Podcast appearances and mentions of Kellie Leitch

For decades, there was solid political and social consensus on immigration in Canada. But recently, cracks in that consensus have emerged. In 2023, Canada's population hit 40 million, after growing by more than a million people in one year. Most of that growth was in temporary residents, such as international students and temporary foreign workers. Unlike with permanent residents, Canada doesn't set targets or caps on how many people enter the country on a temporary status. Amidst a housing crisis and a health care system buckling under the weight of demand, a growing number of Canadians appear to be pointing the finger at policies that allowed for a surge in unplanned growth. Last month, in response, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a two-year cap on international students and a promise to crack down on so-called “puppy mill” private colleges. On today's show, experts discuss what contributed to the breakdown in Canada's long-held consensus, and Miller sits down for an interview with Althia. In this episode: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller, Toronto Star immigration reporter Nicholas Keung, Place Centre founding director Mike Moffat, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, Statistics Canada demographer Patrick Charbonneau, Canadian Chamber of Commerce senior vice president Matthew Holmes, Dalhousie University assistant professor of social work Raluca Bejan, Centre for Newcomers chief program officer Kelly Ernst, University of British Columbia post-doctoral research fellow Lisa Brunner and One Voice Canada's Balraj Kahlon. Hosted by Althia Raj. Some of the clips this week were sourced from: Kellie Leitch for Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, YouTube, CBC, CTV, CBC Radio, The Montreal Gazette, CPAC and Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery. This episode of “It's Political” was produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein and mixed by Kevin Sexton. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. • 4:20 — Mini documentary on public opinion, the rise of unplanned migration and some of its consequences • 26:44 — Interview with Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller

The Ezra Levant Show (October 30, 2019) — "Every single media company I'll cite today is completely docile, submissive, passive, in the face of this regulation, but they were on the warpath against Kellie Leitch before? Why? Because they know that Quebecers want it, just like they know that the vast majority of Quebecers want the niqab ban." GUEST Marc Morano

Canadian health care.  Wait times are disturbingly and some argue dangerously long. Months and even a year or longer to book an appointment with some specialists.  A contributor to this program and former President/CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business has tweeted about the lack of proper an timely care she is experiencing for a shoulder issue. And... For years now Dr. Brian Day of Vancouver and of the Cambie Surgery Centre, described as 'Canada's only free-standing hospital of its kind' has been engaged in a lawsuit which challenges B.C. regulations banning private care for services that are medically necessary.  Cambie provides such services (surgery) and patients pay privately instead of waiting for the public system to reach them. Dr. Day argues Canadians, other than just Quebecers, should have the right to purchase private insurance and choose where we go for our health care/treatments. Bill C-450, introduced by Dr. Kellie Leitch would change much of the current reality. Guest:  Catherine Swift, WorkingCanadians.ca Guest:  Dr. Brian Day, Cambie Surgery Centre. (Case is before the B.C. Supreme Court) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellie Leitch is a prominent government official in Canada who didn't think about the impact of video. Her political party released a "professionally produced" video that was supposed to draw attention, humanize their candidate and take a stance on screening immigrants entering Canada. Oh, it got attention. But for all the wrong reasons.

Here is a story of Kellie Leitch, a prominent government official in Canada who didn't think about the impact of video and how important it is to have a high production quality video to deliver a message to the masses.

This is going to shock a lot of Liberals and New Democrats, but political consultant Nick Kouvalis is a smart and thoughtful guy. Nick achieved notoriety for his work with Rob and Doug Ford in Toronto and Kellie Leitch in the federal Conservative leadership race. He is also a successful advisor to more mainstream politicians, such as Toronto Mayor John Tory and former British Columbia Premier Christy Clark. I had a chance to sit down with Nick shortly after Andrew Scheer won the federal Conservative Leadership race to discuss what motivates him in politics, why he chooses the candidates that he does, and what he thinks about Doug Ford as he gears up to lead John Tory in the next municipal election.

The Toronto Star built an entire exposé on female genital mutilation based predominantly around a mid-level civil servant's email from three years ago.  Also, CBC Comedy is so unfunny it's funny. Or is that the other way around? Either way, a former member of Kellie Leitch's team has made it his mission to bring it down. Writer/broadcaster, and producer Naheed Mustafa joins us. Support CANADALAND: http://canadalandshow.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to the reported $10.5 million settlement the Trudeau government will be paying to Omar Khadr indicates that Canadian racism runs deeper than the lazy xenophobia of a Kellie Leitch campaign. In the first of a two-part conversation, Ricochet editor and co-founder Derrick O'Keefe joins Unpacking the News to talk about the political and media fallout over the settlement. And, as the candidates met for their 5th debate in Saskatoon this week, we discuss the state of the race in the run-up to the October NDP leadership vote.

Justin Trudeau is letting China buy up strategic industries in Canada, is this due to his admiration of their "basic dictatorship." Brian rips Trudeau's plans or lack thereof. Conservative MP Bob Zimmer joins Brian to talk about the possibility of an illegal copy of the gun registry. Anthony Furey on why Kellie Leitch is owed an apology. Also on the show, the importance of giving blood from someone that knows, Stuntman Stu and the demise of Sears in Canada.

