Canada’s Recovery Plan
April 6, 2021
As we are round the corner of COVID-19, we have seen a distinct lack of leadership, transparency, and accountability from Justin Trudeau’s government. While this Prime Minister continues to put Canadians at risk of another taxing shutdown, they are also without a coherent plan on how we are going to get through the pandemic. Today we are joined by Erin O’Toole, Leader of the Canadian Conservative Party and Member of Parliament for Durham, to shed light on his vision for Canada’s recovery plan.
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Mental Health During the Pandemic
March 30, 2021
After a year of lockdowns and quarantines, the Liberals voted against providing a data-driven roadmap to safely ease COVID-19 restrictions. Although mental wellness in Canada has been in decline since before the pandemic, over the last year, we have seen a dramatic rise in mental health issues, addictions, substance abuse, domestic violence and opioid overdoses. Today, I am joined by Todd Doherty, MP, MP for Cariboo-Prince George and Special Advisor to the Leader of the Official Opposition on Mental Health and Wellness to shed more light on this issue.
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Economic Recovery from COVID-19
March 17, 2021
Since the beginning, Conservatives have secured support for workers in sectors heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, a year into the pandemic, too many Canadians have been left behind by this Prime Minister and his ineffective and tardy policies. Industries such as hospitality, tourism, charities, airlines, and small-and medium-sized businesses have been devastated. To discuss Canada’s economic recovery, we are joined by Ed Fast, Member of Parliament for Abbotsford, and Shadow Minister for Finance.
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Another Liberal Cover-Up
March 11, 2021
We are joined by James Bezan, MP, Member of Parliament for Selkirk—Interlake-Eastman and Shadow Minister for National Defence to discuss the ongoing Liberal cover-up of allegations of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. The affair escalated over the weekend when media reported that the whistleblower pushing for an investigation received intimidating phone calls from a “senior Canadian Forces officer” and a “senior member of the Canadian government” threatening his future military career if he testifies.
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China’s Genocide of Uyghurs
March 5, 2021
As relations between Canada and the People’s Republic of China continue to deteriorate, our Prime Minister continues to be blind to the urgency of this situation. Justin Trudeau’s refusal to stand up to China’s genocide of Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims was a shocking moral failure of the Liberal government, and his continued inaction on stopping the Chinese Communist Party’s foreign influence operations in Canada is simply reckless. To shed more light on this issue, I am joined by Garnett Genuis, Member of Parliament for Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan and Shadow Minister for International Development & Human Rights.
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The Uyghur Genocide
February 24, 2021
Members from all parties voted to recognize the genocide currently being carried out by the People’s Republic of China against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims. While Justin Trudeau and his cabinet continue to turn a blind eye to this horrific conduct, their refusal to vote and stand up for basic human rights speaks volumes. To shed more light on this issue we are joined by the Honorable Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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The Liberals’ Ongoing Vaccine Failure
February 18, 2021
A year into the pandemic, the Liberal government is underutilizing the tools that exist to effectively manage the spread of COVID-19 such as vaccines, rapid testing, and variant testing capacity. Justin Trudeau remains far behind in getting vaccines to Canadians, and many questions remain as to how he plans to reach his own timeline of September 2021. We know that we need vaccines to round the corner of this pandemic and to secure our future, but Justin Trudeau and the Liberals continue to let Canadians down. To shed more light on this, I am joined by the Honorable Michelle Rempel Garner, Member of Parliament for Calgary Nose Hill and Shadow Minister for Health.
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Vaccine Procurement
February 10, 2021
Justin Trudeau’s government has consistently failed in keeping Canadians safe and his vague policies have caused confusion and outrage. As we enter the second year of the pandemic, the Liberal government has allowed life saving vaccines to slip through their fingers and committed to suppliers that do not see Canada as a priority. To discuss Canada’s vaccines situation and its impact on Canadians, I am joined by Pierre Paul-Hus, Member of Parliament for Charlesbourg-Haute-Saint-Charles and Shadow Minister for Public Services and Procurement.
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The “Buy American” Plan
February 5, 2021
Trudeau has failed to stand up for Canadians. He has failed Canadian’s health with one of the worst COVID-19 responses in the world, and during this health crisis failed to stand up for Canadian jobs with the cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Now, the Biden administration’s “Buy American” plan puts our economic recovery at further risk. To discuss the implication of “Buy American” and why Justin Trudeau needs to act, I am joined by Tracy Gray, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country and Shadow Minister for Export Promotion and International Trade.
