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The Nuclear Renaissance: Part II from 2023-07-22T14:00
Before finishing up as Durham MP, Erin interviewed two leaders to talk about the continued growth of nuclear for Canada’s lower emission future and the tremendous innovation and economic activit...
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Cities in Crisis: One Mayor’s Journey to Make a Difference from 2023-07-02T14:00
Erin is joined by Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter to discuss the rising challenges facing cities in North America with addiction, mental health and homelessness levels peaking along with public frustrat...
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Blue Skies on the High Seas: The Battle of the Atlantic with Ted Barris from 2023-06-22T14:00
Historian Ted Barris sat down with Erin to talk about his new book covering the longest WWII battle - the Battle of the Atlantic - and Canada’s contributions to this critical battle that forged ...
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The West Still Wants In with Gary Mar from 2023-04-29T14:00
Erin is joined by the Hon. Gary Mar, CEO of the Canada West Foundation to take economic priorities for western Canada. A former Alberta Minister, Diplomat, Business and Thought Leader, Gary shar...
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The Nuclear Renaissance: An Opportunity for Canada from 2023-04-04T18:00
Erin is joined by James Scongack, Executive Vice-President at Bruce Power. James shares his perspective as a corporate leader in this renewed interest and understanding about nuclear energy and ...
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Tory Turmoil Across the Pond: Lord Daniel Hannan Chats UK Politics from 2023-02-15T15:00
Erin welcomes Daniel Hannan, a member of the UK House of Lords and a well-known conservative commentator. They discuss the last few years of upheaval in the UK Tory party and the challenges of g...
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The War in Ukraine: An Update from 2023-01-23T19:53:50
Erin welcomes back Canadian-Ukrainian military expert Ihor Kozak for an update on the war in Ukraine. Ihor discusses Ukraine's successes in taking back territory, and explains why supplying tank...
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National Defence in Uncertain Times from 2023-01-14T15:00
Erin was a guest on Canadian Defence Review’s podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on the changing global security balance and the need for Canada to have a more strategic approach to defence a...
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Generational Political Change with Tasha Kheiriddin from 2022-12-30T18:07:25
Erin welcomes well-known Conservative commentator Tasha Kheiriddin for a discussion on the impact of demographic change on Canadian politics and how Millennial and Gen Z voters are already start...
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Assisted Dying&Mental Health Part 2, The Veteran from 2022-12-11T10:00
In this second of a two-part series on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and mental health, Erin is joined by Mark Meincke, a Veteran and host of the Operation Tango Romeo podcast focused on traum...
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Assisted Dying&Mental Health Part 1, The Doctor from 2022-12-08T15:05:14
In the first of a two-part series on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and mental health, Erin is joined by Dr. John Maher, a prominent psychiatrist and medical ethics expert. They discuss the ris...
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North America 2.0 and Foreign Policy Challenges with Robert Zoellick from 2022-11-23T18:25:43
Erin is joined by Robert Zoellick, former President of the World Bank and United States Trade Representative, for a discussion on Russia, China and the need for a renewed North American relation...
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Remembrance Reflections: Afghanistan and Canadian Courage with Rick Hillier from 2022-11-09T20:10:28
General (Retired) Rick Hillier joins Erin for a Remembrance Week discussion. Hillier shares some memories of what inspired him to join the Canadian Armed Forces and reflections on his time as Ch...
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Canadian Energy Leadership for the World from 2022-10-16T16:55:16
Erin sits down with former energy executive, Chris Slubicki. The two discuss issues related to energy scarcity and abundance, and how the Canadian oil and gas sector can play a key role in global e...
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Mourning&Remembering the Queen: One Canadian’s Journey to London from 2022-10-02T14:00:12
Erin is joined by Roddy MacKenzie, a Canadian author and historian who travelled to London to join to the long queue of mourners honouring the Queen. Roddy shares his journey and reflects on Queen ...
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Around the World with the Hon. Michael Chong from 2022-09-27T22:32:16
Erin is joined by Conservative Foreign Affairs critic Michael Chong for a discussion of the important foreign policy issues facing Canada and our allies. From the war in Ukraine to the Taiwan Strai...
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Men's Mental Health from 2022-08-29T19:32:58
Erin is joined by Dr. Rob Whitley, associate professor of psychiatry at McGill University and research scientist at the Douglas Research Centre. Professor Whitley digs into the acute men’s mental h...
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A Day in August: 80 Years After the Dieppe Raid from 2022-08-19T00:35:23
Dieppe historian David O’Keefe joins Erin for a special commemorative edition of the Blue Skies Podcast. They discuss the challenges of the raid, Canadian bravery on the beach, and the intrigue beh...
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The China Challenge: An In-Depth Conversation with Charles Burton from 2022-08-14T13:00:26
Erin is joined by Dr. Charles Burton, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and leading expert on Canada-China relations. Dr. Burton talks about his decades of work on China and how the ...
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The Need for a National Security Strategy with Vincent Rigby and Thomas Juneau from 2022-07-31T13:00:02
MP Erin O'Toole is joined by Vincent Rigby and Thomas Juneau co-chairs of “A National Security Strategy for the 2020s” – a ground-breaking report evaluating the threat environment for Canada and re...
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One Afghan Interpreter’s Journey from 2022-07-17T13:08:52
Erin is joined by James Akam, a former interpreter for the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan, to discuss his incredible and dangerous journey to freedom in Canada. James talks about his work for...
