Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) announced that a re-elected Conservative government would help make it more affordable for Canadian parents to adopt children by significantly increasing the value of the Adoption Expense Tax Credit and making it fully refundable. The Adoption Expense Tax Credit is a 15-percent non-refundable tax credit designed to defray the costs associated … Read more
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) issued this statement to mark the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Dieppe: “Today we reflect on one of the darkest chapters in Canadian military history – the 73rd anniversary of the Dieppe Raid in France. The Raid occurred at a critical time during the Second World War, when … Read more
Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) announced that a re-elected Harper government would make “Life Means Life” legislation its top justice priority in a new parliamentary session. The bill, introduced in March 2015, would amend the Criminal Code to ensure that offenders who are convicted of the most heinous murders or those convicted of high treason … Read more
On Aug. 16, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) set out his plan to encourage affordable home ownership for young Canadian families. “Investing in a home is an exciting milestone for young families, but is also a major financial decision,” said Harper. “We want to continue supporting Canadian families in achieving their homeownership goals.” … Read more
Conservative candidate Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) issued the following statement: “I strongly condemn the rise in separatist attacks in eastern Ukraine and the increasing violence that is being instigated by pro-Russian rebels,” said Nicholson. “As Prime Minister Harper has made clear, so long as Vladimir Putin’s forces occupy sovereign Ukrainian territory, there can be no business as usual … Read more
The Conservative Party questioned the response by Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) when he was asked how he would help strengthen the economy: “We’re proposing a strong and real plan one that invests in the middle class so that we can grow the economy, not from the top down the way Mr. Harper wants to, but from … Read more
Statement by Conservative Party of Canada spokesperson, Kory Teneycke: “We have accepted the proposal for a French language debate between the federal party leaders to be held at the studios of Radio-Canada in Montreal on September 24th. This is the fifth and final leaders’ debate accepted by the Conservative Party of Canada during the 42nd … Read more
Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) announced new, additional steps to combat drug abuse and accused his opponents of supporting policies that would make drugs even more available in Canadian neighbourhoods. “Drugs destroy lives, rob young people of their future and tear families apart,” said Harper. “That’s why cracking down on illegal drug … Read more
Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) announced that a re-elected Conservative government will take additional steps to stop the flow of foreign fighters to and from Canada. Building on previous counter terrorism measures implemented under Prime Minister Harper’s leadership, a re-elected Conservative government will create a new category of banned foreign travel zones … Read more
The Conservative Party of Canada issued a statement following the Aug. 6 televised leaders’ debate: “Prime Minister Harper demonstrated experience, leadership and focus on the big issues that affect all Canadians: the economy and our country’s security. This debate only underscores that this election is not a popularity contest, it’s about serious leadership at a time … Read more
