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The LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Canada Is Losing the Courage to Defend ItselfIn today’s rant, Stephen LeDrew takes aim at what he sees as a growing culture of guilt, distortion, and moral confusion in Canada.From insincere land acknowledgements to false claims about slavery in Canada, LeDrew argues that Canadians are being told to feel ashamed of a country and culture that was built on freedom, rule of law, and civic responsibility. He pushes back against calls to “decolonize” Canada, asking a simple question: what exactly is left if we tear down our own society?LeDrew addresses the idea that Canada is somehow uniquely guilty...
2026-01-3003 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewStephen LeDrew - The Shocking ISIS Numbers Canadians Never HearNational security analyst with the Macdonald Laurier Institute Joe Adam George joins Stephen LeDrew to examine a deeply troubling and little-known reality - Canada produced more ISIS fighters per capita than the United States.Drawing on CSIS data, George explains how roughly 200 individuals with ties to Canada traveled to Syria to join ISIS at its peak, a figure that dwarfs the U.S. total when adjusted for population size. The discussion explores how radicalization takes root, the role of failed integration policies, economic disillusionment, and the consequences of political inaction.LeDrew and George...
2026-01-2303 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewStephen LeDrew - How Ordinary Canadians Can Push BackMichael Westcott, CEO of Allies for a Strong Canada, joins Stephen LeDrew to talk about why so many Canadians feel something is wrong - and why so few feel empowered to do anything about it.Westcott explains how a small but highly organized group of professional activists has learned to dominate public institutions, politics, and media simply by being the loudest voices in the room. Meanwhile, most Canadians - even those who strongly disagree with what they are seeing - remain silent, unsure of how to respond or where to begin.This conversation...
2026-01-2303 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewFrom Common Sense to Chaos - What Changed in Canada?Robin Bredin joins Stephen LeDrew to open 2026 with a hard conversation about what has happened to Canada’s social cohesion.As protests multiply and public discourse becomes increasingly fractured, Bredin argues that Canada has lost the shared values and common sense that once held the country together. From the erosion of civic traditions to the politicization of history, religion, and remembrance, this discussion examines how identity politics and cultural fragmentation are reshaping Canadian society.Stephen LeDrew and Robin Bredin explore how schools, media, and political institutions have changed, why Canadians struggle to agree on...
2026-01-1604 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - What Trump Gets Right About Greenland and SecurityThis rant looks past the knee-jerk reactions and media hysteria surrounding Donald Trump and Greenland and asks a harder question Canadians need to confront.The world is changing rapidly. History did not stop in 1945, and borders, alliances, and security arrangements have always evolved based on power, geography, and necessity.Greenland has not always been Danish. Nations have been built through purchase, negotiation, and strategic necessity. The United States bought Alaska from Russia. Florida from Spain. Denmark itself sold the Virgin Islands to the United States for security reasons.Meanwhile, Canada...
2026-01-1603 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewRemigration Explained: Daniel Tyrie Challenges Canada’s Post-National FutureDaniel Tyrie, head of the Dominion Society, returns to Three Minutes to continue a frank and controversial conversation with Stephen LeDrew about remigration, immigration policy, and Canada’s national identity.In this follow-up discussion, Tyrie explains what he means by remigration, why his organization believes Canada has changed too quickly under recent immigration policies, and how voluntary repatriation would work in practice. Stephen LeDrew challenges Tyrie on who decides who stays, who leaves, and whether preserving Canada’s identity can be done without crossing into discrimination.The conversation also tackles accusations of racism, the...
2026-01-0903 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewPipelines, Woke Politics, and the Collapse of the NDPAndré Proulx joins Stephen LeDrew on Three Minutes for a blunt conversation about the state of the NDP, its leadership race, and whether the party still represents working Canadians.A longtime New Democrat and producer of the show, Proulx argues that the modern NDP has abandoned the working class in favour of ideological checklists, culture-war politics, and positions that actively oppose jobs in resource development and infrastructure. The discussion takes aim at recent comments from NDP figures opposing pipelines, the party’s leadership criteria, and its growing disconnect from union members and blue-collar voters.S...
2026-01-0904 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Why the Venezuela Debate Is More Complicated Than the Left or Right AdmitStephen LeDrew takes on the Venezuela debate and the reaction to Donald Trump’s actions with a call for realism over outrage.As political voices on the left and right rush to moral certainty, LeDrew argues that Venezuela is a deeply complex geopolitical problem involving oil, China, Russia, human rights, and regional stability. No solution is clean, no option perfect, and simplistic slogans do nothing to protect people or prevent wider conflict.LeDrew also addresses the Canadian political hypocrisy surrounding foreign policy credibility and accountability - including the troubling role of sitting Member of...
2026-01-0903 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Why Saying “Merry Christmas” Still MattersChristmas Eve is here, and Stephen LeDrew has a message for Canadians.In this Christmas Eve rant, Stephen LeDrew talks about why Christmas matters - whether you are Christian, secular, religious, or none of the above. Christmas is about joy, generosity, gratitude, family, community, and the simple act of wishing others well.Stephen reflects on the many ways Canadians celebrate Christmas, the importance of saying “Merry Christmas,” and why shared traditions help bring people together rather than divide us. He also recalls the late Toronto mayor Mel Lastman’s unapologetic love of Christmas as a r...
2026-01-0202 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewTargeted by Hate - What Happens After the Headlines FadeIn Today’s Three Minutes, Stephen LeDrew speaks with international model Miriam Mattova about what happened after a highly publicized incident in Toronto faded from the headlines - and how it became the start of a much more disturbing ordeal.Following the incident, Mattova began receiving dozens of online death threats each day, many directed not only at her but at her family. These threats were delivered through major social media platforms that claim to actively moderate hate and violent content. As the volume escalated, she turned to police for help, only to be told that he...
2026-01-0203 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewA New Nationalist Movement in Canada? Daniel Tyrie ExplainsDaniel Tyrie, founder and chairman of the Dominion Society, joins Stephen LeDrew to explain a political movement most Canadians have never heard of - and why that may be intentional.In this conversation, Daniel Tyrie lays out the concept of meta politics, the belief that politics flows downstream from culture, and why changing Canada’s political direction requires reshaping cultural assumptions first. He explains the Dominion Society’s nationalist worldview, its focus on remigration, and why members believe mainstream political parties simply follow public opinion rather than lead it.Stephen LeDrew presses Tyrie on t...
