Blue 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.

Blue Skies Podcast with Erin O'Toole is a news podcast hosted by Erin O'Toole, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Erin O'Toole hosts Blue Skies Podcast with Erin O'Toole, a news show with 61 episodes published.

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  Episode #61

  Booze, Barriers and One Canadian Economy

  Aug 1, 202648 min

  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 is promoting.

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  From Outrage to Understanding

  Jul 20, 202656 min

  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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  Episode #59

  Canada’s Prime Ministers: Leadership and Legacy

  Apr 29, 202647 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I sit down with J.D.M. Stewart, author of The Prime Ministers, to talk about Canada’s history, leadership, and how we understand our national identity today.</p><p>We discuss the legacy of past prime ministers, including figures like Sir John A. Macdonald, Robert Borden, and Louis Saint Laurent, and how their records are being revisited in modern debates. The conversation explores how Canadians are balancing modern-day values with our past, including questions around cancel culture, historical memory, and how we assess leadership over time.</p><p>We also touch on how arts, writing, an...

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  Episode #58

  The New Adam Beck: Stephen Lecce & the Next Generation of Energy in Ontario

  Nov 21, 202554 minS0

  <p>Erin is joined by Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce to discuss his Energy for Generations plan and broader developments in the electricity sector. They explore Ontario's pioneering efforts in nuclear energy, specifically the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) in Darlington. They also discuss critical minerals, grid security,  modernization of the electricity distribution sector and the idea of a sovereign electricity grid as part of Ontario's continued technology leadership within the G7.</p>

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  Episode #57

  Remembrance Reflections on a Few Canadian Heroes

  Nov 11, 202553 minS0

  <p>In a special Remembrance Day Blue Skies Podcast, Texture Communications President Melanie Paradis hosts Blue Skies and guides Erin through a heartwarming conversation about some of the inspiring Canadian Veterans he met as a Minister and MP. He tells their stories of service and of sacrifice with some tender moments in war with the kindness of a Canadian soldier to the horrors of war that Veterans took with them after it ended. Melanie and Erin talk about memories that touched Canadian families and the importance of honouring the service and sacrifice of our fellow citizens.  </p>

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