THE CANADIAN PRESS Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer holds a media availability in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on July 20, 2017.

Andrew Scheer sees nothing wrong with Conservative MPs who make appearances on U.S. cable networks — such as Fox News — to rail against the Liberal government over the Omar Khadr settlement. The Conservative party leader shared his stance Thursday after unveiling his "gender diverse" leadership team, notably with former leadership rival Lisa Raitt standing next to him as deputy leader. "They're all people of conviction and of principle. And they represent the positive Conservative vision we want to share with all Canadians," Scheer said at a news conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. Scheer was then asked if he was concerned his party's campaign against the government's decision to pay Khadr a reported $10.5-million sum would create a backlash — especially before the upcoming NAFTA negotiations between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

"The responsibility for any of the negative outcomes of the Omar Khadr payout lies with the Liberals," the Conservative leader said. Scheer said it's only Liberals who are criticizing the party for taking its message south of the border. "It's not credible to think that somehow the news and commentary in Canada stops at the U.S. border. I don't know that anybody actually believes that," he defended. "I think Conservatives will continue to criticize this decision and refute the errors the Liberals are putting out." Tory MP goes on Fox News On Monday, Conservative MP Michelle Rempel appeared on Fox News to reiterate the message that a majority of Canadians disagree with the Liberal government's decision to pay $10.5 million to a former Guantanamo Bay inmate. "I want you to know that most Canadians are absolutely outraged about this," Rempel said before telling host Tucker Carlson the controversy is not a partisan issue at home.

Fox News screengrab Calgary MP Michelle Rempel appears on the Fox News program "Tucker Carlson Tonight" on July 17.