CBDC Warning w/ Brett Oland, Sharon Polsky & Rob Anders
Unpacking the Risks of a Cashless Society

Date & Time
Wednesday, February 5th
Live at 6 PM MT (8 PM ET)

Livestream
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In this critical episode of The Lavigne Show, we explore the growing concerns over Central Bank Digital Currencies—from the IMF’s proposals about tracking personal data to China’s continuing push for a digital yuan. With developments in the UK and potential top-down agendas from the WEF (World Economic Forum), CBDCs have become more than a futuristic concept: They may soon reshape global finance and personal privacy in very tangible ways.

Featured Guests

Brett Oland (ICD.D, CPA, CA, BComm)
Serving as CEO of Bow Valley Credit Union, Brett brings a financial expert’s perspective on how digital currencies could impact local banks, credit unions, and everyday Canadians. He also sheds light on how a centralized digital system might alter or undermine traditional banking relationships.

Sharon Polsky
As president of the Privacy and Access Council of Canada, Sharon focuses on the privacy implications of adopting a government-controlled digital currency. Learn why she believes that advanced surveillance tech tied to personal spending directly threatens civil liberties.

Rob Anders
Former Member of Parliament (Calgary West, 1997-2015) and a founding member of the Conservative Party of Canada. A longtime critic of big government, Rob discusses how CBDC adoption intersects with broader questions about sovereignty, government overreach, and potential WEF-driven policy shifts.

What to Expect

Privacy & Control
Explore the chilling possibility of governments or financial institutions tracking online behaviour, credit ratings, or personal decisions—a concern highlighted by IMF researchers.

Erosion of Cash & Civil Liberties
Delve into the consequences of a fully digital society, where lack of physical money might grant unprecedented leverage to centralized authorities.

Calls to Action
Our panellists share insights on how Canadians can educate themselves, engage with policymakers, and safeguard their economic freedoms in an era of rapid technological change.