Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Heritage, Alta.) announced that a re-elected Conservative government would aim to create 1.3 million net new jobs by 2020. Harper outlined his goal of creating another 1.3 million net new jobs by 2020, noting that this level of job growth would see new jobs created at a slightly faster pace … Read more
On Sept. 18, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Heritage, Alta.) outlined a re-elected Conservative government’s plan to keep communities safe and crack down on criminals, including new funding for Child Advocacy Centres, research into the impact of crime on victims, and tougher penalties for serious crimes including murder and drunk driving. Key next steps of the Conservative … Read more
Conservative leader Stephen Harper (Calgary-Heritage, Alta.) announced that a re-elected Conservative government’s plan to keep communities safe and crack down on criminals, including new funding for Child Advocacy Centres, research into the impact of crime on victims, and tougher penalties for serious crimes including murder and drunk driving. “As part of our plan going forward, we will … Read more
Conservative party candidates Michelle Rempel (Calgary-Nose Hill, Alta.) and Denis Lebel (Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) commented on the NDP’s costed fiscal plan. “The global economy remains weak and in turmoil, as underscored by the OECD today,” said Rempel and Lebel. “Under Prime Minister Harper we will remain focused on protecting the economy and Canadian jobs amid increasing volatility. … Read more
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Heritage, Alta.) announced new support for single and widowed seniors in Canada. A re-elected Conservative Government will establish a $2,000 Single Seniors Tax Credit that will extend additional annual tax relief to nearly 1.6 million single and widowed seniors in Canada who have pension income. When combined with the existing … Read more
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Heritage, Alta.) announced his plan to lower taxes on job-creating small businesses over the next four years as part of his low-tax, balanced budget program of economic growth and job creation. The Conservative government’s low-tax, balanced budget plan has lowered taxes on Canada’s small businesses. A re-elected Harper government will deliver on … Read more
Conservative leader Stephen Harper (Calgary-Heritage, Alta.) issued astatement on the 14th anniversary of 9/11 and Canada’s National Day of Service. “Today we commemorate all the innocent victims of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001,” said Harper. “The thoughts and prayers of all Canadians are with the families and friends of the thousands of … Read more
Conservative leader Stephen Harper (Calgary-Heritage, Alta.) announced that a re-elected Conservative Government would invest $20 million over three years to support the Canadian lobster industry and the Canadian workers who rely on it. The government would partner with the Lobster Council of Canada and industry to invest $15 million to market and promote Canadian lobster, including … Read more
Conservative leader Stephen Harper (Calgary-Heritage, Alta.) announced that a re-elected Conservative government would cut payroll taxes by over 20 per cent in 2017. “By dramatically reducing payroll taxes, Canadian workers will see their take-home pay increase and businesses – especially small businesses – will be able to create new jobs and invest in their current employees,” … Read more
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Heritage, Alta.) announced that a re-elected Conservative government would increase the maximum annual Canada Disability Savings Grant for low- and middle-class families from $3,500 to $4,000. This means that these families will now receive a grant of $4 for every $1 dollar contributed on the first $500 they contribute to their Registered … Read more
