"Nourishing India, growing its economy” was the theme of a reception hosted by Ontario Conservtaive Senator Asha Seth and Conservative MP Patrick Brown (Barrie, Ont.) on behalf of the Micronutrient Initiative and the Indo-Canada Ottawa Business Council. The event highlighted the severe problem of malnourishment faced by many developing countries despite booming economic development. Call 613-797-1176.
Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul, Man.) highlighted the cross country tour of Red Light Green Light, a new documentary on sex trafficking and prostitution. Red Light Green Light is directed and produced by Jay and Michelle Brock, founders of the Canadian anti-slavery organization, Hope For The Sold. “I am delighted to support Jay and … Read more
Michael Cooper, a lawyer and long-time conservative activist announced that he is seeking the nomination to become the Conservative Party of Canada candidate in the next federal election in the riding of St. Albert-Edmonton. The announcement follows last spring's decision by former Conservative MP Brent Rathgeber (Edmonton-St. Albert, Alta.) to resign from the Conservative caucus to … Read more
Chief Government Whip John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) issued a statement on the Conservative caucus's commitment to financial transparency. Duncan said: "Our Conservative Caucus is committed to the highest standards of accountability. We remain willing to work with our colleagues from all parties to develop improved reporting that applies to all Parliamentarians, and we … Read more
Conservative Prince Edward Island Senator Mike Duffy wrote the Speaker of the Senate Noel Kinsella explaining the reason for his absence from the chamber during the speech from the throne. In his letter Duffy explained that he will be on medical leave until his health improves. Call 613-947-4163.
Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith issued a statement on the recent terrorist attack on a college campus in Nigeria which claimed more than 50 innocent lives. The incident involved suspected extremists who gunned down dozens of students and torched classrooms as victims slept in dormitories in the middle of the night. The incident which occurred … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Bob Runciman said that the latest report by Canada’s prison watchdog provides compelling proof that Corrections Canada needs outside help in coping with mentally ill female offenders. “We’ve known for some time that federal prisons are an inappropriate place for seriously mentally ill offenders and this report reinforces that,” Runciman said. “But … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Asha Seth had an opportunity to reinforce confidence in the special partnership between Canada and China at the 64th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China hosted by Consul-General Fang Li and his wife Gao Lijuan. The event commemorated the remarkable achievements of the Chinese nation since the founding … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith joined faith leaders and representatives from countries around the world at the 2013 International Prayer Breakfast at the United Nations in New York. The annual cross cultural non-political, non-partisan event brings delegates together to provide a unified expression of global friendship and fellowship; and to invoke spiritual reflection on all … Read more
Conservative MP Devinder Shory (Calgary Northeast, Alta.) slammed the separatist Parti Quebecois government’s announcement for changes to the Quebec Charter of Values that would ban religious symbols (e.g. hijab, burqa, large crosses, turban, and kippa) for anyone giving or receiving provincial services. “Canada is a beacon of light to many who come here to escape … Read more
