Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) issued a statement following the Immigration Committee of the Whole: “Last night, the Trudeau government had the opportunity to confirm that the Rainbow Refugees Assistance Program, a program that provides direct assistance to LGBTQ people fleeing persecution in Chechnya and other countries, would be … Read more
Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) issued a statement: “When the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tabled the 2018 Immigration Levels Plan, he claimed that the Trudeau government would focus on economic immigration for the year ahead. Seven months later, it is clear that Justin Trudeau has failed … Read more
Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai (Calgary Forest Lawn, Alta.) issued a statement: “I am pleased to state that I am the official candidate for the electoral district of Calgary Forest Lawn for the Conservative Party of Canada in the 2019 federal election.” Call 613-947-4567.
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement: “Canada’s Conservatives are saddened by the loss of lives in this conflict, knowing well that many have been led into this situation by Hamas – a terrorist organization that places no value on human life,” said Scheer. “In responding to these events with nothing but criticism of Israel, Justin Trudeau … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland, Alta.) issued a statement regarding the Trans Mountain Expansion: “Kinder Morgan never asked for taxpayer money or a federal backstop. They simply want certainty, clarity, and a solution to the ongoing challenges and delays,” she said. “Nothing the Finance Minister said today will ensure that the Trans Mountain Expansion … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport Kelly Block (Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek, Sask.) issued the following statement today regarding Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act: “This past Friday, in the House of Commons, Opposition Members of Parliament asked Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to accept two common sense amendments which would have allowed the bill to immediately be passed. The Parliamentary … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland, Alta.) issued a statement regarding the Trans Mountain Expansion: “A month ago, the Prime Minister explicitly promised to introduce legislation to ensure that this important project would be able to proceed. Now, after failing to take action for a year and a half, he is claiming that the only … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.), issued a statement regarding the Liberals’ carbon tax cover-up: “Today in committee we saw yet another example of the Liberals’ carbon tax cover-up. I was barred from asking questions about the impact of a carbon tax on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Environment … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement on the passing of MP Gord Brown: “Our Conservative family is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our colleague and friend, Gord Brown,” he said. “Gord was an integral part of our Conservative Caucus, and a dedicated representative of his constituents in Leeds—Grenville—Rideau Lakes and the Thousand Islands,” … Read more
Conservative MP Blake Richards (Banff-Airdrie, Alta.), Shadow Minister for Democratic Institutions, issued a statement following the tabling of Bill C- 76: “Conservatives believe your vote matters. When individuals vote in the wrong riding, or vote twice, that undermines our democratic institutions. We would be naïve to assume that people would not take advantage of our electoral … Read more
