Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith (Beaches–East York, Ont.) introduced Bill C-235, a bill that would legalize the possession of hard drugs including heroin, crack cocaine, and meth. Conservative Deputy Opposition Whip John Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil, Ont.) and Conservative MP Bob Saroya (Markham – Unionville, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the Liberals are looking to … Read more
The Conservative Party has confirmed the final list of approved applicants for the 2020 Leadership Election. Those that have met at least the first requirement of the leadership race are: Marilyn Gladu Rudy Husny Jim Karahalios Leslyn Lewis Peter MacKay (Verified Candidate) Erin O’Toole (Authorized Contestant) Rick Peterson Derek Sloan All approved applicants and authorized contestants will have until March 25 at … Read more
Conservative members on the Standing Committee on International Trade sent a letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) regarding the new NAFTA legislation: “While Conservatives have been clear that we will support the new NAFTA’s swift passage, this new trade deal is in many respects worse for Canada than the original … Read more
The Conservative Party announced the dates for its two official leadership debates. The English debate will take place in Toronto on April 17, while the French debate will take place April 23 in Montreal. “The decision to hold the debates at this point of the race means candidates appearing on the stage are actually those that will … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Small Business and Export Promotion James Cumming (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) introduced Bill C-229, An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping, which would repeal the Liberal government’s shipping ban Bill C-48. “Bill C-48 was another step in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) plan to ‘phase out’ our energy sector, without actually taking any real action … Read more
Conservative MP Todd Doherty (Cariboo–Prince George, B.C.) issued the following statement on the vote against his opposition motion: “Monday’s vote is just another example of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s (Papineau, Que.) hypocrisy and weak leadership when it comes to this national crisis.“Almost three weeks have passed, 1,500 Canadians have lost their jobs and hundreds of millions … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) over the phone about the illegal blockades and the Liberal Government’s killing of the Teck Frontier Project. Scheer questioned Trudeau about his weak leadership in response to these illegal blockades and how “political unrest” has now cost Canada a $70 billion energy project. Scheer said the … Read more
Shadow Minister for Justice Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, NL) sent a letter to the Canadian Judicial Council Chair: “In emails obtained by The Globe and Mail they found significant partisan interference in the selection of judges. One example cited is a judge on the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench, Colleen Suche, being involved in the selection of … Read more
Conservative MP Philip Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South, Ont.) tabled in the House of Commons his Private Members Bill An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel). This Bill will exempt qualifying farmers from paying the Liberal Carbon Tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, propane and natural gas, saving them tens of thousands of dollars a … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Communities Luc Berthold (Mégantic–L’Erable, Que.) issued a statement: “Yesterday, I was pleased to receive a letter from Sylvain Ricard, the Interim Auditor General of Canada, confirming that his office will conduct an audit of the Liberals’ Investing in Canada Plan. Last month, Conservatives passed a motion in the House of Commons calling … Read more
