Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Conservative Party of Canada

Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland, Alta.) issued a statement in response to Finance Minister Bill Morneau‘s (Toronto Centre, Ont.) comments regarding the Trans Mountain Expansion Project: “Earlier this year, Canada’s Conservatives called on the Prime Minister to prioritize the construction of the federally-approved Trans Mountain Expansion Project and to present his plan by Thursday, February 15, … Read more

Conservative Shadow Minister for Families, Children and Social Development Karen Vecchio (Elgin–Middlesex–London, Ont.) issued a statement celebrating the International Day of Pink: “Along with my Conservative colleagues, I am proud to wear pink today to stand up against bullying and discrimination. “Any form of bullying and discrimination, whether at school, at work or anywhere in our communities is … Read more

Chief Opposition Whip Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Hope, B.C.) issued the following statement to members of the Conservative National Caucus: “Canada’s Conservatives have succeeded in having the National Security Advisor, Daniel Jean, agree to appear before the Public Safety and National Security Committee to brief Members of Parliament about how a convicted attempted murderer was allowed to attend events … Read more

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) ssued the following statement in response to news that Kinder Morgan has suspended work on the Trans Mountain Expansion project: “This is devastating news for Canada’s energy sector and Canadian workers. The blame for this development rests squarely on the shoulders of Justin Trudeau. He has failed to take a single … Read more

Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland, Alta.) issued a statement: “Canada’s Prime Minister needs to champion Canadian energy, which produces the most environmentally and socially responsible oil and gas in the world, and recognize that the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Canadians depend on our energy sector,” she said. “But just last year Prime … Read more

Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.), issued a statement calling on the Trudeau government to stop putting Canada’s immigration system in jeopardy: “Justin Trudeau has failed to ensure Canada’s immigration system remains fair and compassionate. Instead of assisting Canadians who are prepared to help resettle refugees fleeing persecution in a … Read more

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) has accepted the briefing offer concerning the incident that saw a convicted attempted murderer attend official events during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) trip to India, and has informed the government that he will invite members of the Conservative caucus and media to the portion of the briefing that will … Read more

Conservative Shadow Minister for Official Languages and La Francophonie Alupa Clarke (Beauport–Limoilou, Que.) issued a statement regarding the Liberal Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023: “The Liberal Action Plan’s immigration target is set to welcome only 4.4 per cent francophone newcomers outside of Quebec, which does not comply with the set target of 5 per cent agreed upon … Read more

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) tabled a petition calling on Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) to require individuals appointed to the Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee to earn their Possession and Acquisition License. “The changes in Bill C-71 will do absolutely nothing to address gang and gun violence, or rural crime. This legislation also … Read more

Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) issued a statement: “Rather than just instruct his National Security Advisor Daniel Jean to brief Parliamentarians on the Atwal Affair — a briefing he already gave the media — Justin Trudeau has forced his caucus to sit in the House of Commons for hours to block our efforts,” she … Read more