Andrew Scheer

Scheer was born on May 20, 1979,{{cite news|url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/andrew-scheer-conservative-party/article36509608/?ref=https://www.theglobeandmail.com&|title=Andrew who? In search of Scheer's still-elusive Conservative identity|date=6 October 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=9 February 2022|language=en-GB}} at the Riverside Hospital{{cite news|title=Scheer|date=May 22, 1979|page=32|newspaper=Ottawa Citizen|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94647378/the-ottawa-citizen/|accessdate=February 10, 2022}} in Ottawa, Ontario and was raised in Ottawa. He is the son of Mary Gerarda Therese (née Enright), a nurse, and James D. Scheer,{{cite web

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}}{{cite web |url=http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?pid=184451234 |title=Mary Scheer Obituary |publisher=Ottawa Citizen |website=Legacy.com |date=11 March 2017 |access-date=28 May 2017 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528053413/http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?pid=184451234 |archive-date=28 May 2017 }} James was born in the United States, making his son Andrew a U.S. citizen at birth despite being born in Canada.{{cite web|url=https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/conservative-leader-andrew-scheer-is-a-dual-canadian-u-s-citizen|title=Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is a dual Canadian-U.S. citizen|publisher=nationalpost.com|date=3 October 2019|access-date=3 October 2019}} According to a 2019 Maclean's article, Scheer's family earned considerably more than the median income for most Canadian families.{{Cite web|url=https://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/andrew-scheers-parents-were-frugal-but-he-grew-up-solidly-middle-class/|title=Andrew Scheer's parents were frugal, but he grew up solidly middle-class – Macleans.ca|website=www.macleans.ca|date=February 8, 2019 |access-date=10 September 2019}} Scheer has two sisters.{{Cite web|url=https://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/andrew-scheers-parents-were-frugal-but-he-grew-up-solidly-middle-class/|title=Andrew Scheer's parents were frugal, but he grew up solidly middle-class – Macleans.ca|website=www.macleans.ca|date=February 8, 2019 |access-date=1 August 2019}} Part of Scheer's family is from Romania and Ireland,{{cite web|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/andrew-scheer-leader-conservative-party-of-canada-profile/ |title=Andrew Scheer, the Conservative Party's folksy unifier |publisher=Macleans.ca |date=7 July 2017 |access-date=18 September 2017 |quote=Scheer knew that a branch of his family originated in Romania.}}{{cite web|url=http://www.calgarysun.com/2017/07/14/andrew-scheer-looking-to-be-pm-in-2019-if-he-can-break-through-politics-by-instagram|title=Andrew Scheer looking to be PM in 2019 if he can break through politics by Instagram |first=Rick |last=Bell |work=The Calgary Sun|date=14 July 2017|access-date=21 August 2017 |quote=A part of his family is Romanian and he recalls when Romanian troops shot the tyrant Nicolae Ceausescu.}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/AndrewScheerMP/posts/pfbid02RwhmWbgWTcPeAqVqUXHgfWCJzLGBNEdk73wfwSj6rMSiea1V3cks3Ec8Xgnpdhxyl|title=Andrew Scheer - On behalf of my Enright, Roche, Conlan and...}} and his paternal grandfather was Jewish.{{cite web | url=https://thecjn.ca/news/thousands-celebrate-yom-ha-atzmaut-in-montreal/ | title=Thousands celebrate Yom Ha-Atzmaut in Montreal | date=April 20, 2018 }} Scheer spent summers during his youth with his maternal grandparents in Mississauga.{{cite web |url=https://torontolife.com/city/toronto-politics/qa-andrew-scheer-new-conservative-leader-determined-beat-justin-trudeau/ |work=Toronto Life |date=31 May 2017 |first=Luc |last=Rinaldi |title=Q&A: Andrew Scheer, the new Conservative leader determined to beat Justin Trudeau |quote=My family is from Mississauga, and I have very fond memories of staying there with my grandparents for weeks at a time in the summer. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107023033/https://torontolife.com/city/toronto-politics/qa-andrew-scheer-new-conservative-leader-determined-beat-justin-trudeau/|archive-date=7 November 2017}} Scheer graduated from Immaculata High School and received the school's "Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award" in 2012.{{Cite web |url=https://www.fallconnections.com/hs-programs/students/honours-and-awards/2012-award-recipient |title=2012 Award Recipient - Ottawa Catholic School Board |access-date=15 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815164151/https://www.fallconnections.com/hs-programs/students/honours-and-awards/2012-award-recipient |archive-date=15 August 2018 |url-status=dead }}

In 1998, Scheer began his studies in criminology,{{Cite web

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}} he would ultimately graduate in 2008, receiving his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree four years after he was first elected to Parliament.{{Cite web |url=https://alumni.uottawa.ca/evnts/page.aspx?pid=2872&dcid6079=dd822438-20e5-4f7d-b247-e6d6ec9f53c1&dpi6079=0 |title=Alumni Directory |access-date=4 October 2019 }} During his earlier university years, Scheer worked on several political campaigns, including the Unite the Right campaign to merge the Progressive Conservative and Reform parties and Preston Manning's campaign to lead the Canadian Alliance. He also worked in the correspondence department of the Office of the leader of the Opposition under Stockwell Day.{{cite news|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/scheers-campaign-manager-on-ending-his-rebel-ties/|title=Andrew Scheer's campaign manager on ending his Rebel ties – Macleans.ca|date=17 August 2017|work=Macleans.ca|access-date=27 March 2018|language=en-US}} Scheer also worked on Ottawa city councillor Karin Howard's youth advisory committee. In his third year of university, Scheer ran as a school trustee for the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board in the 2000 Ottawa municipal elections but lost to incumbent Kathy Ablett.{{cite news|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/long-serving-ottawa-catholic-school-board-trustee-dies|title=Kathy Ablett, long-serving Ottawa Catholic School Board trustee, dies|date=14 May 2018|work=Ottawa Citizen|access-date=17 May 2018|language=en-US}} After meeting his future wife Jill Ryan at the University of Ottawa, Scheer moved to her hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan, and continued his studies at the University of Regina, taking some courses for his BA there.{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-conservative-leader-andrew-scheer-holds-dual-canadian-us-citizenship/|title=Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer holds dual Canadian-U.S. citizenship, had attacked Michaëlle Jean on same issue|first=Robert|last=Fife|work=Globe and Mail|date=3 October 2019|access-date=4 October 2019}}

In Regina, Scheer worked as an insurance clerk, a waiter, and an assistant in the constituency office of Canadian Alliance MP Larry Spencer.{{cite web|url=https://leaderpost.com/news/politics/reginas-andrew-scheer-waiter-insurance-broker-and-now-federal-opposition-leader|title=Regina's Andrew Scheer: waiter, insurance broker, and now federal Opposition Leader|first=Barb|last=Pacholik|work=leaderpost |publisher=Regina Leader-Post|date=29 May 2017|access-date=14 December 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1792338&cache=|title=CTV QP: Was Andrew Scheer an insurance broker?|date=September 29, 2019 |publisher=CTV|access-date=29 September 2019}} In 2005, Scheer's blog as an MP listed that he was an accredited insurance broker,{{Cite web |url=http://andrewscheermp.blogspot.com/ |title=Andrew Scheer, M.P. |access-date=4 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051208133657/http://andrewscheermp.blogspot.com/ |archive-date=8 December 2005 |url-status=dead }} and in 2007 the biography section on Scheer's MP website stated that he passed the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker program in Saskatchewan and started his insurance industry career at Shenher Insurance in Regina. During the 2019 election, when Scheer was Conservative leader, his biography on the party website stated that he had worked as an insurance broker.{{cite web|url=https://www.conservative.ca/andrew-scheer/|title=Our Team: Andrew Scheer|publisher=Conservative Party of Canada|access-date=4 October 2019|archive-date=October 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008010255/https://www.conservative.ca/andrew-scheer/|url-status=dead}} Upon investigation The Globe and Mail found no evidence that he was ever accredited as an insurance broker.{{cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5968537/scheer-insurance-broker-claim/|title=Scheer accused of falsely claiming he was once an insurance broker in Saskatchewan|publisher=Global News|date=30 September 2019|access-date=1 October 2019}} Scheer responded to these claims by maintaining that he received accreditation for general insurance after leaving Shenher Insurance in Regina.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-insurance-broker-monday-1.5303394|title=Andrew Scheer's experience in the insurance industry: '6 or 7 months'|first=Janyce|last=McGregor|publisher=CBC News|date=30 September 2019|access-date=4 October 2019}} As of September 2019, the provincial regulator, Insurance Councils of Saskatchewan, was reviewing the matter.

