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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 Ottaw...

What is really happening behind closed doors between Canada and the United States?  In this episode of Citizen, David Craig and Jeremy Prest sit down with independent White House journalist Lyndsay Keith to break down the state of Canada–U.S. relations, including trade tensions, the CUSMA agreement, and how President Trump is shaping global negotiations.  Lyndsay offers an inside look at life in t...

Everything feels more expensive. Groceries. Housing. Gas. Interest rates. So why is the federal government announcing billions more in spending?  David Craig and Jeremy Prest break down Canada's latest housing bailout, Mark Carney's spending agenda, rising national debt, and what it could mean for your wallet. Is government fixing the economy—or making the problem worse?  They also discuss Canada'...

Something feels like it’s shifting in Canada right now—trade talks, new laws, and our relationship with the United States are all moving at the same time.  In this conversation, Josh Udall from The Elevate Report helps break down what’s actually going on with CUSMA, Canada–U.S. negotiations, and why so many people feel like things are changing faster than they can keep up.  Is this just normal pol...

Something is shifting in Alberta and almost nobody is explaining it properly.  Is this really about separation… or something far more strategic?  In this episode, host David Craig breaks down the growing referendum conversation, the political tension between Alberta and Ottawa, and why some argue this isn’t about leaving Canada but about forcing it to change.  What if the real goal isn’t independe...

Is Canada still a place where you can realistically build wealth, or are we watching a shift that most people haven’t fully felt yet?  Senior portfolio manager with Wellington-Altus, Martin Pelletier breaks down what’s happening beneath the surface of Canada’s economy, from housing becoming increasingly out of reach in major cities, to inflation reshaping the value of money, and why the gap betwee...

Should Alberta keep trying to reform Canada from inside, or take control of its own future outside Canada? David Craig sits down with constitutional lawyer Keith Wilson for an in-depth discussion on the growing Alberta independence movement. Following Keith's recent public debate with Alberta Premier Jason Kenny, this episode explores some of the biggest questions Canadians are now asking. #Albert...

Canada's biggest problem isn't what you think. Brett Wilson joins David and Jeremy for a conversation on the state of Canada, Alberta frustration, economic decline, AI, energy policy, and the growing divide between citizens and institutions. This conversation pulls back the curtain on what Canada's future could look like if difficult questions are finally addressed. #BrettWilson #CanadianPolitics...

Canada is one of the most resource-rich countries on Earth—so why does the economy feel stalled? In this episode, David sits down with Kirk Lubimov to break down why Canada struggles to build major infrastructure, whether diversification away from the U.S. is realistic, and the clash between restrictive policies and economic growth.

Is Alberta separation on the horizon? With over 300,000 verified signatures calling for a referendum—far exceeding the 178,000 threshold—the possibility of independence is taking shape. David Craig sits down with Western Standard senior columnist Cory Morgan to examine the real implications for policy, democracy, and governance. Cory breaks down the mechanics of Alberta's citizen initiative proces...

Shuv Majumdar, Member of Parliament for Calgary Heritage, joins David and Jeremy for a conversation about the state of Canada today. Facing the pressures of rising costs, people's trust in political institutions is crumbling. Meanwhile, Canada is at a crossroads as its role in a rapidly changing global landscape is under question. Beyond the headlines, what could the future look like for Canadians...

What is happening to rights and freedoms in Canada today? David and Jeremy sit down with Randy Crosson, executive director of Freedoms Advocate, to discuss your constitutional rights, Bill C-9's impact on free speech, the ethical debate surrounding MAID policy, how court decisions shape the future, and why every Canadian should understand the Charter.

Canada just entered a new political chapter. Jeremy and David break down what a Liberal majority could mean, whether Conservatives can recover, why affordability is still the biggest issue for Canadians, and why Alberta frustration keeps growing. What happens next?

Do you feel like something is "off" in Canada? Karla Joy Treadway—marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and host of The Sovereign Sphere—joins David and Jeremy to talk about what's happening: from political floor crossings to rising un-affordability, media narratives, and what happens when people stop trusting the system.

What’s actually going on in Canada right now? David and Jeremy sit down with Josh Udall from The Elevate Report to break down what’s changed in the country over the last few years, and why so many Canadians feel like something just isn’t right. This isn’t about left vs right. It’s about what’s actually happening, and whether Canada is heading in the right direction.

Alberta independence is no longer just a fringe idea, it’s becoming a serious conversation. In this episode, Jeremy and David sit down with Jeffrey Rath of the Alberta Prosperity Project to break down what’s really happening behind the headlines. From federal policies and equalization payments to carbon taxes and energy restrictions, this discussion dives into why so many Albertans are questioning...

Jeremy and David dive into Pierre Poilievre's recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, the biggest podcast platform on the planet. From Canada's massive untapped natural resources and the push to cut red tape, to tough questions on medical assistance in dying (MAiD), media balance, and what true patriotism looks like in a divided country—they break it all down. Where do we go from here, and...

Jeremy Prest breaks down why Bill C9 has become one of the most controversial issues in the country right now. This conversation is not just for conservatives, Christians, or political insiders. It affects every Canadian who cares about freedom, open debate, and the future direction of the country.

Conrad Black joins Jeremy and David for a no-holds-barred conversation about the exploding Iran war, President Trump’s strategy, Prime Minister Mark Carney's dramatic flip-flop on the Iran conflict, whether Alberta is actually heading for independence—and what all this could mean for the years ahead.

Jeremy and David sit down with political insider Kirk Lubimov for a candid, long-form conversation about what’s really happening behind the scenes in Canadian politics. From controversial floor-crossing debates to party nomination battles, media tribalism, and the growing “outrage economy,” the discussion digs into why voters feel disconnected—and whether the political system is rewarding performa...

Did Canada go too far during COVID-19? David sits down with Chris Weisdorf—legal researcher, activist, and co-founder/director of Concerned Constituents of Canada—to discuss the ongoing legal challenges connected to pandemic-era policies in Canada. Together they explore the Adamson Barbecue case, constitutional arguments surrounding emergency powers, and how court decisions today could shape futur...

Why do so many Canadians feel disengaged, pessimistic, and disconnected from the country's future? Elliot Daigneault from the Right Call Podcast joins us for a conversation about the real state of Canada, from Alberta and Quebec independence movements to media narratives, political fear tactics, and Canada’s growing identity crisis. Could it be that apathy, especially among younger generations, is...

Law professor Bruce Pardy returns to Citizen to ask the hard questions: What does Alberta stand to lose if it separates? Why does Canada operate like a "cartel-based economy"? How will Donald Trump's approach to global institutions reshape our country's relations with the US? And what does Mark Carney's WEF speech really signal for Canada's future?

We're diving headfirst into the craziness of Davos 2026, from Prime Minister Mark Carney's headline-grabbing speech full of bold calls against bullies and for stronger global ties, to President Trump's no-holds-barred approach that's shaking up NATO, Greenland deals, and trade wars. We break down the irony in Carney's words (gun buybacks and censorship, anyone?), why Alberta's independence movemen...

In this episode of Citizen, we sit down with builder and entrepreneur Shane Wenzel to break down what’s really driving frustration across Canada, from Alberta separation to the housing affordability crisis. Shane brings an on-the-ground perspective from the construction and development world, explaining how government regulation, permit delays, building codes, and net-zero housing policies are inc...