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Manitoba premier’s pipeline support gives Canada hope
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew warmly welcomes a proposed Northern Shield oil pipeline running through his province to connect Alberta oil to Ontario refineries. It’s the kind of stance Canada needs, says Fellow Lee Harding.
The Day After: How Ottawa’s Clarity Act Could Destroy the Federation It Was Meant to Protect
With Alberta headed for a vote on having a vote on independence, many Canadians may think the threat of separation has evaporated. Or that it’s a long way off. Or that, in any case, Ottawa’s Clarity Act will shut it down and protect the federation.
Tuberculosis is still the world’s deadliest infectious disease
Senior Fellow Rodney Clifton reviews John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis, arguing the book reveals TB’s enduring global toll, historical significance, and medical challenges while drawing lessons from COVID-19 and urging better preparedness for future infectious disease outbreaks.
The Freedom Convoy exposed Ottawa’s dangerous war on dissent
Dr. Barry Cooper’s review presents Hold the Line as a powerful memoir that portrays Tamara Lich and the Freedom Convoy as symbols of resistance to what he sees as government overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy in Five
New Canadians are required to learn about Canada’s history, government, geography, rights, responsibilities, and democratic traditions before taking the oath of citizenship.
But what about the rest of us?
Could most Canadians pass the same test today?
This quiz is designed to challenge what we know about the country we call home — and to remind us that citizenship is not just a legal status. It is a responsibility.
Canada needs citizens who understand how our institutions work, why our freedoms matter, and how public policy decisions shape our families, communities, economy, and future.
At Frontier Centre for Public Policy, we work to bring serious public policy ideas back into the public square — helping Canadians move beyond headlines and engage with the issues that matter.
Take the quiz and see how well you know Canada.
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Hey there! I’m David Leis, and on this podcast, we’re cutting through the chaos in Canada together. If you’re looking to make sense of what’s going on and want the insights to make smart choices for you and your family, you’re in the right place. Stick around—Canada’s best days are still ahead!
The Cost of Underselling Canadian Oil and Gas to the USA
Forced by a lack of pipeline capacity, Canada sells most of its oil and natural gas to the U.S. at a discount of ~$20 per barrel and ~$2 per Gigajoule. With over 2 million barrels and 12.3 million Gigajoules exported daily, the loss adds up fast.
Estimated Lost Oil Revenue YTD
Estimated Lost Gas Revenue YTD
Every second, we lose more.
Billions in potential revenue are slipping away — money that could be strengthening our healthcare system, building infrastructure, or easing the tax burden on Canadian families.