Scheer was elected at age 25 as a Conservative candidate in the federal election of 2004, in the riding of Regina—Qu'Appelle, beating New Democratic Party (NDP) MP Lorne Nystrom by 861 votes.[http://www.elections.ca/scripts/OVR2004/default.html Elections Canada, Official Voting Results], 28 June 2004. Near the end of the race, Scheer accused Nystrom of being soft on child pornography.{{cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/he-actually-understood-what-it-meant-to-be-a-candidate-andrew-scheer-the-ultimate-political-animal|title='He actually understood what it meant to be a candidate': Andrew Scheer the ultimate political animal|date=9 June 2017|work=National Post|access-date=13 October 2017|language=en-US}} Scheer was re-elected in the federal election of 2006, again defeating Nystrom, this time by a margin of 2,740 votes.[http://www.elections.ca/scripts/OVR2006/default.html Elections Canada, Official Voting Results], 23 January 2006.

In April 2006, during the 39th Canadian Parliament, Scheer was named as assistant deputy chairman of Committees of the Whole, one of three deputy speakers. He also sponsored a bill that would create minimum sentences for those convicted of motor vehicle theft called Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (motor vehicle theft).{{cite web|url=http://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/39-2/bill/C-343/first-reading/page-24|title=Private Member's Bill C-343 (39–2) – First Reading – An Act to amend the Criminal Code (motor vehicle theft) – Parliament of Canada|website=www.parl.ca}}

On November 21, 2008, during the 40th Canadian Parliament, he was named deputy speaker of the House of Commons and chairman of Committees of the Whole, succeeding NDP MP Bill Blaikie.[http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=40&Ses=1&DocId=3611885 Journal of the House of Commons of Canada] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812163852/http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=40&Ses=1&DocId=3611885 |date=August 12, 2016 }}, 21 November 2008.

When the Conservative Party won a majority at the federal election in 2011, Scheer's experience as deputy speaker led many to consider him the front-runner to be elected speaker of the House of Commons.{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/health-care-talks-with-provinces-should-top-harpers-list-poll-finds/article614845/|title=Health Care Talks with Provinces Should Top Harper's List, Poll Finds|quote=Others on that list [of candidates for Speaker] – Saskatchewan Tory MP and perceived frontrunner Andrew Scheer [...]|work=The Globe and Mail|date=2 June 2011|access-date=26 March 2021}}{{cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/ndp-mp-aims-to-be-second-female-speaker-in-history|title=NDP MP Aims to Be Second Female Speaker in History|work=National Post|date=21 May 2011|quote=It's widely speculated, however, that a Conservative is going to get the position, and Andrew Scheer, who has served as Assistant Deputy Speaker and Deputy Speaker for more than five years, is considered the frontrunner.}} On June 2, 2011, Scheer defeated Denise Savoie, the lone opposition and only woman candidate, in the sixth round of balloting. Scheer became the youngest House speaker in Canadian history.{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mps-elect-youngest-speaker-1.1022517|title=MPs elect youngest Speaker|last=Fitzpatrick|first=Meagan|publisher=CBC News|date=2 June 2011|access-date=27 May 2017}} Liberal MPs, who opposed Scheer's candidacy, criticized the NDP for voting for their own party member instead of tipping the balance toward Conservative MP Lee Richardson based on the MPs' beliefs that Scheer was "Harper's Boy".{{Cite web|url=http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/canada/108981-speaker-frustrating-some-mps/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180826080848/http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/canada/108981-speaker-frustrating-some-mps/|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 August 2018|title=Speaker frustrating some MPs {{!}} The Chronicle Herald|date=26 August 2018|access-date=29 January 2019}}

During his tenure, some individual opposition MPs were critical of some of his decisions. Liberal MP Irwin Cotler questioned his impartiality due to a decision over a robocall incident with Campaign Research (it was reported that Scheer was a client of the firm).{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/house-speaker-used-firm-linked-to-cotler-calls-1.1000683|title=House Speaker used firm linked to Cotler calls|work=CBC News|access-date=7 December 2017|language=en}}

During the 2011 Canadian federal election voter suppression scandal, opposition politicians raised concerns over Scheer's interventions to block questions after The Globe and Mail revealed that his riding association loaned $3,000 to Marty Burke while Burke's campaign was under scrutiny by Elections Canada over the incident.{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/speakers-riding-shifted-cash-to-tory-campaign-ensnared-in-robo-calls-probe/article535498/|title=Speaker's riding shifted cash to Tory campaign ensnared in robo-calls probe|access-date=14 February 2018}}

Scheer was re-elected in the 2015 federal election in which the Conservative government was defeated.[http://www.elections.ca/scripts/OVR2004/default.html Elections Canada, Official Voting Results], 19 October 2015. He was appointed opposition House leader by leader of the Official Opposition and interim Conservative party leader Rona Ambrose. He thought about running for the position of interim party leader but was dissuaded by fellow caucus MP Chris Warkentin, who pointed out that the interim leader cannot take the permanent position.{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/2017/06/13/warkentin-happy-with-scheer-election|title=Warkentin happy with Scheer election|last=nurun.com|website=Daily Herald Tribune|language=en-CA|access-date=7 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208010439/http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/2017/06/13/warkentin-happy-with-scheer-election|archive-date=8 December 2017|url-status=dead}} On September 13, 2016, he announced his resignation as House leader outside a party caucus meeting in Halifax in order to explore a bid for the leadership of the federal Conservative Party.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-leadership-tuesday-1.3759864|title=With MacKay out, Scheer steps down as House leader to explore Tory leadership run|last=McGregor|first=Janyce|publisher=CBC News|date=13 September 2016|access-date=22 September 2016}}

In 2016, Scheer publicly voiced his support for the UK's decision to vote in favour of Brexit during the referendum.{{cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/opinion/andrew-scheer-a-strong-britain-is-an-independent-britain|title=Andrew Scheer: A strong Britain is an independent Britain|date=20 June 2016|work=National Post|access-date=13 October 2017|language=en-US}} Later in 2018, Scheer tweeted, "I was pro-Brexit before it was cool."{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-brexit-conservative-european-union-1.5300467|title=What Brexit? Why Andrew Scheer seems reluctant to talk about the project he once called 'cool': Once Canada's keenest Brexiteer, Scheer now avoids the topic|last=Dyer|first=Evan|work=CBC News|access-date=1 October 2019}}

{{see also|2017 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election}}

File:Andrew Scheer leadership campaign logo.png

On September 28, 2016, Scheer announced his bid for the leadership of the Conservative Party, saying that he had the support of 32 members of the Conservative caucus.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/andrew-scheer-conservative-leadership-race-1.3782244|title=Ex-Commons Speaker Scheer declares candidacy for Conservative leadership |access-date=28 September 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/andrew-scheer-announces-support-of-20-members-of-conservative-caucus-as-he-makes-leadership-bid-official|title=Andrew Scheer announces support of 20 members of Conservative caucus as he makes leadership bid official|last=Fekete|first=Jason|work=National Post|date=28 September 2016|access-date=26 March 2021}} On May 27, 2017, Scheer was elected as the second leader of the Conservative Party, beating runner up Maxime Bernier and more than 12 others with 50.95 per cent of the vote through 13 rounds.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-leadership-race-winner-1.4134575|title=Andrew Scheer elected new Conservative leader|last=Harris|first=Kathleen|publisher=CBC News|date=27 May 2017|access-date=27 May 2017}} Bernier later attributed his failure to what he called the "fake conservatives" in the supply management dairy lobby and agricultural sector. Scheer garnered laughs at the annual Press Gallery dinner by joking:{{cite news |last1=Bernier |first1=Maxime |title=Excerpt: MP Maxime Bernier details impact of supply-management lobby on Tory leadership bid |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-excerpt-mp-maxime-bernier-details-impact-of-supply-management-lobby/ |publisher=The Globe and Mail Inc |date=10 April 2018 |quote=Andrew was said to have gotten the most laughs when he declared "I certainly don't owe my leadership victory to anybody...", stopping in mid-sentence to take a swig of 2% milk from the carton. "It's a high quality drink and it's affordable too."}}

