The Conservative Party of Canada issued a statement on the return of Parliament following the winter break. Government House Leader Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) said that as Parliament resumes, the government will continue to be focused on creating jobs, economic growth and prosperity. Van Loan said that while the NDP is focused on killing … Read more
Canadian pastor and Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith has added his voice to the number of leaders calling for an end to the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Meredith said persecution of any kind, whether based on religion, gender, age or sexual orientation is not acceptable. He said Nigerian leaders should move swiftly to end … Read more
Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth (Kitchener Centre, ON) is challenging those who disagree with his description of Canada’s 400 year old definition of human being to prove him wrong. Woodworth said that he's pointed out that Canada’s definition of human being was formulated more than 400 years ago and says that a child is not a … Read more
Conservative MP Stephen Woodworth (Kitchener Centre, ON) issued a statement concerning the human rights of a child before birth. Woodworth said that Canadian law provides no human rights protection whatsoever for children before the moment of complete birth. Woodworth added that in Canada a child is legally considered to be sub-human while his or her little … Read more
Conservative Party Director of Communications Fred DeLorey issued a statement concerning a constituent phone call during the May 2011 federal election. DeLorey said that the party was contacted concerning a person being told to go to a wrong poll during the past federal election. DeLorey confirmed that the call was made by RMG, which was one of … Read more
Conservative MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake, MB) tabled a Private Member’s Bill entitled An Act warning Canadians of the cancer risks of using tanning equipment in the House of Commons to combat harmful radiation from tanning beds. Bill C-386 is designed to promote consumer awareness about the cancer risks of tanning especially for youth under 18 … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Dr. Don Meredith issued a statement on the Canada-CARICOM Free Trade Agreement. Meredith said that in the past, relations between Canada and members of the Caribbean Community focused heavily on aid, but through a free trade agreement, nations of the Caribbean can take important steps towards standing shoulder to shoulder with nations like … Read more
Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul, MB) said that Bill C-310, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (trafficking in persons) received unanimous support by completing the allotted debate for second reading and was unanimously referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Smith said that the support reveals that MPs are committed to strengthening the … Read more
On the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women and the 22nd anniversary of the 1989 murders of 14 young women, Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul, MB) presented over 9000 signatures in the House of Commons of Canadians calling for government action against modern day slavery and sexual exploitation. Smith tabled … Read more
Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith is urging the private sector to help improve conditions on the Attawapiskat reserve. Meredith said the government unless the private sector supports the work of the Government and local and provincial leaders it will be difficult to achieve sustainable economic development. Call 613-996-7142.
