CTZN | David Craig | Jeremy Prest

About CTZN | David Craig | Jeremy Prest

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.

Publisher

Return to Reason

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2024

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

125 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   What Joining the EU Really Means for Canada | Conrad Black

   In becoming an associate member of the European Union, Canada stands to gain many benefits. But is it worth shunning one of its greatest allies in the process, and potentially losing our identity as an independent country? Join David Craig and Conrad Black as they discuss why involvement in the EU is an enticing prospect – and why it might be a fatal blow to Canada’s economic prospects. Additionally, Conrad Black shares some of the history of the EU’s formation and discusses his thoughts on what the economic landscape of Canada would look like without U.S. trade. Do the benefits of joining the EU outweigh the potential downfalls? Join the conversation in the comments. Thank you for watching. Subscribe to Citizen for more conversations about Canada, politics, culture and the issues shaping our country.

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Canada’s Housing Crisis: Immigration Isn’t the Whole Problem

   Is government helping Canadians or getting in the way? David and Jeremy debate the role of government, Canada’s housing crisis, immigration, wages, productivity, and why they believe Ottawa should create the conditions for Canadians to succeed instead of trying to control the game. With housing costs rising, businesses struggling, and concerns about Canada’s economic future growing, what needs to change?

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   The Truth About Canadian Immigration | Richard Kurland

   Canada’s immigration system has changed dramatically, and the impact is being felt across the country. On this episode of Citizen, Jeremy and David speak with immigration lawyer and policy analyst Richard Kurland about Canada’s immigration numbers, temporary residents, housing, jobs and refugee claims. They discuss what changed under Justin Trudeau, whether the current government is reversing course, and what it will take to bring Canada’s immigration system back under control. Richard also shares his thoughts on foreign influence, Canada’s borders and the one change he would make to improve transparency and accountability. Has Canada finally gotten immigration under control? Let us know what you think in the comments. Subscribe to Citizen for more conversations about Canada, politics, culture and the issues shaping our country.

Who has been a guest on CTZN | David Craig | Jeremy Prest

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bruce Pardy
• Kirk Lubimov
• Martin Belanger
• Jonathan
• Liam

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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