CTZN | David Craig | Jeremy Prest

What happened to the Christian values that shaped Canada and the West? 

David Craig sits down with Dr. David Millard Haskell, author of Christ or Collapse, to examine the historical shift that began in the 1960s, the rise of progressivism and multiculturalism, and how those ideas eventually influenced modern DEI. 

They also explore Canada’s Christian foundations, the historical record behind church and state, and whether abandoning traditional moral frameworks is contributing to today’s social problems.

David Craig breaks down the policies shaping Canada's future—from Ottawa's multi-billion-dollar housing bailout and rising government spending to growing debt and the upcoming CUSMA trade review with the United States. 

What do these decisions mean for your taxes, your cost of living, and Canada's economy? David gives his take and answers the big questions every Canadian should be asking. 

 

Sources:

OECD; GDP Per Capita (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.CD?locations=OE)

StatCan; Labour Force Survey (https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=3701)

The Hub, Canada's Health Care Spending (https://thehub.ca/2025/10/23/canadas-health-care-system-is-the-third-most-expensive-compared-to-peers-but-ranks-27th-for-doctor-availability-study/)

Fraser Institute; Carney's Budget Projections (https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/carney-government-doubling-down-trudeaus-failed-fiscal-policy)

Newswire; Business Investment in Canada (https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/business-investment-in-canada-still-below-pre-2015-levels-down-to-11-1-in-2025-867116392.html)

Ratehub; Canadian Housing Affordability (https://www.ratehub.ca/mortgages/canada-housing-affordability) StatCan; Population Growth Rates (https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/240327/dq240327c-eng.htm)

 

Canadians are paying more in taxes than ever, yet affordability continues to decline, investment is slowing, and many professionals are looking elsewhere for opportunity. Has Canada's tax system become too complicated—and is it holding the country back? 

Join David Craig with Kim Moody, tax expert and founder of Moodys Private Client, as they discuss why Canada's tax system hasn't seen major reform in decades, how high taxes affect jobs, investment, and economic growth, and what meaningful tax reform could look like. 

If Canada wants stronger growth, higher wages, and a more affordable future, does tax policy need a complete reset? 

Why does Canada rely so heavily on government, while other countries embrace greater economic competition? 

David Craig is joined by Bruce Pardy to discuss Canada's growing dependence on government, the decline of free markets, trade tensions with the United States, and the policies shaping Canada's future. 

The conversation also explores Alberta independence, political leadership, and whether Canada's economic model is becoming less competitive in an increasingly uncertain world. 

What happens when governments become more influential than the free market? And what role should faith and personal responsibility play in shaping a nation? 

In this episode of Citizen, David Craig and Jeremy Prest explore the growing debate over government intervention, economic freedom, and Canada's cultural foundations. They discuss free markets, government bailouts, public policy, and why many believe Canada's prosperity was built on principles that are now being challenged. 

The conversation also examines the separation of church and state, the debate surrounding the Ten Commandments in schools, and whether Western society is moving away from the values that helped build strong and prosperous nations. 

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.

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 the Oval Office, how Trump approaches diplomacy and leverage, and why issues like manufacturing, trade deficits, and global conflicts are driving U.S. decision-making. 

The conversation also explores broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and global shipping routes, and what it all means for Canada’s place on the world stage. 

Finally, they discusses how media narratives shape public perception of the United States, and why the reality on the ground often looks very different from what audiences are told. 

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's recession, the country's trade relationship with the United States, the upcoming CUSMA agreement, and why decisions being made today could shape Canada's future for years to come.