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CTZN | David Craig | Jeremy Prest

CTZN | David Craig | Jeremy Prest

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 Join real conversations between Jeremy Prest and David Craig on Canadian culture and current issues. You’ll get the chance to explore both sides of the story, wrestle with the unfiltered facts, and find the best path forward. No topic is off the table.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The End of Globalism? Bruce Pardy Breaks Down Carney, Trump, and China

    The End of Globalism? Bruce Pardy Breaks Down Carney, Trump, and China
    Jan 31 2026

    Law professor Bruce Pardy returns to Citizen to ask the hard questions: What does Alberta stand to lose if it separates? Why does Canada operate like a "cartel-based economy"? How will Donald Trump's approach to global institutions reshape our country's relations with the US? And what does Mark Carney's WEF speech really signal for Canada's future?
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    59 mins
  • Is Trump Trying To Control The World?

    Is Trump Trying To Control The World?
    Jan 24 2026

    We're diving headfirst into the craziness of Davos 2026, from Prime Minister Mark Carney's headline-grabbing speech full of bold calls against bullies and for stronger global ties, to President Trump's no-holds-barred approach that's shaking up NATO, Greenland deals, and trade wars. We break down the irony in Carney's words (gun buybacks and censorship, anyone?), why Alberta's independence movement is heating up, and how Canada getting cozy with China might hurt us more than help. Plus, we chat Trump's deportation stats, EV imports flooding the market, and even El Salvador's wild turnaround.
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    34 mins
  • Separation, Housing, and Cost of Living: Canada’s Tipping Point | Shane Wenzel

    Separation, Housing, and Cost of Living: Canada’s Tipping Point | Shane Wenzel
    Jan 17 2026
    In this episode of Citizen, we sit down with builder and entrepreneur Shane Wenzel to break down what’s really driving frustration across Canada, from Alberta separation to the housing affordability crisis. Shane brings an on-the-ground perspective from the construction and development world, explaining how government regulation, permit delays, building codes, and net-zero housing policies are increasing costs and slowing housing supply. Our conversation digs into why housing has become one of the clearest examples of how policy decisions directly impact everyday Canadians. We also discuss the growing Alberta independence movement, unanswered questions around banking, investment, population movement, and economic uncertainty, and why rising cost-of-living pressures are changing how people view government and institutions.
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    58 mins
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