The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

Karen Restoule joins Stephen LeDrew to put to bed those inane land acknowledgements in Canada. While the woke see them as a meaningful gesture of reconciliation, others argue they have become performative and hypocritical, especially when used in contexts that have little to do with Indigenous culture or tradition. Karen explains the difference between a traditional First Nations prayer of thanks...

In this rant, Stephen LeDrew exposes the truth behind the controversial ferry deal between the Canadian government and China, worth over $1 billion—potentially $2 billion. Despite Canada having the resources and capabilities to build the ferries locally, the government chose to outsource the project to a Chinese military complex. The media has failed to report on the details, but Conservative MPs...

John Capobianco, Conservative Bigshot, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the future of Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party after four consecutive federal election losses. With leadership changes and new strategies ahead, can Poilievre shed his image as the attack dog of Parliament and become more Prime Ministerial? John gives his take on the Party’s chances for the next election and Poilievr...

Premier Danielle Smith joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss her relationship with Prime Minister Mark Carney and whether Alberta can work with his government. While Carney’s track record on environmental policies and net-zero ambitions has been controversial, Premier Smith remains hopeful about the potential for a more pragmatic approach. She addresses the challenges of balancing Alberta’s economic nee...

Karen Restoule from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the deaths of children in residential schools. Despite media hyping claims of mass graves, Karen brings the facts to the table, citing Volume Four of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report. She explains that while some children did tragically die, the reasons behi...

In today’s rant Stephen LeDrew reflects on the positive changes taking place in Canada under new Prime Minister Mark Carney. Despite the challenges, there's a definite shift toward tackling serious issues like job creation, economic growth, and addressing low productivity. It would appear the the Justin Trudeau Liberals … are on the run. No longer bogged down by the distractions of identity politi...

Brian Lilley, Columnist with the Toronto Sun, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the Trudeau-era policies still lingering under Prime Minister Carney’s leadership. Carney falsely states that he has taken steps to cut government spending and reduce bureaucracy, and key Trudeau appointments and woke policies remain. Brian questions whether Carney’s government can truly break away from the past or if it...

Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta joins Stephen LeDrew at the Premiers' Summit to discuss Alberta’s relationship with the federal government and the future of the province within Canada. Despite claims in the media, Danielle sets the record straight about her position on separatism, emphasizing her focus on getting a fair deal for Alberta rather than breaking up the country. She addresses the chal...

Karen Restoule joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the complexities of reconciliation between Indians and the Canadian government. While mainstream government actions have been criticized for their interference in Indigenous lives, Karen emphasizes the need for a shift beyond the Indian Act, which has governed all aspects of life for status Indians since 1876. She explains how true reconciliation requ...

The Muslim Brotherhood, an international organization tied to terror groups like Hamas and Al-Qaeda, is a topic rarely discussed in Canada, but it’s time to shed light on its influence. In this video, Joe Adam George, Security Analyst with the Macdonald Laurier Institute explains the growing concerns about the Muslim Brotherhood’s presence in Canada. Despite being designated a terrorist group in s...

Brian Lilley, columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Carney’s investments. While Carney publicly advocates for net-zero emissions and speaks out against oil and gas, his personal investments tell a different story. With holdings in major oil and gas companies like Chevron and Marathon, Brian explores the potential conflicts of inte...

John Capobianco, a Conservative Bigshot, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the future of Canada under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership. With four consecutive election losses, how can Poilievre revitalize his party and take it forward? John talks about the importance of a strong, united Canada and the steps the Conservative Party should take to address key issues like economic growth, trade, and provinc...

After years of trying, one may obtain a permit to do something in Canada … but wait - expect there to be an endless number of more hoops before you can get your project off the ground. Should we do something about the amount of bureaucracy in Canada? Bryan Gould is the CEO of Aspenleaf Energy Ltd. he shares his thoughts on what the problem is - and more importantly what needs to be done with Steph...