2026-01-0203 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - A New Year, Old Trudeau ProblemsAs the year comes to a close, Stephen LeDrew delivers a blunt New Year’s Eve rant about where Canada stands and what must change in the year ahead.In this message, Stephen LeDrew calls out the lingering legacy of the Trudeau era still embedded in Ottawa - from bloated DEI bureaucracies to government waste, failed accountability, and recycled ministers with old ideas. He questions why Canadians are still paying for bad decisions, bad hires, and severance packages that should never exist.This is not a feel-good New Year’s message. It is a ca...
2026-01-0203 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Why “Death to Jews” Is Not Free SpeechFrom the attack at Bondi Beach to open calls for violence heard in cities across the West, he argues that what we are witnessing is not religion, but extremist ideology being allowed to flourish because of political weakness.LeDrew challenges the claim that charges “can’t be made to stick,” reminding viewers that Canadian law does not permit advocating murder or violence against any group. He warns that when politicians hide behind timid legal advice and fail to enforce existing laws, they create the conditions for escalation. What is tolerated against one group today will be used a...
2025-12-1903 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewDan McTeague: Only a New Government Can Reverse ThisStephen LeDrew sits down with Dan McTeague, former Liberal MP and longtime Canadian energy and public-policy expert, for a blunt discussion about Canada’s immigration surge - and how it went from opportunity to chaos.The two break down how millions of temporary residents and workers were admitted to Canada with no screening, no skill requirements, and no national plan. Many have slipped through the system entirely. Others arrive expecting stability and opportunity - and instead fall into homelessness, drugs, or desperation.LeDrew and McTeague dig into:• Why Canada abandoned its succ...
2025-12-1903 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewMeet The Student Who Told Doug Ford What Schools Are MissingToday, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Mehtab Sangha, a first-year student at the Rotman School of Commerce, who recently raised concerns about financial literacy directly with Premier Doug Ford and former Education Minister Stephen Lecce. Mehtab explains why Ontario students graduate high school without basic money skills and why financial literacy should be a full-year course, not an afterthought.They discuss what Mehtab told the Premier, how the government responded, and why young Canadians are entering adulthood unprepared for budgeting, saving, debt, and the realities of today’s economy. It’s a sharp look at what schools miss...
2025-12-1203 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewWhy “Who Cares?” Was a National EmbarrassmentStephen LeDrew sits down with commentator Robin Bredin for a sharp conversation about leadership, arrogance and the state of Canada’s political culture. When the Prime Minister was asked when he last spoke to Donald Trump, he replied with a flippant “Who cares?” - a remark that stunned observers around the world and raised serious questions about Canada’s credibility at a moment when our auto industry is fleeing south and tariffs remain in place.Bredin argues that a “Mandarin mouth” attitude has taken hold in Ottawa - leaders speaking as though they are above scrutiny, above voters...
2025-12-0503 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Why We Must Reject the Post-National NonsenseAs Canadians gather over Christmas dinners and parties, Stephen LeDrew argues this is the time to talk openly about what it means to be Canadian. While academics and political elites attack our history as “settler” or “colonial,” LeDrew makes the case that Canada’s strength comes from the people who built it - French, English, and generations of newcomers who created a vibrant, successful nation. He warns against the post-national vision pushed during the Trudeau years and calls for Canadians to reclaim pride in their country.From immigration pressures to lost jobs, national identity and a struggling...
2025-12-0502 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewHas Canada Lost Control of Its Streets? Andrew Perez RespondsStephen LeDrew sits down with Andrew Perez, Principal at Perez Strategies, for a serious discussion about the decline of Canada’s urban centers and how to restore public safety, dignity, and accountability. From tent cities and rising crime to addiction and failed drug policies, Stephen presses on whether a decade of Liberal governance under Trudeau helped create today’s crisis. Andrew pushes back, arguing the collapse of social housing, broken systems, and political avoidance span governments of every stripe. Together, they explore what it will take to rebuild trust - from pragmatic progressive policy to honest debate about hard trut...
2025-11-2803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewSeven Months, No Shovels — LeDrew Breaks It DownStephen LeDrew sits down with Jay Goldberg, Canadian Affairs Manager with the Consumer Choice Center and frequent Three Minute Interview guest, for a hard look at the fallout from Mark Carney’s first federal budget — and whether Canada is any closer to getting back on track.Goldberg says the rhetoric of renewal doesn’t match the reality: there’s no movement on the Ring of Fire, no progress on pipelines, and no sign that Canada’s major projects are advancing beyond the study stage. Despite talk of rebuilding, the deficit has doubled, industries are still leaving, and confid...
2025-11-2803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewThe Trudeau Illusion - and How Media Helped Create ItStephen LeDrew sits down with Michael Diamond, principal at Upstream Strategy Group, for a candid look at what’s happened to leadership - in Canada and beyond.LeDrew asks the tough question: has politics gone down the drain? Diamond argues that despite a few headline embarrassments, Canada actually has some of the most capable leaders it’s ever seen - from premiers with business backgrounds to non-traditional policymakers like Mark Carney.They dissect how the media, especially Trudeau-friendly outlets, created the illusion of “sunny ways” and ignored the hard truths that followed. From legacy b...
2025-11-2803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - How Canada’s Bureaucracy Kills JobsStephen LeDrew opens today’s Three Minutes with a story every Canadian should hear - a billion-dollar vote of non-confidence in Canada’s economy.Nutrien, the Saskatchewan-based potash giant and one of the world’s largest fertilizer suppliers, warned Ottawa last year that it desperately needed expanded port access to ship product to Asia. With Vancouver clogged, over-regulated, and stagnant, the company signalled it might need to look south unless the Federal Government changed things.Ottawa did nothing.Now the verdict is in: Nutrien is spending $1 billion to build its export...
2025-11-2803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewPromises, Patience, and Politics: Has Ottawa Forgotten How to Build?Stephen LeDrew sits down with Andrew Perez, Principal at Perez Strategies, for a candid conversation about bureaucracy, progress, and the Carney government’s slow start. Six months after sweeping promises to “get Canada moving again,” Stephen presses on whether Ottawa’s machinery is too bloated for real reform. Andrew argues the challenges are complex - from interprovincial trade barriers to stalled infrastructure projects - but insists progress is coming if Canadians have patience. Together, they debate whether Mark Carney’s cautious approach is pragmatic nation-building or proof that Canada has forgotten how to move fast and build big. Today’s Three Minute...
