All That Jas Podcast with Calgary member of Parliament Jasraj Singh Hallan

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If you asked him, Calgary MP Jasraj Singh Hallan would tell you he isn’t sure he was “born to serve.” What Jas would say is he knew the moment the trajectory of his life changed. As a new Canadian, it wasn’t enough just to be in the land of the maple leaf, he wanted to make a difference. First as a community leader and businessman, then as a family man, and now as an elected Member of Parliament for Calgary Forest Lawn, who also serves as the Shadow Minister of Immigration. Jas is also Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration working to improve people’s experiences with IRCC. As an Albertan he is also listening to people’s perspectives on the oil and gas industry and clean energy, as well as agricultural experiences. A proud member of the CPC caucus, All That Jas is a podcast about immigration issues, energy issues, agriculture, and most importantly about people from all walks of life.

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April 17, 2024Episode 2622 min

Feed Drop: Budget Day Breakdown

Send a textJasraj guested on Canada's conservative podcast, The Blueprint, host Jamie Schmale. In this episode they discuss the current state of Canada's economy and the upcoming budget. They critically discuss the current liberal government's handling of economic policies, citing a significant rise in inflation, interest rates, and the burden of taxes like the carbon tax. Hallan and Schmale critique the perceived disconnect between the government's optimistic declarations and the economic hardships experienced by Canadians, including increased living costs and housing crises. Jas outlines the Conservative Party's plan to improve the economy, which includes reducing taxes, incentivizing home building, controlling government spending, and implementing stricter crime policies.Listen For1:02 Critique of Current Fiscal Policies5:11 Government Spending and Taxation6:33 The Impacts of the Carbon Tax17:39 Economic Prosperity and FreedomJasraj can be reached at:Instagram | Facebook | X | EmailPhone – 403-207-3030

February 16, 2024Episode 2518 min

Feed Drop: Jasraj’s Take on Canada’s Surge in Crime

Send a textThis a special Feed Drop episode of The Blueprint podcast hosted by Jamie Schmale, a member of Parliament for Halliburton Kawartha Lakes, Brock. Jasraj is the guest discussing the rise in auto theft in Canada, particularly in Toronto where it has increased by 300% since 2015. Jas attributes this rise to the Liberal government's soft-on-crime bail policies, such as Bill C 75 and Bill C5, which allow repeat offenders to continue committing crimes. He also argues these policies have made Canada a haven for criminals and have contributed to an increase in violent crime and money laundering. The remedy, the proposed Conservative plan to tackle the issue, which includes hiring more CBSA officers, improving scanning of vehicles, and cracking down on bail reform.Listen For2:33 Comparing Conservative and Liberal Approaches to Crime3:27 Impact on Canadian Dream and Safety5:16 The Conservative Plan to Address Crime10:45 Critique of How the Liberal Government has Handled Auto Theft and CrimeJasraj can be reached at:Instagram | Facebook | X | EmailPhone – 403-207-3030

February 21, 2023Episode 2431 min

Stop the Taxes Eh!

Send a textThree things are weighing heavily on Canadians: the rising cost of living, never-ending deficits, and the federal government just keeps printing money (last year alone it printed $300B – right out of thin air).The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has been sounding the alarm that all of this is creating unmanageable pressure on all of us. The Government solution appears to be more taxes and higher taxes – carbon taxes, alcohol taxes… and how does a Finance Minister go $20B over budget?In this episode the CTF has been keeping count and you’re not going to like it.Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federationhttps://www.taxpayer.comTwitter @franco-nomics Jasraj can be reached at:Instagram/Facebook/Twitter - @jasrajshallanPhone – 403-207-3030Email – jasrajsingh.hallan@parl.gc.ca

February 8, 2023Episode 2317 min

Standing Up in the Fight Against Carbon Taxes

Send a textYou’ve got to hear this series of exchanges in the House of Commons from February 7, 2023. As the Conservatives continue to fight to axe the carbon taxes (which are set to triple), it seems the rest of the house is just ignoring the concerns of Canadians everywhere. This is a series of exchanges involving Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, Jasraj, Liberal MP Leah Taylor Roy, Bloc MP Martin Champoux (via a translator) and NDP MP Bonita Zarillo.Other than Pierre and Jas, do none of them get it?Jasraj can be reached at:Instagram/Facebook/Twitter - @jasrajshallanPhone – 403-207-3030Email – jasrajsingh.hallan@parl.gc.ca

January 24, 2023Episode 2247 min

Children, Families, Mental Health – The Driving Forces of Michelle Ferreri

Send a textThe Peterborough MP (and Shadow Minister for Children, Families and Social Development) has always been outspoken. Growing up the youngest in a house full of kids will do that.Outspoken is good when you’re trying to be part of the solution.In this episode Michelle shares her thoughts on several issues dogging the federal Liberals right now:Mental Health 25:02MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) 26:21 and 33:50Supervised Injection Sites 29:30Implementation of the Emergency Measures Act 36:58 Guest: Michelle Ferreri, MP Peterborough-KawarthaShadow Minister Children, Families, Social Development Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTokPodcast - People Before Politics - Podcast Addict Jasraj can be reached at:Instagram/Facebook/Twitter - @jasrajshallanPhone – 403-207-3030Email – jasrajsingh.hallan@parl.gc.ca

January 10, 2023Episode 2142 min

Do Canada’s Military Veterans Deserve Help? Or Assistance in Dying?

