Editing Andrew Scheer (section)

===Social===
Scheer is considered [[pro life|pro-life]] by the [[Campaign Life Coalition]] and "has an impeccable pro life voting record" in the House of Commons.<ref name="WhereStand"/><ref name="Campaign Life Coalition">{{cite news|url=http://www.campaignlifecoalition.com/index.php?id=259&p=Federal_Voting_Records|title=MP Andrew Scheer|author=[[Campaign Life Coalition]]|quote=Scheer has an impeccable voting record on life & family issues during his long career as a federal MP.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528134819/http://www.campaignlifecoalition.com/index.php?id=259&p=Federal_Voting_Records|archive-date=28 May 2017}}</ref> He has said that he will respect the Conservative Party's official policy on abortion, which currently states, "A Conservative government will not support any legislation to regulate abortion".<ref name="macleans">{{cite web|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/andrew-scheers-path-to-leadership-of-the-conservative-party/|title=Andrew Scheer's path to leadership of the Conservative Party – Macleans.ca|date=27 May 2017}}</ref> Scheer reiterated his stance on abortion during a 2017 [[CBC News]] interview, stating that he still considers himself pro-life, but would not reopen the issue if he were prime minister.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UITG7CqCbys| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528114832/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UITG7CqCbys&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=2017-05-28 | url-status=dead|title=Andrew Scheer on gay 'marriage' and abortion|last=LifeSiteNews|date=27 April 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref> In 2008, he was disappointed when the Order of Canada was given to [[Henry Morgentaler]], and annoyed that his award came on [[Canada Day]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theinterim.com/issues/marriage-family/saskatchewan-tory-mp-andrew-scheer-values-family/|title=Saskatchewan Tory MP Andrew Scheer values family|first=Paul|last=Tuns|publisher=The Interim|date=23 October 2009|access-date=14 December 2017}}<br />{{cite news|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/henry-morgentaler-named-to-order-of-canada-1.305849|title=Henry Morgentaler named to Order of Canada|date=1 July 2008|work=CTVNews|access-date=13 October 2017|language=en-CA}}</ref> In 2018, Scheer accused the Liberal government of "imposing" the prime minister's views on upholding "women's rights and women's reproductive rights" when faith groups are applying for funding for summer jobs programs.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-summer-grant-jobs-abortion-1.4484588|title=Liberals 'imposing' values on groups seeking summer job grants, Andrew Scheer says {{!}} CBC News|work=CBC|access-date=16 January 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>

Scheer voted against [[Euthanasia in Canada#Bill C-14|Bill C-14]], which allows practitioners to assist in the suicide of mentally competent adults with "enduring and intolerable suffering" in cases where death is "reasonably foreseeable".<ref>{{cite news
 | url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-physician-assisted-death-law-1.3535193
 | title         = Doctor-assisted dying bill restricted to adults facing 'foreseeable' death
 | archive-url   = https://web.archive.org/web/20170530013742/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-physician-assisted-death-law-1.3535193
 | archive-date  = 30 May 2017
 | publisher     = [[CBC News]]
}}</ref><ref name="WhereStand"/>

