May 21, 2026
Unelected Judges Are Reshaping Canada
With Allan and Corri Hunsperger · Guest: Leighton Grey
Leighton Grey discusses judicial activism, Alberta’s referendum ruling, and the growing power of unelected judges in Canada. From courts overriding elected governments to the judiciary shaping public policy, this conversation breaks down why many Canadians feel democracy itself is being transformed behind closed doors — and what that means for the future of the country.
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In this episode
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- 00:00 – Opening monologue and foundational verse
- 01:18 – Guest introduction: Leighton Grey
- 02:05 – Alberta referendum ruling explained
- 04:20 – Courts overriding elected governments
- 06:11 – Judicial activism in Canada
- 08:42 – How unelected judges gained influence
- 11:05 – The shift away from parliamentary democracy
- 13:31 – Why Canadians feel disconnected from government
- 15:22 – The Constitution and judicial interpretation
- 17:40 – Federal power vs provincial autonomy
- 19:52 – Why Alberta is pushing back
- 21:45 – Referendums and democratic legitimacy
- 23:08 – Public frustration with institutions
- 24:41 – Can Canada course-correct?
- 26:03 – Final thoughts from Leighton Grey
- 27:00 – Closing remarks
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