Conservative MP Maxime Bernier (Beauce, Que.) tabled a private member’s bill that would force the federal government to provide more information regarding the financial assistance it gives to various corporations. Bernier stated “As everyone knows, I am generally not in favour of subsidies and government grants to business. But as long as they exist, Canadian taxpayers have … Read more
During a meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, Conservative MP David Tilson (Dufferin-Caledon, Ont.) asked the Director General of the International Organization for Migration, William Lacy Swing, whether he thought the United States remains a safe country in the context of the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement. Swing answered … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced changes to the Conservative Shadow Cabinet: “Effective immediately, Blake Richards (Banff-Airdrie, Alta.) will assume the responsibilities of Shadow Minister for Democratic Institutions. I would like to thank Scott Reid (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, Ont.) for his service to the Conservative Shadow Cabinet and I look forward to continuing to work with him as a member … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued the following statement on the anniversary of the attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Quebec City: “Canadians across the country are coming together today to remember the victims of the shooting at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec on January 29, 2017. This shooting was an act … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement: “Sexual misconduct, and sexual harassment have no place in Canadian society, especially within our political system. I understand how difficult it can be for women to come forward under these circumstances,” said Scheer. “The allegations against the Leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives are extremely serious and should be investigated fully.” Call 613-290-8298.
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement on Dr. Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.): “On behalf of Canada’s Conservatives, I would like to acknowledge and thank Kellie for her dedicated service to the Conservative Party of Canada and her constituents,” he said. “Bringing her unique background in medicine to public life, Kellie was instrumental in developing the Children’s … Read more
Following a report this week in Montreal’s La Presse on the meeting between National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) and his Rwandan counterpart, James Kabarebe, Conservatives are questioning whether or not the Liberal government was aware that Kabarebe is facing serious allegations related to both his actions during the Rwandan Civil War and … Read more
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.), Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, issued the following statement in response to the United States’ decision to end the Temporary Protected Status program for nearly 200,000 Salvadorans: “Unfortunately, the Trudeau government continues to abdicate responsibility in protecting the integrity of our immigration system. Not only have … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement: “On Tuesday, January 2, 2018, I learned that Senator Lynn Beyak posted to her Parliamentary website approximately 100 letters from Canadians in support of her position on residential schools. While the vast majority of letters focused on the history of residential schools, other letters contained comments about indigenous Canadians … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs Phil McColeman (Brantford-Brant, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Liberals have repeatedly demonstrated that they neither adequately grasp the issues affecting veterans, nor intend to honour the promises they made to veterans during the 2015 election campaign. In fact, today the Minister of Veterans Affairs acknowledged that veterans will have to wait … Read more
