Conservative critic for immigration, refugees, and citizenship Michelle Rempel (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) called upon the Liberal government to deny comedian Dieudonne M’bala M’bala entry into Canada. “His messages go completely against the Canadian values of religious freedom, tolerance and pluralism,” said Rempel. “Conservatives have always stood up against hate speech and those who condone it.” … Read more
Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued a statement on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Yom HaShoah is a solemn occasion to commemorate the six million innocent Jewish men, women and children who were systematically and ruthlessly murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust,” she said. “Today, Canadians of all backgrounds reflect on the horrors of the … Read more
Conservative foreign affairs critic Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.), Senator Linda Frum and deputy foreign affairs critic Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.) called on the Liberal Government to reverse its decision to embrace the Iranian regime today, and officially launched Iran Accountability Week 2016 (May 2 to 5). The full release is available online.
Official Opposition Critic for the National Capital Commission Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) issued a statement: “I congratulate the RendezVous LeBreton Group for a successful submission and applaud the Devcore Canderel DLS Group for contributing to the competition,” said Poilievre. “Yesterday’s LeBreton Flats decision demonstrates the need now more than ever to maintain the adjacent Sir … Read more
Conservative Deputy Justice Critic Michael Cooper (St. Albert-Edmonton, Alta.) issued a statement on the British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn compulsory two year minimum sentences for certain drug-trafficking convictions: “We are disappointed with the Court of Appeal’s decision to strike down criminal laws enacted by a democratically elected and accountable Parliament,” said Cooper. … Read more
Conservative Natural Resources critic Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) expressed support for the National Energy Board’s (NEB) decision to approve the Line 3 Replacement pipeline. Bergen is also calling on the Liberal government to approve the project as expeditiously as possible. “Canadian families who depend on the energy sector welcome today’s decision by the NEB, and the Liberal Government … Read more
During the Conservative Party of Canada’s regular National Council meetings, a motion was presented and successfully adopted to lower the party membership fees. When the National Council passed a modest increase to a one-year membership at its last meeting, it did so with the intention of encouraging longer-term sign ups to the party. While that … Read more
Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued a statement: “It is with great pleasure that I join all Canadians in wishing Queen Elizabeth II a happy 90th birthday,” she said. “Over the 64 years of her reign, the Queen has earned the great respect, affection and admiration of Canadians and people all over … Read more
Conservative democratic institutions critic Scott Reid (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today at the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, the Liberal majority defeated, for a second time, an opposition attempt to lift the veil of secrecy on the government’s new senate appointments process,” he said. “The Prime Minister’s appointment of seven new senators from … Read more
Official Opposition Critic for Indigenous Affairs Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, B.C.) issued a statement on the Daniels Decision by the Supreme Court of Canada: “The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Metis and non-status Indians are ‘Indians’ under s.91 (24) of the Constitution. Today’s ruling has significant and immediate consequences for the Federal Government’s relationship with Canada’s … Read more
