Conservative Senator Salma Ataullahjan and Deputy Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) spoke to media about Bill S-240 and Bill C-340, which would allow for penal sanctions to be imposed on persons, either inside or outside Canada, who are knowingly involved in the trade, harvesting, or medical transportation of human organs without donor consent. “Organ … Read more
Conservative Justice Shadow Minister Honourable Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) released the following statement on the occasion of theappointment of Justice Richard Wagner to succeed Beverley McLachlin as the new Chief Justice on the Supreme Court of Canada. “Justice Wagner has as a distinguished career on the bench and I know he will do an exceptional job as Canada’s … Read more
Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu (Sarnia-Lambton, Ont.) announced that bill C-277, an Act providing for the development of a framework on palliative care in Canada; passed third reading in the Senate and is scheduled to receive Royal Assent on December 12. “The passage of this bill by the Senate marks the final legislative step in a long … Read more
To mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Conservative Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) issued the following statement: “Despite reports that this form of violence against women is happening in Canada, the Trudeau government has decided to remove references to female genital mutilation from its draft version of the new … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs Phil McColeman (Brantford-Brant, Ont.) issued the following statement in response to the BC Court of Appeal’s decision on the Equitas case: “The Conservative Party of Canada believes in upholding the sacred covenant that exists between the Government of Canada and our veterans. This means providing the best possible services and benefits for … Read more
The Liberal majority on the Environment Committee voted to defeat Conservative MP Peter Van Loan’s (York–Simcoe, Ont.) Bill C-323. The committee will report to the House of Commons their recommendation that Bill C-323 no longer be considered. “Bill C-323 represented a historic opportunity to invest in our cultural heritage” said Van Loan. Bill C-323 would have created … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement in response to the national housing strategy: “As many as 60 per cent of lower income Canadians are paying higher taxes under this Liberal Prime Minister. This is a Prime Minister who gives with one hand and takes more with the other,” he said. “Today’s announcement fails to help … 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 2017 Fall Reports of the Auditor General of Canada: “This report confirmed an issue we have been raising for over a year; the Liberals have failed to provide a compassionate plan that will ensure Syrian refugees can … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement: “Our Conservative family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sen. Tobias Enverga, a cherished colleague and friend to so many across Canada, especially in the proud Filipino-Canadian community. The tragic loss of his welcoming and sunny personality leaves a large hole in the lives … Read more
The list of Conservative candidates for the four by-elections has now been finalized: in Battlefords-Lloydminster, Rosemarie Falk has been nominated to represent the party; in South Surrey-White Rock, the former Minister of National Revenue, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, will stand for the Conservatives; for Scarborough-Agincourt, Dasong Zou will be the candidate; and in Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, Mike Windsor will … Read more
