Blue Skies открытые
[search 0]
Больше
Download the App!
show episodes
 
Artwork
 
blue-sky (verb) : to offer ideas that are conceived by unrestrained imagination or optimism. Hosted by Erin O’Toole, President and Managing Director of ADIT North America. Erin is the former Member of Parliament for Durham and former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. The Blue Skies political podcast explores issues facing Canada and the world in a format that brings together thought leaders for an informed and engaging conversation.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Blue Skies from the Basement

blueskiesfromthebasement

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Ежемесячно
 
Do you want your news two weeks late and full of toilet humor? Do you yearn for a comedy podcast masquerading as a science and technology podcast? Do you ever think about the zombie apocalypse as... Sexy? Then you've come to the right place! Blue skies from the basement is hosted by best friends, and total tards, Austin, Honesty and Wes! New episodes every two weeks!
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
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 secu…
  continue reading
 
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 Ca…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of Blue Skies, Erin speaks with James Scongack from Bruce Power to talk about the momentum for nuclear energy in Canada and around the world. They also discuss the innovative public-private partnership model of Bruce Power, mitigating construction risks with big projects and the recent expansion of medical isotope production at Bruc…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of Blue Skies, Erin is joined by Senator Peter Boehm, who served as the Canadian ‘Sherpa’ for the last Canadian hosted G7 in 2018. Boehm provides a behind-the-scenes look at how these diplomatic summits take place and how Canada prepares to succeed during the Kananaskis G7 summit. Senator Boehm shares his perspective on everything f…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Erin is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan, Senior Fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute and Polar expert, for a conversation on the growing importance of the polar regions from the Arctic and Antarctic, and how countries like Canada and Australia can deepen partnerships amid this era of geopolitical realignment. The al…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Erin is joined by Admiral Mark Norman to discuss the evolving landscape of Canada's defence at a time when the United States is walking away from its role as our key ally and security partner. They explore key issues around national security, military spending, and the challenges of maintaining our sovereignty in the Arctic. Admira…
  continue reading
 
On this episode, Erin is joined by Vass Bednar, public policy expert, podcast host, and co-author of The Big Fix, for a wide-ranging conversation on competition law and anti-trust issues in an age of technological and geopolitical change. They also discuss affordability issues and how different generations of Canadians view the Canadian economy dif…
  continue reading
 
Erin is joined by four-time Grey Cup champion Tim Fleiszer to talk about his professional sports journey and transition into a leading Canadian advocate on brain injury with the Concussion Legacy Foundation. They discuss the growing challenge Veterans are facing with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and the wider need for education and better treatment…
  continue reading
 
Erin is joined by Darrell Bricker, one of Canada's most respected pollsters and thought leaders. Co-Author of The Big Shift, Darrell discusses the decline of the "Laurentian consensus" (a term coined in that book) and the shifting political and cultural landscape as Justin Trudeau leaves office. They also discuss the acute crisis of Canadian identi…
  continue reading
 
Erin is joined by the Hon. Ed Fast, the MP for Abbotsford and former Trade Minister who led the Harper government’s ambitious trade agenda. They talk about Ed’s work on growing markets in Europe and Asia and the global shift away from liberalized trade to more managed trade given US-China relations. They also tackle issues like the Foreign Investme…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of Blue Skies, Erin is joined by Jim Leech, former CEO of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and a well-respected voice on business issues, to discuss the current debate about whether governments should mandate public pension plans like the CPP to invest more in Canada. They explore the development of the 'Canadian Model' for pensio…
  continue reading
 
MP Alicia Kearns, the Chair of the United Kingdom's Foreign Affairs Select Committee, joins Blue Skies to discuss the AUKUS alliance, the war in Ukraine, the Balkans, China and the need for democracies to stand against foreign interference. The conversation with MP Kearns provides an interesting view on geopolitics and how one of Canada’s closest a…
  continue reading
 