Andrew Scheer and Conservative policy, a Policy Options podcast. The Conservative leadership race is over, and the contestants who pushed the envelope with more provocative policy ideas didn’t make the cut. They included Michael Chong, with his support for carbon taxes, Maxime Bernier, with his call to end supply management, and Kellie Leitch, who pushed for a “values” test for new Canadians. Instead, consensus candidate Andrew Scheer won the day with a more cautious platform. So how will Scheer handle policy development for the party as it prepares for the 2019 election? Rachel Curran, a former policy director for prime minister Stephen Harper, joined us on the podcast to discuss the possibilities. Download for free. New episodes every second Tuesday. Read Rachel Curran’s Policy Options article on policy-making in the Conservative party at http://options-po.li/2rR0ezk Read Jennifer Ditchburn’s Policy Options column on Andrew Scheer’s policy challenges ahead at http://options-po.li/2rxmu1z Tweet your questions and comments to @IRPP or @AlexShadeed or @jenditchburn.

Roy reflects on CPC leadership candidate Kellie Leitch's proposed Canadian values test for immigrants and what Australian member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly Brad Battin said about Australia's values test. (Photo: Liam Richards/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy asks callers for their thoughts after listening to Roy's interviews with Kellie Leitch and three CPC leadership candidates. He also replays the end of yesterday's interview with Professor Allan Lichtman. (Photo: Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Kevin O'Leary out of the race, what are the odds for Dr. Kellie Leitch? What about her Canadian Values test for all newcomers who wish to become Canadian citizens? Guest:  Dr. Kellie Leitch (Photo: Liam Richards/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellie Leitch joins the show to talk about how O'leary's decision affects her run at the party leadership.

Australia has introduced an Australian Values test for citizenship applicants. Meanwhile, CPC leadership candidate Kellie Leitch has been criticized for her commitment to a Canadian values test for immigration applicants and refugee claimants. (Photo: James D. Morgan/Rex Features/Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellie Leitch has commented on the upcoming pot legislation, saying that marijuana is a dangerous drug, and that she vows to undo any Liberal plan to legalize it. Guest: Christo Aivalis, Queen's University, Labour and Political History Professor.

Kellie Leitch has commented on the upcoming pot legislation, saying that marijuana is a dangerous drug, and that she vows to undo any Liberal plan to legalize it. Guest: Christo Aivalis, Queen's University, Labour and Political History Professor. What is the plan that the government has for legalizing marijuana? What issues could arise from implementing this? Guest: Dan Malleck. Health Sciences Professor, Brock University. Author: Try to Control Yourself: The regulation of public drinking in post prohibition Ontario and : When Good Drugs go Bad: Opium, Medicine, and the Origins of Canada's Drug Laws. What is some of the reaction from those whose business surrounds marijuana? We spoke with Jodie Emery for reaction on today's legislation. Guest: Jodie Emery, Owner of Cannabis Culture and Political Activist.

Kellie Leitch says she will repeal marijuana laws if she is elected.

The Liberals, according to Conservative MP Scott Reid, are trying to "ram through whatever the fuck they want." In other, vaguely sexually-themed Conservative news, Brad Trost isn't down with the "the whole gay thing," while k.d. lang asks if Jason Kenney might be secretly fond of it. Kellie Leitch and Senator Lynn Beyak? Just crapping on Muslims and Indigenous peoples again, respectively. Nothing sexy there.

The Roy Green Show podcast Why do radicalized workers at Montreal's Trudeau airport still have any access to any part of the airport after raising concern of police by visiting ISIS sites, as well as repeat visits to sites on how to make an IED? Guest:  Scott Newark, federal and Ontario security advisor post 9/11, former crown attorney and former senior policy advisor to the federal Minister for Public Safety - Bonice Thomas is the sister of Canadian Robert Hall, who – along with his partner Marites Flor and fellow Canadian John Ridsdel – was abducted by the ISIS-aligned Philippine terror group Abu Sayaff.  Lee Humphrey is an international security consultant, who was just in the Philippines and knows a good deal about the background story of the abductions and murders of Canadians Robert Hall and John Ridsdel. How did the rescue mission fall apart? Guests:  Bonice Thomas Lee Humphrey - While Kevin O'Leary, Maxime Bernier and Kellie Leitch are big names in leadership race for the CPC, former Air Force captain, lawyer and Veterans Affairs Minister Erin O'Toole is building support.  What does he think of Justin Trudeau's description of Canada as the "first post-nation state"? Guest: Erin O'Toole - Roy and the Beauties discuss some of this past week's biggest news stories. Guests: Catherine Swift Linda Leatherdale Michelle Simson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Kevin O'Leary, Maxime Bernier and Kellie Leitch are big names in leadership race for the CPC, former Air Force captain, lawyer and Veterans Affairs Minister Erin O'Toole is building support. What does he think of Justin Trudeau's description of Canada as the "first post-nation state"? Guest: Erin O'Toole (Photo: Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roy Green Show Podcast - Alberta PCs have elected Jason Kenney as party leader. Guest: John Himpe, Corus Alberta reporter at the leadership convention - Roy asks Kellie Leitch about her Canadian values test, motion 103, and what she would do to deal with the migrant issue if she were prime minister. Guest: Kellie Leitch, CPC leadership candidate - Chief of Defense Staff General John Vance has announced the military will review uniforms, badges, flags, ceremonies, drill, etc. to confirm they all are welcoming to women, the disabled, indigenous people, gays and transgender.  It's part of the military's diversity strategy action plan. Guest: Sergeant Major Barry Westholme, has over 30 years in Canada's military and a former member of the disbanded Canadian Airborne Regiment - In a music video, Snoop Dog shoots a toy pistol at a clown dressed as U.S. President Donald Trump and assassinates him. Guest: Kristin Tate, columnist for The Hill and Fox News Network contributor - Did Jason Kenney's newser shed light on the new Alberta PC leader's intentions and strategy? Guest: John Himpe, Corus Alberta reporter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy asks Kellie Leitch about her Canadian values test, motion 103, and what she would do to deal with the migrant issue if she were prime minister. Guest: Kellie Leitch, CPC leadership candidate (Photo: Liam Richards, the Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamilton Police have released their year end hate crime report for 2016. Generally hates crimes were relatively static but it isn't reflective of reality.Evelyn Myrie, Exceptional community strategist, freelance columnist, motivational speaker. Research from a McMaster professor is being cited by Kellie Leitch, the Conservative leadership hopeful. However, the prof says he's tired of his research being used to promote her proposal to screen immigrants for anti-Canadian values.Victor Satzewich, sociology professor at McMaster University. Closing arguments occurred yesterday in the pig trial, where Anita Krajnc's defense lawyer compared her to Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.Camille Labchuk, Executive Director of Animal Justice

