve human behaviour rather than utopian urban plans that don't add up.
Episodes
Government Earns Nothing? | Matt Lau
July 24, 2024
Productivity drives the Standard of Living. It may sound like Canada is stagnating and on the road to a depression. What has the government done to lead Canada on this path? Is there a solution to the economic woes and the fake metrics used to make our economy sound "rosy"? David Leis and Matt Lau discuss the possibilities.
There is No Climate Crisis, Period. | Geologist Gregory Wrightstone
July 17, 2024
Gregory Wrightstone, geologist and Executive Director of the CO2 Coalition, argues that the world needs more carbon dioxide, contrary to popular belief. Wrightstone claims that the climate crisis narrative is a tool for government control over our daily lives, from what we eat to how we travel. Despite efforts to silence him and over 120 scientists and researchers in his coalition, he continues to spread his message: There's no cause for concern.
Canadian Government Won't Support Oil & Gas Production? | Gwyn Morgan
July 9, 2024
Gwyn Morgan, former CEO of Encana Corp., speaks on why the oil and gas industry is being hampered by the Canadian government. We have an incredible opportunity to boost Canada's economy, and we're not doing it. Why? What do we need to do to get the government on board? Could change happen with the change in government?
Without Pride In Canada, What Do We Have? | Thomas Caldwell
June 25, 2024
"There's something wrong with this country." Thomas Caldwell, of Caldwell Securities, put out some powerful full-page ads outlining concerns about the future of Canada. He tells David Leis why he's not remaining silent anymore and not afraid of the backlash. He encourages more major corporations to speak out too. They discuss Canada's financial future and how to turn this ship around.
The Decline of Canadian Pride | Anthony Furey
June 20, 2024
Former mayor and host, David Leis, brings 2023 Toronto mayoral candidate, Anthony Furey, onto this week’s episode. As they discuss some of Canada’s hottest topics in politics, it becomes clear that true change in today’s economical landscape goes beyond the vote. Citizen involvement is crucial, but how? As Furey explains, you may not be interested in politics, but politics is interested in you.
Middle Class Crisis? | Frank Stronach
May 28, 2024
Frank Stronach, Austrian born and Canadian billionaire businessman and politician, says we need to eliminate poverty in order to have a prosperous Canada. He says the economy is overloading the middle class and making it almost impossible for those in poverty to put food on the table. What will happen when the middle class isn't in the middle anymore?