Karen Restoule from the Macdonald- Laurier Institute supports C-5, which allows the Prime Minister and Cabinet to fast-track certain projects, bypassing the sluggish bureaucracy. While some Indigenous leaders wish to boost the economy, others are concerned that it could trample on their rights. Karen explains the importance of self-determination and how economic development can be balanced with re...

Conservative Bigshot - John Capobianco joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the future of Canada under Pierre Poilievre’s leadership. With Canada facing tough decisions, especially on how to deal with Donald Trump and the United States, John explains why Poilievre’s principled approach is the key to negotiating from a position of strength. They dive into the challenges around supply management and the...

In this video, Stephen LeDrew discusses the pressing need for Canadian politicians to get back to work and start addressing key issues facing the nation. With MPs taking long summer breaks and little information coming out of government negotiations with the U.S. and the European Union, it’s time for action. Stephen urges Canadians to contact their M.P.'s, ask tough questions, and demand answers a...

Brian Lilley, columnist for the Toronto Sun, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the growing controversy surrounding the CBC after the resignation of anchor Travis Dhanraj. Brian unpacks the issues of political bias and interference within the network, highlighting how Dhanraj’s practice of inviting diverse viewpoints on his show clashed with the CBC goal of supporting only Liberal positions. With cal...

Canadians have been concerned for some time about the productivity crisis in Canada. But are there other issues that go far below the surface? Has the denigration of Canadian culture laid the ground work for failure? Are we content with mediocrity? And even worse - Do we vilify success? Bryan Gould is the CEO of Aspenleaf Energy Limited - he has some insight on how sluggish bureaucracy and a cultu...

Canada, once a stalwart ally on the global stage, is now struggling because it now has the reputation of an unreliable country. Joe Adam George, security analyst with the Macdonald Laurier Institute, discusses how Canada's standing has diminished over the years, with serious concerns about Hezbollah and other criminal groups using Canada as a transnational hub. Despite warnings from U.S. agencies...

The Governor General of Canada may not be a household name, but her role is far more powerful and influential than most people realize. On this show, Murray Simser, CEO of Citizn - dives into how the Governor General has overstepped her constitutional boundaries, stepping from her role as head of state into the realm of policymaking — something she's not supposed to do. From making public declarat...

The Trudeau Government opened the floodgates on immigration. Many low paying businesses seem to only exist thanks to the temporary foreign worker problem. The only issue is that the ‘temporary’ part seems to have been forgotten. As a result we have a huge number of (so called) Canadians who have no interest in taking part in their new nation. We are seeing it in the mainstream news - Indians are f...

Who is calling the shots in Canada? From federal boards deciding that Sir John A. Macdonald is a polarizing and too-controversial figure to be named, to the BC Ferries receiving a cool $Billion from the Feds, without any Minister knowing anything about it, there needs to be concern about bureaucrats and Trudeau appointees making decisions without accountability. With billions of taxpayer dollars o...

Canada and the United States have long been allies and trading partners. This changed in a spectacular way in the early months of spring. Is Canada making changes quickly enough to respond to this situation? Will we see inter-provincial trade barriers fall? Will we ever have a warm and fuzzy relationship with the USA again? Michael Diamond is with Upstream Strategy - he joins Stephen LeDrew for Th...

André Proulx is a Niagara-based wine producer, and he’s here to talk about the surprising challenges of doing business in Canada. The wine industry in Canada faces huge barriers when trying to ship products across provincial lines. The problem? The Provincial Liquor Boards. When his wine crosses into British Columbia, an 89% markup gets slapped on it, making it harder for Canadian wine to compete...

We know that the Chinese Government has infiltrated Canada - But do we know the full extent to which it is taking place? Would it surprise anyone to hear that the Chinese Government has been buying influence in countries all over the world - or that it has been using seemingly benign organizations … like Tibetan monks… to buy influence. Dean Baxendale is the CEO of Optimum Publishing - he has been...