Research from a McMaster professor is being cited by Kellie Leitch, the Conservative leadership hopeful. However, the prof says he's tired of his research being used to promote her proposal to screen immigrants for anti-Canadian values.Victor Satzewich, sociology professor at McMaster University

That's one of the questions Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch wants to ask immigrants to Canada. 

So it seems to me that whenever the Trump administration has a good day, a series of bad ones are soon to follow. Sessions talked to a Russian and Lied about it, Trump is on the verge of signing his new travel ban, and Reading Breitbart has convinced him that Obama has wiretapped Trump tower during the election.So it's still a mess and we're all screwed.Meanwhile in Canada, Kellie Leitch thinks a video of hers is popular for all the wrong reasons. Have you seen it? it's pretty great, clearly the best work that an elementary school AV club has put together so far.

Whether it’s leadership contender Kellie Leitch’s call to screen all newcomers for so-called Canadian values. Or a majority of Tory MPs deciding they can’t support a motion denouncing Islamophobia because they have a problem with the word Islamophobia — we’re wondering what’s behind the sudden change in tone. In this episode: former Reform party leader Preston Manning, Conservative leadership contender Michael Chong and Mount Royal University’s Bruce Foster. Hosted by Althia Raj.

Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch released a video this week that was somewhere between political platform and performance play. Also, Kevin O'Leary continues to draw a paycheque from CNBC while running for the same role.  Finally, accusations of plagiarism are now dogging Joseph Boyden. National Observer Associate Editor Sandy Garossino joins Jesse from Vancouver.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fourteen enter but only one will emerge victorious. Who has what it takes and who’s an also ran? Ian and Scott take a deep dive into the Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership race and whether it’s worth joining the party just to block Kevin O’Leary and Kellie Leitch from becoming leader. Links Find out how... The post DD 02: Conservative Leadership Race appeared first on PolitiCoast.

Justin Trudeau is conferring with European leaders in regards to how to deal with the new US administration, though details as to how were not made public. Meanwhile, Chrystia Freeland will be meeting with Rex Tillerson, the new Secretary of State. How do we handle diplomacy with a Trump administration in office? Guest - Nour El-Kadri, Professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa We've chatted with a couple of the candidates for the Federal Conservative leadership race so far, including Kellie Leitch, Kevin O'Leary, and Lisa Raitt. One of the candidates will be in town next week. Scott chats with Rick Peterson, a businessman and entrepreneur who is running for the position. Guest - Rick Peterson, candidate for the Federal Conservative Leadership and a Vancouver businessperson/entrepeneur Consumers are tired of being kept in the dark when it comes ot hidden fees on their bills. With rising electricity bills, how can we look at where our money is going? A group has created a website that will help analyze consumer's bills. Guest - Tomas Van Stee, Founder at EnPowered

These topics and much as Anthony sits in for Scott.

Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch reaffirms ‘Canadian Values' test. She tells the John Oakley show that her plan would ensure all immigrants, refugees and visitors to Canada receive face-to-face interviews with an immigration official.

Kellie Leitch, MP for Simcoe-Grey and a contender for the Conservative party leadership joins the John Oakley Show to talk about Kevin O'Leary's bid for the same position. Leitch illustrates the differences between her and her new opponent.