Scheer was critical of Justin Trudeau's endorsement of comments made by [[Governor General of Canada|Governor General]] [[Julie Payette]] on questioning people who support [[creationism]] stating that millions were "offended" by her comments.<ref>{{cite news
 | last          = Omar
 | first         = Mohamed
 | title         = Andrew Scheer: Trudeau's Support For Julie Payette's Speech 'Extremely Disappointing'
 | url           = https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/andrew-scheer-trudeaus-support-for-julie-payettes-speech-extremely-disappointing_a_23266191
 | work          = [[HuffPost]]
 | date          = 2017-11-03
 | access-date   = 2022-06-03
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
 | last          = Wherry
 | first         = Aaron
 | title         = Scheer blasts Trudeau for supporting Governor General after 'divine intervention' comment
 | url           = https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-trudeau-payette-divine-intervention-1.4385895
 | work          = [[CBC News]]
 | date          = 2017-11-06
 | access-date   = 2022-06-03
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
 | title         = Justin Trudeau applauds Gov. Gen. Julie Payette for standing up for science in convention speech
 | url           = https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2017/11/06/dont-silence-our-high-flying-governor-general-cohn.html
 | work          = [[Canadian Press]]
 | publisher     = [[Toronto Sun]]
 | date          = 2017-11-02
 | access-date   = 2022-06-03
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
 | last          = Cohn
 | first         = Martin Regg
 | title         = Don't silence our high-flying Governor General
 | url           = https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2017/11/06/dont-silence-our-high-flying-governor-general-cohn.html
 | work          = [[Toronto Star]]
 | date          = 2017-11-06
 | access-date   = 2022-06-03
}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
 | last          = Rabson
 | first         = Mia
 | title         = Payette takes on climate change deniers and horoscopes at science conference
 | url           = https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/gg-payette-climate-change-1.4383562
 | work          = [[CBC News]]
 | date          = 2017-11-02
 | access-date   = 2022-06-03
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
 | title         = Gov. Gen. Julie Payette takes aim at horoscopes, bad science
 | url           = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfyjj57ilkM
 | work          = [[Canadian Press]]
 | publisher     = [[YouTube]]
 | date          = 2017-11-03
 | access-date   = 2022-06-03
}}</ref>

Scheer has promised that universities or colleges "that do not foster a culture of free speech and inquiry on campus" will not receive federal funding under his government, though after [[University of Toronto]] said it would not open space on its campus for an event hosted by the [[Canadian Nationalist Party (2017)|Canadian Nationalist Party]], he stated "I respect the right for universities to determine which outside groups they give a platform to. And so that's within their purview" and that his policy would be based on "an objective set of criteria".<ref name="Who is Andrew Scheer?"/><ref name=":9">{{cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/after-events-cancelled-at-toronto-campuses-andrew-scheer-says-universities-have-right-to-decide-who-gets-space|title=After campus events cancelled, Andrew Scheer says universities have right to decide who gets space|last=Smith|first=Marie-Danielle|date=18 August 2017|work=The National Post|access-date=14 December 2017}}</ref> When asked by cabinet member [[Kirsty Duncan]] if a school like [[Saint Paul University|St. Paul University]] blocking a film on [[abortion]] would fit in his criteria, Scheer said no.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/conservatives-accused-of-free-speech-double-standard-after-catholic-university-blocks-abortion-film|title=Conservatives accused of free speech double standard after Catholic university blocks abortion film|date=28 November 2017|work=National Post|access-date=2 September 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/3882978/saint-paul-university-abortion-film-public-funds/|title=Andrew Scheer weighs in on Catholic university that banned abortion film|work=Global News|access-date=2 September 2018|language=en}}</ref>

During the 2004 election campaign, Scheer opposed [[Same-sex marriage in Canada|same-sex marriage]].<ref name="Interim">{{cite news|url=http://www.theinterim.com/issues/marriage-family/saskatchewan-tory-mp-andrew-scheer-values-family/|title=Saskatchewan Tory MP Andrew Scheer values family|last=Tuns|first=Paul|publisher=The Interim|date=23 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528135837/http://www.theinterim.com/issues/marriage-family/saskatchewan-tory-mp-andrew-scheer-values-family/|archive-date=28 May 2017}}</ref> As an individual MP, he publicly voiced his opposition in the House of Commons debate against recognizing same-sex marriage and voted in favour of a 2006 motion to reopen debate on the issue.<ref name="WhereStand">{{cite news|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/where-14-conservative-leadership-candidates-stand-on-social-issues-1.3267451|title=Where 14 Conservative leadership candidates stand on social issues|last=Dehaas|first=Josh|date=1 February 2017|access-date=28 May 2017|publisher=[[CTV News]]}}</ref> Scheer has stated that, as leader of the Conservative caucus – where there is no consensus on the issue – he will not try to reopen the debate on same-sex marriage.<ref name="macleans"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theinterim.com/issues/marriage-family/saskatchewan-tory-mp-andrew-scheer-values-family/|title=Saskatchewan Tory MP Andrew Scheer values family|website=www.theinterim.com|date=October 23, 2009 |language=en-US|access-date=13 October 2017}}</ref><ref name=Macdonald/> In 2016, Scheer supported the removal of "traditional definition of marriage" from the conservative party policy book.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/05/28/accept-same-sex-marriage-kenney-tells-tory-convention.html|title=Tories vote to accept same-sex marriage|last=MacCharles|first=Tonda|date=28 May 2016|work=The Toronto Star|access-date=26 November 2017|language=en-CA|issn=0319-0781}}</ref>