2025-11-2103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewJay Goldberg: Canada’s Budget Is a “Nothing Burger”Stephen LeDrew sits down with Jay Goldberg, policy analyst and frequent Three Minutes guest, to dissect what he calls “a nothing burger of a budget.”Despite over $70 billion in new debt and another $150 million handed to the CBC, there’s no real relief for Canadians struggling to pay their bills. Goldberg points out that half of Canadians are within $200 of financial collapse, yet Ottawa still refuses to cut taxes, rein in spending, or get shovels in the ground on major projects like the Ring of Fire or new pipelines.Instead, the government doubles down o...
2025-11-2103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - We Took a Loan to Stay on Air - Here’s WhyStephen LeDrew delivers a candid message about the cost of truth in Canadian media.The LeDrew Three Minute Interview is one of the most-watched news commentaries in the country - but without government funding or corporate backing, staying on the air depends entirely on viewers like you. LeDrew explains that falling donations recently forced the show to take out a loan just to cover payroll, underscoring how fragile independent media has become in a landscape dominated by outlets paid by the Prime Minister’s Office.This episode also reveals a story you likely ne...
2025-11-2103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewJasmin Laine: The High Cost of Speaking Freely in CanadaStephen LeDrew sits down with commentator Jasmin Laine for a candid discussion about free speech, debate, and Canada’s growing culture of silence. From university classrooms to national newsrooms, dissenting voices are increasingly shut down by ideology and fear. Jasmin argues that Canada’s trademark compassion has been twisted into conformity, stifling open conversation and replacing dialogue with division. Stephen presses on how civility and courage can coexist — and how Canadians can reclaim respectful debate without losing our kindness. Today’s Three Minutes on speech, silence, and the cost of saying what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2025-11-2103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewIs Canadian Media Bought and Paid For? Jesse Brown ExplainsStephen LeDrew sits down with Jesse Brown, founder and publisher of Canadaland, for a conversation about media independence in Canada.Brown explains how his independent podcast network investigated major Canadian stories from the WE Charity and Jian Ghomeshi-CBC controversies to the inner workings of Canada’s media landscape - without a dime of government funding. Together, LeDrew and Brown unpack how federal subsidies have changed journalism, why public trust in news has collapsed, and what happens when reporters are paid by the same government they’re supposed to hold accountable.A sharp, revealing Thre...
2025-11-1403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewMark Carney and the Crisis of CredibilityStephen LeDrew continues his conversation with commentator Jasmin Laine, diving into the political turbulence surrounding Prime Minister Mark Carney. Once the self-proclaimed champion of “net zero for life,” Carney has backtracked on key promises and unsettled voters across party lines - even winning over some conservatives who now feel betrayed. Jasmin weighs in on whether this is political strategy or a lack of principle, while Stephen asks if Canada’s political landscape has been permanently reshaped. The discussion turns to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, voter fatigue, and the growing desire for authenticity in Ottawa.Today’s Three Minutes on politics, power, and...
2025-11-1403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant: Lobbyists, Champagne, and the Night of the BudgetStephen LeDrew exposes a story that should have dominated the headlines — but didn’t.On the night of the federal budget, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne attended a private dinner at a fancy French Ottawa restaurant, hosted by Federal Government Lobbyists. While millions of Canadians struggle with debt, inflation, and rising costs, the nation’s elite leaders were celebrating with industry insiders — and the Government-subsidized legacy media said nothing.LeDrew calls it exactly what it is: the Ottawa bubble in full view. Decisions that affect every Canadian are being...
2025-11-1403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewThe New Liberal Reality: Pain Before ProgressStephen LeDrew sits down with Andrew Perez, Principal at Perez Strategies and Liberal strategist, for a frank look at the new direction of the Liberal Party under Mark Carney. With the next federal budget looming, Andrew outlines a government facing tough choices - cutting up to 15% across departments while trying not to abandon vulnerable Canadians. Stephen presses on whether Carney’s shift to fiscal restraint and centrist policies is a real correction or political theatre after a decade of overspending and drift. A sharp, inside look at how Liberals are trying to redefine themselves - and the risk that the cu...
2025-11-0703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew & Goldberg: Why This Budget Won’t Fix Canada’s EconomyStephen LeDrew sits down with Jay Goldberg, Canadian Affairs Manager with the Consumer Choice Center, to unpack what this year’s federal budget really means for Canada’s economy - and why it fails to spark real growth.Goldberg argues the government’s rhetoric may sound bold, but its policies aren’t. Instead of empowering the private sector, Ottawa keeps expanding bureaucracy, delaying projects, and chasing “studies” instead of shovels. From stalled pipelines to the still-idle Ring of Fire, he says Canada’s economic engine is stuck in neutral - and investors know it.LeDrew and G...
2025-11-0703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewThe Moment Mark Carney Lost Credibility - Michelle Ferreri Tells LeDrew WhyThis is just the first three minutes of an explosive interview with Michelle Ferreri, former MP, who joins Stephen LeDrew to expose the decay inside Canada’s political and media institutions.They take on Mark Carney’s national address, the broken promises of Trudeau-era Liberals, and the deepening crisis of trust across Canada. From SNC-Lavalin to ethics breaches and media silence, Ferreri says Canadians deserve transparency - not talking points. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-0703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - More Money for CBC — Still Nothing for IndustryStephen LeDrew takes aim at the government’s 2025 budget in today’s rant — and asks whether Canada is truly ready to rebuild after a decade of economic drift.The Liberals say this is a “transformative” budget, but LeDrew argues it’s just more of the same: more spending, more bureaucracy, and no real commitment to getting shovels in the ground. With $78 billion in new debt and another $150 million headed to the CBC, the budget offers plenty of talk about growth but no tangible progress on energy, manufacturing, or national defense.LeDrew cuts through the spin to...
2025-11-0703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewStephen LeDrew & Jesse Brown: Saving Canadian News from the CBCStephen LeDrew welcomes Jesse Brown, founder and publisher of Canadaland, for a blunt conversation on what’s gone wrong with Canadian journalism.Brown argues that Canada’s national broadcasters - including the CBC - are turning their focus away from Canadian stories in favour of U.S. headlines and celebrity scandals. Canadaland, by contrast, is filling that vacuum with fearless reporting and investigations that would otherwise go untold, from the WE Charity scandal to deep dives into Canada’s media, politics, and institutions.Together, LeDrew and Brown ask the tough question: if the CBC wo...