{{cquote|"I certainly don't owe my leadership victory to anybody...", stopping in mid-sentence to take a swig of 2% milk from the carton. "It's a high quality drink and it's affordable too."}}

Scheer's campaign for the Conservative leadership was run under the slogan "Real conservative. Real leader."{{cite web|url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/ |title=Andrew Scheer. Real Conservative. Real Leader |publisher=Andrewscheer.com |access-date=2017-04-25}} He avoided advocating the social conservative issues that some of the candidates championed, saying that he wanted to "reach a broader audience of Canadians". Positions on which he took a strong stance included scrapping the carbon tax and being "tough on crime".{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/andrew-scheer-s-conservative-leadership-plans-moving-beyond-debate-club-1.3233739|title=Andrew Scheer's Conservative leadership plans: moving beyond 'debate club'|last=Payton|first=Laura|publisher=CTV News|date=10 January 2017|access-date=27 May 2017}} During his political career, Scheer has been compared to former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and has been called "Harper with a smile"{{Cite web|url=https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/opinion/alan-holman-is-scheer-just-a-smiling-harper-110925/|title=ALAN HOLMAN: Is Scheer just a smiling Harper? {{!}} The Guardian|website=www.theguardian.pe.ca|language=en|access-date=3 June 2023}} or "Stephen Harper 2.0".{{Citation|title='Harper with a smile' argues he can keep the Conservative coalition together|date=8 April 2017|url=http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/915543619783|language=en-CA|access-date=15 March 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://ricochet.media/en/2104/andrew-scheer-and-the-anti-abortion-movement-in-canada|title=Andrew Scheer and the anti-abortion movement in Canada {{!}} Ricochet|work=Ricochet|access-date=15 March 2018}} Scheer is considered a Blue Tory{{cite news|url=http://www.ottawasun.com/2017/05/21/as-conservative-leadership-race-wraps-the-partys-in-good-hands|title=As Conservative leadership race wraps, the party's in good hands|last=Krayden|first=David|date=21 May 2017|access-date=28 May 2017|publisher=Ottawa Sun}} and is critical of the policies of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, having also been critical of Trudeau's late father, former prime minister Pierre Trudeau.{{cite news|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/andrew-scheers-victory-speech-takes-aim-at-trudeau/|title=Andrew Scheer's victory speech takes aim at Trudeau – Macleans.ca|date=27 May 2017|work=Macleans.ca|access-date=16 January 2018|language=en-US}} Scheer considered former prime minister John Diefenbaker and British member of the European Parliament (MEP) Daniel Hannan as political influences.{{cite news|url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/andrew-scheer-conservative-party/article36509608/?ref=https://www.theglobeandmail.com&|title=Andrew who? In search of Scheer's still-elusive Conservative identity|date=6 October 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=8 November 2017|language=en-GB}} Scheer described U.S. senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio as "strong conservative voices" during the 2016 Manning Center Conference.{{cite news|url=http://pressprogress.ca/former_speaker_andrew_scheer_praises_ted_cruz_and_marco_rubio_as_strong_conservative_voices/|title=VIDEO: Former Speaker Andrew Scheer praises Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio as 'strong conservative voices'|work=PressProgress|access-date=2 February 2018|language=en}} Unlike other candidates, Scheer's leadership team was focused less on headlines or eye-grabbing policy and more on data and organizing.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/05/28/andrew-scheer-from-youngest-house-speaker-to-conservative-leader.html|title=All your Andrew Scheer questions answered|last=Boutilier|first=Alex|date=28 May 2017|work=The Toronto Star|access-date=3 March 2018|language=en-CA|issn=0319-0781}}

During the Conservative leadership race, Scheer stated that he would balance the federal budget within two years of forming government, but his platform on specific reforms to accomplish this was not revealed at that time.{{cite news|url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/politics-briefing-andrew-scheer-is-the-new-leader-of-the-conservative-party/article35138985/|title=Politics Briefing newsletter: Andrew Scheer is the new leader of the Conservative Party|date=27 May 2017|work=The Globe and Mail}}

Scheer benefited from the unexpected support of Brad Trost during the leadership race. It was reported that some of Trost supporters contravened the Canada Elections Act and party membership rules by offering incentives to vote. Dimitri Soudas, a former Harper aide, pointed out that it violated election rules and it benefited Scheer's campaign but the ballots had been destroyed so the result stood.{{cite news|url=http://toronto.citynews.ca/2017/06/23/discounts-offered-exchange-conservative-party-membership-documents-show/|title=Discounts offered in exchange for Conservative Party membership, documents show – CityNews Toronto|date=23 June 2017|work=CityNews Toronto|access-date=17 May 2018|language=en-US}}

File:Andrew Scheer and leadership team.jpg, Alain Rayes, Lisa Raitt, Chris Warkentin, and Candice Bergen) shortly after his leadership victory]]

Scheer was criticized by opposition politicians for removing his campaign platform after winning the Conservative leadership race.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-conservative-leadership-policies-1.4136911|title=Critics accuse new Conservative leader of hiding policies after campaign win|work=CBC News|access-date=17 October 2017|language=en}}{{cite web|url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/policy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170525150751/http://www.andrewscheer.com/policy|title=Andrew Scheer's policy positions|work=Re-Elect Andrew Scheer in Regina-Qu'Appelle |publisher=Conservative Party of Canada|archive-date=25 May 2017|access-date=13 December 2017}} Conservative strategists suggested that the ideas proposed by Scheer during the race were not likely to be part of the party's 2019 election platform.{{Cite web|url=http://www.southasianpost.com/article/7005-scheer-rationality.html|title=Scheer rationality {{!}} South Asian Post {{!}} Indo Canadian newspaper – Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal|website=www.southasianpost.com|language=en|access-date=22 May 2018}} It was later revealed in a Dairy Farmers of Canada briefing document after the 2018 Conservative Convention in Halifax that "The powers of the leader are far reaching in preventing policy from being in the party platform. DFC [Dairy Farmers of Canada] has been told by the Leader’s office that he will exercise this power, and that this policy will not be in the Conservative election platform regardless of the outcome at convention".{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-dairy-lobbys-claim-about-a-deal-with-andrew-scheer-is-false/|title=Dairy lobby's claim about a deal with Andrew Scheer is false, Conservative leader's office says|access-date=29 January 2019}}

The day after the election it was revealed that Hamish Marshall, Scheer's campaign manager, was listed as an IT specialist and one of the directors of the far right news outlet The Rebel Media.{{cite web|url=http://globalnews.ca/news/3680438/a-fight-over-a-four-bedroom-house-the-rebel-media-meltdown-and-the-full-recording-at-the-centre-of-the-controversy/|title=A fight over a four-bedroom house: The Rebel Media meltdown and the full recording at the centre of the controversy|website=Globalnews.ca|access-date=29 September 2017}}{{cite news|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/3485784/andrew-scheer-rebel-media/|title=New Tory leader Andrew Scheer campaign linked with controversial Rebel Media|work=Global News|access-date=14 November 2017|language=en-CA}}{{cite news|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/scheers-campaign-manager-on-ending-his-rebel-ties/|title=Andrew Scheer's campaign manager on ending his Rebel ties – Macleans.ca|date=17 August 2017|work=Macleans.ca|access-date=17 October 2017|language=en-US}} On October 16, 2017, The Globe and Mail asked Scheer if he knew that Marshall worked for the Rebel during the leadership campaign, he responded: "I didn't ask Hamish about every client he had" and then ended the interview. Later, a Conservative spokesperson clarified that Scheer was aware that the Rebel was one of Marshall's many clients, but did not know the specifics.{{cite news|url=https://thewalrus.ca/andrew-scheers-ties-to-rebel-media-are-now-impossible-to-deny/|title=Andrew Scheer's Ties to Rebel Media Are Now Impossible to Deny|work=The Walrus|access-date=31 October 2017|language=en-CA}}{{cite news|url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/scheer-walks-out-on-media-when-asked-about-campaign-managers-rebel-ties/article36610946/|title=Scheer walks out on media when asked about campaign manager's Rebel ties|date=16 October 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=12 January 2018|language=en-GB}} The day after, Marshall was named Conservative campaign chair for the 43rd Canadian federal election.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/hamish-marshall-andrew-scheer-conservative-campaign-1.4358811|title=Conservatives name former Rebel Media director as 2019 campaign chair|last=Cullen|first=Catherine|date=17 October 2017|work=CBC News}} On March 21, 2018, in an interview with Macleans, Scheer stated that Marshall and his past relationship with the Rebel should not be conflated with his selection as campaign chair.{{cite news|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/the-confidence-of-andrew-scheer/|title=The confidence of Andrew Scheer – Macleans.ca|date=21 March 2018|work=Macleans.ca|access-date=21 March 2018|language=en-US}}

