President of the Conservative Party of Canada John Walsh issued a statement regarding MP Eve Adams: “After Ms. Adams’ request of just a couple weeks ago to seek the Conservative Party nomination in a new seat, I informed her in writing on January 29th that she would not be permitted to run for our Party in … Read more
Conservative MP John Weston (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, B.C.) issued a release on the Action Plan for Health and Fitness in Canada, for which he was key organizer. The heads of ParticipACTION, Physical Health Education Canada, and the president of adidas Group Canada were among the over 50 sector leaders who gathered to address the … Read more
Chief Government Whip John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) issued a statement on Feb. 4 announcing that the government will introduce a motion in the House calling for fully integrated security throughout the Parliamentary Precinct and the grounds of Parliament Hill. “While we believe that the unification of the House and Senate Security services is a good first … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced that he would stand down as foreign minister, and will not be standing for re-election in 2015. “I am eternally grateful for the trust and opportunity that the people of Ottawa West-Nepean placed in me as their representative for the past ten years,” said Baird. “I also wish to thank the … Read more
Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul, Man.) issued a statement in support of Ukrainian Member of Parliament Nadiya Savchenko. “Today is the international day in support of Ukrainian MP Nadiya Savchenko, who has been illegally imprisoned by Russia since June 2014 when she was abducted by pro-Russian militants in the Luhansk region of Ukraine. I join the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, … Read more
Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul, M.B.) announced that she would not be running in the 2015 federal election. “It has been an honour to represent the constituents of Kildonan – St. Paul for over 10 years in the House of Commons. I have worked tirelessly to promote the values, ideals and goals of my constituents and strengthen the … Read more
Conservative Quebec Senator Claude Carignan, leader of the government in the Senate, issued a statement to congratulate Conservative Quebec Senator Leo Housakos on his selection as Speaker pro tempore of the Senate of Canada. Housakos, a unanimous choice of his peers, assumes his new role following the appointment of former Speaker pro tempore Conservative Quebec Senator Pierre Claude Nolin as Speaker. “I am confident that as … Read more
Conservative Saskatchewan Senator Raynell Andreychuk reiterated concerns that Venezuela’s justice system be allowed to function independently. “Judicial impartiality is critical for upholding Venezuelans’ human and civil rights, and the integrity of the state institutions that underpin Venezuela’s democracy,” said Andreychuk. Her statements came as Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado prepared to appear before prosecutors on December 3, to be … Read more
Conservative MP Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley, Man.) commends Conservative Senator Nancy Ruth for tabling legislation relating to physician-assisted death and Liberal Senator Larry Campbell for seconding it. Similar in nature to private members bill that MP Fletcher tabled in the House of Commons in March, the bill amends the Criminal Code to allow physicians to assist individuals to end their life. Fletcher fully supports … Read more
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Children’s Day which was established to promote international awareness and collaboration on improving children’s welfare. In Canada, it also marks 25 years since Parliament unanimously adopted National Child Day with a goal to eradicate child poverty. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that Canada … Read more