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Keystone XL Expansion
January 28, 2021
Last week, US President Joe Biden revoked the permit for the Keystone XL expansion. This decision will affect thousands of Canadian workers and have a devastating impact on the economy. To discuss its ramifications on Canadians, we are joined by Damien C. Kurek, Member of Parliament for Battle River — Crowfoot; Gary Vidal, MP, Member of Parliament for Desnethé — Missinippi — Churchill River and Shadow Minister for Indigenous Services; and Greg McLean, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources.
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COVID-19’s Impact on Women
January 20, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues the increase in violence against women remains alarming. Conservatives have called for greater partnership with communities across Canada to meaningfully address violence and achieve measurable improvements in the day-to-day lives of women and girls. The Liberal government has failed victims of abuse by allowing this devastating issue to become lost in bureaucracy. To give voice on this issue, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview and Conservative Shadow Minister for Women and Gender Equality Jag Sahota joins us on The Blueprint.
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The Beverage Industry Has Been Neglected by the Trudeau Government
January 13, 2021
Small and medium sized vintners, brewers, and distillers have been suffering due to the economic toll of this pandemic. While the alcoholic beverages industry has largely been neglected by the Trudeau government, Dan Albas, Conservative Member of Parliament for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, tabled a Bill that will allow these Canadian entrepreneurs to sell directly to customers via Canada Post; boosting this sector and increasing economic opportunity. To talk more about his important Bill, MP Albas joins us today on The Blueprint.
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What Will the Liberal Government Do for the Canadian Aviation Industry?
January 13, 2021
The Liberal Government has recently introduced a haphazard pre-arrival COVID-19 testing policy that will affect thousands of Canadians abroad. While Justin Trudeau continues to ignore the Conservative’s call for a real comprehensive plan, the Airline Industry and workers remains in limbo. To shed more light on this issue and what we can expect going forward, we are joined by Stephanie Kusie, MP for Calgary Midnapore and Shadow Minister for Transport.
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The Leader of the Official Opposition
December 23, 2020
With the Christmas Holidays just around the corner and the New Year fast approaching, it is important that we look back and reflect on how far we have come. To see the progress, we’ve made through tireless efforts and the obstacles we’ve overcome with tenacity and determination. On The Blueprint, we have Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole to talk about how Conservatives are fighting for Canadians left behind by Trudeau’s agenda.
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Trudeau is Leaving Canadian Farmers Behind
December 17, 2020
As this government struggles to produce a single comprehensive recovery plan for 2021, they have consistently neglected the agriculture industry. Host Jamie Schmale is joined by Lianne Rood MP, MP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, to discuss how the Trudeau Liberals are leaving Canadian farmers behind and how our food security may be threatened unless we change course.
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Fall Economic Statement
December 9, 2020
The millions of Canadians left behind by the Prime Minister’s incompetence during this pandemic were hoping that the Fall Economic Statement would finally demonstrate the Liberal government’s plan to get back to normal. The Prime Minister has failed Canadians yet again. Host Jamie Schmale is joined by Pierre Poilievre, MP for Carleton and Shadow Minister for Finance to discuss how the Liberals continue to put our workers and economy in a risky position with their lack of planning and transparency.
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Support for our Energy Workers
December 5, 2020
The Canadian economy has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic with thousands losing their jobs and businesses continuing to shut their doors. We need a plan to jump start the economy and create tens of thousands of well-paying middle-class jobs. On the Blueprint, Jamie is joined by Greg McLean, MP for Calgary Center and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources & Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, to discuss the necessity to support job creating energy projects and reap the economic benefits for Canadians.
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COVID-19’s Impact on the Tourism Sector
November 25, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the Canadian Tourism industry, a problem that has been compounded by the Liberal government’s slow response and indecisive actions. Conservatives have been warning the Trudeau Government’s one-size-fits-all policy will have catastrophic consequences for the Canadian economy. On the Blueprint, Jamie is joined by Tony Baldinelli, MP for Niagara Falls and Special Advisor to the Leader on Tourism Recovery to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and the need for sector specific government support.
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National Debt + Taxpayer Dollars = No Solution for Housing
November 17, 2020
The housing situation for middle-class families is becoming increasingly dire. As the national debt drives hard working Canadian families into poverty, the Liberal plan is to throw a billion taxpayer dollars at the issue and have provinces fight for it. On the Blueprint, Jamie sits down with Brad Vis, MP for Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon, to discuss why this Liberal government’s band-aid solution will not solve this serious issue in the long-term.
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A Clear Plan for Dealing with China
October 30, 2020
On the Blueprint, Jamie sits down with Michael Chong, Conservative Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Wellington—Halton Hills to discuss the belligerent rhetoric coming from China, and Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole’s calls for the Prime Minister to put in place a clear, expedited path for pro-democracy protestors and political refugees fleeing Hong Kong for Canada. We also discuss imposing Magnitsky sanctions against those responsible for inflicting a draconian national security law in violation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
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