Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued the following statement regarding the Vice-Admiral Mark Norman Affair: “Today, the Globe and Mail confirmed that the RCMP investigation that ultimately led to a criminal charge against Vice-Admiral Mark Norman was initiated by Justin Trudeau. Justin Trudeau has denied any political involvement in Vice-Admiral Norman’s case for weeks but we … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.) and Associate Shadow Minister for National Defence Richard Martel (Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, Que.) released a statement: “After Liberal Members of Parliament on the Defence Committee blocked all attempts to get answers on the Trudeau government’s conduct in the investigation and prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, it is clear … Read more
Shadow Minister for Health Marilyn Gladu (Sarnia-Lambton, Ont.) released a statement regarding Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor‘s (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) May 15 press conference on the opioid crisis: “It is clear that Canada has a national addictions crisis that requires a comprehensive and coordinated response from the federal government,” she said. “Conservatives believe that, given the opportunity and appropriate supports, Canadians who … Read more
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) issued the following statement after parliament passed Bill C-84, which will strengthen Canada’s Criminal Code against acts of bestiality and cruelty to animals: “After 3 years of inaction, the government has finally responded to our calls to fix the legislative gap regarding bestiality. In 2017, I tabled a … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement: “As the Public Prosecution Service of Canada has now confirmed, the documents Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) Liberal government were fighting tooth and nail to withhold from both prosecutors and Vice-Admiral Mark Norman’s lawyers were the very documents that ended up causing his charges to be stayed,” he … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced he will reverse the Trudeau government’s decision to layoff 34 workers with disabilities at Library and Archives Canada’s National Archives Program. “This program provides people with disabilities with more than just a job. It provides a deep sense of pride and purpose. Cutting it is a costly and heartless decision,” Scheer … Read more
Former Bloc Québécois leader, Michel Gauthier, who has been recently active at Conservative Party events, announced he will be absent from the public arena for some time as he manages a serious health problem. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) wished him all the best. Call 418-929-5291. Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) and … Read more
Conservative MPs James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.), Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.), and Richard Martel (Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, Que.) issued the following statement regarding a report by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute on the Trudeau’s government failure in the defence and security of Canada: “The scathing findings in today’s report make it clear that this Liberal government has placed its own … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.)issued the following statement regarding the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal’s decision: “I agree with Justices Neal Caldwell and Ralph Ottenbreit that it is ‘repugnant for Parliament to exercise its power’ in this way. Saskatchewanians, along with Canadians from coast to coast, have clearly said no to Justin Trudeau’s Carbon Tax. The … Read more
The Conservative Party of Canada will be implementing new human resources policies following the completion of Carol Nielsen’s review of candidacy decisions made in the 2015 campaign. The party has accepted, and will adopt, all of the new protocols recommended in her 47-page report. The party has appointed Hartley Lefton as Chief Compliance Officer to … Read more
