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

Conservative MPs James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.), Official Opposition Critic for National Defence, and Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.), Associate Critic for National Defence, presented the Conservative Party’s defence policy review submission. They issued the following statement on their findings: “The Conservative Party of Canada launched a parallel consultation process to hold the government to account and to … Read more

Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) made the following statement on being appointed the Official Opposition Critic for Work and Opportunity by Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.): “I would like to thank the Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Rona Ambrose, for naming me the Conservative Critic for Work and Opportunity. Our country thrives when people are … Read more

Conservative MP Harold Albrecht (Kitchener–Conestoga, Ont.) sent out literature on the topic of Electoral Reform to every household and business in his riding. A total of 1178 constituents responded. Of those, 1058 indicated support of a referendum, 114 rejected that a referendum was necessary, and 6 were undecided. Albrecht stated, “We had an incredible response to our … Read more

The Liberal Government has failed to strike a new softwood lumber agreement with the United States to replace the one-year interim deal that officially expired this afternoon, leaving thousands employed in the forestry sector across Canada anxious and uneasy. “Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government have failed Canadian forestry workers and their families,” said Conservative MP Todd … Read more

Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued the following statement on Thanksgiving: “This weekend, Canadians everywhere will gather with their loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s an opportunity for all of us to give thanks for the gift of our friends and family, and the many blessings we enjoy in our daily lives. As Canadians, we understand … Read more

Commanders of the Canadian Armed Forces informed the public that Canadian troops in Iraq had come under enemy fire on several occasions. In response, Official Opposition Critic for National Defence James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.) and Associate Critic for National Defence Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.) issued the following statement: “We are extremely proud of and thankful for the work done by … Read more

Conservative MPs Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) and Matt Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend, Atla.) announced that they are launching the Alberta Jobs Taskforce in response to the growing jobs crisis in the province of Alberta. Since the beginning of 2015, the number of Albertans out of work has nearly doubled to 200,000. “The people of Alberta have worked hard for … Read more

Conservative MP Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) issued a letter on Sept. 29 to Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) announcing his resignation as Opposition Public Safety critic and from his position on the House Standing Committee for Public Safety and National Security. “I must now resign these roles while I explore a run for … Read more

On Sept. 29, Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) will urge the heritage committee to examine why Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) has delayed construction of the new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus. “The National Capital Commission reports to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, so the heritage committee clearly has the authority to ask questions about … Read more

Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued a statement on the passing of former Israeli President Shimon Peres: “It is with profound sadness that the Conservative caucus and the Conservative Party of Canada express our condolences to the people of Israel at the passing of former president Shimon Peres. Few have accomplished more for the advancement of … Read more