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What's Really at Stake in the Calgary Election | Kirk Lubimov

In this episode of Citizen, we sit down with special guest Kirk Lubimov, political analyst, to unpack Calgary’s high-stakes municipal election. For the first time, party labels will appear on ballots, creating both excitement and confusion among voters. Kirk brings his expertise to break down the issues shaping the race: • Blanket rezoning – the central flashpoint between faster housing growth and neighbourhood control. • City finances – rising taxes versus massive reserves, and what that says about the council’s priorities. • Public safety – how concerns on transit and downtown streets measure City Hall’s ability to deliver on basics. • Governance – the bigger question: should Calgary be run by centralized party machines or by councillors accountable to communities? Together, we explore not just candidates and campaign strategies, but what’s really at stake: the future balance of power, priorities, and public trust in Calgary.

Former Canadian politician and historian Conrad Black was in the Oval Office with Donald Trump when the news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination broke. He recounts the exact moment, what was said behind closed doors, and the advice he gave to Trump and JD Vance in that critical hour. David Leis presses Black on whether this is a turning point for Canada too. They also discuss Alberta’s fight for pipelines, what Trump really thinks of Canada, and the blunt advice Black gave him on striking a trade deal.

We sit down with Professor Bruce Pardy to unpack his bold vision for a new constitution in the event of Alberta’s separation. Pardy argues that Canada’s system has produced a managerial state—one that prizes order over freedom. Could the Alberta Separation chart a different course by flipping the script and limiting government to just three roles: policing, courts, and military defense?

Does Canada have a two-tier justice system? Why are Freedom Convoy leaders jailed while violent criminals walk free? In this episode, David and Jeremy also look at Danielle Smith's push for greater autonomy for Alberta, the rising wages of temporary foreign workers, and how the high cost of living is driving Canadians south of the border.

He was silenced by the media for questioning lockdowns, now Dr. Jayanta Bhattacharya has been appointed Director of the U.S. National Institute of Health. In this exclusive interview, he shares his shock at the appointment, his first mandate to rebuild trust in science, and why lessons from Sweden’s pandemic response, no lockdowns, lower mortality than Canada, must not be ignored. Dr. Bhattacharya warns another pandemic is coming, and unless policies change, lockdowns will return. Why isn’t the media telling the truth?

The U.S. is taking bold action, labeling cartels as terror groups and even bombing their operations. But in Canada? Silence. Meanwhile, cartels are already here, flooding our streets with enough deadly drugs to kill every Canadian twice. Security expert Scott McGregor warns this isn’t just about crime, it impacts our economy, our safety, and even our reputation. The U.S. now sees Canada as a national security threat. So why isn’t Ottawa acting? And what happens if we don’t?

Rising home invasions, shootings, and crime in Ontario are heating up the debate around self-defense and castle laws in Canada. Today, we're asking: should Canadians have stronger rights to protect their families and property, similar to the US? We also discuss the dropped retaliatory tariffs, our shrinking GDP, and whether Canada is prepared for long-term economic challenges.

Canadians are working harder than ever but almost half of what you earn goes to taxes. David Leis talks with tax expert Kim G.C. Moody about why Canada’s tax system is driving talent, investment, and opportunity south of the border. They break down why our tax policy is uncompetitive, the dangers of a possible home equity tax, and how government overspending is fueling economic stagnation.

What really happened in Canada’s colonial past and why does the truth still matter today? David Leis sits down with Lord Nigel Biggar, author of Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning, to unpack the complex history between colonial powers and Indigenous peoples. From early cooperation to painful conflicts and the controversial legacy of residential schools, Biggar challenges the oversimplified narratives shaping public debate. He also confronts the moral record of the British Empire and its role in both oppression and the abolition of slavery—arguing that only by facing history in full, not just the parts that fit an agenda, can we pursue real justice and reconciliation.

We speak directly with Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham about why his city did not approve Sean Feucht’s Central Park event. We explore the difference between safety concerns and political bias, the role of Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and what this case could mean for public gatherings across the country. Watch, think, and decide for yourself.

Is Canada still a free country or are we sleepwalking into decline? David Leis sits down with constitutional lawyer Leighton Grey to discuss how political prosecutions, activist judges, and a crumbling national identity are threatening the very fabric of the nation. They get into the shocking decline of Canada’s economy compared to the U.S., the fallout of multiculturalism without a unifying identity, and how the courts are now rewriting the rules. Grey warns: The rule of law is on life support.

American worship leader Sean Feucht's 2025 Canadian tour has met with cancellations, backlash, and skewed media coverage. What's behind the controversy? Sean joins us today to share the inside story and call Canadians to defend their freedoms and turn opposition into opportunity.

Millions, including Canadians, are living in the dark. Help Is on the Way is a gripping new documentary exposing energy poverty, when people can't afford to heat their homes or keep the lights on. David Leis sits down with filmmaker Mathew Embry who reveals the real causes, the human cost, and how Canada could help—if bad policy wasn’t getting in the way.

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