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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.
Silenced by the System—Now He’s Fighting Back
What really happened to Collin May, the former chair of the Alberta Human Rights Commission who was canceled just weeks into his appointment? Collin is now a Senior Fellow at the Frontier Centre of Public Policy. In this gripping conversation, Collin opens up to David Leis about the personal and professional fallout, the ideological machine behind his cancellation, and why cancel culture is one of the biggest threats to free society today.
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Silenced by the System—Now He’s Fighting Back
What really happened to Collin May, the former chair of the Alberta Human Rights Commission who was canceled just weeks into his appointment? Collin is now a Senior Fellow at the Frontier Centre of Public Policy. In this gripping conversation, Collin opens up to David Leis about the personal and professional fallout, the ideological machine behind his cancellation, and why cancel culture is one of the biggest threats to free society today.
David Leis
Before becoming the president and CEO of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy, 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.