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After the August 2017 Charlottesville, Virginia "Unite the Right" rally, Scheer denounced Rebel NewsThen known as The Rebel Media due to its sympathetic coverage of the rally,{{cite news|url=http://www.metronews.ca/views/metro-views/2017/08/29/brian-mulroney-named-names-and-denounced-racism-in-the-80s-why-can-t-andrew-scheer-mochama.html|title=Mulroney denounced racism in the '80s. Why can't Andrew Scheer right now?: Mochama {{!}} Metro News|work=metronews.ca|access-date=31 October 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104174621/http://www.metronews.ca/views/metro-views/2017/08/29/brian-mulroney-named-names-and-denounced-racism-in-the-80s-why-can-t-andrew-scheer-mochama.html|archive-date=4 November 2017|url-status=dead}} and stated that he would stop doing interviews with The Rebel Media until its "editorial directions" changed.{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/08/17/andrew-scheer-says-he-won-t-do-interviews-with-rebel-media-until_a_23080706/|first=Ryan|last=Maloney|title=Scheer Says He Won't Do Interviews with the Rebel|date=17 August 2017}} The following day, Scheer stated that he would not be granting interviews with Rebel going forward in an interview with the National Post.{{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|date=18 August 2017|work=National Post|access-date=20 March 2018|language=en-US}}

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On January 4, 2018, Scheer expelled Senator Lynn Beyak from the Conservative caucus, after she refused to remove one of her letters that suggested Indigenous people want to get things for "no effort". He also stated that "Racism will not be tolerated in the Conservative caucus or Conservative Party of Canada".{{cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/sen-lynn-beyak-removed-from-tory-caucus-over-racist-post-on-website-scheer|title=Sen. Lynn Beyak booted from Conservative caucus over 'racist' post on website|date=5 January 2018|work=National Post|access-date=9 January 2018|language=en-US}} Scheer said that his office was only aware of the letters on 2 January, but Garnet Angeconeb, a residential school survivor, stated that he emailed Scheer and Conservative Senate Leader Larry Smith about them on September 15, 2017, and did not get a response.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-friday-edition-1.4474747/residential-school-survivor-says-he-told-andrew-scheer-about-lynn-beyak-s-letters-months-ago-1.4474779|title=Residential school survivor says he told Andrew Scheer about Lynn Beyak's letters months ago|work=CBC Radio|access-date=9 January 2018|language=en}} In response, Beyak said neither Scheer nor anyone from his office contacted her to take down a letter.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/beyak-responds-scheer-letter-1.4477702|title=Ousted Tory senator denies Andrew Scheer's version of events {{!}} CBC News|work=CBC|access-date=9 January 2018|language=en-US}} A senior Conservative source supported Beyak's accusation.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/lynn-beyak-senators-request-ethics-1.4479254|title=Independent senators call for ethics probe into 'deeply offensive' comments on Lynn Beyak's website|work=CBC News|access-date=9 January 2018|language=en}}

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Scheer travelled to the United Kingdom in March 2018 to "lay the groundwork" for a Canada–UK trade agreement, should he become prime minister after the 2019 election.{{cite news|title=Scheer off to London to lay groundwork for Canada-U.K. free trade deal should he become PM|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-united-kingdom-trip-1.4563485|agency=The Canadian Press}} In London, he met with Prime Minister Theresa May, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, and other UK ministers including Liam Fox and Sajid Javid.{{cite news|title=Andrew Scheer talks trade in London amid chaos of Brexit, Trump tariffs|publisher=Metro Toronto|date=5 March 2018}} Scheer's trip faced minor criticism from The Globe and Mail and the Ottawa Citizen. The Citizen editorial commented that the trip was "undiplomatic" and "not statesmanlike", while the Globe editorial pointed out that a Canada–UK trade agreement had already been announced the prior year by Prime Minister Trudeau.{{cite news|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/gormley-why-mr-scheers-trip-to-london-is-so-impolite|title=Gormley: Why Mr. Scheer's trip to London is so impolite|date=9 March 2018|work=Ottawa Citizen|access-date=15 March 2018|language=en-US}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-globe-editorial-andrew-scheers-strange-mission-to-london/|title=Globe editorial: Andrew Scheer's strange mission to London|access-date=15 March 2018}}

Toward the end of March 2018, the Opposition held a filibuster over the government's India trip, which was intended to persuade the governing Liberals to answer questions in the House of Commons about the apparent scandal, and provide open and transparent information to the Canadian public; the filibuster lasted 21 hours costing taxpayers $50,000 per hour in overtime fees.{{cite news|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4106142/jaspal-atwal-conservative-filibuster/|title=Another Conservative filibuster in the works over Jaspal Atwal affair|work=Global News|access-date=27 March 2018|language=en}}{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tories-all-night-votes-testimony-1.4589359|title=Tories wrap up day-long standoff in House of Commons {{!}} CBC News|work=CBC|access-date=27 March 2018|language=en-US}} It was revealed that a few days before commencing the filibuster to demand information, Scheer's office was offered a briefing by the Privy Council Office regarding the trip. A spokesperson of Scheer's responded to these claims by stating "Has the government offered Andrew a briefing? The answer is 'no{{'"}}, and "This [is] fake news."{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/03/22/scheer-denies-trudeau-government-offered-briefing-jaspal-atwal_a_23393076/|title=Scheer's Office Denies Gov't Offered Him Briefing on Atwal Affair|date=22 March 2018|work=HuffPost Canada|access-date=27 March 2018|language=en-CA}} A day later, Andrew Scheer called the allegation "completely false" and stated he would accept an offer if it were made to all members of Parliament. It was later revealed that the clerk of the Privy Council, Michael Wernick approached Scheer's chief of staff and Conservative MP Tony Clement to brief Scheer on any information the Privy Council may have. Clement responded that he would not confirm or deny it.{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/03/23/andrew-scheer-jaspal-atwal-affair-briefing_a_23393925/|title=Scheer Hints He Doesn't Want Private Briefing on Atwal Affair|date=23 March 2018|work=HuffPost Canada|access-date=27 March 2018|language=en-CA}} A couple of weeks later, Scheer accepted a briefing on the matter.{{cite news|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4119853/andrew-scheer-jaspal-atwal-india-trip/|title=Andrew Scheer says he will accept unclassified briefing on Jaspal Atwal affair – and invite media|work=Global News|access-date=22 May 2018|language=en}}

After the Conservative Convention in August 2018, Scheer denied an allegation that the Dairy Farmers of Canada worked with his office to block a motion to change the party's position on supply management after a page from the briefing book was already made public on Twitter by a Conservative delegate.{{Cite web|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/full-text-the-dairy-lobby-briefing-binder-found-on-the-floor-of-the-conservative-convention|title=Full text: The dairy lobby briefing binder found on the floor of the Conservative convention|work=National Post|date=28 August 2018|language=en-CA|access-date=29 January 2019}}

