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On Saturday, November 19th, Leon Fontaine passed away. His wife Sally and the rest of his family are taking this time to gather and mourn. Thank you so much for all of your love and support.

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Big Topics & Big Ideas

Since its inception in 1999, the Frontier Centre for Public Policy has been steadfast in its mission to foster Ideas for a Better Tomorrow. Through research, publications, educational events and policy analysis, Frontier has impacted dozens of governments and policy sectors. With Western Canadian roots and a drive to cultivate responsible citizenship, Leaders on the Frontier features discussions of common sense and good governance from this non-partisan, cutting-edge think tank.

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Damages from Pandemic Mandates | Preston Manning

What should we learn from the pandemic? Is transparency better than learning from past mistakes? Alberta's pandemic mandates created profound affects that rippled across the province. What is the truth behind the results of Alberta's pandemic response panel? David Leis speaks with the Honourable Preston Manning. Were the best measures utilized by Alberta's government and health care professionals?

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Damages from Pandemic Mandates | Preston Manning

What should we learn from the pandemic? Is transparency better than learning from past mistakes? Alberta's pandemic mandates created profound affects that rippled across the province. What is the truth behind the results of Alberta's pandemic response panel? David Leis speaks with the Honourable Preston Manning. Were the best measures utilized by Alberta's government and health care professionals?

David Leis

Before joining the Frontier Centre for Public Policy as Vice President of Development & Engagement, David Leis served in a variety of senior leadership roles within industry, government, First Nations and education. His academic credentials from Waterloo, Ryerson and Toronto led him to earn his Masters in Public Policy at Queen's University in Ontario. Networking everywhere he goes, David's warm personality has created connections with leaders around the globe. With a tenacious passion for Canada's success and a high regard for people, David relishes the opportunity to educate and inform by hosting Leaders on the Frontier.

David Leis