Erin is joined by Robert Baines, the President of the NATO Association of Canada to discuss the importance of the NATO alliance as it marks 75 years of providing peace and security for its members. They discuss the role of Canada in the alliance and how NATO helped usher in the post-WWII era of prosperity and opportunity. They also discuss risks fa…
  continue reading
 
Erin is joined by long-serving Liberal MP John McKay to talk about his decades of work on international development and defence issues in the House of Commons. Ahead of the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto, they discuss the impact of Canada's new law to help prevent forced and child labour from being part …
  continue reading
 
Blue Skies returns and continues its series on the important role of nuclear energy in our economic and environmental future. Dr. Chris Keefer, the President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, joins Erin to discuss his own nuclear ‘conversion’ and how his advocacy is educating Canadians and changing the public policy debate. They discuss Canadian ind…
  continue reading
 
Why is our faith tested ? Why do we need to be on guard and alert ? What is the risk posed by Hinduism in America? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/survival-course-for-orthodox-christians-no-6-new-consciousness/id1594439768?i=1000541267484
  continue reading
 
https://youtu.be/2QM7anD5vSI Watch the Movie here. Can we understand God without the Holy Spirit? No! So why do so many churches leave out the Holy Spirit when they talk about knowing God? God is supernatural, we are natural. We have to understand and worship him by the spirit within us. This is not mystical, it is what the Bible teaches. This epis…
  continue reading
 
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 activity across Canada. He welcomed Bill Walker, President of the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries as well as Rory O'Sullivan, the President of Moltex w…
  continue reading
 
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 frustration. Dan speaks about his own struggles with addiction and homelessness and how he tries to bring compassion alongside the leadership needed to make tough d…
  continue reading
 
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 the foundation of the North Atlantic alliance we know today. Canadian heroism and perseverance as told in “Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory”.…
  continue reading
 
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 shares his perspective on the role Canada can play in global energy and food security and how respect for western interests will help build a strong and prosper…
  continue reading
 
Will you warn your friends and neighbors about the penalty of sin and the coming judgment or will you be quiet?I think many people really don’t understand ‘the gospel’. I pray that this will inspire you to do your own studying so you can be ready to share your faith with others. Don’t be silenced or cancelled by the fear of the woke mob.…
  continue reading
 
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 its importance to our climate change goals. They also discuss the innovative private sector approach at Bruce Power and how the industry is regulated. They …
  continue reading
 
My first attempt at a video podcast. I discuss various aspects of the current state of AI, including OpenAI ChatGPT, and the possible dangers of GAI in the future, from a non-expert's perspective. I wrongly stated that GAI is generalized AI, I meant GENERATIVE. Note: I recorded this a few weeks ago. Today 3/29/2023 Elon Musk and many other scientis…
  continue reading
 
I'm back! Today I discuss the many things happening in the world and America, such as extreme weather, China, the economy, bitcoin, and that we can still trust that God is in control . Keep loving and praying! https://youtu.be/76Q9ldiqNNU Elon Musk signs letter about pausing AI.
  continue reading
 
We know things are bad right now in our government and economy, but what can we do ? Is it too late ? No! You can make a difference. https://www.forbes.com/sites/betsyatkins/2020/06/08/demystifying-esgits-history--current-status/?sh=6045073e2cdd https://www.unpri.org/about-us/about-the-pri https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/woke-capitalism-the…
  continue reading
 
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 governing in a pandemic. They also touch on the Labour Party's lead in the polls and public views towards Brexit six years after the UK voted to leave the EU…
  continue reading
 
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 tanks and other equipment will be critical to withstanding Putin’s offensives this spring. They also tackle the issue of Russian trolls and the Kremlin’s disinf…
  continue reading
 
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 and our role in the world. They discuss the war in Ukraine, cyber warfare, the Arctic and a range of challenges the Canadian Armed Forces will face in the fu…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Краткое руководство

Слушайте это шоу, пока исследуете
Прослушать