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At the 2019 election, Scheer led the Conservatives to a gain of 26 seats for a total of 121, up from 95 at the time of dissolution.{{Cite web|url=https://election.ctvnews.ca/conservatives-win-popular-vote-but-lose-election-1.4649651|title=Conservatives win popular vote but lose election|website=election.ctvnews.ca|date=22 October 2019}} However, they finished 36 seats behind the Liberals despite winning 34.4 per cent of the popular vote to the Liberals' 33.1 per cent, a margin of just over 240,000 votes. It was the first time since 1979 that a party won the most seats without winning the popular vote.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grenier-election-results-1.5330105|title=Ontario and Quebec keep Liberals in power and Conservatives out|publisher=cbc.ca|date=22 October 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://election.ctvnews.ca/historic-opportunity-opposition-leaders-take-stock-after-liberal-minority-win-1.4649796|title='Historic opportunity': Opposition leaders take stock after Liberal minority win|first=Rachel|last=Aiello|date=22 October 2019|website=Federal Election 2019}} It was also the first time since a government took power with less than 35 per cent of the national popular vote since the John A. Macdonald-led Tories in 1867, who had 34.8 per cent.{{Cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/election-2019/canadian-federal-election-2019-liberals-justin-trudeau-win|title=All-time low share of popular vote is enough for Liberals to win power | National Post|newspaper=National Post |date=22 October 2019|last1=Brean |first1=Joseph }}

Much of the Conservatives' plurality was built on large margins in Alberta and Saskatchewan, where they won 70 per cent and 65 per cent of the popular vote, respectively.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-election-results-2019-cbc-leaders-1.5329485|title=Liberals take losses but win enough in Quebec and Ontario to form minority government|publisher=cbc.ca|date=21 October 2019}} However, they only won five seats in the suburbs of the Greater Toronto Area and were completely shut out in Toronto itself, in part due to the unpopularity of the provincial Conservative government of Premier Doug Ford.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-vote-compass-results-1.5329652|title=Doug Ford's government hurt Andrew Scheer in Ontario, Vote Compass data suggests|publisher=cbc.ca|date=21 October 2019}}

On December 12, 2019, Scheer announced that he would resign as leader of the Conservatives and Official Opposition, staying on until a new leader could be selected.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-resigns-1.5393803|title=Conservative caucus backs Scheer as interim leader amid private school backlash|publisher=cbc.ca|date=12 December 2019}} The same day, the Conservative Party confirmed that it had been paying the difference in the cost of private school tuition for Scheer's children in Saskatchewan and the higher cost of tuition in Ottawa—insisting the tuition matter was not the reason for Scheer's resignation.

On September 8, 2020, Scheer was announced as the Opposition Critic for Infrastructure & Communities in his successor Erin O'Toole's shadow cabinet.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/otoole-critics-1.5715390|title=Scheer finds place among Conservatives' new Opposition critics|date=8 September 2020|access-date=8 September 2020}} In that role, he sponsored private member Bill C-269 to amend the Fisheries Act to prohibit the deposit of raw sewage in water frequented by fish.{{cite web|url=https://parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/43-2/bill/C-269/first-reading|title=Bill C-269 An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (prohibition — deposit of raw sewage) |date=18 February 2021|access-date=22 June 2021 |publisher=Parliament of Canada}}{{cite web|url=https://esemag.com/wastewater/new-bill-revert-law-charge-for-raw-sewage-dumps/|title=New bill aims to revert law and charge communities for raw sewage dumps|date=23 May 2021|access-date=22 June 2021 |publisher=Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine}}

On February 2, 2022, Scheer posed for a picture posted on Saskatoon—Grasswood MP Kevin Waugh's Twitter page{{cite web

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}} along with Waugh, Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk, Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan MP Fraser Tolmie, Regina-Lewvan MP Warren Steinley and Sen. Denise Batters standing with the Saskatchewan flag at the Freedom Convoy 2022.{{cite web|title=Mayor of Ottawa demands apology after Sask. Conservative MPs, senator take picture at convoy protest|year=2022|publisher=CBC|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/mayor-of-ottawa-demands-apology-after-sask-conservative-mps-senator-take-picture-at-convoy-protest-1.6337951|access-date=February 8, 2022}} The mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, demanded an apology, as he felt the protesters actions are not welcomed and that "MPs and senator in the picture should know better."

He endorsed Pierre Poilievre's campaign to be leader of the Conservative Party in the 2022 Conservative leadership election. On September 13, 2022, Poilievre, as leader of the Conservative Party, appointed Scheer to become Opposition House Leader.

On May 6, 2025, Scheer became leader of the opposition for a second time after Poilievre lost his seat of Carleton following the 2025 election, as the leader of the opposition must be an incumbent MP.{{cite web |last=Ritchie |first=Sarah |date=2025-05-06 |title=Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-conservative-caucus-meeting-1.7527562 |access-date=2025-05-07 |work=CBC}} He is expected to relinquish the position should Poilievre return to Parliament by winning a by-election in Battle River—Crowfoot.{{Cite web |last=Major |first=Darren |date=2025-05-07 |title=Scheer doesn't seem keen to move into Stornoway, but says talks are 'ongoing' |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/andrew-scheer-pierre-poilievre-stornoway-talks-official-opposition-1.7529175 |website=CBC}}

Scheer has proposed a tax cut for the lowest income tax bracket. This tax bracket, for income up to $47,630, would be reduced from 15 per cent to 13.75 per cent over the next four years. The Conservatives has stated this tax cut would save the average individual $444 a year, and a two-income couple $850 per year.{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5905567/andrew-scheer-tax-cut/|title=Conservatives' Andrew Scheer promises tax cut for lowest income bracket|website=Global News}}{{cite web| url = https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-leader-andrew-scheer-universal-tax-credit-1.5284500| title = Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer promises tax cut to save average taxpayer hundreds of dollars {{!}} CBC News}}{{Cite web|url=https://election.ctvnews.ca/conservatives-promise-federal-tax-cut-in-lowest-income-bracket-1.4594160|title=Conservatives promise federal tax cut in lowest income bracket|first=Mariam|last=Matti|date=15 September 2019|website=Federal Election 2019}} Scheer has promised to restore the Children's Fitness Tax Credit, where families can claim $1,000 annually for costs related to fitness or sports. Families with children with disabilities can claim $1,500.{{Cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2019/09/16/scheer-commits-to-reviving-more-harper-era-tax-credits/|title=Scheer commits to reviving more Harper-era tax credits|work=iPolitics |date=16 September 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5908226/scheer-childrens-fitness-arts-tax-credit/|title=Scheer promises to bring back 2 children's tax credits cut by Trudeau|website=Global News}}{{cite web| url = https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/andrew-scheer-sports-child-tax-credits-1.5285289| title = Andrew Scheer pitches sports, arts tax credits for kids' activities {{!}} CBC News}} Scheer has stated that he will cancel Canada's $250 million annual contribution to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

Scheer has expressed support for free markets stating that he believes in "a free market where businesses profit by having the best product or service".{{cite web|url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/scheer-lays-out-conservative-economic-vision-but-withholds-specifics/article35315313/|title=Scheer lays out Conservative economic vision, but withholds specifics|first=Laura|last=Stone|work=The Globe and Mail|date=15 June 2017|access-date=14 December 2017}}

Scheer was a major advocate for the removal of the Canadian Wheat Board.{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZUZQDQAAQBAJ&pg=PT248|title=The Harper Factor: Assessing a Prime Minister's Policy Legacy|author=Jennifer Ditchburn and Graham Fox|publisher=McGill-Queen's Press|year=2016|isbn=9780773548725|access-date=14 December 2017}} Scheer proposed a policy to mandate the inclusion of national flag decals on gas pumps to highlight "Canadian-sourced, ethically produced oil".{{cite news|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2017/05/30/five-things-you-should-know-about-andrew-scheers-policy-positions|title=Five things to know about Andrew Scheer's policy positions|date=30 May 2017|publisher=The Toronto Sun}}

Scheer has pledged to repeal the federal carbon tax in order to reduce the tax burden on individuals and businesses.{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/doug-ford-andrew-scheer-1.4882637|title=Doug Ford meets Andrew Scheer as carbon tax fight heats up|work=CBC}}

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Scheer says he wants to make maternity and parental leave less expensive for families. He has promised to make employment insurance for parental and maternity benefits tax-free.{{cite news

