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Return to Reason

Return to Reason
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Covid-19
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Tax Policy
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Freedom Convoy
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Fentanyl
Fossil Fuels
Democratic Party
Bill C-9

Return to Reason shares a refreshing take on world events, culture, and issues of morality in a meaningful way. Although you may not agree with the opinions stated, you deserve to be fully informed, ready to handle every situation life throws at you. Anyone who has an appetite for the world to return to reason will enjoy this opinion column, TV show and podcast.

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Canada is not secure, and according to Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret.) David Redman, the risks and our "enemies" are already here.

Redman, who served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 27 years, reveals just how weak Canada's border is, our failing immigrat... more

Is public land still truly public?

Most Canadians don’t think twice about Crown land—it’s where people hunt, fish, camp, and get away from the city. But that access is becoming a real point of tension.

David Leis is joined by Jesse Zeman of the BC ... more

Former BC Finance Minister Mike de Jong has spent years inside government making real budget decisions during economic stress and crisis periods in British Columbia. He reflects on what actually worked in office, balancing budgets, managing deficits,... more

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra joins David Leis for a blunt conversation about trade, pipelines, critical minerals, China, and why the U.S. is growing frustrated with Canada’s direction.

Hoekstra says America wants to partner with Canada, g... more

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Michael de Jong
Former BC minister of Finance and long-time MLA (BC Liberal Party)
British Columbia government, former ministerial roles
Episode: Why Canada Feels Broken and What Could Change It | Mike de Jong
Ed Fast
Former Minister of International Trade (2011-2015) and Member of Parliament
Parliament of Canada
Episode: Why Is Life in Canada So Expensive?
Riley Donovan
Freelance journalist, researcher in immigration, founder of the Dominion Review
Dominion Review
Episode: The Truth About Canada’s Immigration Crisis
Tom Isaac
Chair of Castles, Brock, and Blackwell law firm; former chief treaty negotiator for the province of British Columbia
Castles, Brock, and Blackwell; BC treaty negotiation veteran
Episode: Land Claims Will Affect Every Canadian: Lawyer
Dan McTeague
Honourable former MP and president of Canadians for Affordable Energy
Canadians for Affordable Energy
Episode: Gas Prices Keep Rising and Canada Made It Worse | Dan McTeague
Jack Mintz
Leading economist specializing in public policy and taxation
Episode: Canada is Screwing Up Its Economy, What's the Fix
Joe Oliver
Former Minister of Finance and Minister of Natural Resources
Episode: Money is Leaving Canada Fast, Former Finance Minister Speaks Out
Shawn Buckley
Constitutional lawyer and president of the Natural Health Products Protection Association
Episode: Health Canada IS NOT Looking out for Your Health, Claims Lawyer
Professor Joel Kotkin
Expert in demography and social trends, author of Neo-Feudalism
Chapman University
Episode: Too Many Immigrants? Canada’s Crisis Explained

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David Lees
Host, frequently affiliated with policy-focused institutions; appears across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • PLEASE stop doing this

    The 1-2 minute long intro music is so incredibly irritating and pointless; it sounds like the elevator music telecom companies make you listen to when they put you on hold.

    Please, please just stop adding music. You don't need an intro longer than 10 seconds.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nanda Farai
    Canada7 months ago
  • Wrong

    I enjoyed the latest episode but the former judge was incorrect about the racist slavery component of the USA. Initially Africans were not considered inferior. In fact the first slave owner in the USA was an African. It wasn’t until well after the USA became established that African racism began. And…there were always opponents to the racist ideas regarding slavery. The majority of the USA was not in favor of slavery and were not racist. Read, “Not Stolen”, by Jeff Fynn-Paul. It’s a common mista... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gnome chopper
    United States2 years ago
  • Truth

    Very well done podcast bringing forward the most important issues of our time. We all need to support shows like this if we want to keep enjoying the freedoms our ancestors fought for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PurplePianoCat
    Canada2 years ago
  • Top notch!

    Very interesting info from perspectives that are often not publicized. Thank you for shedding light on these topics, please keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fro57
    Canada4 years ago
  • Return to Reason

    Excellent program!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    timmermon
    Canada4 years ago

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Former and current policy voices are consistently described as insightful and well-argued.
Listeners note strong coverage on constitutional rights and energy policy, with debates that are both provocative and informative.

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#171
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Why Is Life in Canada So Expensive?
Q: What should be the core agenda to restore Canada's competitiveness?
Address regulatory gridlock, pursue meaningful tax reform, and align environmental targets with economic sustainability to unlock investment and growth.
Why Is Life in Canada So Expensive?
Q: What changes do you expect from a Carney administration?
A shift in economic understanding and a potential shift toward a more proactive resource strategy, with cautious but hopeful optimism about reform and growth.
Why Is Life in Canada So Expensive?
Q: What is the role of the United States in Canada's trade strategy going forward?
The U.S. remains the dominant partner; Canada should renew and strengthen USMCA while exploring a broader grand bargain that includes energy, minerals, and security cooperation.
Why Is Life in Canada So Expensive?
Q: Why is inter-provincial trade barriers a top issue for Canada's GDP growth?
Eliminating internal barriers could significantly boost GDP and GDP per capita, but provinces resist due to vested interests and potential political backlash from opening markets.
Canada is Screwing Up Its Economy, What's the Fix
Q: Do you think tax policy alone can put Canada in a competitive position against the U.S.?
Tax reform can be a core lever, especially personal and corporate rate reductions, but it must be paired with predictable regulation and investment-friendly infrastructure policies to be truly effective.

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What is Return to Reason about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program features conversations with policy researchers, economists, lawyers, and political commentators who explore governance, federal-provincial dynamics, energy policy, taxation, and civil liberties. Episodes frequently center on how policy design, regulatory choices, and institutional structures shape national prosperity, individual rights, and public trust. A standout characteristic is the willingness to challenge prevailing narratives with data-driven analysis and historical perspective, often advocating for reforms in federation, energy strategy, and tax policy. Listeners likely value rigorous debate, evidence, and perspectives that question status quo approaches to policy and governance, with a generally center-right to liberta... more

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2. Ed Fast
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4. Tom Isaac
5. Dan McTeague
6. Jack Mintz
7. Joe Oliver
8. Shawn Buckley

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