Delays, conflict of interest concerns and a massive boondoggle…

April 14, 2026

The price tag? $90 billion.

The risk? Even higher.

Now, conflict of interest concerns are adding to the questions, with reports linking the Finance Minister to the Alto rail project.

After years of declining infrastructure, Canadians are being asked to fund a costly, unproven plan that may not deliver reliable, affordable transportation.

Delays are already mounting, timelines are stretching, and existing services like VIA Rail are being overlooked, while thousands of acres of land across Ontario and Quebec could be affected.

Shelby Kramp-Neuman MP joins me on the Blueprint: Canada’s Conservative Podcast to talk about this massive boondoggle, some of the bizarre ideas discussed at the Liberal convention, and much more.

What’s really happening behind closed doors in Ottawa?

April 7, 2026

Questions are mounting about conflicts of interest at the highest levels of government, as reports suggest powerful insiders and corporate interests may be benefiting from political decisions.

Testimony has raised concerns about access, influence, and whether existing ethics rules have serious loopholes that allow decision-makers to profit from the very policies they oversee.

At the heart of it all: transparency, accountability, and trust. Are the rules strong enough?

John Brassard CPC joins me on the Blueprint: Canada’s Conservative Podcast to take a deeper dive into what is happening at Ethics Committee and what continues to unfold from their findings.

Join host and Member of Parliament Jamie Schmale for a look at the hottest topics hitting Canada’s political landscape, and how they might impact Canadians.

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