In 2005, Scheer defended [[Frederick Henry (bishop)|Bishop Fred Henry]]'s statements against the legalization of same-sex marriage,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/bishop-draws-fire-for-targeting-chretien/article1164888/|title=Bishop draws fire for targeting Chrétien|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|first=Carol|last=Harrington|date=1 August 2003|access-date=14 February 2018}}</ref> stating "to think that a Catholic bishop must answer to a civil authority over matters of faith is abominable. It is abhorrent to me, to other Catholics and to every member of every faith community."<ref name=Macdonald>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/andrew-scheer-leadership-1.4136808|first=Neil|last=Macdonald|title=Andrew Scheer says he won't impose his religious beliefs on Canadians. We'll see: Opinion |work=CBC News|date=30 May 2017|access-date=17 October 2017}}</ref>

====Changes to the national anthem====
Scheer voted against Bill C-210, which altered the lyrics of the [[O Canada|national anthem]] to a gender-neutral form. When asked about his vote, he expressed disappointment on the bill's passing in 2016 and stated that he would sing the old version until the law received royal assent, which was the day after his comments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/video/4008848/scheer-opposed-to-national-anthem-change-will-still-sing-old-version|title=Scheer opposed to national anthem change, will still sing old version {{!}} Watch News Videos Online|website=Global News|language=en|access-date=9 February 2018}}<br />{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/o-canada-gender-neutral-melanie-joly-1.4524764|title=O Canada now officially gender neutral after bill receives royal assent|work=CBC News|access-date=16 March 2018|language=en}}</ref>

==== Gender ====
Scheer describes himself as a [[Feminism|feminist]] and advocates for a gender-diverse senior team stating, "I think the core of that is to recognize the fundamental equality between men and women."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/andrew-scheer-beer-interview/|title=A Beer with Andrew Scheer: CPC Leader, Popcorn Addict ... Feminist?|date=28 July 2017|work=Macleans.ca|access-date=17 October 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>

On January 31, 2018, Scheer was asked if he had ever acted inappropriately in the past, in which he responded by "No", and "A good friend of mine when I first got elected said nothing good happens in Ottawa after 8:00pm and I've tried to live by that rule."<ref name="Wherry" />

====On misconduct of candidates for office====
After it was revealed that the [[2015 Canadian federal election|2015 Conservative campaign]] team knew about sexual misconduct allegations against former Conservative MP [[Rick Dykstra]], Scheer responded by stating he could not speak to "decisions made by past campaign teams". However, after Conservative MPs [[Maxime Bernier]] and [[Brad Trost]] called for an investigation into the party's handling of Dykstra's candidacy while [[Michelle Rempel]] criticized the party's decision, Scheer called for a third-party investigation on January 31, 2018.<ref name="Wherry">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/andrew-scheer-rick-dykstra-investigation-1.4512888|title=Scheer orders investigation into Dykstra candidacy following sexual assault allegation|last=Wherry|first=Aaron|date=31 January 2018|work=CBC News|access-date=9 February 2018|language=en}}</ref> On February 6, 2018, Scheer declined to comment on the fate of those involved in the mishandling of the allegations against Dykstra during the 2015 election or say whether those involved remain welcome into the party.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/dykstra-harper-scheer-investigation-1.4522930|title=Scheer mum on persistent questions about blame in Rick Dykstra affair|work=CBC News|access-date=9 February 2018|language=en}}</ref>

