Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Conservative Party of Canada

Conservative MPs ‎David Anderson (Cypress Hills–Grasslands, Sask.), Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food, Kevin Sorenson (Battle River-Crowfoot, Alta.), Martin Shields (Battle River-Crowfoot, Alta.) and Glen Motz (Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner, Alta.) called on Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) to provide interim funding for feed to ranchers whose herds have been placed under quarantine by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency because of … Read more

The committee on veterans affairs’ members heard from veterans who live with PTSD like symptoms that may be attributed to the administration of the anti-malarial drug mefloquine. The committee sent a letter to the Health Minister Jane Philpott (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.), calling on the government to immediately examine the effects of mefloquine. Conservative MPs John Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil, Ont.), Cathay Wagantall … Read more

Conservative MP and Official Opposition Trade Critic Gerry Ritz (Battlefords–Lloydminster, Sask.) issued the following statement in response to reports that emerged out of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima indicating that Mexico, Japan, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore have committed to pursuing the Trans-Pacific Partnership with or without the United States: “Where was Canada, and … Read more

Conservative MP David Anderson (Cypress Hills–Grasslands, Sask.) and Official Opposition Critic for International Human Rights and Religious Freedom, released the following statement today following a series of hateful acts committed against Ottawa synagogues, a church, a mosque, and a private residence this week: “Conservatives condemn, in the strongest of terms, the hateful acts against Ottawa houses of … Read more

Conservative MP and Official Opposition Critic for International Development Dean Allison (Niagara West, Ont.) issued the following statement on the Liberal Government’s announced a $25 million contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East: “Today’s announcement by the Minister of International Development to contribute $25 million to the United Nations … Read more

Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued the following statement: “On November 16th, 2009, Sergei Magnitsky was murdered in a Moscow prison after he uncovered the largest tax fraud in Russian history. To date, none of the individuals responsible have been brought to justice.” She continued “While Minister Dion has embarked upon a misguided effort to re-engage … Read more

The Liberals are holding closed-door meetings with international and Canadian investors in an attempt to attract infrastructure investment in Canada. Conservative MPs and 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 today to express their concerns: “Today, the Liberals are rolling out the … Read more

Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued a statement on the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States: “On behalf of the Official Opposition and the Conservative Party of Canada, I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in yesterday’s election. The United States is, and will remain, Canada’s closest friend … Read more

Conservative MPs Kelly Block (Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek, Sask.), Official Opposition Critic for Transport, and Todd Doherty (Cariboo–Prince George, B.C.), Official Opposition Critic for Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, issued the following statement in response to the Liberal government’s National Oceans Protection Plan: “Our previous Conservative government recognized the importance of strengthening Canada’s world-class … Read more

Conservative MPs Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Hope, B.C.), Official Opposition Critic for Natural Resources; Kelly Block (Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek, Sask.), Official Opposition Critic for Transport, and Todd Doherty (Cariboo–Prince George, B.C.), Official Opposition Critic for Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, called on the Liberal government to increase marine safety on Canada’s West Coast by immediately acquiring dedicated heavy … Read more