Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) issued a statement: “Every March, Canada stands shoulder to shoulder with millions of people across the globe to celebrate the French language and the rich francophone culture that connects us beyond borders and oceans. Here at home, French is lived every day in communities from coast to coast … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) issued a statement: “Tonight, the most solemn month in the Islamic year draws to a close. As Shawwal begins, Muslims across our great country come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Their weeks of intensified reflection and self-denial are at an end; the time has come to break the … Read more
On March 17, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) met with Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “It was an honour to have the chance to advocate for our nation’s workers and interests here in Austin,” said Poilievre. “Governor Abbott and I had an excellent discussion on the crucial Canada-Texas partnership, and how Canadian energy can fuel … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) announced the Conservative plan to restore our nation’s auto production to two million cars per year, over the next decade, through a new tariff-free auto pact. “Mark Carney is presenting a fantasy and dangerous illusion that we can replace auto sales to the US with EVs overseas,” said … Read more
Shadow Minister for Employment Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) issued a statement: “Today’s job numbers reveal a drop in over 100,000 full-time jobs in one month alone, the largest single-month decline since the Great Recession (outside the pandemic), and a drop of almost 50,000 youth jobs. The youth unemployment rate has spiked to over 14 per … Read more
Conservative MP Sandra Cobena (Newmarket–Aurora, Ont.) introduced Bill C-270, the Stand on Guard Act, which would clarify legal standards around self-defence during a home break-in. The proposed legislation would amend Section 34 of the Criminal Code so that the use of force is presumed justified if used against an illegal intruder. “Too many Canadians have gone through … Read more
Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman (Thornhill, Ont.) and Conservative MPs Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) and Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.) released a statement calling on the federal government to table a plan within one week to stop Iranian regime activities in Canada. The statement urged the government to enforce deportation orders for Iranian regime officials, … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta.) and Conservative Transport Critic Dan Albas (Okanagan Lake West–South Kelowna, B.C.) announced Bill C-262, which would allow Canada Post to deliver beer, wine and spirits across provincial borders to address internal trade barriers. The Conservatives say the legislation would help Canadian producers sell directly to customers nationwide and expand consumer … Read more
Conservative Industry Critic Raquel Dancho (Kildonan–St. Paul, Man.) issued a statement raising concerns about the long-term stability of jobs tied to federal subsidies for the electric vehicle supply chain following the opening of the NextStar Energy battery plant in Windsor, Ont. She said the federal government has committed tens of billions of dollars to EV investments while failing to … Read more
Shadow Minister for Ethics and Accountable Government Michael Barrett (Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, Ont.) and Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Leslyn Lewis (Jeanne-Le Ber, Ont.) issued a statement: “This week, Canadians found out that the Carney government gave a $206 million below-market rate loan, along with nearly $150 million in other subsidies, to a wind farm in Nova Scotia tightly connected … Read more