2025-10-3103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewMark Carney’s First Big Speech - and Why It Fell FlatStephen LeDrew sits down with Michael Diamond, principal of Upstream Strategy Group, for a sharp, fast-moving discussion about Mark Carney’s first national address - and what it really signaled.Diamond argues that the speech, while dull, marked a clear departure from Justin Trudeau’s theatrics - yet offered little substance beyond familiar promises. The two unpack what Carney’s leadership means for Canada’s direction, the fading shadow of Trudeau’s tenure, and how the “paid media” continues to keep voters uninformed.From SNC-Lavalin to cabinet reshuffles, LeDrew and Diamond break down how Canada got...
2025-10-3103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewJasmin Laine on Canada’s Loss of Common SenseStephen LeDrew sits down with commentator Jasmin Laine for a bold discussion on gender, fairness, and political double standards. The two tackle a college volleyball controversy where trans athletes born male competed against cisgender women - and ask why Canadians are so afraid to call out what’s plainly unfair. Jasmin argues Canada’s compassion has gone “too far,” while Stephen presses on how political virtue-signalling has replaced common sense. The conversation shifts to Mark Carney’s climate reversals and his shifting principles, questioning whether Canada’s new leadership is driven by conviction - or convenience. Today’s Three Minutes on fairness, f...
2025-10-3103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewElection Looming? Ferreri Says Canada’s at a Breaking PointStephen LeDrew sits down with Michelle Ferreri, former Conservative MP and one of Canada’s outspoken political voices, for a fiery discussion on the state of Canadian leadership and whether the country is heading for an early election.Ferreri argues that Canadians are tired - not just of politics, but of politicians who won’t act. With Mark Carney’s government struggling to show results and a confidence vote looming on the next federal budget, she says it’s time for accountability and a serious national conversation about the country’s direction.LeDrew presses Fe...
2025-10-3103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewPolitics Aren’t Fair: Why Being Right Doesn’t Win ElectionsStephen LeDrew delivers a sharp commentary on leadership, politics, and the reality that being right doesn’t always mean winning. With Pierre Poilievre revisiting the SNC-Lavalin scandal and blaming the RCMP, LeDrew argues that dwelling on the past is political quicksand — especially while Mark Carney is learning to play the game. From tariffs and the Ring of Fire to Canada’s stalled pipelines and rising bureaucracy, LeDrew calls for bold leadership that builds - not blames. It’s a candid look at why Canada needs less complaining and more action to become the prosperous, confident nation it should...
2025-10-2403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewJasmin Laine on Compassion Gone WrongStephen LeDrew sits down with political commentator Jasmin Laine for a blunt conversation about crime, punishment, and misplaced compassion in Canada. From “catch-and-release” justice to the 15 repeat offenders responsible for hundreds of police files in Kelowna, the two dig into how Canada’s justice system has drifted from accountability to ideology. Jasmin argues that governments are being “compassionate to a fault,” while Stephen presses on the real costs of crime - borne not by the state, but by victims and communities. A sharp, fast-paced Three Minutes on why tolerance without consequences is tearing at Canada’s sense of justice.
2025-10-2403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Canada’s Wake-Up Call: From Lost Jobs to New OpportunitiesStephen LeDrew delivers a sharp analysis on Canada’s shifting industrial landscape - from the decline of auto manufacturing to the need for bold resource development. With Stellantis closing its Brampton plant and production moving to the U.S., LeDrew argues that Canada must stop clinging to the past and start seizing new opportunities in energy, mining, and infrastructure. He calls for decisive leadership, fewer bureaucrats, and real investment in projects like Ontario’s Ring of Fire and western pipelines. A candid look at change, challenge, and why even Donald Trump might unintentionally help Canada rediscover its economic strength. Host...
2025-10-1703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewThe Once-Great Liberal Party Is No Longer A Force For GoodIn this Three Minutes rant, Stephen LeDrew examines two once-great Canadian institutions that have failed the country over the past decade: the mainstream media and the Liberal Party. From lavish spending on photo ops by Trudeau-era ministers to media outlets paid off and subsidized by government funding, Canadians have been left in the dark about serious policy failures. LeDrew explains how the media’s cozy relationship with power undermined accountability, while the Liberal Party transformed from a disciplined political institution into a personality-driven “movement”. A sharp, no-nonsense look at lost credibility, political theatrics, and why independent media and informed debate are es...
2025-10-1003 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Do You Want To Continue To Lose $Billions With Canada Post?Stephen LeDrew breaks down Canada’s postal strike in a concise three-minute rant. From rural residents who rely on mail to urban Canadians who rarely use it, LeDrew explains why billions of taxpayer dollars are being lost and why the government has failed to modernize the postal service. He explores solutions, including targeted service and modernization, and urges viewers to contact their MPs to demand accountability and reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-0303 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Democracy on the Sidelines - Judges Making Political DecisionsStephen LeDrew delivers a hard-hitting rant on the shift of power from elected officials to judges in Canada. From Ontario bike lanes to public parks filled with illegal tents, he explains how court decisions are increasingly shaping social policy—decisions that should be made by Parliament or provincial legislatures. With the Carney government asking the Supreme Court to reinterpret constitutional powers, LeDrew warns this trend undermines representative democracy and hands more authority to unelected judges, reshaping how Canada governs its people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-2603 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Carney’s Capers: Promises, Bureaucracy, and the Cost of InactionCanada’s political promises are under scrutiny as Parliament returns, and Stephen LeDrew breaks down what he calls “Carney’s Capers.” In Three Minutes, he examines how touted federal projects and housing initiatives - widely covered by mainstream media - were largely pre-approved plans, with little real action from this “new” government. From new bureaucracies to hidden municipal costs that slow housing development, LeDrew argues that billions are being spent without solving the underlying issues.He also highlights ongoing challenges in immigration, bail practices, and crime, noting that poorly- screened arrivals and ineffective punishment policies are exacerbating...
