Conservative MP David Anderson (Cypress Hills–Grasslands, Sask.), Official Opposition Critic for International Human Rights and Religious Freedom, has released the following statement on the occasion of Human Rights Day: “December 10th marks 68 years since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration has served as a benchmark for the fundamental rights that all … Read more
Conservative MP and Official Opposition Trade Critic Gerry Ritz (Battlefords–Lloydminster, Sask.) issued the following statement in response to the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement by the Japanese Parliament: “I congratulate Prime Minister Shinzō Abe to be the first signatory to ratify the TPP, despite U.S. intentions to withdraw from the treaty. I also call on the Liberal … Read more
Conservative MP and Conservative Critic for Foreign Affairs Peter Kent issued the following statement: “Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion recently held ‘extensive discussions’ with Gebran Bassil, Lebanon’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants and leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, a party with close ties to Hezbollah. Hezbollah is listed as a terrorist group in Canada, has close … Read more
Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) wrote a letter to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and the Lobbying Commissioner, regarding Liberal fundraising practices. In the letter she states “This letter is in regards to a number of fundraising events for the Liberal Party of Canada, involving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as well as … Read more
Official Opposition Critic for International Human Rights and Religious Freedom David Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grasslands, Alta.) released a statement to mark the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others: … Read more
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) launched a petition against the Liberal government’s decision to locate the new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus at Tunney’s Pasture. “For the third time in a decade, the Ottawa Hospital has said that the Tunney’s Pasture location is unsuitable to build a hospital,” said Poilievre. “Since 2007, they have said that it’s … Read more
Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.), and Conservative MPs James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.), Critic for National Defence, and Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.), Associate Critic for National Defence, issued the following statement on the death of a Canadian Armed Forces pilot near Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake: “It’s with immense sadness that we’ve learned today of the … Read more
Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Fidel Castro: “With the passing of Fidel Castro, my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Cuba who continue to endure his long and oppressive regime, even after his death. Under his rule, thousands were impoverished, thousands were imprisoned and executed, … Read more
Conservative MP and Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Agri-food David Anderson (Cypress Hills–Grasslands, Sask.) was pleased to see the Bovine Tuberculosis issue become a priority for both the House of Commons and Senate Agriculture committees. On Thursday November 24th, the Liberal members on the House of Commons Agriculture Committee reversed their earlier opposition and agreed to hear from Canadian … Read more
Conservative MP Tom Kmiec (Calgary Shepard, Alta.) gave the Speaker of the House of Commons written notice to move the adjournment of the House to trigger an emergency debate on the jobs crisis in the Alberta energy sector, pursuant to Standing Order 52. Kmiec expressed his disappointment; “This is about respect for Alberta families and workers who … Read more