Prime Minister Trudeau is confirming and defending his use of a private helicopter while vacationing, saying it was the only way to get to his friends secluded island. His critics say otherwise and his own ethics guidelines bar the use of sponsored travel in private aircrafts.  Is there a conflict?   Guest - Duff Conacher, Board Member with Democracy Watch in Ottawa   The Environmental Protection Agency is calling out Fiat Chrysler, saying that they use software that enabled some of its diesel trucks to cheat on emission tests.   Guest - Tony Faria, University of Windsor, Professor Emeritus, Department of Marketing, Odette School of Business and  Co-Director of the Office of Autmotive and Vehicle Research   Last week, we spoke with Lisa Raitt about her website in regards to the politics of Kevin O'Leary and Kellie Leitch. Ms. Leitch joins us to discuss the website, the furor over the Canadian values and the race so far.   Guest - Kellie Leitch, candidate for Conservative leadership and MP for Simcoe-Grey

Tory leadership hopeful Lisa Raitt released a website to stop Kevin O'Leary from entering the leadership race, but it also took aim at Kellie Leitch's style of politics as well. Kevin O'Leary has since come forward saying that the attacks are bringing “badly needed excitement to the race”.   Website: www.StopKevinOLeary.com   Guest: Lisa Raitt, Conservative MP for Halton.

Tory leadership hopeful Lisa Raitt released a website to stop Kevin O'Leary from entering the leadership race, but it also took aim at Kellie Leitch's style of politics as well. Kevin O'Leary has since come forward saying that the attacks are bringing “badly needed excitement to the race”.   Guest: Lisa Raitt, Conservative MP for Halton.   Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be doing a campaign style tour to reconnect with Canadians. Is this truly needed or just a waste of money? Is it a good idea for a Prime Minister to connect with the people on such a personal basis?   Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.    The CIA has identified Russian officials who fed material hacked from the DNC to Wikileaks, according to an intelligence report.   Guest: David Hyde. Security Consultant, David Hyde & Associates.

Tory leadership candidate Lisa Raitt has launched a website slamming Kevin O'Leary and Kellie Leitch, stating that they would destroy the party and keep the party from power “for a generation”.   Guest: Nour El-Kadri, Professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa. 

A former legal clerk was sentenced to seven years, reduced for four and a half for time spent after a crash that killed a 44-year-old father. She was sentenced for drunk driving and had, just one month before, received a one year driving ban for speeding with double the legal limit of alcohol. She also glorified drunk driving online on social media. Is the message of “Don't Drink and Drive” getting through to people? Guest: Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP.. Is Ottawa moving fast enough to prevent suicides among Canada's soldiers and veterans? This comes after a Canadian Forces member was identified as one of four people found dead in an apparent murder suicide in a rural Nova Scotia Home. Guest: Michael Blais. President & Founder of Canadians Veterans Advocacy. Tory leadership candidate Lisa Raitt has launched a website slamming Kevin O'Leary and Kellie Leitch, stating that they would destroy the party and keep the party from power “for a generation”. Guest: Nour El-Kadri, Professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa.

