Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) released the following statement on the Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge: “There are many proud names in Canada’s military history. At Ortona in Italy, Kapyong in Korea, Kandahar in Afghanistan and on countless other battlefields, our troops showed courage and professionalism under fire. Even still, Vimy … Read more
The Conservative Party of Canada issued a statement announcing the launch of a national advertising campaign focused on the rising cost of living and its vision for a more affordable and secure country. “Canadians hoped that things would get better under Carney, but the reality is that the cost of feeding your family has gotten … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta.) issued a statement to mark World Autism Awareness Day: “Canada has come a long way in ensuring that people on the autism spectrum can make their mark on our society and communities. But there is still more to be done. Neurodivergent Canadians – our relatives, friends and colleagues – bring … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta.) issued a statement saying the federal government reversed its decision and approved the emergency use of strychnine after previously denying it, following pressure from Conservatives and provincial partners. The party says the approval will allow farmers and ranchers to manage Richardson ground squirrel infestations that have caused widespread … Read more
Conservative Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Critic Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) and Associate Critic Brad Redekopp (Saskatoon West, Sask.) sent a letter to Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.) calling for changes to Canada’s asylum system. “In-person interviews are essential to proper screening and vetting of potential … Read more
The Conservative Party of Canada issued a statement arguing housing affordability has worsened under the federal government, citing rising costs and slowing construction. The party said Canadians now spend 53.2 per cent of median pre-tax income on housing, compared with under 40 per cent in 2015, and pointed to projections of declining housing starts through … Read more
Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) issued a statement: “Earlier this week, the Auditor General’s (AG) report on International Student Program Reforms highlighted just some of the many of the problems with Canada’s immigration system. In subsequent committee testimony, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, … Read more
Conservative Health Critic Dan Mazier (Riding Mountain, Man.) introduced Bill C-272 today to prohibit supervised drug consumption sites within 500 metres of schools, daycares and playgrounds. “The Liberals have been approving drug consumption sites next to children without checking who is next door,” he said. Mazier said the legislation would amend the Controlled Drugs and … Read more
Conservative Housing Critic Scott Aitchison (Parry Sound–Muskoka, Ont.) issued a statement criticizing a federal-provincial agreement to pause the HST on new homes in Ontario for one year, calling it insufficient to address the housing crisis. “For years, Conservatives have called for the removal of the sales tax on new homes to lower costs and spur construction,” said … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) calling for the resignation of Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, N.S.), Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) and Minister of Canadian … Read more