====Recreational drugs====
[[File:Cedars Society (35528029813).jpg|thumb|Scheer speaking with members of the Cedars Society, an organization that promotes recovery from drug addiction]]
When asked about his stance on Canada's potential legalization of marijuana in April 2017, he said though he is not in favour of the motion, "I am very realistic, and once it's legal in a short period of time there's going to be a lot of people that work for companies that distribute it ... so we have to be very realistic as a party."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://globalnews.ca/news/3377312/i-think-i-have-the-best-chance-of-winning-says-tory-leadership-hopeful-andrew-scheer/|title='I think I have the best chance of winning' says Tory leadership hopeful Andrew Scheer|last=Scotti|first=Monique|date=16 April 2017|access-date=27 May 2017|publisher=[[Global News]]}}</ref> During the [[2018 Chicoutimi—Le Fjord federal by-election|Chicoutimi—Le Fjord by-election]], Scheer stated that he is opposed to the pending legalization of marijuana and made it an issue during the campaign.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://journalmetro.com/actualites/national/1210717/scheer-et-ouellet-courtisent-le-lac-saint-jean/|title=Scheer et Ouellet courtisent le Lac-Saint-Jean|work=Métro|access-date=31 October 2017|language=fr-CA}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Tout le monde en parle (Quebec)|Tout le Monde en Parle]]'' in May 2018, Scheer admitted that he had smoked marijuana when he was younger, but reinforced his opposition to the bill, and would not rule out the possibility to re-criminalize marijuana if he wins the election.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-scheer-admits-to-smoking-marijuana-in-the-past-says-he-still-opposes/|title=Scheer admits to smoking marijuana in the past, says he still opposes government's plan for legalization|access-date=17 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/05/07/andrew-scheer-marijuana-tout-le-monde-en-parle_a_23429010/|title=Scheer Smoked Pot When He Was 'Young', In Case You Were Wondering|date=7 May 2018|work=HuffPost Canada|access-date=17 May 2018|language=en-CA}}</ref> However, in October 2018, Scheer stated that the Conservatives would not re-criminalize marijuana, noting how the Conservative Party "recognize the reality," of legal cannabis, and "do not intend to go back and make marijuana illegal again."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/scheer-clarifies-that-no-a-conservative-government-would-not-re-criminalize-cannabis|title=Scheer clarifies that no, a Conservative government would not re-criminalize cannabis|date=24 October 2018|access-date=24 September 2019|last=Danielle-Smith|first=Marie|work=The National Post|publisher=Postmedia Network Inc.}}</ref>

In the leadership race, Scheer accused Justin Trudeau of wanting to legalize heroin.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/01/30/scheer-blaney-fundraise-off-claim-trudeau-wants-to-legalize-heroin/|title=Scheer, Blaney fundraise off claim Trudeau wants to legalize heroin|access-date=17 October 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> He has also accused Health Minister [[Ginette Petitpas Taylor]] on Twitter of trying to "legalize" hard drugs which he corrected to "decriminalize".<ref>{{cite tweet|number=926247896114065409|user=AndrewScheer|title=Health Minister indicated today Libs will decriminalize hard drugs. So which dangerous drugs are you planning to legalize @JustinTrudeau?|date=2 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=926259648340025345|user=AndrewScheer|title=Correction with respect to my previous tweet: Question should have read 'Which dangerous drugs will @JustinTrudeau decriminalize?'|date=2 November 2017}}</ref> Scheer is critical of safe-injection sites arguing that "the government makes it quote unquote safer to inject illicit drugs".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/q-a-conservative-leader-andrew-scheer-says-harm-reduction-doesn-t-break-addiction-cycle-1.4267020|title=Q&A: Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says harm reduction doesn't break addiction cycle|date=29 August 2017|publisher=[[CBC News]]}}</ref> During the 2019 election, Scheer defended Conservative ads targeted at [[Chinese-Canadians]] that falsely claimed that the Liberals were planning to legalize all drugs.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://election.ctvnews.ca/truth-tracker-conservative-ads-falsely-say-liberals-will-legalize-all-drugs-1.4636194| title=Truth Tracker: Conservative ads falsely say Liberals will legalize all drugs| first=Graham| last=Slaughter| date=12 October 2019| website=ctvnews.ca}}</ref>

====Repatriation of Omar Khadr====
Scheer has publicly denounced the Liberal government's decision to end its lawsuit with [[Omar Khadr]] for what was reported to be a $10.5 million settlement. Scheer argued that Khadr's compensation should have been limited to the right of repatriation, which Khadr had received in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/andrew-scheer-says-not-all-canadians-back-omar-khadr-settlement/article35699288/|title=Andrew Scheer says not all Canadians back Omar Khadr settlement|work=[[The Globe and Mail]]|date=14 July 2017}}</ref>