CPC leadership candidate Dr. Kellie Leitch is suggesting regular national referendums, which would be entirely citizen-driven and in which a simple majority would determine whether new legislation would be required to be introduced and passed by the federal government, or existing legislation amended. Opponents are ridiculing the idea.  However, in Switzerland such citizen-driven referenda have been constitutional for 700 years and the Swiss people regularly 'instruct' their government on legislation to introduce or amend. Recent votes included a stop to mass immigration, a denial of a national guaranteed income and a refusal to purchase new fighter jets. Guest: Luzi Stamm, Vice President of the Swiss People's Party and member of the Swiss federal government - On Monday, the Electoral College in the U.S. will vote and decide who will 'officially' become the 45th President of the United States. Democrats and Liberals are attempting to persuade members of the College to not vote for Donald Trump, including an online ad by Hollywood celebrities. How will this most likely turn out? Guest: Fran Coombs, managing editor of Rasmussen Reports - In two weeks, Alberta will see its provincial carbon tax introduced and Ontario will implement its cap and trade scheme. The Trudeau government has also committed to a federal carbon tax. Canada's former federal Minister of Finance is not impressed and considers these initiatives, particularly now with the U.S. federal government under Donald Trump not opting for either a carbon tax or cap and trade, to be little more than a tax grab. Guest: Joe Oliver, federal minister of finance for Stephen Harper's federal government - How could the tragedy of Aleppo been avoided? Guest: Colonel Peter Mansoor, former executive officer to General David Petraeus during the Surge in Iraq - Roy is joined by the Beauties for a slightly extended year-ender Beauties and the Beast to discuss which stories had their attention over the past 12 months. Guests: Catherine Swift, Linda Leatherdale and Michelle Simson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CPC leadership candidate Dr. Kellie Leitch is suggesting regular national referendums, which would be entirely citizen-driven and in which a simple majority would determine whether new legislation would be required to be introduced and passed by the federal government, or existing legislation amended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CPC leadership candidate Dr. Kellie Leitch is suggesting regular national referendums, which would be entirely citizen-driven and in which a simple majority would determine whether new legislation would be required to be introduced and passed by the federal government, or existing legislation amended. Opponents are ridiculing the idea.  However, in Switzerland such citizen-driven referenda have been constitutional for 700 years and the Swiss people regularly 'instruct' their government on legislation to introduce or amend. Recent votes included a stop to mass immigration, a denial of a national guaranteed income and a refusal to purchase new fighter jets. Guest: Luzi Stamm, Vice President of the Swiss People's Party and member of the Swiss federal government See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CPC MP and leadership candidate Dr. Kellie Leitch has ensnared headlines nationally again – she says she would, as prime minister, permit women to carry/use mace/pepper spray for self-defense. - The recount of U.S. presidential votes in Wisconsin is underway.  Pennsylvania and Michigan may follow. Does any of this have any chance of overturning the November 8th general election results?   Guest: Fran Coombs, managing editor of Rasmussen Reports - Trudeau has approved two pipelines and hasn't said no to potentially approving more. National Green Party leader Elizabeth May says she is willing to "go to jail" to stop pipelines.   Guest: Tom Caldwell, chair of Caldwell Securities - First Nations people are deeply involved in oil and natural resources extraction and taking to market, owning hundreds of companies on the cutting edge, but there are major Associations of Aboriginal Chiefs marshalling against the pipeline decision by Trudeau. Guest: Professor Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the University of Saskatchewan and author of a report entitled “First Nations Engagement in the Energy Sector in Western Canada” - Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is threatening to sue the federal government over Justin Trudeau's decision to levy a carbon tax, saying the prime minister overstepped his bounds. He says there's a big difference between taxation meant to raise revenue and taxation meant to change behaviour.   Guest:  Brad Wall, premier of Saskatchewan - The weekly Beauties and the Beast segment – Roy and Catherine Swift, Linda Leatherdale and Michelle Simson discuss electoral reform and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy asks callers if they would vote for Kellie Leitch as prime minister of Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy asks callers if they would vote for Kellie Leitch as prime minister of Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CPC MP and leadership candidate Dr. Kellie Leitch has ensnared headlines nationally again – she says she would, as prime minister, permit women to carry/use mace/pepper spray for self-defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Hamilton councillor wants the new MPP Sam Oosterhoff to apologize for comments that Bill 28 disrespects mothers and fathers by using gender neutral terms. Guest: Aidan Johnson, Ward 1 Councillor for Hamilton. Kellie Leitch's campaign seems to be drawing ire from her own constituents. A campaign has started in her riding of Simcoe-Grey entitled #NotMyMP, which is reminiscent of the #NotMyPresident campaign in the States. Guest: George Breckenridge, Retired Political Science Professor, McMaster University. Health Canada has placed restrictions on the chemicals that are used to create fentanyl. However, are these restrictions going to do anything in the long run? Guest: Michael Parkinson, Drug Strategy Specialist with the Waterloo Crime Prevention Council.

Kellie Leitch's campaign seems to be drawing ire from her own constituents. A campaign has started in her riding of Simcoe-Grey entitled #NotMyMP, which is reminiscent of the #NotMyPresident campaign in the States.  Guest: George Breckenridge, Retired Political Science Professor, McMaster University.

When you have Michael Chong, Maxime Bernier and Kellie Leitch as your top three candidates, you actually have fundamentally different ways of viewing conservatism. —David Woolley After our week off, we return with our regular panel. Allie, Colin and David talk about public-private partnerships, the carbon tax, and the Conservative Party's leadership race.

Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch is leeching off Trump's brand. An outbreak of news coverage on Canadian racism. The RCMP offers super-secret docs to journalists. New Yorker, Rolling Stone & Guardian contributor Omar Mouallem co-hosts.   Omar Mouallem's Twitter: @Omar_AOKSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albertans have two Conservative races to keep track of: the PC leadership race in the province and the Federal Conservative race. Both parties are trying to reinvent the image of conservatives, but candidates like Kellie Leitch, may be going in the wrong direction. Tim Powers, pollster, communications strategist, vice chairman of Summa Strategies joins Angela Kokott.

The ConservativeParty of Canada leadership candidate joined Kelly to talk about her vison for the party and Canada.

