Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Interprovincial Trade and the Sharing Economy John Nater (Perth—Wellington, Ont.) issued a statement: “As many Canadians look forward to enjoying a glass of beer or wine over the Canada Day long weekend, our small Canadian breweries and wineries continue to suffer as a result of the Liberal government’s failure to reduce interprovincial trade … Read more
Deputy Leader of Canada’s Conservatives Lisa Raitt (Milton, Ont.) and Shadow Minister for the Treasury Board Gérard Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent, Que.) announced the launch of the Defend Local Jobs tour. ” We’ll take the best ideas from workers, businesses and local labour groups about how we can respond to the threat to our economy posed by U.S. tariffs,” said Raitt. “Quebec depends … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) issued a statement in response to the Mayor of Toronto’s request for emergency funding from Ottawa to handle the influx of illegal border crossers entering the city: “Mr. Trudeau and other politicians must realize the real-life consequences of their words when it comes … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced that a Conservative government elected in 2019 will negotiate with the Government of Quebec to establish a single tax return, administered by the Government of Quebec. “While our Listening to Quebecers tour isn’t over yet, everywhere we go people are talking about the need for a single tax return. There … Read more
Conservative Shadow Ministers for Agriculture and Agri-Food Luc Berthold (Mégantic–L’Erable, Que.) and John Barlow (Foothills, Alta.) issued a statement: “Justin Trudeau is failing Canadian farmers. Never in recent history has a government demonstrated such indifference towards agriculture and agri-food in Canada,” they said. “On international trade, Justin Trudeau’s disastrous trip to India failed to settle heavy tariffs on pulse imports and … Read more
Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Michelle Rempel (Calgary Now Hill, Alta.) marked World Refugee Day: “We are truly blessed to live in an open and welcoming country where Canadians willingly open their doors to the world’s most vulnerable,” said Rempel. “Canada can, and should be doing more to be a voice for the protection of human rights … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Families, Children and Social Development Karen Vecchio (Elgin–Middlesex–London, Ont.) issued the following statement celebrating Pride Month: “The Pride movement started with just small gatherings of the LGBT community. Over the years, these events have gained incredible momentum with families, friends and allies participating in events across the country. As Canadians, we must work together to … Read more
Conservative MP Todd Doherty (Cariboo – Prince George, B.C.) issued a statement following the passing of Bill C-211, An act respecting a federal framework on post-traumatic stress disorder, at Third Reading in the Senate: “The hard work begins soon. It will be up to the government to roll up their sleeves and begin putting forward a plan to … Read more
Deputy Shadow Minister for Finance Tom Kmiec (Calgary Shepard, Alta.) forced a debate at June 13’s Finance committee meeting with a motion to create a new subcommittee that would study the impact of the Liberal Government’s regulatory changes to Canadian mortgages. The motion was voted down by Liberal MPs. “This was the second motion that I put forward … Read more
Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) made an announcement: “Conservatives have a long history of supporting the world’s most vulnerable and the LGBT community is one of the most persecuted communities in the world. That is why an Andrew Scheer government will increase the ratio of LGBT refugees welcomed to Canada … Read more