2025-09-1903 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Canada Needs More Informed Debate About Its DirectionToday’s rant is on the state of public knowledge and debate in Canada. From Parliament’s lackluster sessions to former Prime Minister Trudeau being held in contempt, LeDrew highlights how much of the mainstream media— funded by the PMO—fails to inform Canadians about critical issues.He calls on citizens to engage, question, and hold elected officials accountable, covering topics from economic challenges to law enforcement and immigration. This rant isn’t about one issue—it’s a wake-up call for more debate, transparency, and informed discussion across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2025-09-1203 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - How Government-Funded Mainstream News Drives Canada’s Bad DecisionsIn this rant, Stephen LeDrew examines how mainstream media misinformation is driving poor decisions across Canada. From false claims about climate change to misleading reports on residential school grave sites. The public is left misinformed by Government- Funded media, forcing politicians to make silly and erroneous decisions. LeDrew also highlights historical distortions, like the misrepresentation of figures such as Henry Dundas, showing how myths can influence modern policy decisions. The result is a cascade of poor choices fueled by media narratives that fail to verify the facts, leaving Canadians to pick up the tab for bad government.
2025-08-2903 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Activist Judges Are Overruling Elected Officials: When Courts Push Aside DemocracyStephen LeDrew examines the growing tension between democratic decision-making and judicial power in Canada. Using the Air Canada flight attendant labour dispute as a case study, he highlights how workers endured years of low wages while executives earned millions, yet government attempts to intervene were thwarted by a Supreme Court decision.. LeDrew argues that since the Charter of Rights, courts have increasingly taken over decisions traditionally made by elected officials—from bike lanes in Toronto to labour disputes—leaving citizens with less control over policy and accountability. He warns that this trend risks creating a society unmoored from democracy, wher...
2025-08-2203 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewEvery Sane Person Knows There is Something Wrong with Canada!Middle-class Canadians feel that something is wrong with the country right now. We used to be known for getting things done—building nuclear reactors, bridges on time and on budget. But things have changed, and it’s time to take a closer look at why.Stephen LeDrew discusses how political decisions over the last decade have led to a Canada where illegal protests are common, criminals walk free, and questionable decisions by government officials go unchallenged. With a hypocritical Prime Minister who has bold-faced lied about his assets, a Mayor of Toronto embarrassing the city with inap...
2025-08-1503 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Pravda & The Toronto Star Keeping Citizens In The Dark About What Government Is DoingIn 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 forced a meeting last Friday to hold the government accountable. Stephen highlights the incompetence of the Liberal government, who allowed a bureaucrat to sign off on such a massive deal without consulting ministers. Watch as Stephen uncovers the shocking fa...
2025-08-0803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Can You Believe It? A Liberal Prime Minister Is On The Right Track!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 politics, the government is focusing on real priorities, such as resource extraction and economic stability. With a government now taking a more pragmatic approach to climate change and crime, Stephen highlights the hopeful signs that things are impr...
2025-08-0103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Is Ottawa A One-Man Dictatorship? Or Do Elected M.P.'s Have A Say?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 about vital topics such as the East-West pipeline, national unity, and the government's spending priorities. It’s time to focus on nation-building and stop getting distracted by performative gestures. Watch as Stephen call...
2025-07-1803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewWill The Mark Carney Liberals Finally Bring Prosperity To Western Canada?Mark Carney campaigned on getting stuff done - and getting things built. But as soon as elected officials got to work in Ottawa you had former Trudeau ministers spouting off - notably Stephen Guilbeault declaring that there won’t be any new pipelines. How do people in the oil industry feel about what might come out of Ottawa? Bryan Gould is the CEO of Aspenleaf Energy Limited - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss whether or not there is hope for the Oil Industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
2025-06-2703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewGovernment Red Tape Is Grinding Every Enterprise To A HaltStats Canada has recently released a report saying that the bureaucracy in Canada has increased by over 30%. This means that business owners, and citizens, spend more and more time filling out forms - so the government can meddle and control their affairs. What can and must be done about this? Jay Goldberg is with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewCan Mark Carney Win Back The Votes Of People Who Hate The Trudeau Liberals?To say the political and financial landscape has been chaotic since Donald Trump was elected is an understatement. But now Canadians are taking a hard look at their own options, hoping for an election. Given the rising poll numbers for the Liberals - it looks like it wasn’t a case of people liking Pierre Poilievre - as much as it was people hating Justin Trudeau. But looking at the Liberal option, will Mark Carney be able to stand up for Canadians? Andrew Perez is a political strategist- he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes....
2025-03-2103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewCan Mark Carney Save The Liberal Party? Can Anyone?Hardly anyone was still supporting Justin Trudeau in the end - He stuck around so long that the poll numbers were pointing to annihilation for the Liberals in the next election. His father was once the ‘saviour’ of the Liberals - Michael Ignatieff was labeled as the ‘saviour’ of the party in more recent memory (how did that work out?) - Now Mark Carney is being labeled by some as the new saviour of the Liberals. He is a man whose resume is more interesting than his personality - is he going to make a good Prime Minister? Patrick Gossage...