CPC MP and Party leadership candidate Dr. Kellie Leitch congratulates American voters. "Tonight, our American cousins threw out the elites and elected Donald Trump as their next president,” she says in a constituent-directed email.  "It's an exciting message and one that we need to deliver in Canada as well." Leitch insists as prime minister she would impose a national plan to screen immigrants, refugees and now also visitors for "Canadian values”. Guest: Dr. Kellie Leitch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy asks callers if they agree with Kellie Leitch's position on screening potential immigrants for "Canadian values". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy asks callers if they agree with Kellie Leitch's position on screening potential immigrants for "Canadian values". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy asks callers if they agree with Kellie Leitch's position on screening potential immigrants for "Canadian values". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy asks callers if they agree with Kellie Leitch's position on screening potential immigrants for "Canadian values". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CPC MP and Party leadership candidate Dr. Kellie Leitch congratulates American voters. "Tonight, our American cousins threw out the elites and elected Donald Trump as their next president,” she says in a constituent-directed email.  "It's an exciting message and one that we need to deliver in Canada as well." Leitch insists as prime minister she would impose a national plan to screen immigrants, refugees and now also visitors for "Canadian values”. Guest: Dr. Kellie Leitch - Roy asks callers if they agree with Kellie Leitch's position on screening potential immigrants for "Canadian values". - Roy reads a post he wrote on his website a couple of days after the U.S. presidential election. - A first person story from the New York Post.com - "I was assaulted by 'peaceful' pipeline protesters”.  Irish independent documentary film maker Phelim McAleer went to North Dakota to witness the anti-pipeline protest. At first he was welcomed, but when he began asking tough questions the situation devolved into threats of direct violence. He and his crew sought refuge and were blocked in their vehicle. Their film was demanded. What would happen if they failed to turn it over?  "We can't control what's gonna' happen next," was the threat.  Repeated 911 calls and direct police intervention was required to extricate McAleer and his crew. He grew up in Northern Ireland and the violence there, but was very much afraid at the 'peaceful' anti-pipeline protest in North Dakota. Guest:  Phelim McAleer - A Hamilton, Ontario family is appealing to the provincial government for funding as their teenage son undergoes treatment in Mexico for a rare form of brain cancer – Gliomatosis Cerebri – diagnosed in January. In June, 17-year-old Justin experienced two seizures and lost his eyesight. The prognosis: Justin was going to die. There was nothing to be done for him. The family found a Mexican clinic using the experimental DMSO treatment, not covered by provincial health care. Justin's family paid $40,000 for an air ambulance for transport to Tijuana and now have been paying $13,000 a week for Justin's treatment. His health appears to be improving considerably but the Government of Ontario is refusing to assist the Masotti family, who is running out of money. OHIP's argument is that DMSO is experimental.   Guest: Justin and Michael Masotti, Justin's father See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy asks callers if they agree with Kellie Leitch's position on screening potential immigrants for "Canadian values". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday the issue of Canada and Canadian values and traditions came up during calls responding to the Donald Trump video. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau argues Canada has "no core identity" "no common denominator" and that Canada is a "post nation state." Trudeau is still supported (according to polling) by over 50% of Canadians. Conservative Party leadership candidate Kellie Leitch calls for newcomers to Canada to be quizzed about their support for "Canadian values" and has been ripped by other conservatives and party leadership candidates. If there is no "core Canadian identity", if Canada is "post nation state", if "Canadian values expected of newcomers' is or approaches racism, does Canada need retooling? Should Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas and Remembrance Day from the official calendar (for this post nation state)? - Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion appeared to give two thumbs down before QP in parl on Thursday when an MP challenged him on the Trudeau government not doing anything to bring Alison Azer's kids home from Iran. With Alison in the gallery, Dion "doubled down", but says he was gesturing to the MP. Alison says she was disturbed by Dion's actions and words. Guest: Alison Azer - Tonight is the second Trump/Clinton debate and an American woman living in Toronto shares why she chose Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton. How does the Trump video play into her plans? Guest:  Marilyn, Canadian resident and American citizen - An American pollster shares his thoughts and views on the election and what polling tells him. Guest: John Zogby of Zogby Strategies.com and author of “We Are Many - We Are One: Neo-Tribes and Tribal Analytics, 21st Century” - Stacy and Kevin are two Fort McMurray residents who have been speaking with Roy since the fire. Although they always sound so positive and cheerful, they sent Roy an email about how life really is. They are flat broke, no work, and their phone appointment with the Red Cross for help is October 14. They don't know how they'll survive winter. And apparently, many others are sharing their plight. Guests: Stacy and Kevin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch really wants to talk about her proposal to screen out immigrants over anti-Canadian values, but takes issue with "specific questions" on the matter. But first, Bloomberg reporter Josh Wingrove drops in for a lookahead to the upcoming year in Parliament. What's gonna happen, who will start the first brawl and what would it take to end Trudeau's popularity?