Send a textThe controversy surrounding Canadian Military veterans and even paralympic athletes being offering medical assistance in dying (MAID) continues to grow. The Government says an RCMP investigation has been launched and Liberal plans to expand the MAID program to cover mental illness have been postponed.Mark Meincke is a Canadian veteran. He’s open about his struggles with PTSD and even a suicide attempt in the last couple years. It seems “Ghoulish” to him what the Canadian Government seems to be doing. The MAID suggestions are coming from multiple caseworkers in Veteran’s Affairs from multiple offices across the Country. Why does Canada’s Government seem to want to kill Canada’s veterans rather than help them?Guest: Mark E. MeinckeOperation Tango Romeo, the Trauma Recovery PodcastOperationTraumaRecovery.org1-403-463-4313Buy the award winning empowerment book "Why not Me?" HEREListen Now! Operation Tango RomeoSupport a Hero HERERecover Out Loud!Book your Guest Appearance HERE (There is no charge for being on the show. Please ignore that part of the scheduling software)Jasraj can be reached at:Instagram/Facebook/Twitter - @jasrajshallanPhone – 403-207-3030Email – jasrajsingh.hallan@parl.gc.ca

December 13, 2022Episode 2041 min

Canada’s Conservative Party – Building Momentum. Guest Ian Brodie

Send a textCanada’s Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre seemed poised and ready for the next federal election. That won’t take place until on or before October 2025 but the momentum being built now looks solid.In this episode Jas talks with Ian Brodie, former Chief of Staff in the Harper Government, who knows what elections need and in particular what Canada’s Conservatives need to do to earn the leadership.And it’s the weaknesses in the ruling Liberals that seem to show the strengths of the surging Conservatives.Guest Ian Brodie, BA, MA, PhD, Political SciencePolitical Scientist, University of CalgaryFormer Chief of Staff, Harper Government, 2008 irbrodie@ucalgary.ca Twitter @irbrodieCourses at U of C taught by Ian BrodieHis book Friends of the Court, on AmazonJasraj can be reached at:Instagram/Facebook/Twitter - @jasrajshallanPhone – 403-207-3030Email – jasrajsingh.hallan@parl.gc.ca

November 29, 2022Episode 1935 min

Getting to Know the Toronto Sun’s Brian Lilley

Send a textBrian grew up in Hamilton, so he learned early what it meant to be blue collar. “People would see Hamilton’s skyline and say ‘I see pollution,’ but I saw people working.”He moved into radio broadcasting in Montreal and was bitten by the journalism bug – particularly covering politics.Today he’s an Opinion Columnist for the Toronto Sun, often interview politicians and asking the tough questions. In this episode it’s Jas’ turn to ask the questions on what Brian feels is happening in Canadian journalism and politics.Guest Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun ColumnistTwitter and Instagram @brianlilley Jasraj can be reached at:Instagram/Facebook/Twitter - @jasrajshallanPhone – 403-207-3030Email – jasrajsingh.hallan@parl.gc.ca

November 15, 2022Episode 1840 min

In Conversation Tony Clement

Send a textTony Clement is a former MPP in Ontario and MP at the federal level. He’s spent time with important cabinet portfolios at both levels including Minister of Health. He spent 25 years in public life.Today he’s taking on a new role for the CPC chairing the Conservative Fund which is the fundraising and budgetary arm of the Conservative Party (volunteer).In this episode Jas and Tony get caught up on what’s happening in federal politics including out of control spending and no apparent fiscal discipline. But there is a bright light on the horizon in new leadership for the CPC.Guest: Tony ClementTony’s TV Show Boom and BustTony’s Podcast And Another ThingContact Tony on Twitter or Instagram @tonyclementcpcJasraj can be reached at:Instagram/Facebook/Twitter - @jasrajshallanPhone – 403-207-3030Email – jasrajsingh.hallan@parl.gc.ca

November 1, 2022Episode 1729 min

Talking With Timothy M. Egan of the Canadian Gas Association

Send a textToday, natural gas meets 38 per cent of Canada’s energy needs and remains the country’s most affordable and dependable energy resource.When natural gas and carbon taxes go up, the Canadian Gas Association and its member utilities, who pass consumers the final bill for their gas use, are the first to hear about it and to work with consumers to educate and mitigate bill increases for their 7.5 million customers in Canada. Part of that rise in prices is due to rise in demand post COVID. But there’s also more economic activity around the world and conflict in Ukraine.And another big part of the rise in your gas bill is due to rising carbon taxes.In this episode Jas talks with the President & CEO of the CGA Tim Egan to get his thoughts on commodity prices, rising carbon taxes, and missed opportunities to provide the world with much-needed Canadian energy.Tim Egan, Canadian Gas AssociationTim became President and CEO of the Canadian Gas Association in September 2010. He serves as Canada’s representative at the International Gas Union, sitting on the Executive Committee and as the Regional Coordinator for North America.He’s the publisher of the Energy Regulation Quarterly and editor of the ENERGY magazine.Tim has an undergraduate degree in history from the University of Ottawa and common and civil law degrees from McGill University. Canadian Gas AssociationWebsite https://www.cga.ca/ Twitter @cga_acgLinkedIn @Canadian Gas Association Jasraj can be reached at:Instagram/Facebook/Twitter - @jasrajshallanPhone – 403-207-3030Email – jasrajsingh.hallan@parl.gc.ca