Conservative MP Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan, Sask.), Official Opposition Deputy Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, criticized the Liberal Government’s slow and inadequate response to the violence facing Burma’s Rohingya people. Genuis stated “The Conservative Party of Canada believes in defending human rights both here at home and around the world. This is an issue that we have … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued the following statement on the escalating situation in North Korea: “I condemn the North Korean regime’s latest nuclear test and have great concerns over this escalating situation. Canada’s Conservatives stand ready to work with the government on safeguarding the security of Canada and our allies. I also firmly believe that Canada … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued a statement on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) plan to push through significant tax hikes on local businesses, doctors, and farmers: “Yesterday, the Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness … sent a letter to Justin Trudeau’s government regarding the looming Liberal tax hikes on local Canadian businesses, doctors, and … Read more
Conservative MP Randy Hoback (Prince Albert, Saks.) and chair of the Conservative Saskatchewan Caucus issued the following statement on Conservative MP Gerry Ritz’s (Battlefords–Lloydminster, Sask.) retirement: “I wish Gerry all the best in his retirement and thank him for everything that he has done for farmers both here in our home province and across Canada. He is a good … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) announced the new Conservative Shadow Ministers: “Our Shadow Ministers bring a wealth of experience from every walk of life, and ours is the only Party that understands the challenges Canadian families face every day under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.” The full release is available online. Call 613-286-1050. Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu (Sarnia–Lambton, Ont.) announced … Read more
Official Opposition Critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) issued the following statement on the increasing number of asylum seekers illegally crossing the U.S.-Canada border into Quebec: “For months, we have been warning Prime Minister Trudeau that as the summer weather came, the number of illegal border crossings would surge. The update … Read more
Conservative MP Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued a statement on the impending NAFTA negotiations as they pertain to the U.S government hopes to increase its access to Canadian wine markets: “The wine industry in Niagara alone generates 14,000 jobs and that is why Canadians expect the Liberal Government to preserve the benefits of NAFTA and … Read more
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) issued the following statement on Brad Wall: “Brad Wall has been a powerful voice for Saskatchewan, a leader on the national stage, and a champion of Canada’s conservative movement over his decade as Premier of Saskatchewan. His record speaks for itself. Under Premier Wall’s leadership, Saskatchewan grew and expanded as never before. … Read more
Conservative MP and Critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) called on the government to implement all of the recommendations contained in the United Nations’ June 2016 report concerning the atrocities committed against the Yazidi people. Rempel stated: “It has been three years since ISIS’ horrific acts of genocide against the … Read more
Last week, Japan increased tariffs from 38.5 per cent to 50 per cent on frozen beef imports from Canada, the United States and other countries. In response, Conservative International Trade critic Gerry Ritz (Battlefords–Lloydminster, Sask.) and Agriculture critic David Anderson (Cypress Hills–Grasslands, Sask.) issued a statement: “Ratifying and implementing the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) would prevent tariff increases, … Read more