What are "Canadian values?" (not Canadian traditions and habits like hockey and a double-double). Is there such a thing?  There is much controversy over establishing whether each would-be immigrant understands and supports Canadian values.  Kellie Leitch is accused of being bigoted, racist and exclusionary. Do you agree? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are "Canadian values?"  Justin Trudeau directly referenced "Canadian values" when he spoke about an extradition treaty with China this week. Kellie Leitch is causing much continued response for announcing that if she becomes prime minister, she will implement a national policy to establish whether immigrants support or oppose "Canadian values."  Guest: Playback of interview with Kellie Leitch from last Sunday - And what of American values?  Charlotte, North Carolina this week became the latest U.S. city where protests and rioting took place over the police shooting of an African American man. Last year, scenes in Baltimore caused comparisons to the U.S. in 1968. At that time, we spoke with James Hamelin, an African American Baltimore resident and small business owner in the area of Baltimore where most of the violence occurred. He makes the case - "if you change the environment, you change the people."   Guest:  James Hamelin, Baltimore resident and small business owner - On Monday, some estimates are that 111 million Americans may tune into the first of three broadcast 90 minute POTUS debates between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Passions are high and the polls suggest a very tight race, with Donald Trump now having picked up the support of Texas Senator Ted Cruz, as well as a Superpac of lifelong Democrats urging Americans vote for Donald Trump. Meanwhile, lifelong Republicans are urging Americans to vote for Hillary Clinton. Guest: Toby Condliffe, Democrat living in Canada and former super delegate during the 2008 Democratic Convention. He's supporting Hillary Clinton and was a Bernie Sanders supporter - It's predicted that there will be a massive tune-in to the Clinton vs Trump POTUS debate on Monday evening - maybe as many as 111 million viewers. What platforms will be used and in today's world of traditional and social media how do Trump and Clinton prep compared to 1980, when 80 million watched Reagan and Carter almost exclusively on television and listened on radio?   Guest: Paul Levinson, Professor of Communications and Media Studies at Fordham University in NYC and author of McLuhan in an Age of Social Media - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and senior advisors Gerald Butts and Katie Telford were arguably shamed into returning a portion of the moving expenses they claimed, issuing a statement saying they are returning the money "in the interests of living the government's and Team Trudeau's values of transparency and accountability."  Now, two more Liberal cabmin staffers have announced they too are returning a combined $55.000 of expense monies claimed for moving.      Guests: Michelle Simson, Catherine Swift, and Linda Leatherdale - Trent Hills Mayor Hector MacMillan is preparing to head for Germany for pancreatic cancer surgery, which the Mayor tells us involves the IRE Nanoknife surgery unavailable to him in Ontario. He says the province is refusing to fund $300,000 cost for such a surgery in Kentucky. The surgery in Germany will cost $32,000. Guest: Hector MacMillan, Michelle Simson, Catherine Swift, and Linda Leatherdale - Saba Ahmed, president of the Republican Muslim Coalition, will be voting for Donald Trump. She attended the Republican Convention and met with Donald Trump. 7 to 11% of U.S. Muslims are expected to vote for Trump, according to national polling. Guest: Saba Ahmed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Trudeau, self-described "feminist", went along with three of his female caucus colleagues and MPs being required to enter an Ottawa mosque through the side door and stand, segregated from the PM and men at the mosque. Trudeau said at the mosque, "diversity is a source of strength, not just a source of weakness, and as I look at this beautiful room - sisters upstairs - " And how do the three women Liberal MPs feel ("sisters upstairs")? Guests:  Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, founder of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy,  Author of Battle for the Soul of Islam, and former U.S. Navy Lt. Commander and past president of the Arizona Medical Association Asra Nomani, former Wall Street Journal reporter, self-defined as a liberal and author of Standing Alone: An American Woman's Struggle for the Soul of Islam - Michelle Simson, a former Liberal MP, encountered a situation at a mosque where she was segregated from men and felt very uncomfortable.  It was the mosque attended by the family of Omar Khadr. Michelle was Justin Trudeau's seatmate in parliament for a number of years. Guest: Michelle Simson - Dr. Kellie Leitch is contesting the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada and creating controversy with her cornerstone platform that newcomers to Canada should be screened to determine whether they oppose or support Canadian values. This week, Leitch was dismissed as a potential leader of the party by Kevin O'Leary and severely criticized by former Conservative PM Brian Mulroney. Leitch is standing firm and joins us to tell us why the criticism of O'Leary, Mulroney and others won't deter her. Guest; Dr. Kellie Leitch. CPC MP - Tony Clement was a senior cabinet minister in the Stephen Harper federal government and is also running for leadership of the CPC. Clement is courting controversy by calling for the jailing of individuals in Canada deemed to be a terror threat, who cannot be monitored because of a shortage of personnel to do so. Guest: Tony Clement, CPC MP - The book “Ford Nation: Two Brothers - One Vision, The True Story of the People's Mayor”, written by Doug and Rob Ford, will be released November 22. Guest: Doug Ford - 23% of the population of Switzerland is made up of foreigners. Net immigration is 1% of the nation's population, three times more than that of Germany. According to the EU, 230,000 foreign citizens cross the border to work in Switzerland every day. In 2009, the Swiss People's Party launched a national referendum initiative "against the construction of minarets" and won with 57.5% of the national popular vote. In 2010, the Swiss People's Party's national initiative to "expel criminal foreigners" also won, with 52% of the national vote. And in 2014, the Swiss People's Party's national initiative "against mass immigration" was also successful, with 50.3% of the national population supporting the initiative. Luzi Stamm, VP of the Swiss People's Party said after the vote that Switzerland should "have the right to control its own immigration." The European Commission issued a statement that it was "disappointed" in the Swiss decision on immigration. Just what does the Swiss decision mean for Europe and does it have implications for the rest of the Western world? Guest: Luzi Stamm, vice president of the Swiss People's Party and architect of the initiative "against mass immigration" to Switzerland - Hector MacMillan, an Ontario Mayor battling pancreatic cancer, shares in detail how he has suspended his fight with the government of Ontario for out of province/out of Canada IRE Nanoknife surgery to remove his cancer.  Instead Mayor MacMillan, who accuses the Ontario government of sentencing him to die, as well as all other pancreatic cancer patients in need of IRE surgery, is now going to Germany to have the IRE surgery done there. Then, he says, he will return and deal with the Ontario government and OHIP. Guests: Mayor Hector MacMillan Joe Warmington, Toronto Sun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kellie Leitch is contesting the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada and creating controversy with her cornerstone platform that newcomers to Canada should be screened to determine whether they oppose or support Canadian values. She joins the show to discuss further.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kellie Leitch has been making headlines over the past few weeks over her idea to implement a values test for prospective immigrants. The question has to be asked; What are Canadian values and is suspicion of immigrants one of them?Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works

