The LeDrew Three Minute Interview

This is a preview of a 10-minute conversation with former Toronto mayor John Tory.In this discussion, Stephen LeDrew challenges John Tory on the biggest questions facing Canada’s economy.Why haven’t we started new pipelines?Why do projects take years — even decades — to build?And why does Canada struggle to remove interprovincial trade barriers that hold back economic growth?Tory argues that one year in government is not enough to judge Prime Minister Mark Carney, while LeDrew pushes back, saying Canada has become a country that studies problems instead of solving them.This clip is just the first few minutes of a much longer conversation.👉 Members get the full 10-minute interview, including the debate on:• Pipelines and national energy policy• Canada’s regulatory system• School boards and failing education governance• Whether Canada’s bureaucracy is blocking economic growth

Stephen LeDrew speaks with Catherine Swift, President of the Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada, about whether Canada’s government bureaucracy has grown beyond control.Swift argues that overregulation, public sector union power, and the steady expansion of government agencies and third-party activist funding are choking economic growth. She explains how past governments reduced the size of the public service, why political will is often lacking, and what it would take to shrink bureaucracy without crippling essential services.The discussion explores federal and provincial spending, public sector incentives, economic decline relative to other jurisdictions, and the looming risk of fiscal correction if reforms are delayed.A direct conversation about big government, public sector unions, economic competitiveness, and whether Canada can restore efficiency before external pressures force change.

In this episode, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Dr. Michael Bonner about the growing size of government in Canada — and why public trust in institutions appears to be declining.As federal and provincial bureaucracies expand, Canadians are seeing rising concerns around crime, drug policy, judicial rulings, deportation stays, and the limits of the Charter. Bonner argues that a philosophical shift has taken place in Canada, one that prioritizes individual autonomy without emphasizing civic obligation.The discussion explores the role of the judiciary, parliamentary supremacy, the use of the notwithstanding clause, and whether courts have expanded their authority beyond interpretation into policymaking.Are Canadians losing confidence in their institutions? And if so, how does a democracy restore accountability?A direct conversation about big government, judicial power, public trust, and the future of Canadian democracy.

Is Canada finally turning the page on the Disastrous Trudeau Decade?As spring signals renewal, there are growing signs that the country itself may be entering a new phase — politically, culturally, and economically. From shifting energy policy (including renewed conversations around LNG) to changing public attitudes and visible cracks within the NDP, something is clearly moving beneath the surface.But is this a true reset… or just a rebrand?Despite the rhetoric of change, many of the same Trudeau-era cabinet ministers remain in power under Mark Carney. That raises a critical question: can Canada genuinely move forward while keeping the same architects of the decade of disaster in place?In this episode, Stephen LeDrew breaks down:The idea of a “post-woke” Canada and whether it holds upWhy the NDP is losing touch with working CanadiansPolicy shifts that suggest a change in directionThe risks of continuity inside a government claiming renewalAnd how public sentiment is turning faster than politicians realizeThere’s also a broader conversation here about national identity, economic priorities, and whether Canadians are ready to reject the politics of the last decade in favour of something more grounded and pragmatic.Hope may be in the air — but is it lasting?

In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Michael Diamond of Upstream Strategy debunks lefty politicians in the growing debate over Doug Ford’s proposal to expand Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport.The Ontario Premier has championed the idea of allowing jet aircraft at Toronto’s downtown island airport, a move that could dramatically change how Canadians travel into the country’s financial capital.Supporters argue the expansion would relieve pressure on Toronto Pearson Airport, which is approaching capacity, while making travel to downtown Toronto faster and more convenient for Canadians flying from cities like Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Halifax, and Montreal.Critics worry about noise, urban planning, and provincial intervention in municipal decision-making.Diamond explains why many global cities operate multiple airports, why Toronto’s infrastructure challenges are growing, and why the province may be willing to step in if city councils can’t get major projects done.

In this episode, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Iranian-Canadian activist Mahta Gharaei about the growing unrest inside Iran and the human rights abuses most citizens say are being ignored internationally.Gharaei discusses how the Iranian regime uses propaganda, internet blackouts, and information control to hide violent crackdowns on protesters. She argues that millions of Iranians want political change and freedom after decades of oppressive dictatorial rule since the Iranian Revolution.The conversation also examines the role of global media narratives, international institutions, and how Iranian diaspora voices are trying to raise awareness about what is happening on the ground.A discussion about censorship, protest movements, and whether Iran is approaching a turning point.

Stephen LeDrew sits down with Public Provocateur Robin Bredin for a candid discussion about political correctness, “woke” culture, and whether Canada has drifted too far from its traditional values.Bredin argues that political correctness has evolved into something far more aggressive, reshaping public discourse, media narratives, and national identity. The conversation explores media funding, government influence, cultural guilt, residential school debates, and the broader question of whether Canadians are being pressured into silence.From Alberta separation to economic strain and social division, this episode challenges viewers to think critically about free speech, historical interpretation, and the direction of the country.Agree or disagree, this is a conversation the mainstream media often avoids.

In this episode, Stephen LeDrew sits down with John Tory to debate Canada’s reaction to the escalating tensions involving Iran and the role of Donald Trump.LeDrew argues that many Canadians overlook the long history of hostility from Iran’s regime, including decades of anti-Western rhetoric and human rights abuses. Tory counters that while concerns about Iran are legitimate, many Canadians react negatively to Trump’s style of leadership and how he conducts international policy.The conversation explores why Canadian public opinion differs from American views, the influence of personality versus policy in political debate, and how global conflicts shape Canada’s political discourse.A candid exchange about foreign policy, Canadian attitudes toward the United States, and whether Canadians are paying enough attention to the realities of the Iranian regime.

In this episode, Stephen LeDrew sits down with broadcaster and writer Mathew Giagnorio to discuss the growing divide between what Canadians are told in legacy media and what many people are experiencing on the ground.The conversation explores the influence of government funding in Canadian media, the role of political narratives in shaping public opinion, and why so many Canadians appear disconnected from historical facts about their own country.LeDrew and Giagnorio examine debates around national identity, historical interpretation, political outrage culture, and the role social media plays in spreading both misinformation and alternative perspectives.Are Canadians losing their ability to question dominant narratives? And how does a country rebuild trust in information when competing narratives dominate the public space?