A new Conservative government will ensure that Employment Insurance parental leave is extended for eight weeks following the death of a baby, affording parents experiencing unimaginable tragedy a much-needed opportunity to begin coping with their loss. “The death of a child, at any age is a painful experience – and the loss of a child is … Read more
Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) over the next few days will announce the first things a new Conservative government will do during its first 100 days if elected. “Canadians are getting ready to elect a new government and I plan on telling them exactly what we will do in our first 100 days,” said Scheer. “I … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) released his party’s fully-costed platform. “My plan eliminates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) damaging deficits because Conservatives know a balanced budget is the only way to make sure services like health care are protected,” Scheer said. The Conservative platform shows a costed and independently verified path back to a balanced budget by 2024-2025. This will … Read more
Conservative candidate David Sweet (Flamborough-Glanbrook, Ont.) announced his party’s plan to extend EI adoption leave benefits for adoptive parents and to boost the Adoption Expense Tax Credit. “Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) will make it easier for Canadians to begin, expand, or complete their family through adoption,” said Sweet. A new Conservative government would introduce 15 weeks … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced a Conservative government would introduce measures to stop the flow of illegal border crossers from the United States and prioritize newcomers from the world’s most dangerous countries. These include: Funding immigration services especially services designed for vulnerable newcomers Prioritize those who apply to come to Canada through the appropriate immigration streams Close the loophole … Read more
Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced a new Conservative government will fund the Ontario Line and Yonge Subway Extension projects as part of a plan to prioritize projects that get Canadians home faster. “The Ontario Line and the Yonge Subway Extension are two great examples of projects that reduce commute times and relieve traffic … Read more
Statement from the Conservative Party of Canada Regarding Conservative Party candidate Heather Leung (Burnaby North-Seymour, B.C.): “Heather Leung is no longer representing the Conservative Party of Canada in the riding of Burnaby North-Seymour. Recent media reports have brought to light offensive comments made by Ms. Leung saying ‘homosexuals recruit’ children, and describing the sexual orientation of … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced his party’s plan to fight gang and gun violence, combat human trafficking, and tackle drug addictions and recovery. “My plan does the hard work of tracking down criminals and putting them behind bars where they belong,” said Scheer, whose plan for A Safer Canada includes: Ending automatic bail for gang … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced that a Conservative government would allow more search and rescue volunteers and volunteer firefighters to qualify for tax savings. “Communities across Canada rely on volunteers for essential services like fire protection and search and rescue,” Scheer said. A new Conservative government would reduce the number of service hours required to qualify for … Read more
Conservative candidate Alain Rayes (Richmond-Arthabaska, Que.) and candidate Robert Coutu (La Pointe-de-l’île, Que.) said a new Conservative government would work with the provinces and municipalities to put an end to raw sewage being dumped in waterways across Canada. “Our waterways should not be used as a toxic dumping ground and it’s our responsibility to protect these vital … Read more
