Conservative MP Peter Goldring (Edmonton East, Alta.) and Daniel Malcolm, chairman of the Constitutional Committee for the Turks and Caicos Islands, have recently emphasized that Canada is the ”First Choice” with which the British territory will seek ”closer association”. Malcolm will be presenting his proposal at the upcoming United Nations Caribbean Regional Seminar on Decolonization from May … Read more
Kory Teneycke, Conservative campaign spokesperson issued the following statement: “We are pleased today to accept the proposal from TVA for a French language Leaders Debate and the proposal from Macleans/Rogers for an English language Leaders Debate. These debates are to occur prior to October 19, 2015 on dates yet to be determined. Given the increased … Read more
Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul, Man.) issued a statement marking “Belonging: National Day to End Bullying.” “Bullying is one of the most prevalent and heinous forms of abuse used to control and exploit others,” said Smith. “Education and awareness can help teens, parents and educators to effectively deal with the damaging effects of bullying … Read more
Conservative MP Randy Hoback (Prince Albert, Sask.) wrote to Speaker of the House of Commons to request that the Board of Internal Economy investigate if a Parliament Office and resources are being used within the Office of the Leader of the Opposition by the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) for its own purposes. Call 613-995-3296.
At the April 21 meeting of the House committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, Conservative MP Peter Goldring (Edmonton East, Alta.) asked witnesses Brig.-Gen. Todd Balfe, from National Defence, and Matthew Levin, with the Department of Foreign Affairs, to confirm whether it is possible for the Canadian government to release RADARSAT2 photos of Russia’s military convoys crossing the border into … Read more
Conservative MP Peter Goldring (Edmonton East, Alta.) is pleased to see that after dozens of meetings, Constantinople is ready to assist in the establishing of a unified Orthodox church in Ukraine. Goldring himself has met with religious, political, and community leaders, including the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, to assist in this development. Goldring called for the … Read more
Conservative MP Peter Goldring (Edmonton East, Alta.) welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Oath of Allegiance as a requirement for all new Canadians. The Oath is a declaration of fealty to our monarch and Head of State, currently Queen Elizabeth II. “The Monarchy is an intrinsic component of Canada’s history,” said Goldring. “We are, … Read more
Conservative MP Peter Goldring (Edmonton East, Alta.) issued a statement on the death of His Beatitude Metropolitan Mefodiy, head of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church worldwide on Feb. 24 in Kiyv, Ukraine. Goldring has met with Metropolitan Mefodiy on Jan. 17. 2015, and was shocked to learn of his death. Call 613-992-3821.
Conservative MP Devinder Shory (Calgary Northeast, Alta.) denounced an incident of vandalism against a Hindu temple in Seattle, Washington, and called for greater religious toleration and understanding in the community. Vandalism and graffiti are never acceptable, but they are especially troubling when directed at places of worship or distinctly ethnic targets like temples and synagogues,” Mr. Shory … Read more
Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan – St. Paul, Man.) issued the following statement: “Oppose Violence against women by boycotting 50 Shades of Grey.” More information is available online. Conservative Ontario Senator Bob Runciman‘s bill to protect public transit operators, Bill S-221, passed third reading in the House of Commons with unanimous support. That this bill has gone through both Houses … Read more
