Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) is extending greetings to Sikhs in Canada and around the world, celebrating Hola Mohalla, highlighting the festival’s traditions of athletic displays, courage and community service. In a statement, Poilievre noted that the celebration, established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji more than three centuries ago, marks the arrival of … Read more
The Conservative Party of Canada says new Statistics Canada data shows grocery prices continue to rise, with Canadian families expected to pay nearly $1,000 more for food this year. In a statement, the party says prices for beef rib cuts rose 36 per cent in January compared with a year earlier, while whole chicken increased … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.), speaking in London, U.K., outlined a plan to expand freer trade among Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom through a proposed CANZUK partnership aimed at lowering barriers, boosting wages and reducing reliance on a single market. He says the initiative would deepen economic and strategic ties … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta.) released the following statement on Purim: “Tonight, Jewish families will gather in synagogues to hear the Megillah be read, telling the story of Esther’s courage and resolve in the face of unspeakable evil. In our own time, we have once again seen antisemitism rear its ugly head, from Hamas’ genocidal … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta.) outlined a plan to strengthen Canada’s economic and strategic leverage abroad, arguing the country must bolster its domestic resilience to secure tariff-free trade with the United States. In a speech in Toronto, Poilievre proposed creating a Canadian-controlled Strategic Energy and Mineral Reserve, tightening rules to keep taxpayer-subsidized intellectual … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta.) issued a statement marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, condemning the destruction caused by what he called an unlawful and unjustified war and praising the resilience of the Ukrainian people. He said, “Conservatives are proud to stand with this incredible nation, just as we … Read more
Conservative Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) issued a statement criticizing the Liberal proposal to expand Express Entry for skilled workers, arguing the government should prioritize jobs and training for unemployed Canadian youth instead of increasing immigration streams. She said the Conservatives are calling for the abolition of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta.) released the following statement on the start of Ramadan: “Nearly two million Canadian Muslims are setting out on a path of fasting and reflection. For billions around the world, the month of Ramadan is a time defined by prayer and introspection, fellowship and charity.[…] As Ramadan begins, all … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta.) says he has written to Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) demanding “emergency steps” to reverse Liberal policies he blames for rising food prices, citing a 7.3 per cent annual increase in grocery costs and higher prices for staples such as ground beef, coffee and poultry. Poilievre calls … Read more
Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) and Associate Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Brad Redekopp (Saskatoon West, Sask.) called for immediate federal action to crack down on non-citizens who commit serious crimes exploiting loopholes in Canada’s asylum system while enjoying better health care than many Canadians. “Canadians are watching extortion rise … Read more