2025-03-2104 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewCanada Has The Tools To Survive Tariffs - Trudeau Refused To Use ThemCanada is a rich nation with untold natural resources - but years of Liberal green policies have left them in the ground. With the economic crisis hitting us will Canada become bankrupt, and vulnerable to an American takeover? Or will we change this disastrous course with a new Government? You know Brian Lilley - he is that columnist with the Toronto Sun - he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-2104 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewThe Poilievre Conservatives Have Blown a 20 Point Lead In The Polls - What Happened?Until just recently the experts (and you know what Stephen thinks about experts) were predicting that this upcoming Federal Election was going to be boring - that Pierre Poilievre had locked in a victory. How things have changed in a few short weeks! Mark Carney is our new Prime Minister - and this has Canadians seeing red - as many voters have shifted to the Liberals. What has happened here? Andrew Enns is Executive Vice President with Leger Polling - he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2025-03-2104 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewIs Donald Trump’s Torrid Love Affair With Vladimir Putin Going To Reshape The World?Donald Trump started his second term in Office with a big bang – actually countless Big Bangs! At home with the USA imposing tariffs on its largest trading partners Canada and Mexico - and throwing Ukraine under the bus with a shameful display in the oval office. How will the world respond to this? Are American Conservatives so opposed to anything normal that they would rather stand with bloodthirsty dictators? Adam Zivo is a Columnist with the National Post - he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2025-03-1403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewTrump Is Forcing Us To Stand On Our Own Two Feet, But Trudeau’s Policies Have Weakened Our AbilityDonald Trump is successfully re-aligning the world order. His love of tariffs is shaking the economic foundations and traditional rules to the core. And what is absolutely certain is that his tariffs are forcing Canada to step up in a way we should have done a long time ago. But now we need to worry about the consequences that the Mark Carney Liberal agenda might have on our economy. Brian Lilley is a columnist with the Toronto Sun - he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2025-03-1404 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewCanadian Elections Are Pointless - Trudeau Has Ensured We Are Governed By The UnelectedElected Ministers have been ceding their responsibilities to unelected bureaucrats. The people who are governing us are no longer our elected politicians. Is the problem that too many ministers are grossly unqualified for the portfolios they hold? Should we be expecting more accountability from government? Is it too late to stop this dictatorship by the nameless? John Turley-Ewart is a Contributing Columnist with the Globe and Mail - he is also a banking historian. He joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2025-03-1403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewWill Carbon Tax Carney Take Down Pierre Poilievre?Mark Carney has quickly reversed himself 180 degrees on virtually everything he has believed in recent memory, notably Carbon Tax and Pipelines. Will Canadians elect him if he is a flip-flopper? Even with this about-face the Liberals are creeping up in the polls - Is this a situation where Pierre Poilievre may not stand a chance? Patrick Gossage was the Press Secretary to Pierre Trudeau - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-1403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewWill Trudeau Use The Trump Tariff Crisis To Cling To Power?Or will Canada finally get the election so many have been demanding? Earlier this week we saw Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking with authority in the face of the economic devastation facing Canadians. Many Canadians are saying that he was effective in standing up to Donald Trump. Will he use this crisis as an opportunity to cling to power? Or is the reality that Mark Carney will be our new Prime Minister next week - and we will be heading into an election. Brian Lilley is a Columnist with the Toronto Sun - he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three...
2025-03-0704 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewForeign Interference Is A Part Of All Canadian Elections - And Nobody Cares?The Liberal leadership race has seen the number of party members swell from 100,000 to 400,000 in just a few weeks. First, it’s ridiculous that Justin has done away with the requirement to pay to become a member of the party. Second, how can it possibly vet all of these new members to make sure that dogs and cats have not been given Liberal memberships? Third, we know for a fact that foreign entities have been interfering with Canadian elections on all levels - aren’t the Liberals just asking for China or Russia to meddle in this campaign? Andrew Pere...
2025-03-0703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewThe Future Of Energy In Canada Includes Nuclear - No Matter What Environmentalist Wackos Tell YouFukushima, Chernobyl, and Three Mile Island - this is the refrain cited by people who are opposed to the wider application of Nuclear power. Environmentalists are worried about what to do with the waste. But we live in a world where the demand for power is going to far outweigh what can be provided by wind and hydro - and we already know that burning more fossil fuels is not a good solution either. Dean Baxendale is the President of Optimum Publishing - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes....
2025-03-0703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewCanadian Politicians Are Hypocrites Who Will Say Anything To Buy Your Vote- How Do We Restore Trust?We are hearing rumblings that the NDP may not be as keen to take down the government as Jagmeet initially declared. The Liberal Leadership hopefuls are all doing an about- face on the core policies of the government (that many are currently a part of). When did Canadians decide it was okay to elect a bunch of hypocrites? John Capobianco is a bigshot Conservative, and Senior Vice President and Senior Partner with FleishmanHillard HighRoad - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss what must be done to restore faith in government. Hosted on Acast...
2025-03-0704 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewAre Canadians Idiots To Think About Electing The Liberals Again After A Decade Of Bad Government?The Liberal Leadership hopefuls have all done an about face to a decade of Liberal policy. How can anyone believe that they are willing to turn their backs on what has been the core of the government policies for a decade (they were bad policies). And, is Mark Carney getting attention because he’s a fresh face? And is this similar to 2015 where Canadians elected a PM because he has ‘nice hair’? Andrew Enns is the Executive Vice President at Leger Polling - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted...
2025-03-0703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewIs Mark Carney Truly An Outsider - or Another Trudeau Crony and Believer?Mark Carney has been quick to position himself as a political outsider - putting distance between himself and the wildly unpopular Trudeau Liberals. How has he managed to sell this narrative? A few months ago he was advising this government on economic policy … Andrew Perez is with Perez Strategies - he is convinced that Mark Carney is an outsider - and he tries to convince Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes that he is correct. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewThe Trudeau Liberals Spent Thousands Of Dollars To Study Gender Identity In Peruvian Rock MusicYou read the headline to this video correctly - Jay Goldberg is with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and they have uncovered a treasure trove of the weirdest and most unlikely places that the Canadian Government has spent your taxpayer money. He joins Stephen LeDrew to unpack this today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewIs Donald Trump Full Of Baloney Saying He Will Make Canada The 51st State?In the past decade (or longer) we have seen Canadians become more, and more divided. Justin Trudeau has certainly not done anything to bring Canadians together - frankly, neither has Pierre Poilievre - they seem far too interested in partisan rhetoric than being patriotic. But - with Donald Trump’s weekly, or bi-weekly threats to Canadian sovereignty something has shifted with Canadians. Andrew Enns is the Executive Vice President with Leger Polling - her joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewAre The Liberal Elites The Last Group Of People Who Think Canadians Want Electric Cars?Justin Trudeau has decreed that Canadians must drive electric cars by 2035. Meanwhile - Canadians are starting to move away from electric cars that are wildly impractical in a country where many people need to drive long distances. Is this a case of urban liberal elitism? - Is it time for these elites to spend some time outside of Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal? Michael Nitefor is the President and CEO of Air Lab, Inc. - an engineering firm looking at ways to make more fuel efficient vehicles - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes.
