HeyJaredBlue Skies Podcast with Erin O'Toole
Hosted by Erin O’Toole, Conservative Member of Parliament and former Minister of Veterans Affairs, Blue Skies is a podcast about Canadian conservatism. Episodes showcase both the ideas and personalities driving this movement and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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Canada's Defence Spending: Ambitions and Realities (opens the original)
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In this episode, Erin is joined by defence policy expert Professor Philippe Lagassé, author of Debating Canadian Defence, to explore whether Canada can turn its ambitious new defence spending commitments into real military capability. They look at the push to meet NATO targets, the challenges holding back defence procurement, the future of Canada’s fighter jets and submarines, and what it will take to build a stronger Canadian defence industry.
High Speed Rail: Moonshot or Boondoggle? (opens the original)
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In this episode, Erin is joined by transit policy expert Reece Martin, author of The Transit Brief, to discuss why transportation projects in Canada cost far more than in other countries and why many have recently been coming in well over budget. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities related to the Alto high-speed rail project and the ongoing debate surrounding more stops, speeds and public engagement.
Booze, Barriers and One Canadian Economy (opens the original)
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In this episode, Erin sits down with Ryan Manucha, author of Booze, Cigarettes and Constitutional Dust-Ups and one of the leading commentators on internal trade in Canada. They discuss the economic opportunity of breaking down internal trade barriers and the history of how we got here including the history behind the famous Gold Seal and Comeau Supreme Court cases. They explore the barriers between provinces that continue to hold back the ‘One Canadian Economy’ concept that the Carney government
From Outrage to Understanding (opens the original)
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Erin is joined by Dr. Alika Lafontaine for a discussion about his new book The Outrage Cure. The book is a reflection from Lafontaine on his leadership of the Canadian Medical Association during the challenging years of the pandemic and the personal toll of that time. They discuss how to bridge differences and take the temperature down in this period of polarization.
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