Approaching the new session, the Conservative Senate Caucus met this week in order to prepare for the return of Parliament. Senators discussed their priorities as well as innovative avenues to continue modernizing the Senate. he caucus also took the opportunity to appoint a new Leadership Team. Apart from the Leader himself, Senator Claude Carignan, elected … Read more
Conservative Saskatchewan Senator Raynell Andreychk reiterated concerns over the political persecutions of several opposition leaders, just five weeks before Venezuela is to hold highly anticipated parliamentary elections. “New information brought to light this week reinforces existing evidence that the imprisonments and barring from public office of several opposition politicians in Venezuela have been motivated by politics, and not the rule-of-law,” said … Read more
Conservative MP Diane Finley (Haldimand-Norfolk, Ont.) issued a statement: “I am putting my name forward to my caucus colleagues, returned and new, to stand for the position of Interim leader,” she said. “I have the experience, in government and opposition, to build a strong foundation for an eventual new leader and a return to serving Canadians … Read more
Statement from John Walsh, president of the Conservative Party of Canada: “I have spoken with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, he communicated to me a request to initiate a number of actions pursuant to my responsibilities as laid out in the constitution of the Conservative Party of Canada. I thanked the Prime Minister for his leadership … Read more
Conservative leader Stephen Harper (Calgary-Heritage, Alta.) issued a statement on the death of Ken Taylor: “As Canada’s Ambassador to Iran during the Iranian Revolution, Taylor valiantly risked his own life by shielding a group of American diplomats from capture,” said Harper. “Ken Taylor represented the very best that Canada’s foreign service has to offer.” The … Read more
Conservative candidate Paul Calandra (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) issued a statement on the resignation of the Liberal Party campaign co-chair, who reportedly advised a major company on how to influence a future Liberal government: “Justin Trudeau doesn’t represent change, he represents the same old Liberal Party that brought you the sponsorship scandal,” said Calandra. “A party run by elite … Read more
Conservative leader Stephen Harper (Calgary-Heritage, Alta.) said that the Liberal government would lead to a higher cost of living and would take money and benefits away from Canadian seniors. “Justin Trudeau has vowed to claw back Tax-Free Savings Accounts and cut benefits Canadian seniors have come to rely on, such as pension income splitting and … Read more
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary-Heritage, Alta.) spent Thanksgiving Sunday with Canadian families and seniors outlining his low-tax, balanced-budget plan to protect Canada’s economy and protect the Conservative government’s benefits for families and seniors. “We Canadians have much to be thankful for, living in the best country in the world,” said the Prime Minister. “On October 19th, only a re-elected … Read more
Conservative leader Stephen Harper (Calgary-Heritage, Alta.) unveiled his party’s plan to protect Canada’s economy over the next four years. “Our number one priority is protecting Canada’s economy,” Harper said. “Our low-tax, balanced budget plan will keep it moving forward and creating jobs over the next four years.” The Conservative plan is focused on the following … Read more
Conservative leader Stephen Harper (Calgary-Heritage, Alta.) announced new work and income benefits for parents having a baby. “Our Conservative party wants to support new moms and dads by providing additional career flexibility and opportunities to earn during the transition to parenthood,” said Harper, as he outlined that a re-elected Conservative government would provide up to … Read more
