Conservative Health Critic Dan Mazier (Riding Mountain, B.C.) and Conservative Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) issued a statement citing a report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer projecting that the Interim Federal Health Program will cost more than $1.5 billion annually within five years, attributing the increase to rising asylum claims and processing delays. Conservatives say … Read more
The Conservative Party of Canada says recent federal spending on electric vehicle programs is wasteful and out of touch with affordability and domestic manufacturing realities, arguing that Canadians are subsidizing vehicles they cannot afford and that are largely built outside the country. Conservatives criticize the $97 million in new EV-related spending, including funding for charging … Read more
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Chong (Wellington–Halton Hills, Ont.) issued a statement: “Conservatives call for the immediate release of newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai. Conservatives condemn Hong Kong’s 20-year prison sentence imposed on Jimmy Lai, simply for exercising his rights and freedoms of speech, of the press, of assembly, and of association. This sentence is more evidence … Read more
Shadow Minister for Employment Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) issued a statement: “Despite eloquent speeches and glittering media campaigns, everyday Canadians see that Liberal rhetoric doesn’t match reality. January’s Labour Force Survey paints a grim picture for tens of thousands of workers, and for the families and communities that depend on them. The private sector took … Read more
Conservative Foreign Affairs Critic Michael Chong (Wellington–Halton Hills North, Ont.) says Ottawa must ensure reciprocity if the People’s Republic of China (PRC) lifts sanctions on Canadian MPs, following similar moves involving the United Kingdom and the European Union. He says parliamentary exchanges with Beijing cannot proceed while sanctions remain in place on Canadian legislators or committees, and … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta.) introduced a motion calling on the Liberal government to adopt a Food Affordability Plan that would scrap what Conservatives describe as hidden taxes on food and increase competition in the grocery sector, as Canada faces the highest food inflation in the G7. Conservatives say grocery prices have continued … Read more
The Conservative Party of Canada announced a vote result of 87.4% in support of Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) as leader of the party. As required by the Party’s Constitution, an independent Big Four accounting firm was retained to count the ballots cast. In an overwhelming majority, Conservative delegates voted at the national convention to … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River—Crowfoot, Alta.) issued a statement: “Today, Canadians pause to remember the victims of a horrific act of terrorism in the Sainte-Foy neighbourhood. Nine years ago, six Canadian Muslims were murdered and many injured while praying at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City. 17 children were left without a father, … Read more
The Conservative Party of Canada issued a statement saying it raised nearly $48 million in 2025, setting a new fundraising record for a Canadian political party and outpacing the Liberals by more than $18 million. The party says the results reflect growing support for its message on affordability and inflation. “Canadians are tired of fancy … Read more
Conservative Agriculture and Agri-food critic John Barlow (Foothills, Alta.) criticized the Liberal government’s decision to shut down agricultural research facilities, arguing it undermines farmers, innovation and food security. “After spending more than $19 billion last year on consultants, the Liberal government is now claiming it has no choice but to shut down agricultural research facilities and … Read more
