CTZN | David Craig | Jeremy Prest

Canada Is Borrowing Billions... Who Pays the Price?

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.

Canada’s Future Feels Uncertain… Let’s Talk About It

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 politics and negotiation? Or are we watching a bigger shift unfold in real time without most people noticing? 

Either way, it’s worth paying attention to. 

What If Separation Isn’t the Goal… But Something Bigger?

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 independence… but leverage? 

Let us know where you stand in the comments. 

Why Canadians Are Questioning Their Financial Future | Martin Pelletier

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 between asset owners and wage earners keeps growing. 

We also get into what the bond market is signalling about debt and government spending, and why some Canadians, especially entrepreneurs, are starting to look elsewhere for opportunity. 

Alberta Independence Is No Longer Fringe | Keith Wilson on What Happens Next

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.
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Brett Wilson on Western Canada, Energy, and Economic Decline

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 #CitizenPodcast #MarkCarney #Podcast

Is Canada Killing Its Own Economy? | Kirk Lubimov on Trade, Oil, & Alberta’s Future

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.

300k Albertans Sign for Referendum—What's Next? | Cory Morgan

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 process, ongoing court challenges, and the practical hurdles ahead.