Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) released a statement outlining his expectations of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) at the G20 Summit in Japan: “Justin Trudeau’s poor judgment on the world stage and weak approach to China have resulted in serious and in some cases dire consequences for Canadians. He must seize this weekend’s G20 Summit as … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Luc Berthold (Mégantic–L’Erable, Que.) released a statement: “Today, media are reporting that the Chinese government will ban the imports of all Canadian meat, citing food safety concerns,” he said. “Conservatives know that Canadian farmers produce some of the highest quality meat in the world. Any assertion by the Chinese … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport Kelly Block (Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek, Sask.) and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland, Alta.) released a statement following the final vote on Bill C-48 in the Senate: “Today is a bad day for Canada’s energy sector and the entire Canadian economy. Bill C-48 will help landlock Canadian energy exports and cost the Canadian … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) unveiled his plan to fight climate change and protect Canada’s environment. A Real Plan to Protect Our Environment is based on three guiding principles: Green technology, not taxes, to lower Canada’s emissions Work with farmers, hunters and anglers, Indigenous peoples, provinces, and territories to promote a cleaner and greener natural environment to protect our air, … Read more
Conservative MP Arnold Viersen (Peace River-Westlock, Alta.) introduced Bill C-463, the Putting Victims First Act. “While the Criminal Code guides our justice system, little of it is designed to protect victims of crime, especially those most vulnerable,” says Viersen. “The Putting Victims First Act seeks to empower victims of crime and is consistent with the values set out … Read more
Conservative MP Arnold Viersen (Peace River – Westlock, Alta.) introduced Bill C-463, the Putting Victims First Act, in the House of Commons. The legislation has three key components: Extend Section 161 prohibition orders to protect children between the ages of 16-17 Establish a process in the Criminal Code for a victim to lift a publication ban Introduce reverse … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued the following statement: “Today’s cabinet approval of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion will come as no surprise. This will, in fact, be the third time the Liberals approve this project. Approving it for a third time is meaningless. The question is when will it get built. The Liberals still have … Read more
The Liberals have provided Canada Summer Jobs funding to a number of organizations that are actively trying to shut down Canada’s oil and gas sector, including the Dogwood Initiative, Tides Canada, West Coast Environmental Law, the Pembina Institute and the Sierra Club. “This just goes to show who the Trudeau Liberals are really focused on … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced that Jean-Martin Masse will run as his party’s candidate in the riding of Joliette, Que. in the upcoming federal election. Call 418-929-5291.
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement: “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) pretends he has a plan for climate change but its clear that his Carbon Tax will not even come close to achieving Canada’s emissions reductions targets. The Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) confirmed today that his plan is not as advertised,” he said. … Read more
