This transcript appears to be a conversation discussing political events in Canada, specifically focusing on the handling of foreign interference and the transfer of a high-profile criminal. The conversation involves a former cabinet minister, Aaron O'Toole, who has retired from politics and shares his insights on the current political climate.
O'Toole discusses his experiences in politics, including a controversy surrounding the transfer of Paul Bernardo, a serial rapist and murderer, from a maximum security prison. He mentions that he was not briefed on this transfer, which led to public outrage and calls for his resignation.
O'Toole also speaks about the government's response to foreign interference, expressing concerns about the government's approach to safeguarding elections. He mentions the need for a national inquiry into the issue and calls for all parties to work together to address it.
The conversation also touches on the broader political climate, with O'Toole expressing concerns about the polarization of politics and the impact of social media on public discourse. He suggests that politicians are judging their self-worth based on social media likes rather than their impact on real-world lives.
O'Toole also discusses the impact of foreign interference on individual politicians, mentioning his own experiences. He emphasizes the need for politicians to prioritize national interests and values over foreign influence.
In conclusion, the transcript provides a detailed account of O'Toole's perspective on the current political climate in Canada, touching on issues of foreign interference, the handling of high-profile cases, the role of social media in politics, and the need for a national inquiry into these issues.
1. Aaron O'Toole, a former conservative leader, gave his last speech to Parliament.
2. O'Toole warned that politicians are becoming judge by the number of likes they get on social media, but not by how many lives they change in the real world.
3. He expressed concerns about the government's approach to foreign interference, specifically mentioning a case involving Paul Bernardo.
4. O'Toole suggested that all parties should work together to fix holes in the system and protect democracy.
5. He was targeted personally by Beijing and believed this would likely continue for some time.
6. O'Toole expressed concerns about the government's defense and security, stating that the country is making big promises but not meeting the spending levels.
7. He suggested that the government needs to consult with the opposition parties and take politics out of the discussions.
8. The opposition is calling for Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino to resign due to his handling of the Paul Bernardo case and other issues.
9. O'Toole stated that the government is dealing with the fallout from its response to foreign interference.
10. He criticized the government for not reading their emails and for misrepresenting facts.
11. O'Toole expressed concerns about the government's accountability, stating that it seems to be in the business of meeting out a lot of accountability when serious mistakes are made.