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Blue Skies Summer Series Kicks Off with ‘the other Erin O’Toole’ from 2022-07-06T15:49:10
MP Erin O’Toole is joined by Erin O’Toole, radio host from Colorado, to chat Erin to Erin. Brought together by their shared name on social media, the two Erins share a positive discussion Canada-US...
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Economic Reconciliation with Chief Kelly LaRocca from 2022-06-19T13:38:47
MP Erin O’Toole is joined by Chief Kelly LaRocca of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. Chief LaRocca is a dynamic FN leader who has forged strong partnerships in her decade as chief. S...
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Climate Policy and the Economy with Dr. Mark Jaccard from 2022-06-12T12:00:07
MP Erin O’Toole is joined by Dr. Mark Jaccard, a professor at Simon Fraser University with the School of Resource and Environmental Management (REM). Professor Jaccard is an internationally renowne...
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Challenges Facing Canada’s Economy: A Discussion with Dr. Jack Mintz from 2022-05-29T17:47:32
MP Erin O’Toole is joined by Dr. Jack Mintz, one of Canada’s most prominent voices on the economy, our competitiveness and public policy issues more broadly. In this episode, Mintz shares his insig...
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Recalibrating Valour: Private Larochelle and the Canadian Victoria Cross from 2022-05-16T15:12:49
MP Erin O’Toole is joined by Canadian historian Dr. David O’Keefe from Marianopolis College and Dr. Ed Lengel from the National Medal of Honor Museum in the United States to discuss the process of ...
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Canadian Arctic Strategy with Dr. Jessica Shadian from 2022-05-09T13:27:53
MP Erin O’Toole sits down with Dr. Jessica Shadian, President and CEO of Arctic360, to discuss Canada’s Arctic and the absence of a long-term strategic plan for this important region. Dr. Shadian e...
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A Mental Wellness Journey After Service: LCol. (Ret’d) Christian Lillington from 2022-05-02T13:00:33
As part of Mental Health Week 2022, MP Erin O’Toole speaks with LCol. (Ret’d) Christian Lillington, a Canadian Armed Forces officer with a distinguished record of service. Christian talks about wha...
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Achieving Meaningful Reconciliation: A Discussion with the Hon. Murray Sinclair from 2022-04-19T18:07:50
MP Erin O’Toole is joined by the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the Honourable Murray Sinclair, to hear his thoughts on the recent Papal apology for residential schools and to di...
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Coalition or Collaboration? Discussing the Liberal-NDP deal from 2022-04-04T00:00
MP Erin O’Toole is joined by Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith to chat about the Liberal-NDP deal, the impact of social media on political discourse and economic policies for working Canadians. R...
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Canadian Armed Forces Readiness with Vice-Admiral Mark Norman from 2022-03-21T00:00
MP Erin O’Toole is joined by former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, Vice-Admiral Mark Norman for a detailed discussion on the state of the Canadian Armed Forces. With war raging in Ukraine, many C...
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Putin’s War on Ukraine from 2022-03-11T00:00
MP Erin O’Toole discusses the war in Ukraine with Ihor Kozak, a Canadian Armed Forces Veteran, entrepreneur and prominent leader in the Ukrainian-Canadian community. Ihor provides an important upda...
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A Return to Blue Skies from 2022-03-08T00:00
Erin O’Toole announces the return of the Blue Skies political podcast. After a busy few years while on hiatus, Blue Skies is back to bring you informed, thoughtful, and respectful discussions on to...
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D-Day 75: The Barnard Brothers On Juno Beach from 2019-06-06T17:11:24
Erin O'Toole sits down with World War II Veteran, Fred Barnard of the Queen's Own Rifles, for a discussion on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Juno Beach landing. Learn more about The Queen's...
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Episode 8 - The SNC-Lavalin Scandal from 2019-03-24T21:32:46
MP O'Toole sits down with prominent criminal lawyer and co-host of The Docket legal podcast, Michael Spratt, to discuss the legal and political issues at the heart of the SNC-Lavalin corruption sca...
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Erin O'Toole Discussion Podcast from 2018-04-27T17:52
Erin O'Toole Discussion Podcast by Erin O'Toole, MP
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Trudeau’s Troubling Silence on Iran from 2018-02-21T04:03:29
Trudeau has been silent on issues of human rights, freedom of religion and freedom of expression -- especially with respect to Iran. Iran is the most destabilizing and dangerous country in the wo...
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Episode 5 - Trade from 2017-08-01T15:25:28
On today's episode of Blue Skies, we're talking about how the NAFTA negotiations could change Canada's trading relationship with the United States - and the price of your morning breakfast. Blue S...
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Episode 4 - PTSD&Bill C-211 from 2017-06-29T02:30:16
I'm joined by Todd Doherty, Member of Parliament for Cariboo—Prince George, British Columbia, as we discuss his Private Member's Bill C-211 which calls on the Government to develop a national frame...
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Episode 2 - Atlantic Canada and the SCC from 2016-10-04T23:07:35
Erin discusses his fight to ensure Atlantic Canadians continue to be represented on Canada's Supreme Court after Justin Trudeau breaks with a century of precedent.
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Episode 1 - Electoral Reform from 2016-09-14T22:21:02
Erin O'Toole discusses the Liberal government's attempt to make fundamental changes to Canada's voting system.
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