2025-02-2803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewWe Listen To “The Average Person” - Is He Better Than The “Experts”?On this show we are always looking to have the best guests on - pundits, politicians, and smart people. Today we are interviewing one of our regular viewers who reached out to Stephen. Our guest today has had a wide range of experience professionally - but we ask him - What advice would he give to the Prime Minister to make Canada better. Jim Snow is an ‘ordinary guy’ and he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewStrap in - The Liberals Are Doing Better In The Polls … They May Not Be Cooked Yet…Since the last time we had Andrew Enns, Executive Vice President of Leger Polling drop by - things have changed dramatically. Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign - and Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland have thrown their hats in the ring to replace him. And, it looks like some of what Mark Carney is doing may be resonating as the Liberals start to improve in the polls. He joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss what has happened for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewAre Canadians About To Be Suckered By The Liberals Again?Fool me once, shame on you.Fool me twice,shame on me.Are Canadians supposed to believe that people who have been in positions of authority are ready to abandon what they have been preaching and imposing for the last 9 years? Even Mark Carney who claims to be an outsider has been advising this awful Trudeau Government. Andrew Perez is a Political Strategist, and he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewSupply Side Economics Are Hurting Consumers - and Politicians Will Do Nothing To Change ItThe dairy industry and the egg industry in Canada are run by cartels. This means that production is limited by bureaucratic quotas - instead of free market economics. These quotas are set to benefit farmers - instead of consumers. With the Trump tariffs looming on the horizon - could this change in Canada? Brian Lilley is a columnist with the Toronto Sun - he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-1403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute Interview$$$ Millions Over 20 Years Into What Happened At Residential Schools? Really?The Murray Report was released - but few paid any attention to it! One of the recommendations is that there be a twenty year investigation into what happened at Residential Schools. Does this recommendation have any credibility? Will an investigation like that accomplish anything? Or has our woke Prime Minister already decided on the narrative. Karen Restoule is an Indigenous Woman - and she is with Crestview Strategies - she joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-1403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewCanada Spends More Money On Debt Servicing Than It Does On HealthcareCanada is up to its eyes in debt - and the Trudeau Liberals have no regard for the impact this might have on the future of Canada. During their tenure they have added more to the debt than any previous government. Canada is now spending more money on interest for this debt than on Healthcare. Jay Goldberg is with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation - he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-1404 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewTrudeau’s Free Liberal Memberships Have Turned The Party Into A JokeThe Trudeau Liberals have made it so that you don’t need to pay for a membership. All you need to do is check a box on an online form, and —ZAP(as his father said in one election) Done! Canadians are now left with a Liberal party where the membership roster includes people’s dogs! What has become of this once great party? Dan McTeague is a former Liberal MP - he joins Michael Diamond, filling in for Stephen LeDrew, for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
2025-02-1404 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Do Not Despair - Justin Trudeau Will Get The Boot This YearWithout a doubt 2024 has been a tough year. Political incompetence abounds,and not just in Canada - look at Great Britain. And foreign governments are sticking their noses into Canada’s business - and getting away with it! Justin Trudeau refuses to leave … even though EVERYONE wants him to go. What could we possibly have to look forward to in 2025? Stephen LeDrew has reasons for hope - and he shares them for Three Minutes. Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-0303 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Donald Trump Will Have A Positive Effect On Canada (but it will be tough medicine…)Recently Donald Trump posted on social media that he is going to impose 25% tariffs on all goods from Canada and Mexico entering the United States. The impact was immediately felt in Canada with the Canadian dollar taking a dip - and economists predicting it heading to lows we haven’t seen in decades. Many people are also predicting these tariffs will push Canada into a recession. However, is it all doom and gloom? Or will Canada end up stronger after the initial impact - Dan McTeague is a former Liberal MP and he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes....
2024-11-2903 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewJustin Trudeau Is So Discredited He Had To Escape to Rich Manhattan To Find People Who Like HimJustin Trudeau recently jetted to New York - he spoke to an empty room at the United Nations … and then appeared on the Stephen Colbert TV show … where there were more people in the audience. On Colbert he was treated to softball questions with no follow ups - and obviously had the opportunity to take more jabs at Poilievre. What does this say about our Prime Minister - is he so afraid to face the music at home that he needs to hide somewhere he is guaranteed praise? Brian Lilley is a columnist with the Toronto Sun - he join...
2024-09-2703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Justin Trudeau is the Kim Kardashian of Canadian PoliticsStephen LeDrew has referred to Justin Trudeau as the Kim Kardashian of Canadian Politics - all style and selfies, but no substance. Virtually every single Canadian has suffered at the hands of his unbelievably inept and misguided leadership in Ottawa. But don’t despair - Canada is not irreparably damaged…..yet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-0103 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewWhat One Provincial Government Is Doing About Big Government?Democratically-elected governments have been increasing their powers and taxing ability for generations - but are we at a point now where politicians themselves acknowledge that government is too big and oppressive? Stephen Lecce is an experienced Minister of the Crown and he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-1604 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewAn Outstanding Minister of Education Thinks We Need To Get Back To BasicsWe have an entire generation of students that have graduated through the education system not learning the basics - how to read, write, and to add and subtract. Even while keeping up with changes to technology and society - do we not need the fundamentals? And cellphones! Are they anything more than a distraction in the classroom? Stephen Lecce is the Education Minister for Ontario - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-0904 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Trudeau Is Making Sure Tampon Dispensers Are In All Men's RoomsEverywhere Stephen LeDrew looks - he finds more government waste. Competing government priorities and bureaucracies are going to leave some people out in the cold and unable to conduct business in his neighbourhood. Meanwhile in Ottawa - Corrupt Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shifted his priority to one of the issues that is obviously front of mind for most Canadians… Putting sanitary napkin and tampon dispensers in men’s rooms across the country in Federal Offices and Institutions. What a wonderful use of government resources! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-2203 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewIs Multiculturalism Destroying Canada?Last week we took a look at a Leger Poll on how Canadians currently feel about diversity in Canada. Half of people polled feel the government and other institutions should do more to encourage newcomers to Canada to embrace the Canadian values of liberalism and tolerance of people of other faiths, races, and orientations. This feels like a stark contrast to even a decade ago where Stephen Harper saying similar things may be what cost him the election. Andrew Enns is Executive Vice President of Leger - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on...
2023-12-2203 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewIs China Destroying Canada With Its Hybrid Warfare?We have witnessed Communist China interfering in Canada’s institutions - largely without consequence. We have also witnessed people being accused of racism when they try to call out the bad behaviours. Scott McGregor is the author of The Mosaic Effect: How the Chinese Communist Party Started a Hybrid War in America’s Backyard. He explains to Stephen how we need to be more worried about being steamrolled by China - and less worried about being woke in Ottawa so Canada can survive. That’s today’s Three Minutes with Stephen LeDrew. Hosted on Acast...
