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

Conservative critic for Indigenous Affairs Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, B.C.) responded to the ruling from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, regarding discrimination and underfunding to Aboriginal children on-reserve and in the Yukon. The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found that the federal government’s funding model and management of its First Nations child and family services resulted in denials … Read more

Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) issued the following statement: “Words cannot express the grief and sorrow we feel for the victims of today’s shooting in La Loche, Saskatchewan, as well as for their families and loved ones. “For the people of La Loche, whose community has been shattered by these events, I know that all … Read more

Big questions remain about the fiscal responsibility and scope of Liberal infrastructure spending promises, according to Conservative infrastructure critic Dianne Watts (South Surrey-White Rock, B.C.). She was responding to the Minister of Infrastructure’s outline of the Liberal government’s 10 year plan for infrastructure spending. “It’s important to invest in our communities, but it’s also important to … Read more

Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food Chris Warkentin (Grande Prairie–Mackenzie, Alta.) condemned the hiring of Mary Jean McFall by Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI), calling on them both to testify before the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-food. “It’s clear that Ms. McFall suffers from a serious conflict of interest,” Warkentin said. “The … Read more

Conservative democratic institutions critic Scott Reid (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, Ont.) made the following comments in responding to the Liberal government’s establishment of the “Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments”: “Only the Liberal Party has the audacity to call an appointed body choosing Senators a ‘democratic reform’. There’s no reform here. An unelected, unaccountable board will be making … Read more

Interim Conservative Leader Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) continued her tour across Canada with a stop in Winnipeg to discuss the rapidly deteriorating economic situation across the country. “I remain extremely concerned with the lack of response from the Trudeau Cabinet on the rapidly deteriorating economic situation across the country,” said Ambrose.  “Prime Minister Trudeau’s comments yesterday … Read more

National Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) admission that withdrawing Canada’s CF-18s from the fight against ISIS is not something our allies want is an admission of failure, said Conservative Defence Critic James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.) and associate defence critic Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.).  In a radio interview to be broadcast on Saturday, Minister … Read more

Official Opposition Foreign Affairs critic Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) offered condolences to the family of a Canadian citizen killed in Jakarta, Indonesia, by bomb blasts alleged to be set off by members associated with the Islamic State. “On behalf of the Conservative Caucus, we offer our thoughts and prayers to the victims of this senseless act … Read more

Official Opposition Finance Critic Lisa Raitt (Milton, Ont.) said Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) must deliver on his promise of broad and open consultations in preparation of the federal budget. “Comments by both the Finance Minister and Wayne Easter paint a clear picture that the Liberals plan on introducing their first budget without formal … Read more

Approximately 70 members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) returned to CFB Gagetown from Lebanon and Jordan. These are the first of the 230 Canadian troops to return from Operation PROVISION, the CAF’s contribution in support of the Government of Canada’s efforts to welcome Syrian refugees to Canada. Member of Parliament James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.), Conservative defence critic, thanked … Read more