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}} He wants to introduce a tax credit to families who send their children to private schools. Scheer also proposes raising the limit on how much employment income a parent can earn each week while on leave. He has vowed to remove HST/GST from home heating bills and lower business taxes.{{cite news|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2017/05/30/five-things-you-should-know-about-andrew-scheers-policy-positions|title='Five things to know about Andrew Scheer's policy positions|author=Andy Blatchford and Mia Rabson|date=30 May 2017|publisher=THE CANADIAN PRESS}}{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-maternity-paternity-benefits-tax-free-1.3970637/|title='Andrew Scheer proposes tax-free maternity and parental benefits|last=McGregor|first=Janyce|date=7 February 2017|access-date=27 May 2017|publisher=CBC News}} In February 2018 Scheer introduced a private member bill, the second of his career. Bill C-394, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (parenting tax credit), or as he titled it the Supporting New Parents Act, would create a new tax credit intended to offset federal taxes owing on benefits received from maternity and parental leave.{{Cite web|url=https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/42-1/bill/C-394/first-reading|title=Private Member's Bill C-394 (42–1) – First Reading – Supporting New Parents Act – Parliament of Canada|website=www.parl.ca}} The parliamentary budget office found out that the credit would cost $607.6 million in lost revenue and would rise incrementally each year for the next five years.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/pbo-tax-credit-parents-scheer-1.4656847|title=Proposed Conservative parental tax credit would cost $600M or more: PBO {{!}} CBC News|work=CBC|access-date=22 May 2018|language=en-US}}

During the 2019 Canadian federal election, Scheer proposed he would legislate that corporate takeovers by foreign state-owned enterprises be subject to a national-security review.{{cite news |last1=Clark |first1=Campbell |title=The money and politics behind Andrew Scheer's foreign policy announcement |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-the-money-and-politics-behind-andrew-scheers-foreign-policy/ |publisher=The Globe and Mail Inc |date=1 October 2019}}

Scheer promised to increase the federal government's contribution to the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), increasing it from 20 per cent to 30 per cent annually up to $2,500. He added that low-income families would receive 50 per cent on the first $500 invested instead of the current 40 per cent.{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/video/5913334/federal-election-2019-scheer-announces-plan-to-increase-government-resp-contribution/|title=Federal Election 2019: Scheer announces plan to increase government RESP contribution | Watch News Videos Online|website=Global News}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/the-family-shame-of-canadian-politics-class-struggle/|title=The 'family shame' of Canadian politics: class struggle – Macleans.ca|website=www.macleans.ca|date=October 4, 2019 }} He has also promised to revive the Children's Arts and Learning Tax Credit, where families can claim $500 per child for extracurricular arts or education programs, and families with children with disabilities are eligible to claim $1,000 per child.

Scheer has described his opposition to a federally-imposed carbon tax. He has said that if he is to form government, he will act to repeal any elements of a plan to implement a carbon tax enacted by the Trudeau government.

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Scheer has proposed to restore the public transit tax credit, which the party says is part of its environment plan. The Green Public Transit Tax Credit, would refund transit users a 15 per cent credit on their taxes of the cost of a fare pass.{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5898649/andrew-scheer-public-transit-credit/|title=Scheer promises public transit tax credit as part of climate change plan|website=Global News}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-scheer-promises-to-bring-back-the-public-transit-tax-credit-as-part-of/|title=Scheer promises to bring back the public transit tax credit as part of Conservatives' environment plan|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|date=September 13, 2019 }} Scheer has also promised to implement a Green Home Tax Credit, where homeowners could claim a 20 per cent refundable tax credit for spending between $1,000 and $20,000 on energy-efficient home renovations.{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5950148/liberals-tories-home-renovation-climate-change/|title=Liberals, Tories unveil home renovation tax measures to help fight climate change|website=Global News}}{{Cite news|url=https://business.financialpost.com/news/election-2019/scheer-offers-tax-credit-for-green-home-renovations-after-trudeau-attacks|title=Scheer offers tax credit for green home renovations after Trudeau attacks him on climate change | Financial Post|newspaper=Financial Post |date=25 September 2019|last1=Blanchfield |first1=Mike }} The Conservative climate plan also promises a $250 million investment in a "green technology and innovation fund," that would leverage public and private funds to help green tech companies and entrepreneurs secure capital.{{cite web| url = https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tasker-climate-change-dogs-scheer-1.5303035| title = The climate change issue keeps dogging Andrew Scheer on the campaign trail {{!}} CBC News}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-andrew-scheers-vision-is-classic-conservative-with-an-anti-china/|title=Andrew Scheer's 'vision' is Classic Conservative, with an anti-China twist|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|date=May 7, 2019 |last1=Clark |first1=Campbell }}

In October 2016, Scheer voted against the ratification of the Paris Agreement.{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/conservative-andrew-scheer-canada-environment-carbon-tax-paris-agreement-stephen-harper-justin-trudeau/|title=Canada's New Conservative Leader Is Pro-Pipeline and Anti-Carbon Tax|first=Lisa|last=Cumming|publisher=Vice|date=29 May 2017|access-date=14 December 2017}} However, he voted to reaffirm Canadian ratification on the Paris Agreement in June 2017. Pundits argued that his June 2017 vote was used as a way to avoid accusations comparing him to U.S. President Donald Trump, who pulled the United States out of the accord, a few days earlier.{{cite news|url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/has-trump-given-cover-for-conservatives-to-change-on-climate/article35187079/?ref=https://www.theglobeandmail.com&|title=Has Trump provided cover for Conservatives to change on climate?|date=2 June 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=8 November 2017|language=en-GB}}{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/donald-trump-paris-justin-trudeau-wherry-analysis-1.4147990|title=After Trump's Paris pullout, MPs line up behind climate change accord|work=CBC News|access-date=15 March 2018|language=en}}{{cite news|url=http://abacusdata.ca/canadians-paris-accord-a-good-idea-trump-wrong-to-exit/|title=Canadians: Paris Accord a good idea, Trump wrong to exit|date=7 June 2017|work=Abacus Data|access-date=15 March 2018|language=en-US}}

Scheer told Le Soleil that he does not support a "war on cars" when supporting a tunnel between Quebec City and Levis.{{cite web|url=https://www.lesoleil.com/actualite/andrew-scheer-en-faveur-dun-troisieme-lien-a7c9c9cac906c1e5913be2190478e633|title=Andrew Scheer en faveur d'un troisième lien|last=Moreau|first=Jean-Frédéric|date=8 April 2017|publisher=Le Soleil|access-date=14 December 2017}}

Scheer pledged that a Conservative government would extend the period of background checks to an individual's entire life instead of the current system of five years.{{cite news |first1=John |last1=Tasker |title=Andrew Scheer pushes lifetime firearms ban for criminals, calls Liberal policies 'lazy' {{!}} CBC News |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/andrew-scheer-pushes-lifetime-firearms-ban-for-criminals-calls-liberal-policies-lazy-1.4913638 |date=20 November 2018 |language=en}} He opposes a long-gun registry, opposes a proposed ban on handgun ownership, and has pledged to repeal the new regulations in the Liberal government's Bill C-71.{{cite news |last1=Tasker |first1=John |title=Tories slam 'back-door gun registry', e-petition collects tens of thousands of signatures {{!}} CBC News |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tasker-c71-back-door-gun-registry-1.4830429 |work=CBC |date=19 September 2018 |language=en}} Scheer has proposed to introduce legislation that classifies firearms, instead of giving the authority to cabinet or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).{{cite news|title=Andrew Scheer's gun policies include firearms ombudsman, taking power from RCMP|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-andrew-scheers-gun-policies-include-firearms-ombudsman-taking-power/|access-date=14 May 2021}}

Scheer says he would not pursue a free trade agreement with China if he were prime minister, and he would ban Huawei from Canada's 5G network.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/andrew-scheer-rules-out-free-trade-deal-with-china-1.4228729|title=Andrew Scheer rules out free trade deal with China | CTV News|website=www.ctvnews.ca|date=December 23, 2018 }} He has criticized the Liberals for not ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership quickly enough.{{Cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/opinion/andrew-scheer-ottawas-stalling-on-tpp-reminds-the-world-canadas-still-closed-for-business|title=Andrew Scheer: Ottawa's stalling on TPP reminds the world Canada's still closed for business {{!}} National Post|last=Comment|first=Full|newspaper=National Post |date=24 July 2018|language=en-CA|access-date=29 January 2019}}