2023-12-0803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewIs The Trudeau Government Censoring The Media With His Stupid Laws?New legislation permits the government to control what is shared online. This sounds like censorship! Jesse Brown is the publisher of Canadaland - an online independent media outlet that has recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary. He joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss how the actions of the government will impact how we get our information. Stephen and Jesse also discuss newsrooms which accept money from the Government … something that The Three Minute Interview and Canadaland do not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewThe Justin Trudeau Misinformation and Lying Is Out Of Hand!!!Joe Oliver joins Stephen LeDrew today - He understands that ‘not all politicians tell the truth’. But every government has a limit - Have we hit that limit in Ottawa? In a Liberal Government that prefers theatrics over reality - will the madness stop? Joe sits down with Stephen to discuss how this current government needs to get its head out of the clouds and start telling the truth in order to join reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewFormer Finance Minister Explains How Trudeau’s Carbon Tax Is Destroying The Canadian EconomyAcross the developed world, governments are rolling back their short-sighted, costly, and ineffective environmental policies. Politicians are starting to recognize how these policies are harming their citizens - like Rishi Sunak in the UK who has recognized that ‘net-zero’ is not feasible. Joe Oliver was the Minister of Finance in the Stephen Harper Conservative Government - he joins Stephen LeDrew to talk about how much damage these policies are doing to Canadians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-1003 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewWhy Does The Bank Of Canada Keep Increasing Interest Rates?The Justin Trudeau Liberals seem to be talking out of both sides of their mouth (once again). They falsely claim that they are keeping the cost of living for Canadians down - but it seems every month the Bank of Canada continues to raise interest rates. The Liberals continue with a dog and pony show targeting CEO’s of grocery stores. So, why does the Bank of Canada continue to raise interest rates - and squeeze Canadians harder when affordability is supposed to be front of mind? Joe Oliver is the Minister of Finance from the Stephen Harper Government...
2023-11-0303 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewAlberta Out Of The CPP? - Will Danielle Smith Want Alberta To Go It Alone?Danielle Smith is pondering pulling Alberta out of the CPP. If she manages to do this - 55% of the assets leave the Canada Pension Plan. People from the rest of the country should be worried about this! Who is going to pay the the shortfall? Joe Oliver is the former Minister of Finance from the Stephen Harper Government - he joins Stephen LeDrew to explain this issue for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2003 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewLeDrew Rant - Why Is A Zoo Organizing Children To “Fight” Climate Change?Recently Stephen LeDrew saw an ad on public transit, paid by the Toronto Zoo, to publicize its campaign that claims to connect youth from traditionally marginalised communities to take action on Climate Change. Why the heck is a zoo trying to do anything about Climate Change? And why organize kids? And why pay for ads? Should Government Bodies stick to their Business? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1303 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewWhy Would Anyone Vote For Poilievre When Trudeau - Paid Media Screams That He Is A Right Wing Kook?The mainstream media seems obsessed with painting Pierre Poilievre with an extreme right wing brush. Has he earned this criticism? On this very channel - Stephen recently noted that a recent Toronto Star article made many claims of his extreme views, but offered nothing to back it up. Ginny Roth is with Crestview Strategies - she joins Stephen LeDrew to talk about why people should ignore the Campaign by the media and send a Conservative Government to Ottawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-0603 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewSome Ontario Boards and Teachers Are Setting Their Own Agenda, and Ignoring The Needs Of ChildrenWe are seeing the diminution of skills for many primary school children. But, teachers are up in arms about issues having to do with gender identity, sex education, and other nonsense - that has more to do with politics than teaching our children how to succeed. Stephen Lecce is the Education Minister for Ontario - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2203 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewAre Teachers Pushing A Progressive Agenda On Our Children Without Parents Consent?Parents are becoming concerned as they now learn about policies in place that instruct teachers not to tell parents when children change their pronouns or names. Are some School Boards and teachers trying to push an ideology on children that goes beyond good and fundamental education? Stephen Lecce is the Minister of Education- he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-1503 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewCan Stephen Lecce Prevent Ontario Teachers From Walking Off The Job?Teachers across Canada have been through a lot with the recent pandemic. Already some unions are grumbling and suggesting that they are prepared to walk off the job. Stephen Lecce is the Minister of Education for Ontario - he believes that the deal being offered by the government is fair,and believes that now more than ever schools must remain in session. He joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-0803 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewDoes Rampant Racism Flourish In Small Town Canada?Recently there has been some controversy surrounding the Country Song - Try That In A Small Town - by Jason Aldean. So Stephen LeDrew thought he would put the question to our next guest. Duane D.O. Gibson is from a small town - the same small town from which Stephen once called home, Petrolia. Duane is a motivational speaker and a rapper - and he joins Stephen LeDrew today for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-0403 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewHave The Trudeau Liberals Created A Class Of Drug Users With Killer Policy?Stephen LeDrew is joined by Adam Zivo - he has written a series of columns for the National Post discussing the state of drug policy in Canada. Stephen puts the question to him - With current drug policies in place are we not enabling a class of Canadians to continue to feed their deadly addiction? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0703 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewThe Trudeau First Time Homebuyer Program Is Yet Another Appalling Example Of Government IncompetenceWe sit down with the Producer of the LeDrew Three Minute Interview to discuss the First Time Homebuyer program that is supposed to help middle class Canadians struggling to enter the housing market. It would seem that the program was not set up by anyone with any grounds in reality with income requirements that do not make sense (especially if you live in Vancouver or Toronto). André Proulx is a union organizer, NDP supporter, and Prairie Communist - he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-0203 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewWhy Is Ottawa Filled With Spineless Politicians Afraid To Stand Up To Justin Trudeau?We get letters from time to time talking about guests or topics on this show. Stephen takes a look at a letter from a viewer that observes how British MP's got rid of Liz Truss, Albertan MLA's got rid of Jason Kenney - How do we still have Justin Trudeau in Ottawa? Brian Lilley is a columnist with the Toronto Sun, he joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss this for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-1903 minThe LeDrew Three Minute InterviewCanada Is Not Broken - But Big Government Is Trying To Break It!According to Stephen LeDrew - Canada is not broken - but Government is broken. Bruce Pardy is a law professor who agrees with Stephen that the government is broken. They unpack how big government is the source of many of the problems in society - even though many people think that it is here to help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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