Conservative Shadow Minister for Justice Tony Clement (Parry Sound–Muskoka, Ont.) issued the following statement regarding the legislation: “Justin Trudeau’s 300-page omnibus justice Bill C-75 is deeply flawed and makes sweeping and irresponsible changes to Canada’s justice system. Instead of taking action to combat terrorism, the Liberals want to reduce sentences for anyone who travels overseas to … Read more
Conservative MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.) released astatement regarding Paul Bernardo’s parole hearing: “Paul Bernardo… is serving a life sentence for his barbaric crimes and is not likely to ever be released from prison. Despite that, Paul Bernardo applied for parole and had a hearing yesterday,” he said. “The families of Kristen French, Leslie Mahaffy, and … Read more
Shadow Minister for Health Marilyn Gladu (Sarnia–Lambton, Ont.) and Shadow Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.) issued a statement following the legalization of marijuana in Canada: “In a rush to meet his self-imposed political deadline, Justin Trudeau has failed to adequately address the many concerns of municipalities, law enforcement, employers, scientists and doctors about … Read more
Shadow Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.) issued the following statement: “Solitary confinement is a common and legitimate safety measure many Western countries take to protect guards from dangerous and volatile prisoners. It is clear from the tabling of this legislation that the Trudeau Liberals are prioritizing the rights of Canada’s most … Read more
Shadow Minister for Ethics Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.) issued a statement following a robocall sent by Liberal Member of Parliament Anita Vandenbeld (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) asking residents to support her husband in a municipal election: “Conservatives are deeply concerned about the conduct displayed by Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld. Using one’s influence as an elected Member to help a family … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued the following statement on his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “Earlier today, I met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We discussed a range of serious issues including opportunities for greater economic partnerships, improving trade between our two countries, and regional security issues. I expressed to him how … Read more
Shadow Minister for International Trade Dean Allison (Niagara West, Ont.) issued a statement on the exclusion of the United States by the Trudeau government from the upcoming World Trade Organization Summit in Ottawa: “It is troubling that the Trudeau government seems to be purposefully excluding our largest trading partner from the WTO Summit,” he said. “Sending this sort … Read more
Conservative Opposition House Leader Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) and Quebec Political Lieutenant Alain Rayes (Richmond–Arthabaska, Que.) released a statement after the Liberals voted against a Conservative motion to put Tori Stafford’s killer back behind bars: “Justin Trudeau and the Liberals failed the Stafford family and failed to stand up for victims by using their majority to defeat a Conservative … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland, Alta.) and Conservative Shadow Minister for Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Cathy McLeod (Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo, B.C.) released a statement in response to the government’s announcement regarding the Trans Mountain Expansion: “The Liberals once again failed Canadian workers and their families and many Indigenous communities,” they said. “Getting the Trans Mountain Expansion … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland, Alta.) released the following statement regarding LNG Canada’s final investment decision: “Canada’s Conservatives welcome this important investment in Canada’s energy sector. Our previous Conservative government championed LNG Canada through the approvals process and provided regulatory certainty for major resource projects because Conservatives know all Canadians stand to benefit from … Read more
