Former MP Warns: Canada Is Managing Decline
Former MP Michelle Ferreri, who represented Peterborough-Kawartha, has been vocal since leaving Parliament about government overreach, economic challenges, eroding public trust, and social issues like online harms. Her core argument—that Canada has shifted from "managing prosperity" to "managing decline" In this candid conversation with David Craig, she pulls back the curtain on life inside Ottawa, explains why trust in government is collapsing, and shares the shocking stories of online sextortion victims that changed how she views social media and public policy. From Alberta's independent spirit to Canada's growing debt, rising crime, and the leadership vacuum in Ottawa, they discuss where the country is headed and if it's too late to change course.
Episodes
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.
Diversity is Destroying Canada?
October 27, 2025
In this episode, David and Jeremy tackle the state of Canadian politics, identity, and leadership in 2025. From Calgary's election recount and Mark Carney's national address, to Danielle Smith's narrow win and the growing divide across Canada, this conversation asks the hard questions. Leave a comment and join the conversation.
Faith-Based Charities in Trouble, Teachers' Strike, & AI's Hidden Bias
October 20, 2025
In this episode of Citizen, we break down some of the biggest issues facing Canadians today: • The future of faith-based charities: Ottawa's proposed changes to charitable tax status could threaten churches, mosques, and community organizations that support families in need.
• The Alberta teachers' strike: Why are teachers demanding massive pay increases during tough economic times?
• Government spending: Bad policy and weak leadership are driving businesses like Stellantis out of Canada. • AI bias: Does ChatGPT have a hidden political bias? How should Canadians stay informed without falling for misinformation or censorship? Let's think critically about where Canada is headed, and what it means to stand up for faith, freedom, and common sense in today's world.