Retired steelworkers are now taking their fight to get their health benefits back to the Ontario Court of Appeal.Bill Ferguson, President of USW Local 8782. Kellie Leitch has been making headlines over the past few weeks over her idea to implement a values test for prospective immigrants. The question has to be asked; What are Canadian values and is suspicion of immigrants one of them? Theo Selles, Registered Family Therapist, President of Integrity Works According to Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, a swift return to work is the best way for workers to recover, hwoever experts are arguing that forcing them back to work can be demeaning and potentially harmful. Katherine Lippel, Professor at the University of Ottawa, and holder of the Canada Research Chair on Occupational Health and Safety Law

CPC leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch breaks her silence on the Roy Green show. She joins us to talk about her idea of screening new immigrants about their values. Guest: Kellie Leitch - What's going on financially in Alberta? Paige Macpherson of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses the increased taxes and spending spree the NDP are on. Guest: Paige Macpherson, Alberta director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Is the Clinton Foundation a case of charity fraud? Charles Ortel talks about the huge volume of damning emails coming out on Hillary Clinton and why impeachment – not indictment - might be the answer. Guest: Charles Ortel, Clinton Foundation whistleblower - A doctor in British Columbia has launched a land mark charter challenge that could change our health care system and make it more like the US style system. The case kicked off Tuesday and has far reaching implications. Guest: Dr. Brian Day, orthopedic surgeon and health researcher in British Columbia - A Newmarket teacher posted on her Facebook stuff about Islam, saying Muslims need to speak up and against terrorism. Now she is in trouble with her board and is being called Islamophobic. Why? Guest: Tarek Fatah, author and founder of the Muslim Canadian Congress See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Kellie Leitch joins Alex Pierson to talk about her idea of screening new immigrants about their values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued discussion about Rob's interview with Kellie Leitch featuring guest Matt Gurney, columnist for the National Post

Kellie Leitch, candidate for the leadership of the Conservative party, say that her proposal to vet newcomers for anti-Canadian values has to do with promoting tolerance and respect, not being divisive. How do you screen for anti-Canadian values?   Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

With Kellie Lietch, conservative MP and leadership candidate.

Candidate for the Conservative party leadership Kellie Leitch wants to know what her supporters think about vetting immigrants and refugees for “anti-Canadian Values”. Should we screen for anti-Canadian values?

The Ontario PC party has broken the Liberal stronghold of Toronto with a win in Scarborough-Rouge River. What does the win mean for the Ontario PC party? Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party. Guest: Rebecca Thompson, former communications officer for the Prime Minister's office. With the latest Anthony Weiner scandal, and now divorce, what will happen his kid? How damaging can scandals be on a divorce case? Guest: Joanne Guarasci, Family Law, Ross & McBride Candidate for the Conservative Party leadership Kellie Leitch wants to know what her supporters think about vetting immigrants and refugees for “anti-Canadian Values”. Guest: Jamie Ellerton, Principal, Conaptus Ltd. Guest: Faith Goldy, Host with The Rebel.

Brian discusses the motivation for Kathleen Wynne's bizarre energy plan, why Lib MP Andrew Leslie needs to whip and nae nae, Kellie Leitch and leadership, Rick Smith and democratic reform plus Simon Kent on Brexit, Charles Ortel on Hillary Clinton and Anthony Furey on the Conservative Party and libertarians.

The race to replace Stephen Harper is heating up as Maxime Bernier holds a campaign launch in The Beauce region of Quebec, Kellie Leitch launches her online presence and Michael Chong makes his campaign official. Bernier joins Brian Lilley on Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa to discuss his campaign, give his elevator pitch and explain what he brings to the table. Hear full editions of Beyond the News with Brian Lilley on Newstalk 580 CFRA or subscribe to the podcast.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: The Honourable Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women Minister Leitch will highlight the importance of hiring and promoting women in all sectors of the economy and will outline how increasing the number of women leaders within an organization, particularly on the corporate board, can improve overall performance. The Minister will discuss how the Government of Canada is supporting women in leadership roles and will encourage business leaders to foster supportive work environments that empower women to succeed. The Honourable Kellie Leitch was elected to the House of Commons in May 2011. In July 2013, Dr. Leitch was appointed Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women. Previously, she was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and to the Minister of Labour in May 2011. Dr. and an associate professor of surgery. She is the former Chair of the Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership and has served on various councils and boards, including the YMCA and Community Living. As a volunteer, Dr. Leitch served as council member on the National Research Council of Canada, was a board member of Genome Canada, a director on the YMCA of Greater Toronto board of directors, Vice President of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research and founder of The Sandbox Project. Dr. Leitch earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Toronto in 1994 and her MBA from Dalhousie University in 1998. Dr. Leitch has been recognized with the Order of Ontario for her advocacy work on behalf of Canadian children, and in 2005, she was selected as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 for her work in both medicine and business. Dr. Leitch lives in Clearview, Ontario. Speaker: The Hon. Kellie Leitch, Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*