Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) admission that he will break his promise of keeping deficits at $10-billion a year is evidence of a “Liberal spending problem”, said Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.). “Within the first 100 days of his mandate, Justin Trudeau has broken his promise to spend taxpayer dollars responsibly,” said Ambrose. “After … Read more
Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) along with the leaders of the four Atlantic Progressive Conservative parties: Jamie Baillie of Nova Scotia; Bruce Fitch of New Brunswick; Jamie Fox of Prince Edward Island; and Paul Davis of Newfoundland and Labrador, issued a joint statement: “Atlantic Canadians know the true value of vibrant energy sectors. … Read more
Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Official Opposition and the Conservative Party of Canada, I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to everyone celebrating Lunar New Year. “The start of the Year of the Monkey is a time of both reflection and anticipation. Lunar New Year is … Read more
Conservative Party foreign affairs critic Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.), and deputy critic Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.) issued the following statement in regard to the announcement by the Liberal government on the lifting of sanctions against Iran. “The Conservative Party remains highly skeptical of Iran’s intentions when it comes to its nuclear program. That’s why today’s announcement … Read more
Conservative International Development Critic Deepak Obhrai (Calgary Forest Lawn, Alta.) made a statement in the House of Commons on Feb. 3: “On February 1, I attended independence day celebrations of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,” said Obhrai. “Our Conservative government was at the forefront in pushing for democratic reforms,” he said. “Much work still needs … Read more
Conservative MP Michael Cooper (St. Albert-Edmonton, Alta.) and Conservative Senator Bob Runciman announced the introduction of Wynn’s Law in the Senate. Bill S-217 requires the Crown to make it known at bail hearings if the accused has: a criminal record; is currently facing other criminal charges; or has failed to appear in court in the … Read more
Conservative natural resources critic Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) put forward a motion asking all Members of Parliament to voice their support for the energy sector, and specifically the Energy East pipeline project. Despite the thousands of jobs and economic opportunity that this project could offer the long-suffering energy sector the motion was defeated when the Liberal Government voted … Read more
The Government of Canada must act to secure the release of Canadian citizen Kevin Garratt, who was indicted by the Chinese government on Jan. 28, said Official Opposition Foreign Affairs critic Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.), and International Human Rights critic David Anderson (Cypress Hills-Grasslands, Sask.). “Mr. Garratt has been unfairly detained in China since … Read more
The Conservative Party introduced a motion in the House of Commons asking that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) recognize the importance of the energy sector to the Canadian economy and to support resource development in an environmentally sustainable and economically responsible manner. “I will use today’s motion to ask that Liberal Members of Parliament … Read more
The Liberal plan to lift sanctions against Iran is irresponsible, and the government must inform Canadians of the exact details of this significant shift in policy as soon as possible, said Conservative foreign affairs critic Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.). “Canada’s sanctions against Iran are entirely legitimate and remain necessary,” Clement said. “The Liberals have their priorities … Read more
