Conservative Party President Scott Lamb released the following statement about the next Conservative Party Convention: ““Due to uncertainty around COVID-19 restrictions and public health guidelines in the coming months, the Conservative Party’s National Council voted to hold the previously scheduled in-person convention as a virtual convention. With the decision to move the convention to a … Read more
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) released the following statement: “Now is the time to act. First, we call upon the Liberal government to finally grow a spine and make a decision on Huawei’s involvement in Canada’s 5G network within 30 days of the adoption of this motion. Second, that the government develop a comprehensive plan to … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Chong (Wellington–Halton Hills, Ont.) released the following statement in support of a motion congratulating President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris: “Canada and the United States share a historic alliance based on common values and close economic ties. Conservatives expect the Liberal government to work with the United … Read more
Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville, Sask.) welcomed the endorsement of her private member’s bill, C-233: the Sex Selective Abortion Act, by United Sikhs. The letter of endorsement, signed by Sukhwinder Singh, Canadian National Director of United Sikhs, notes that C-233 “proposes a reasonable limit that would reflect Canada’s respect for human rights at all stages of life.” The letter states: “The … Read more
Conservative Senator Yonah Martin issued a statement: “Today we stand united across Canada for a moment of silence, to remember all those who have and continue to defend democratic rights and freedoms of people oppressed. We mark the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII and the start of the 70th anniversary of the Korean … Read more
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) issued the following statement: “This year, Remembrance Day may look a little different from what we’re used to. COVID-19 has majorly impacted our country, but our ability and our commitment to remember the service and sacrifice of our fellow Canadians remain strong. Reflection, remembrance, and respect – these are not actions … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs John Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Veterans deserve our thanks, not just on Remembrance Day, but every day – for their service, for their sacrifice, and for everything they have given in service of our country. They also deserve timely access to the services they need and the … Read more
Conservative MP John Nater (Perth–Wellington, Ont.) issued the following statement: “The COVID-19 pandemic has made the need for reliable broadband internet service more urgent than ever before. For months, families have been unable to connect with loved ones and small businesses have been unable to support their customers simply because they don’t have access to high enough … Read more
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) condemned Whole Foods for banning employees from wearing poppies: “The past sacrifice of Canadians provides the freedom for a big American grocery chain to be stupid today. It is shameful – and frankly un-Canadian – that Whole Foods is banning their employees from showing respect for our veterans,” he said. “Let’s tell Whole … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Small Business and Western Economic Development Pat Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge, Alta) and Shadow Minister for National Revenue Philip Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South, Ont.) issued a statement: “With the passage of our motion in the House of Commons, Conservatives have secured more help for small and medium sized businesses harmed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a … Read more
