While announcing the defence policy review, National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) acknowledged that the Senate and House of Commons Defence Committees would play a ‘critical role’ in the policy review process and invited the “Senate and House Committees on National Defence to study issues of relevance to the policy review.” at the Standing Committee on … Read more
Conservative International Development Critic Deepak Obhrai (Calgary Forest Lawn, Alta.) called on Canada and the international NGO community to pay special attention towards the health and well-being of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable populations. “On World Health Day, I commend the men and women who continue to dedicate themselves to championing the right to health … Read more
Conservative 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 a statement regarding the launch of the government’s defence policy review: “We expect the government to conduct these consultations openly and transparently,” said Bezan and Paul-Hus. “All views should be accurately reflected in the defence … Read more
Conservative MP Kellie Leitch (Simcoe-Grey, Ont.) announced she has formed an Exploratory Committee and filed paperwork with the Conservative Party of Canada. This filing is intended to ensure the work of the Exploratory Committee is conducted in a manner consistent with the rules established for the leadership race. Long-time Conservative Party volunteers, Sander Grieve and … Read more
Conservative Foreign Affairs critic Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) expressed deep concern over the lethal armed clashes that erupted this weekend along the Nagorno-Karabakh border, and urged an end to hostilities and renewed efforts to find a peaceful solution. “We strongly encourage Armenian and Azerbaijani forces to end this violence. As it has been reported that Azerbaijan initiated these … Read more
Conservative foreign affairs critic Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) expressed strong condemnation of Canadian Michael Lynk’s appointment as “Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.” Last week Clement sent an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling on the government to apply pressure against Lynk’s selection by … Read more
Conservative Conservative Critic for International Development Deepak Obhrai (Calgary-Forest Lawn, Alta.) condemned suggestions from International Development and La Francophonie Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) that Canada’s aid spending will help Canada win a seat on the UN Security Council. “The Official Development Assistance Accountability Act is very clear: Canadian development assistance must be focused on … Read more
Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued the following statement today on the passing of Jim Hillyer, Conservative Member of Parliament for Medicine Hat – Cardston – Warner: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of our friend and colleague, Jim Hillyer. Jim was a valued and hardworking member of the Conservative … Read more
Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued the following statement following the tabling of Budget 2016: “As Canada’s Official Opposition we will fight to keep money in your pocket at every turn. This Budget is a nightmare scenario for taxpayers who will be forced to pick up the tab for today’s Liberal spending spree. This budget … Read more
Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued the following statement to mark the Journée internationale de la Francophonie: “I’m very proud today to join all Canadians, and Francophones around the world, in celebrating the Journée internationale de la Francophonie. Canada’s history is steeped in the French language, and we still see that nearly 150 years … Read more