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In December 2017, when U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Scheer did not take a public position. However, on February 26, 2018, Scheer stated that a Conservative government – if elected in 2019 – would recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.{{cite web| url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-jerusalem-trump-israel-1.4552646| title=Scheer says Tories will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital if elected| first=Stephanie| last=Levitz| date=26 February 2018| website=cbc.ca}}{{cite web| url=https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2018/03/07/israel-policy-the-makings-of-a-major-blunder-by-scheer.html| title=Israel policy the makings of a major blunder by Scheer| newspaper=Toronto Star| first=Bob| last=Hepburn| date=7 March 2018}}

Scheer tweeted in May 2018 that he was "praying for the safety of the soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces and all Israelis tonight as they face missile attacks".{{cite tweet| user=AndrewScheer| number=994400478086610944| title=Praying for the safety of the soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces and all Israelis tonight as they face missile attacks.| date=9 May 2018}}

After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told CTV's "Question Period" that the government was examining means to block shipment of Canadian-built light-armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia in protest of the brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Scheer stated that he firmly opposed any such move by the Liberal government. The arms sale to Saudi Arabia was brokered by the former Conservative government.{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-scheer-opposes-ending-saudi-arms-deal/|title=Scheer opposes ending Saudi arms deal|access-date=29 January 2019}} Scheer has stated that Canada should ban the import of oil from Saudi Arabia due to human rights and environmental concerns.{{cite news|url=https://globalnews.ca/video/4586547/andrew-scheer-calls-for-ban-on-import-of-gas-from-saudi-arabia|title=Andrew Scheer calls for ban on import of oil from Saudi Arabia|date=23 October 2018|work=Global News|access-date=9 November 2017|language=en-GB}} In 2018 Scheer demanded that the gender-based analysis requirement imposed on Canadian pipeline projects by the Liberal government be instead applied to oil imported from Saudi Arabia.{{cite news|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1568945|title=Scheer wants 'gender-based analysis' on Saudi Oil|date=19 December 2018|work=CTV News}}

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Scheer was one of thirteen Canadians banned from travelling to Russia under retaliatory sanctions imposed by President Vladimir Putin in March 2014.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/russian-sanctions-against-canadians-a-badge-of-honour-1.2584137|title=Russian Sanctions Against Canadians a 'Badge of Honour'|last=Mas|first=Susana|date=24 March 2013|access-date=24 March 2014|publisher=CBC News}} Scheer supported sending peacekeepers to the Russian-Ukrainian border believing that "the defence of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity should be a priority for Canada's government on the international stage."{{cite news|url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/scheer-joins-calls-for-trudeau-government-to-spearhead-un-peacekeeping-mission-in-ukraine/article36888716/?ref=https://www.theglobeandmail.com&|title=Pressure builds on Trudeau government to launch Ukraine peacekeeping mission|work=Globe and Mail}}

Scheer wants to prioritize helping those he considers the most vulnerable refugees, namely religious minorities like Christians in the Middle East who face death for conversion away from Islam. He prefers to help refugees integrate through private sponsorship instead of government sponsorship. He contends that the refugees who are currently struggling to find housing, jobs and language training do so because of the Liberal Party "using a devastating tragedy for political purposes".{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservative-partys-fortunes-hinge-on-immigration-policy/article33535266/|title=Conservative Party's fortunes hinge on immigration policy|last=Ibbitson|first=John|work=The Globe and Mail|date=6 January 2017|access-date=28 May 2017}}

In 2018, Scheer opposed the Global Compact for Migration.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/alexander-scheer-trudeau-un-compact-1.4932698|title=Ex-Harper immigration minister calls out Scheer over 'factually incorrect' statements on UN migration pact|first=Peter|last=Zimonjic|date=4 December 2018|website=CBC|language=en|access-date=29 January 2019}}

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On February 8, 2018, Scheer expressed good will towards opening the constitution in support of then-premier Philippe Couillard's proposal based around five conditions which were: the codification of a distinct society; limits on federal spending power; while guaranteeing representation on the Supreme Court; a constitutional veto right; and increased control over immigration to Quebec in the constitution.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/scheer-quebec-open-constitution-1.4518053|title=Tory leader Scheer open to echoing Quebec's constitutional demands in 2019 {{!}} CBC News|work=CBC|access-date=22 May 2018|language=en-US}} In May 2018, Scheer promised to advocate for a robust Quebec nationalism, and to give Quebec more control over immigration and culture as well as collecting then transferring their federal income tax.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/andrew-scheer-conservatives-bloc-1.4661123|title=Tory leader Andrew Scheer holds out hand to Quebec nationalists {{!}} CBC News|work=CBC|access-date=22 May 2018|language=en-US}}{{cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/opinion/andrew-coyne-its-that-time-again-when-conservatives-say-anything-to-woo-quebecers#comments-area|title=Andrew Coyne: It's that time again, when Conservatives say anything to woo Quebecers|date=17 May 2018|work=National Post|access-date=22 May 2018|language=en-US}}

On March 28, 2018, The Journal de Montréal revealed that Scheer's personal website was offered in English only. After the publication of the article, a French version of the site was created.{{cite news|url=http://www.journaldemontreal.com/2018/03/28/english-only-sur-le-site-internet-dandrew-scheer|title="English only" sur le site internet d'Andrew Scheer|last=Charbonneau|first=Olivier|work=Le Journal de Montréal|access-date=22 May 2018|language=fr-CA}}

In August 2018 Scheer defended a woman with links to anti-immigration activist groups such as the Front Patriotique du Quebec and the Storm Alliance after Justin Trudeau denounced her questions.{{Cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2018/08/22/heckle-heard-around-the-country-offers-sneak-peek-at-2019-campaign-narrative/|title=Heckle heard around the country offers sneak peek at 2019 campaign narrative|last=Wright|first=Teresa|date=22 August 2018|website=iPolitics|language=en-US|access-date=29 January 2019}}

Scheer opposes the non-partisan senate and has suggested that he would appoint people to the Senate "who share my goal of lowering taxes and growing the private sector". He also said "they would be Conservative senators who would implement the conservative vision for Canada".{{cite news|url=https://nationalpost.com/opinion/stephen-greene-andrew-scheer-is-wrong-to-propose-a-return-to-partisan-senate-appointments|title=Stephen Greene: Andrew Scheer is wrong to propose a return to a partisan Senate|date=27 July 2017|work=National Post|access-date=13 October 2017|language=en-US}}

On September 16, 2017, Scheer criticized Senator Lynn Beyak following her comments about Indigenous people. He stated that any decision to remove her would be made by the leader of the Conservatives in the Senate, Larry Smith.{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/scheer-not-ready-to-remove-senator-lynn-beyak-from-caucus-1.3592216|title=Scheer not ready to remove senator Lynn Beyak from caucus|first=Rachel|last=Aiello|publisher=CTV|date=16 September 2017|access-date=14 December 2017}} Beyak was eventually expelled from the caucus on January 4, 2018.{{cite news|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/3947183/andrew-scheer-lynn-beyak-indigenous-comments-website/|title=Andrew Scheer removes Sen. Lynn Beyak over 'racist' letters about Indigenous people|work=Global News|access-date=9 January 2018|language=en}} Scheer has encouraged the Senate Conservative Caucus to block the passage of the Cannabis Act.{{cite news|url=http://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/11/24/cannabis-les-conservateurs-concentres-sur-le-but-de-bloquer-c-45-dit-scheer_a_23287425/ |first=Mélanie |last=Marquis |title=Cannabis: les conservateurs "concentrés sur le but de bloquer" C-45, dit Scheer |date=24 November 2017 |work=Huffington Post Québec |access-date=4 December 2017 |language=fr-CA}}

Scheer is considered pro-life by the Campaign Life Coalition and "has an impeccable pro life voting record" in the House of Commons.{{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}} 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".{{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}} 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.{{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}} In 2008, he was disappointed when the Order of Canada was given to Henry Morgentaler, and annoyed that his award came on Canada Day.{{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}}
{{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}} 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.{{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}}

Scheer voted against 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".{{cite news

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Scheer was critical of Justin Trudeau's endorsement of comments made by Governor General Julie Payette on questioning people who support creationism stating that millions were "offended" by her comments.{{cite news

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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, 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".{{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}} When asked by cabinet member Kirsty Duncan if a school like St. Paul University blocking a film on abortion would fit in his criteria, Scheer said no.{{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}}{{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}}

During the 2004 election campaign, Scheer opposed same-sex marriage.{{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}} 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}} In 2016, Scheer supported the removal of "traditional definition of marriage" from the conservative party policy book.{{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}}

In 2005, Scheer defended Bishop Fred Henry's statements against the legalization of same-sex marriage,{{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}} 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."{{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}}

Scheer voted against Bill C-210, which altered the lyrics of the 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.{{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}}
{{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}}

Scheer describes himself as a 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."{{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}}

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."

