Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Conservative Party of Canada

Conservative Shadow Minister for Public Safety Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.) and Conservative Associate Shadow Minister for Public Safety Glen Motz (Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, Alta.) sent an open letter to Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.), calling for a status update on Huawei. “Many of our allies are already on the list of countries that have banned … Read more

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement on the anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre: “On December 6th, 1989, at the École Polytechnique, [a man] separated men and women and started shooting the women, murdering 14 women and wounding many others,” he said. “The victims of the École Polytechnique were targeted because they were women. Thirty … Read more

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued this statement ahead the NATO Leaders Meeting today in London, United Kingdom: “Since 1949, Canada has been a committed member of NATO. We have stood shoulder to shoulder with our allies in Europe and the United States to oppose tyranny and protect democracy around the world. Unfortunately, Prime Minister Justin … Read more

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced the Conservative Shadow Cabinet for the first session of the 43rd Parliament. The team includes (among others): Gérard Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent, Que.) – Intergovernmental Affairs Todd Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George, B.C.) – Transport Kerry-Lynne Findlay (South Surrey—White Rock, B.C.) – Environment and Climate Change Marilyn Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton, Ont.) – Health Peter Kent (Thornhill, … Read more

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced his Conservative Caucus in the 43rd Parliament. The team includes: Deputy Leader Leona Alleslev (Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill, Ont.) Quebec Political Lieutenant Alain Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska, Que.) Opposition House Leader Candice Bergen (Portage—Lisgar, Man.) Chief Opposition Whip Mark Strahl (Chilliwack—Hope, B.C.) “I am incredibly proud to work with these experienced and dedicated Conservative Members … Read more

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) new cabinet: “Naming a new cabinet was an opportunity for Trudeau to change course and abandon his reckless approach of dividing the country with failed policies. Instead he has doubled down on the same faces and the same failures,” he said. “The cabinet … Read more

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued the following statement on the CN Rail Strike: “The CN strike is hurting all aspects of our economy, from agriculture, to manufacturing, to mining. That is why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) must recall Parliament as soon as possible to enact emergency legislation to get the rail cars moving again. In … Read more

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement on Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet’s (Beloeil- Chambly, Que.) comments following his meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.): “Mr. Blanchet’s comments yesterday toward western Canada were both insulting and completely disingenuous. Insulting because he accused westerners of faking a unity crisis when the frustration and anxiety out west … Read more

In meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) outlined seven measures Conservatives want to see in the Throne Speech:  Keep Canada united and strong by launching a task force to study the establishment of a national energy corridor; Help Canadians get ahead by offering broad-based tax relief; Restore ethics and accountability to government by introducing … Read more

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced that as part of its 100 Day Action Plan, a new Conservative government will repeal the carbon tax as its first piece of legislation. “A new Conservative government will make sure Trudeau’s carbon tax is history by January 1 and we will use every legislative tool at our disposal to get … Read more