Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith is deeply disturbed by recent United Nations reports of the fast deteriorating situation on the ground in South Sudan where ethnically-based atrocities bear striking similarity to that which precipitated the Rwanda genocide that left one million dead 20 years ago. Call 613-996-8572.
Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith welcomed a recent Government of Canada funding announcement of $600,000 to help provide education and training to youth custody and detention staff who work with youth in gangs. The funding will help deliver the “Road to Redemption” program which helps youth exit gangs through a community rehabilitation program. Call 613-996-7142.
Finance Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement on the passing of Jim Flaherty. “I am deeply saddened to learn of Jim Flaherty’s passing. Jim was an honourable, dedicated and exceptional man who loved his country. During his long and distinguished career in public life, Jim made countless contributions to Canada’s economic growth and prosperity.” … Read more
Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson (Crowfoot, Alta.) issued a statement on Jim Flaherty’s passing. “News of Jim Flaherty’s passing came to me like it came to most of you – as a great shock. A shock because I saw him at his finest. A master of his files and the best Finance Minister this … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith issued a statement on the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. “Two decades ago, the world failed Rwanda. We stood silent as 800,000 innocent children, women and men were cut down in a senseless manner! Today, even as we seek amends with their souls, the pain of such a massive tragedy yet … Read more
Conservative Manitoba Senator Janis Johnson applauds the recent deal reached to save the world-renowned Experimental Lakes Area. This agreement was finalized between Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) on April 1, 2014. “As issues around freshwater quality grow in relevance, the survival of the ELA is … Read more
Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai (Calgary East, Alta.) was declared as the Conservative Party’s candidate to run in the next federal election for the newly formed riding of Calgary Forest Lawn. There was no challenge. “I extend my sincere thank you to the residents of the new riding of Calgary Forest Lawn, for their support,” Obhrai said. “I am grateful for the trust … Read more
Conservative MPs Ted Opitz (Etobicoke Centre) and James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake) arrived in Ottawa the evening of March 2 following the official Canadian mission to meet with the new transition Government of Ukraine, which was led by Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.). Upon their return they issued the following joint statement: “We were honoured to represent … Read more
Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.) issued a statement. “Canadians expect that their justice system will focus on protecting the rights of victims and safeguarding the public from high-risk individuals. The decision by the Manitoba government not to object to any of the recommendations made to grant Vince Li additional freedoms, including unescorted trips into … Read more
In response to the rejection of The New Prosperity Mine proposal, Conservative MP Richard Harris (Cariboo-Prince George, B.C.) said, “[t]he decision by the federal government to not allow The New Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine Project to move forward to the provincial permitting level, has shattered the hopes and dreams of thousands of people in the Cariboo-Chilcotin.” Call 613-995-6704.