After it was revealed that the 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.{{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}} 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.{{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}}

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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."{{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}} During the 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.{{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}} In an interview with 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.{{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}}{{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}} 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."{{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.}}

In the leadership race, Scheer accused Justin Trudeau of wanting to legalize heroin.{{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}} He has also accused Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor on Twitter of trying to "legalize" hard drugs which he corrected to "decriminalize".{{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}}{{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}} Scheer is critical of safe-injection sites arguing that "the government makes it quote unquote safer to inject illicit drugs".{{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}} During the 2019 election, Scheer defended Conservative ads targeted at Chinese-Canadians that falsely claimed that the Liberals were planning to legalize all drugs.{{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}}

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.{{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}}

The Globe and Mail reported that Scheer was not posting details of his private fundraising events. Scheer previously criticized Justin Trudeau for hosting cash-for-access fundraisers. Scheer stated that, "The Prime Minister of Canada is a public office holder and … he and his cabinet have held a number of receptions that are directly linked with stakeholders and the portfolios that they may have views on the file".{{cite news|url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservative-leader-andrew-scheer-wont-post-details-of-private-fundraisers/article36327617/|title=Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer won't post details of private fundraisers|date=20 September 2017|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=11 November 2017|language=en-GB}}

On October 31, 2017, it was reported that Scheer had three real estate limited partnerships (RELPs): investment vehicles that reduce the holders' tax burden by writing off up to 50 per cent of their initial investment, for those who make an average income of $75,000 or more in Saskatchewan. Scheer invested $75,000 in the RELPs, and his holdings were previously disclosed to the ethics commissioner.{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/andrew-scheer-rrsp-for-rich-people-hypocritical-1.4375171|title=Andrew Scheer's use of 'super lucrative' tax shelter hypocritical, Liberal MP says|date=31 October 2017|work=CBC News|access-date=11 November 2017|language=en}}

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Scheer married Jill Ryan at the Holy Rosary Cathedral in Regina in 2003.{{cite news |last=Hustak |first=Alan |date=1 August 2014 |title=Scheer Faith |url=https://www.convivium.ca/articles/scheer-faith |newspaper=Convivium |publisher=Cardus |access-date=19 January 2018}} The couple have five children together.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/09/28/ex-speaker-andrew-scheer-announces-conservative-leadership-bid.html|title=Ex-speaker Andrew Scheer announces bid for Conservative leadership|last=MacCharles|first=Tonda|work=Toronto Star|date=28 September 2016|access-date=17 November 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/why-andrew-scheer-could-be-the-next-conservative-party-leader/article33625346/|title=Why Andrew Scheer could be the next Conservative Party leader|last=Stone|first=Laura|work=The Globe and Mail|date=13 January 2017|access-date=17 February 2017}} Scheer is a practising Catholic who attends Sunday mass and is an active member of the Knights of Columbus.{{cite news|url=https://torontolife.com/city/toronto-politics/meet-conservative-leadership-hopefuls-vying-take-back-pmo/|title=Meet the conservative leadership hopefuls vying to take back the PMO|date=15 May 2017|work=Toronto Life|access-date=9 November 2017|language=en-US}} His children attend a private faith-based school.{{cite news|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/02/21/trost-mimics-scheers-policy-on-homeschooling/|title=Trost mimics Scheer's policy on homeschooling|access-date=20 October 2017|language=en-US}} According to Global News, "Scheer’s French is passable, but he’s not fluently bilingual."

Scheer is a hunter and firearm owner.{{cite news|url=https://calibremag.ca/meet-andrew-scheer/|title=MEET THE CANDIDATES: ANDREW SCHEER|last1=Summers|first1=C. J.|date=13 December 2016|publisher=Calibre Magazine}} A gridiron football fan, Scheer supports the Seattle Seahawks and Saskatchewan Roughriders; his brother-in-law is professional football player Jon Ryan.{{cite news|last=Vieira|first=Paul|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/canadarealtime/2014/01/31/canadas-speaker-has-stake-in-seahawks-super-bowl-victory|title=Canada's Speaker Has Stake in Seahawks Super Bowl Victory|newspaper=The Wall Street Journal|date=31 January 2014|access-date=8 July 2016}}{{cite news |title=Andrew who? In search of Scheer's still-elusive Conservative identity |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/andrew-scheer-conservative-party/article36509608/ |work=Globe and Mail}} Another of his wife's brothers, Steve Ryan, ran for the Saskatchewan NDP in the 2007 and 2011 provincial elections.{{Cite web|url=http://accidentaldeliberations.blogspot.com/2010/06/regina-quappelle-valley-steve-ryan.html|title=Accidental Deliberations: Regina Qu'Appelle Valley – Steve Ryan Seeking NDP Nomination|first=Greg|last=Fingas|date=12 June 2010}}

When he was speaker of the House of Commons from 2011 to 2015, he lived at the official residence, called the Farm, in the Gatineau Hills. When he was the leader of the Opposition, he lived in the Stornoway.

Scheer is a dual citizen, holding Canadian and U.S. citizenship, which he obtained through his American-born father.{{cite news|url=https://election.ctvnews.ca/andrew-scheer-has-dual-canadian-u-s-citizenship-party-confirms-1.4623024|title=Andrew Scheer has dual Canadian-U.S. citizenship, party confirms|date=3 October 2019|access-date=3 October 2019|publisher=CTV News|agency=CTV News}}{{cite news|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5987332/andrew-scheer-dual-citizenship/|title=Scheer says he never tried to hide dual Canada-U.S. citizenship|last=Connolly|first=Amanda|date=3 October 2019|access-date=4 October 2019|publisher=Global News}} Scheer confirmed that he has filed U.S. tax returns and the party verified that he is registered for the draft under the U.S. Selective Service System, which is a list of individuals who can be conscripted into the U.S. military in the event of a national emergency.{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/andrew-scheer-draft-us-selective-service-1.5309002/|title=Andrew Scheer is registered for selective service – the U.S. agency that runs the military draft|last=Tasker|first=John Paul|date=4 October 2019|access-date=4 October 2019|publisher=CBC News}} Scheer denied that he had been hiding this information, but rather stated that he had never been asked about his dual citizenship, nor about having an American-born parent, before the information was revealed by The Globe and Mail during the 2019 federal election campaign. During the election campaign he indicated that he was in the process of renouncing his American citizenship,{{Cite news |url=https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/conservative-leader-andrew-scheer-acknowledges-holding-u-s-citizenship/article_6411e38f-de55-5314-be87-599950d1a226.html |title=Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer acknowledges holding U.S. citizenship |last=Boutilier |first=Alex |newspaper=The Toronto Star |date=2019-10-03 |accessdate=2024-05-04}} but following the campaign in May 2020, he announced that he no longer plans to renounce his American citizenship, as he will not be prime minister.{{cite news |last=Zimonjic |first=Peter |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/andrew-scheer-walks-back-us-pledge-1.5576006 |title=Scheer says he won't renounce U.S. citizenship because he won't be prime minister |work=CBC News |date=May 19, 2020 |access-date=May 19, 2020 }}

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