The updated the mandate letters for the new Ministers of International Trade and Foreign Affairs are missing are two priorities that affect Canadian jobs and the economy; negotiating a new Softwood Lumber agreement with the U.S. and pursuing the Trans-Pacific Partnership that would provide Canadians preferential market access in the region. Conservative MP and International Trade … Read more
Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu (Sarnia–Lambton, Ont.) wishes to thank her parliamentary colleagues after debate at 2nd reading on Bill C-277, an Act providing for the Development of a Framework on Palliative Care in Canada. The bill received unanimous support in the House of Commons. She stated “To see this bill receive unanimous support among my colleagues from all sides … Read more
Conservative MP and Official Opposition Critic for International Human Rights and Religious Freedom David Anderson (Cypress Hills–Grasslands, Sask.) released the following statement in response to the deadly attack on worshippers at the Sainte Foy Islamic Cultural Centre: “We express our deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and injured in the attack at the Quebec City Islamic Centre. This … Read more
Conservative MPs from Quebec have denounced the unrealistic deadline for project submissions to the “Connect to Innovate”program. There is not enough time, technical skills or human and financial resources for communities to sign up for the program before the deadline of March 13, 2017. The realities facing municipalities have clearly not been taken into account. Conservative … Read more
On Jan. 25, Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) Deputy Leader Denis Lebel (Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) Conservative MPs Sylvie Boucher (Beauport-Côte-de-Beaupré-Île d’Orléans-Charlevoix, Que.), Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.) Joël Godin (Portneuf–Jacques-Cartier, Que.) Gérard Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent, Que.) and Alupa Clarke (Beauport–Limoilou, Que.) visited the reconstruction site of the Quebec Armoury. “The reconstruction of the Armoury is a clear example of what a government who actually … Read more
Conservative MP and Official Opposition Critic for Natural Resources Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Hope, B.C.) issued the following statement in regard to U.S. President Donald Trump signing an executive order to approve the construction of the American leg of the Keystone XL Pipeline: “Our previous Conservative Government supported the Keystone XL Pipeline and urged the former American administration to approve the American … Read more
Conservative MPs Cathy McLeod (Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo, B.C) and Dianne Watts (South Surrey-White Rock, B.C.) released the following joint statement echoing B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake’s plea for the federal government to declare the opioid crisis a National Public Health Emergency: “With over 900 deaths in our province in 2016, the call is loud and clear for the … Read more
On Jan. 10, the Parliamentary Budget Officer released a report that confirmed Conservative concerns that under the current Liberal government infrastructure funds are not flowing to communities. In response, Conservative Critics for Infrastructure, Communities and Urban Affairs Dianne Watts (South Surrey-White Rock, B.C.) and Alain Rayes (Richmond–Arthabaska, Que.) released the following statement: “Over the last session of parliament, … Read more
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) issued a statement: “I welcome Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the historic village of Manotick, Ontario. The best way he can improve life for people in Manotick and everywhere else is to discipline his out-of-control deficit spending and lower taxes so small businesses can afford to hire and pay … Read more
Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued a statement on Sir John A. Macdonald Day: “Today, on the 202nd anniversary of his birth, Canada celebrates the life and achievements of Sir John A. Macdonald. Sir John A. Macdonald’s legacy is embodied in the country we are so fortunate to live in today. This year, we will celebrate the … Read more
